Askrigg is a small village in the heart of Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales just off the A684 north of Bainbridge and Worton.
Askrigg has a small cobbled market square with a market cross and bull baiting ring, the 13th century parish church of St Oswald's, and tall 3 storey houses. This was a typical dales industrial town, famous for clock making in the 18th century in addition to the usual wool production, knitting and associated wool trade.
The village came to fame in the making of the television programme 'All creatures great and small' which portrayed the life of fictitious local vet, James Herriot. There is a local pub, tea room plus gift shop, a sport and fitness centre which might be useful for visitors.
Lots of walks in the surrounding countryside.
- holiday cottages and self-catering accommodation near Askrigg
Places to visit nearby:
- Aysgarth Falls in a wooded gorge, best viewed after heavy rain in the winter.
- Bolton castle
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