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Bolton Abbey

COVID-19: REOPENED 28TH MAY 2020

We are delighted to announce that we will be re-opening the Estate tomorrow. We look forward to welcoming you back. To keep our community, staff and visitors safe during the Covid-19 pandemic we have put new measures in place. These include a pre-booked ticketing system for the car parks so please do not just turn up. Visitors without a ticket will be turned away. Please adhere to double yellow lines and do not park on roadside verges and pavements as this compromises the safety of others and blocks the roads to the emergency services. To book your ticket visit www.boltonabbey.com

From Thursday 28th May the Estate will be open to all, with a pre-booked ticketing system for the car parks in place to stagger arrivals. Here are some answers to your questions:

⭐️Will toilets be open?
Yes and additional toilets have been put in place to ensure people are able to social distance.
⭐️How else are you ensuring social distancing?
The nature trails between the Village Car Park and Barden Bridge have one way systems in place to allow for social distancing. The stepping stones are now one way from the Priory to the East Bank. Please follow the signage.
⭐️Can I show my car park ticket on my smart phone or tablet instead of printing it?
Yes.
⭐️Do Season Ticket Holders have to pre-book?
Yes, if you have not received correspondence from the office please contact us directly for further information on tourism@boltonabbey.com
⭐️What about other pass holders eg Yorkshire’s Great Houses, Castles and Gardens passes?
You should have received correspondence directly from the office that manages these passes. If not, please contact us directly on tourism@boltonabbey.com
⭐️ How long can I stay once I have arrived?
Our car parks will be locked at 5pm.
⭐️Can I bring a barbecue?
No, barbecues are not permitted to reduce our impact on the emergency services.
⭐️Can I bring my dog?
Yes dogs are most welcome to visit, however they must be kept on a lead at all times to ensure we assist with social distancing.
⭐️Can I swim in the river?
No, river bathing is not permitted to reduce our impact on the emergency services.
⭐️Can we play ball games?
To ensure social distancing can be adhered to, ball games are no longer permitted.
⭐️Car Parks:
You cannot transfer between car parks.
You cannot leave the car park and come back in again.
⭐️Will there be refreshments available?
Yes various outlets on the Estate are now offering a take-away service.
⭐️We can’t wait to welcome you and thank you for respecting our new way of working.⭐️

 

Whether you wander beside or a paddle in the river, cross the exposed purple heights of the heather moorland or explore the woodland nature trails, there is something for everyone. With the Welly Walk Woodland Adventure Trail (not suitable for prams!), the stepping stones over the river and the numerous seasonal extras on offer, Bolton Abbey makes a great day out! The cafe is well stocked if you are hungry or thirsty with ice creams being available at both the shop & the kiosk!

Buttercups, Otley

Buttercups is a fun family venue which allows you and your child(ren) to play and relax and sample delicious food, which is made fresh every day.

2, Westgate Arcade, 2 Westgate, Otley LS21 3AT

01943 468544

Dan’s Den, Ilkley

Not only is it a fun and exciting place for children of all abilities to play, but it is suitable for parents to relax and socialise.

Christchurch, The Grove, Ilkley LS29 9LW
01943 603903

Opening Times

Monday: 9.30am – 5pm
Tuesday: 9.30 – 1pm
Wednesday: 9.30am – 5pm
Thursday: 9.30am – 5pm
Friday: 9.30am – 5pm
Saturday: 9.30am – 1pm (private party bookings until 6)
Sunday: Closed

The standard admission prices are as follows

Monday – Saturdays:
£3.50 for first child
£3.00 for second child
£2.50 for third and subsequent children.

Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway

With tickets available on the day or recommended to be booked in advance 0-2 years go free & 3-15 years only £5.50, what child wouldn’t love a trip on a traditional steam train. The Santa specials are brilliant, a great annual trip for the family.

Bolton Abbey, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 6AF.

Phone 01756 710614

 

Fewston and Swinsty Reservoirs

Fewston and Swinsty reservoirs (Off the A59) are a lovely walk, with a trail for wheelchairs and prams its one for the whole family! There is a coffee shop just off the walk and the Sun Inn at Norwood is nearby and dog friendly.

