Attractions & Events
see also Events
As well as the superb scenery there is a variety of attractions to enjoy. Also
see Arts and crafts section.
The numbers at the side of the attraction name correspond to the map on the
Virtual Tour page. All phone numbers begin with
01748 (+44 1748 from outside the UK).
44. Arkle Moor Riding Centre
Pony trekking in the heart of the dales across open moorland from one hour to
all day.
East House, Arkengarthdale, Richmond DL11 6QZ
Tel: 01748
884731
Email: info@arklemoor.com
Web: www.arklemoor.com
25. Swaledale Folk Museum
Museum portrays the effect lead-mining had on Swaledale since Roman tmes and
how, because of this, local families lived.
The Green, Reeth, Richmond DL11 6QT
Web: www.swaledale.net/frames/swlfolkm.co.uk.htm
51. Swaledale Festival
An initmate rural festival focussing on music and art of all kinds in a variety
of outstanding venues. May 28 – June 13.
Hudson House, Reeth, Richmond, DL11 6TB
Tel: 01748
880019
Email: info@swaledale-festival.org.uk
Web: www.swaledale-festival.org.uk
5. Shades of Heather
Learn traditional rag rug making skills at a one day or residential workshop.
All rug making supplies are for sale
Garden Studio, Greencroft, Reeth, Richmond, North Yorkshire DL11 6QT
Tel: 01748
884435
Email:
rugmaker@clara.net
Web: www.rugmaker.co.uk
Old Working Smith Museum
After 200 years of continuous working this intriguing museum shows in
absorbing detail and artefacts all the skillls of a local blacksmith.
Rose Cottage,
Gunnerside, Richmond, North Yorkshire DL11 6LA
Tel: 01748
886577
Email: stephen@calvert333.freeserve.co.uk
Principal Events 2005
| EVENT |
DATE |
MORE INFORMATION |
| Reeth Show |
31 August |
01748 884247 |
| Muker Show |
7 September |
01748 850162 |
| Scott Motor Cycle Trial |
22 October |
01748 884549 |
| Reeth Bonfire & Firework Display, Reeth Green |
5 November |
01748 884113 |
| New Years Day Firework Display, Reeth Green |
1 January |
01748 884113 |
General Information
Tourist Information Centres (TIC)
REETH
Hudson House, The Green,
Reeth, Richmond, DL11 6TB
Tel: 01748
884059
Email: reeth@ytbtic.co.uk
RICHMOND
Friary Gardens, Victoria Road,
Richmond DL10 4JA
Tel: 01748
850252
Fax: 01748
825994
Email: richmond@ytbtic.co.uk
LEYBURN
4 Central Chambers,
Railway Street,
Leyburn DL8 5BB
Tel: 01969
623059
Fax: 01969
622833
Slide Shows about the Area:
Fremington Sunday School
Every Monday to end of August 8.00pm (doors open 7.30pm)
See local posters for details
Churches:
Church of England Tel: 884706
Methodist Tel: 01748 884336
United Reformed Tel: 01748 886349
Doctor:
P Bond, The Surgery, Back Lane, Reeth. Tel: 01748 884396
Police:
Leyburn Tel: 01609 789382
Post Offices:
Gunnerside: Tel: 01748 886133
Muker: Tel 01748 886228
Reeth: Tel 01748 884201
Vet:
Swaledale Veterinary Practice, Reeth. Tel: 01748 826600
Reeth & District Gazette:
Reeth. Tel: 01748 88611 or 01748 886505
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