Northallerton is a historic market town with a wide High Street where markets are held on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
A standard gauge heritage railway running diesel trains along scenic Wensleydale to Bedale and Leyburn.
Restored historic stations. Tearooms at Bedale and Leyburn. Events programme.
Open see website.
www.wensleydale-railway.co.uk
Bus 53/73/856 from near station (also High Street, Buck Inn) to Leeming Bar, 14 minutes journey.
M-S 53/73 hourly. Sun 856 infrequent.
For bus times see Traveline.
The well-preserved ruins of Mount Grace Priory, founded in 1398 it was the last of the great Yorkshire monasteries.
Arts and Crafts manor house with William Morris interiors. Reconstructed monk's cell. Terraced gardens with richly planted borders.
Wildflower meadow. Café and picnic area. Events programme.
Open Mar-Oct, WThFSSu 1000-1700 (1600 Mar). Nov-Feb, SSu 1000-1600.
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Bus 80/89 from High Street, Buck Inn (¾ mile from station), also Zetland Street,
to Osmotherley, about 20 minutes journey, then 1½ miles walk. M-S 2-hourly.
Operated by Hodgsons.
