All Creatures Great and Small Tour
This new adaptation preserves the rich spirit of James Herriot’s iconic characters and stories. Take a tour around the stunning countryside and spot locations from the series as you stroll through the traditional village.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Visit Grassington, used as the village of 'Darrowby' in the series, where James Herriot starts his new life - many local shops were transformed for the series. The local bakery and chocolatier became 'Darrowby Cycles', the gift shop transformed into 'Higgins Bakers' and the local bookshop stood in for the greengrocers.
- Enjoy some refreshments in the coffee shop that was used by the cast and crew on their breaks.
- Photo opportunities outside the pub used for exterior shots of 'The Drover's Arms'.
- Visit historic Broughton Hall, which was used in several scenes for Mrs Pumphrey's House.
- Jump off the coach and have a photo stop at Malham Lings, the spot where James Herriot prematurely gets off the bus for his trip to Darrowby. See rolling countryside in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.
- Include a visit to the James Herriot museum; the fully restored site of James Herriot's original home and veterinary practice (known in the books as Skeldale House) - the original TV series was also filmed here.
- Enjoy lunch in the pub used for interior scenes at 'The Drover's Arms'.
- Enjoy a trip along the heritage railway line which appeared in the series, which includes Oakworth train station.
- Visit beautiful Janet's Foss - a small waterfall pool used in scenes when James is swimming.
Photo credits:
Slideshow: Grassington dressed as Darrowby; Grassington © Visit Britain/Tomo Brejc
Photos to the right of the tour: James Herriot Museum; Malham Cove © VisitBritain/Lee Beel;
