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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