Gallows Hill Nature Area

Otley’s popular Gallows Hill Nature Area is home to a variety of birds, insects and amphibians and has a car park and pushchair and wheelchair friendly path around it, including a riverside walk. Local group the Friends of Gallow’s Hill help maintain the site that was once sewerage works until it was taken over by the council and turned into the wildly beautiful park it is today. The team have planted many trees in the park, including a community orchard with cherry, pear and apple trees. While strolling around, be sure to be as quiet as can be, you may come across a frog or a toad, or perhaps see a kingfisher flash over the pond.

Regular family-based activities are held here, listings can be found on the Gallow’s Hill site.

Golden Acre Park

Golden Acre park has a lovely walk around the lake with plenty of ducks to feed. With a newly refurbished cafe, a regular ice cream van and plenty of space for a picnic you can spend the day! Alternatively follow the path to the right before the tunnel entrance for a lovely walk to Paul’s Pond & see the beautiful bluebells in “Bluebell Wood”- complete with stream to paddle in!

http://www.leeds.gov.uk/leisure/Pages/Golden-Acre-Park.aspx

Hesketh Farm Park, Bolton Abbey

NO BOOKING NEEDED

Hesketh Farm Park is set in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, just 1 mile from the picturesque village of Bolton Abbey and 5 miles from the market town of Skipton. There’s loads to do, including feeding and stroking the animals, having fun inside – maybe in the giant sandpit or playing hide and seek with your friends in the straw maze. The Farm Park is idyllic, with around 10 acres of greenery overlooking the Yorkshire hills and the Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam train whistling by in the valley below. Hesketh Farm is still a working farm with over 1,000 livestock including cattle, sheep and pigs. Today it is run by Chris and his wife Sue who are the fourth generation to farm here. As Dales’ weather can be un-predictable they have a large cosy, undercover barn with an efficient heating system so that your day will be still fun-packed even if it’s grim outside. If you’re feeling peckish there is a small café from which you can enjoy a delightful homemade snack.

 

Hesketh Farm Park, Bolton Abbey, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 6HA.

www.heskethfarmpark.co.uk

Ilkley Lido

Great news! The Lido is extending its opening hours from Saturday 27th May 2023 

We will be open weekdays from 7.00am until 9.00am (Mon & Thurs until 8.30am) / 12.00 until 19.30 and from 10.00am until 5.30pm on weekends / bank holidays.

From Tuesday 25th July, we will be open for longer hours mid-week for the summer holidays, providing even more opportunities for our customers to enjoy their time at The Lido.

Prices are as follows: Adult – £9.50, Senior / Junior – £4.90, Adult BLC – £4.80, Junior BLC – £2.50, Members – [to join please visit the ClubActive website].

Please note that peak time pricing will apply between 10.00am and 6.00pm on weekdays and between 10.00am and 4.30pm on weekends.

Please note that off-peak pricing is available through our website. For frequent users who use our services once or more per week, we recommend our Clubactive memberships. Kindly contact our reception for additional details and to inquire about memberships.

Do look out for our summer sessions, which will include the summer solstice swim, outdoor yoga sessions and intensive swimming lessons with Bradford Aquatics.

We look forward to welcoming you to The Lido for summer 2023.

Denton Rd, Ilkley LS29 0BZ

Indoor pool, Outdoor pool, Climbing Wall, Tennis, Putting green, Bowling, Picnic area, Cafe, Ramped access.

With a big outdoor swimming pool and plenty of space to sunbathe.

You can take your own food & drink and there are picnic tables for you as well.

The indoor pool is open all year round.  The outdoor pool is summer only (not heated), see here for Ilkley Lido opening times.

Phone : 01943 600453

Ilkley Tarn

Developed by the Victorians as an ornamental feature, Ilkley Tarn lies above Ilkley on the edge of Ilkley Moor. An idyllic spot to visit.

 

Ilkley Moor,
Ilkley,
LS29 9RF

Middleton Woods, Ilkley

Beautiful woods especially in bluebell season!

Start at Junction of Denton Road and Middleton Avenue at bottom of New Brook Street. A 2.5-mile easy going walk taking roughly 90 minutes.

