Dales & Brontë Country Tour from Manchester
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the scenic Yorkshire Dales
- Visit the Brontë Parsonage Museum
- Discover picturesque Haworth village
- Enjoy a guided tour with local insights
- Experience the beauty of Brontë Country
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of Yorkshire Dales National Park
- Visit to Haworth, Brontë Parsonage Museum
- Transportation in a comfortable minibus
- Meals and personal expenses
Itinerary
Explore the charming town of Haworth, home to the Brontë sisters. You might visit The Brontë Parsonage Museum (opening times vary). Enjoy the quaint shops, cafes, and cobblestone streets, and see why the Brontës found inspiration here. Fans of The Railway Children should visit Oakworth Station, featured in the series.
Our drive through the Yorkshire Dales offers stunning scenery—rolling hills, rugged moorlands, and picturesque valleys. You'll notice the prominent limestone features everywhere, from cliffs and caves to outcrops and scars.
We arrive in Grassington, the ‘heart of the Yorkshire Dales’ and the real-life setting for Darrowby in All Creatures Great & Small. And just a short five-minute walk from the car park, you'll find the beauty of Linton Falls. If there's been plenty of rain (it is the UK, after all), you'll hear their thunderous call as you approach. You have free time in Grassington to explore and grab a bite to eat.
This three-tiered waterfall has attracted visitors for over 200 years, including notable figures like poet William Wordsworth and painter JMW Turner. It may also look familiar from the movie Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves.
We arrive at Wensleydale Creamery, custodians of a 1000-year-old heritage. From their iconic, creamy, crumbly classic Yorkshire Wensleydale Cheese to the rich, buttery flavours of Fountains Gold, this is a cheese-lovers dream.
A proud display of Victorian engineering, this impressive statement structure has incredible views of the Three Peaks mountains. After a few photos and a bit of awe, you jump back on the bus and head back to Manchester, arriving in the early evening.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- This tour involves walking on uneven surfaces; consider your mobility.
- The tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather.
- Children under 5 years old are not permitted on this tour.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for uneven terrain.
- Bring a camera to capture the breathtaking landscapes.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Please arrive at least 15 mins in advance to check-in
- We apologise, but we cannot accommodate children under 5 years old on our tours. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult. Please note that if this policy is not followed, we will have to refuse travel without issuing a refund. Thank you for understanding
- You're restricted to 20kg (44lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus one small bag for onboard personal items.
- The total duration of the tour will include travel to/from and time within the destinations
- In order to retain the integrity of the tour and try to ensure that all our customers have the best possible experience, we do cap bookings from any one party to 8 passengers
- Please note that the tour will run in reverse during the winter months, from 01.11.2025 to 31.03.2026.
- Please note that from 5 May to 12 June, we will not be able to stop at Ribblehead Viaduct. Instead, we will spend more time at other stops
Traveler reviews
Day trip to Dales and Bronte Town good experience!
This day trip is very much worth going on. The ride was good, the people were good and the locations were good. It was nice to see a part of England that wasn't a city.
Amazing value for a full day out
I absolutely loved this day trip. It was a rainy day so I thought I may as well be on a warm bus and the rain and mist only added to the atmosphere. I loved the stops and really enjoyed each village we went too but Haworth was a standout. It’s a must do for any fans of the Brontë sisters. The food in all stops was amazing. I thought the price was great for a full day out. I did have a bit of trouble finding where the tour left from but a staff member from Dobbies rang me and told me to put ‘department of education’ into google maps and I found it easily.
Beauty and serenity
You must make this excursion at all costs for the magnificent landscape with its valleys enhanced by the presence of sheep. What to say about the guide’s comments describing Yorkshire’s customs and habits, its funny anecdotes using delicate and timely humor along the way. The first stop in Haworth seemed too short for me to take in the time I spent at the museum. I would have liked an extra 30 minutes. Brassington impressed me with his stunts in the raw. The stop at the creamery seemed more “commercial” to me: they sell their products there. The stop, however brief, at Ribblehead Viaduct , the highlight of an excursion in such a pastoral landscape an excursion away from the urban frenzy inviting calm.
Very interesting and entertaining day
Had a lovely trip to the Yorkshire Dales today with Rob and Mike. They were very friendly and helpful and gave lots of interesting facts and relevant songs along the way.
Bronte country
Great driver very knowledgeable. The dales are beautiful and the villages very quaint. Would recommend but if only could do one of the trips I would recommend the lakes one over this