On this page we have included links to some other web sites which you might find useful when planning your holiday or short break at The Old Post Office. Each link opens in a new browser window so that you can easily return to this page.
(Please note that we can accept no responsibility for the content of these external web sites.)
Things to Do and See
W R Outhwaite & Son, Hawes Ropemakers - See ropes being made the traditional way and enjoy the facilities on offer, including a well-stocked shop full of gift ideas.
Wensleydale Creamery - See Wensleydale Cheese being made and visit their shop and café.
Wensleydale Railway - The Wensleydale Railway runs trains between Leeming Bar and Redmire, via Bedale and Leyburn. This is the first part of a project to restore the full 40 mile route between Northallerton (on the East Coast Main Line) and Garsdale (on the Settle-Carlisle Railway).
Wensleydale Equestrian Centre - offers a wide range of equestrian activities from riding tuition to Children's Saturday Club to contry treks.
Fly Fishing Tuition - Roger Beck of Beckfisher Fly Fishing School provides expert tuition for complete beginners or those want to improve their casting technique, on local waters (book in advance).
Bainside Arts - A range of craft courses available throughout the year.
Kudu Bikes - Mountain Bike Hire.
The Little Chocolate Shop - buy handmade chocolates and confectionery at the working factory in Leyburn
The Cat Pottery - the famous Moorside Cats are designed and sculpted at the pottery in West Burton. A must for any cat lover.
The Forbidden Corner - A magical garden of Follies
Hazel Brow Organic Farm and Visitor Centre - Lots to do down on the farm.
For walks in Wensleydale see The Walking Englishman and Wensleydale.org
Places to Eat
The Kings Arms, Askrigg - No website. This was the 'Drovers Arms' in the BBC series 'All Creatures Great and Small'.The Crown, Askrigg - No website. A traditional pub, favoured by locals and walkers. Friendly staff, good beer and good food (large helpings) at very reasonable prices.
The Wensleydale Heifer, West Witton - Seafish Pub of the Year 2007. Excellent food, good service and lovely surroundings, well worth a visit.
The George and Dragon, Aysgarth- 17th Century Coaching Inn with bar and restaurant. Gluten Free alternatives available.
The Crown, Hawes - No website. A market place pub serving snacks and bar meals at reasonable prices.
Simonstone Hall, Simonstone, Hawes- A country house hotel with tavern and orangery serving light snacks to full Sunday lunch plus a restaurant for a more romantic evening or special occassion.
General Information
The Yorkshire Dales Information from Eagle Intermedia
The Yorkshire Dales The internet Gateway to the Dales - information from Daelnet
Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority - Bainbridge is in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, an area of outstanding natural beauty. The National Parks website offers lots of local information.
More details of things to do & see and places to eat & drink
can be found in our information file at the Old Post Office.