PET FRIENDLY SELF-CATERING COTTAGES IN BEDALE
Have a Pet-Friendly Break Near Bedale close to the A1 as it trundles through north Yorkshire.
Holidays in the market town of Bedale mean good old North Yorkshire hospitality. What’s more, pet-friendly cottages in the area are ideal for a proper family break. Bedale is well situated for seeing the beautiful Yorkshire Dales and Swaledale and Wensleydale in particular. As well as seeing the tourist attractions, you can roam with your dog and really whip up an appetite. For local produce, there is the weekly market on Tuesdays in the cobbled market place.
If your family likes a relaxing day amongst greenery, nearby Thorp Perrow Arboretum, Woodland Garden and Falconry Centre fits the bill. Beautiful trees and shrubs, some of which are rare, are supplemented by a lake and picnic area plus woodland trails and a play area for the kids. Dogs are permitted in the arboretum, if on a lead, but not in the Bird Centre or Mammal Centre. Flying demonstrations take place in the Bird of Prey Centre, where you’ll encounter eagles, owls, vultures and falcons from around the world. The Mammal Centre brings you close to meerkats and wallabies. The Bird of Prey Centre runs various courses of different lengths for anyone interested in learning more and actually working with the falconers and handling the birds.
Dogs are also allowed, on leads, at the Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park at nearby Grewelthorpe. Twenty acres of woods, valleys and lakes is the backdrop to beautiful floral displays that include rhododendrons and magnolia.
Bedale Museum is housed in Bedale Hall and its treasure trove of exhibits includes wartime artefacts, tools, agricultural implements and displays on cheese and butter making. However, the highlight is a wooden, hand-drawn fire engine from 1748.
FAMILY FUN ON HOLIDAY IN BEDALE
Make the most of your holiday by making a list of places to visit near Bedale for dry and wet days
Aerial Extreme, near Bedale, runs high ropes adventure courses for both children and adults. If you are up for an adrenaline rush and you don’t mind heights, you’ll have a great time on the zip lines, skywalk and climbing walls. Children of 1.1 metres high can join in the fun. Safety is the priority, so everyone enjoys themselves. Advance booking is recommended.
A family day out at a farm is always a treat, and the Big Sheep & Little Cow farm visitor centre in Bedale is an especially exciting place to be. As well as being able to bottle feed cute animals, the kids can play, ride the Barrel Train and drive a go-kart. Guides show visitors round the farm, which includes a Victorian kitchen. An adventure soft play area called the Wooly Jumpers Play Barn contains rope bridges, rope swings and slides.
For authentic thrills, Quadventures Adventure Driving Experiences at Kirklington, near Bedale is another great family day out. Get behind the wheel of a two-seater buggy, whether you are six or sixty, and test your mettle along muddy tracks. You must book in advance and don’t come in your best clothes! Although you will be given overalls, that mud spreads around!
Whether you want to get closer to nature or you’re more into thrills and spills, there is truly something for everyone in this neck of the woods, and your pet will enjoy it too.