Riverside Gardens Park, Ilkley

Newly refurbished Ilkley Riverside Park! A large fenced park with lots of play equipment, a sand pit and large grassy areas in a great location by the river its a lovely place for a picnic, a paddle or a stroll! 
 
So what is there to enjoy?
 
✅ Swings
✅ Playframes to suit all ages and abilities
✅ A double zip wire
✅ Slides
✅ Roundabout
✅ Assault courses

Fish and chips are available until 8.00pm at the Riverside Gardens Hotel (01943 607338 for more information)

Toilets are situated near to the Riverside Gardens Hotel (but in a separate building). Open 9.00am – 5.00pm – and are free to use.

There is 1 hour free on-street parking though it fills up quickly on a sunny day.
Up to one hour
Free – you must press the green button to get a ticket
Up to two hours
£1
Up to three hours
£2
Up to four hours
£3
Over four hours
£5
Riverside Gardens Park, Bridge Lane, Ilkley. LS29

Skipton Castle

Book online at skiptoncastle.co.uk for your Castle visit and all day parking at the Bailey Car Park.

If you are a Friend of Skipton Castle, please call the office on 01756 792442 or admin@skiptoncastle.co.uk to book your visit. We will need your contact details: Name, Tel, Email and the number in your group to make your booking. You will receive a confirmation email which you will need to bring along with your Friends card. Please note your friends membership has been extended by 4 months.

Skipton Castle is a medieval castle in Skipton. It was built in 1090 by Robert de Romille, a Norman baron, and has been preserved for over 900 years.
Visitors can explore every corner of this impressive history-rich castle, which withstood a three-year siege during the Civil War. View the Banqueting Hall, the Kitchen, the Bedchamber and Privy. Climb from the depths of the Dungeon to the top storey of the Watch Tower.

Skipton Castle, Skipton, North Yorkshire BD23 1AW

01756 792442

Skipton Castle Woods

The best way to experience Skipton Castle Woods is to visit by walking along the spectacular tow path from Mill Bridge in the heart of Skipton. On arrival in the wood you will find a site map full of interesting features, suggested walking routes and more activities to try. Happy exploring!

Most of Skipton’s ancient woodland is a mix of broadleaf trees such as oak, ash, lime, alder, hornbeam, holly, hazel and beech. But you’ll also find yew, Scot’s pine and Norway spruce.

Woodland plants and flowers such as wild garlic, bluebells, wood anemone and dogs mercury are in seasonal abundance.

 

Skipton Castle Woods supports a rich diversity of wildlife, including many bats, birds and deer.

Nearest postcode BD23 1AW

Thornton Hall Country Park, Skipton

Visit award-winning visitor attraction and working farm Thornton Hall Country Park for a fun-filled, family day out:

Animal encounters
Indoor/outdoor play areas
Diner
Unique rides *
Special events and live shows
Quad-biking *
Campsite *

* additional charges may apply

Visit the website for times/tickets/Ts & Cs.

Thornton Hall Country Park, Thornton-in-Craven, near Skipton North Yorkshire, BD23 3TS

01282 841148

Wharfemeadows Park, Otley

With amazing riverside walks this park is very pretty. The gardens look great all year round and they are well maintained. Many birds live on the river & weir area so bring some food for the ducks and swans.
With a large playground and skate park for children, there is lots to do for both young and old. An on-site cafe means a hot coffee and sweet treat or an ice cream in on offer! At the far end of the park there are 4 tennis courts and an outdoor gym to burn off the sweet treat!

Farnley Ln, Otley LS21 2RW

Yanki Doodlz Playzone, Yeadon

A Soft Play Centre for children 0 to 14yrs with an American theme for kids. Providing a great place for children to play and learn in a safe environment from 9.30am to 6.30pm 7 days a week with unlimited play.

Design House, 2 Sizers Court, Yeadon
0113 202 9020

 

Yeadon Tarn

With flat paths all the way round the Tarn, ideal for scooters, prams and wheelchairs, ducks galore, a new play park & a regular ice cream van, Yeadon Tarn is a great cheap day out! For older children there is also a skate park.

http://www.visitleeds.co.uk/thedms.aspx?dms=3&feature=2&venue=2195215

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