Art & Crafts
Shopping for arts and crafts seems a very apt thing to do in the Yorkshire Dales and surrounding regions. There is a a rich heritage of craftsmanship, relating both to practical skills used in industry and decorative items. The result of this is many shops and workshops dedicated to both traditional and contemporary crafts. Cat lovers will find a perfect ornament for their lawn in West Burton, those looking for a personalised jigsaw can visit Melmerby and Ilkley has a centre that allows visitors to create their own works of art in a ceramics café. Harrogate is known as a location for fine fabrics whereas Askrigg has a gallery/shop for contemporary art. The Tea Pottery at Leyburn is a must for those looking for that very special and eccentric teapot.
Hawes, Yorkshire Dales
The Hawes Ropemaker offers an insight into this rare and quite unique specialist trade with a fascinating history. All manner of ropes, and braids are produced for a wide variety of uses. The...
Lancaster, North Yorkshire
For an activity break with a difference, Bentham Pottery offers self catering accommodation and pottery courses at its premises near Ingleton. The family run pottery has a range of courses on offer,...
Sedbergh, East Cumbria
The amazing Farfield Mill Arts and Heritage Centre houses an extensive group of art studios and craft galleries as well as a cafe and a retail shop. A number of artists work on site and produce a...
Bedale, Yorkshire Dales
Markets have always been at the heart of the community and no more so than in the towns and villages of the Yorkshire Dales. Where local farmers gather to sell their produce and offer traditional...
Leyburn, North Yorkshire
The Tea Pottery specialises in unique and quirky, individually designed teapots, which have become world renowned. The designs are endless and the hand made teapots are much sought after. Many are...
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Victoria Shopping Centre in Harrogate is the perfect place to spend some time browsing the wide range of shops and enjoying the atmosphere of this lively centre. Plenty of cafes and restaurants offer...
York, North Yorkshire
Past Images offers a unique and imaginative photographic service from premises around the North York Moors. The specialist Victorian images make an ideal gift for that special occasion and capture...
Leeming Bar, Northallerton, North Yorkshire
Simply Dutch is a specialist importer of fine oak and reclaimed pine furniture. Renowned for it's quirky ornaments and unique pieces it commands a prominent place on a Leeming Bar high street....
Hardraw, Hawes, North Yorkshire
The Cart House Tea Room and Craft Shop is a delightful place to spend some time. Enjoy some delicious organic fare and take in the beautiful scenery of the dales. Follow this with a browse around the...