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Grassington is a small market town known as the capital of Upper Wharfedale. Situated on the banks of the River Wharfe in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, it is a scenic beauty spot which warmly welcomes visitors. The village received its royal charter in 1282 and until 1860 was a regular centre for markets and fairs. In the past its economy was dependent on lead mining in the 18th century, limestone quarrying and in more recent years, tourism. Between 1909 and 1948 Grassington had its electricity supplied from a hydroelectric plant at nearby Linton Falls and there are plans to reintroduce it. Modern Day Grassington Local village social life is centred on the Devonshire Institute, formerly a Mechanics Institute, built in 1855. It has a main hall with a stage for plays and pantomimes. Badminton, bowling, snooker, ballet dancing, handbell ringers, sewing classes and horticultural meetings all keep the hall (and villagers!) pretty busy. Old stone built miners' cottages and interesting local shops are arranged around the small cobbled town square. There is a fine choice of family-owned businesses to meet the needs of most visitors including some excellent food and craft shops. Cafés, restaurants and the several local pubs full of character all provide good home-cooked food to suit all budgets and tastes. There is a Tourist Information Centre on Hebden Road. Grassington hosts a number of local festivals including the Dickensian Festival just before Christmas when everyone dons Victorian costume and the streets are alive with street music and craft demonstrations. The summer Grassington Festival is a two week extravaganza of arts and music and in the past has had such celebrities as Toyah Wilcox and Jo Brand as entertainers. Things to Do in Grassington Other nearby attractions include Kilnsey Crag, a glacial formation and rocky overhang. Grass Woods is less than a mile away and has the remains of an Iron Age fort, known as Gregory's Fort. Kinsey Park and Trout Farm has an excellent lake for fly fishing enthusiasts and there is a children's playground there. The nearby Stump Cross Caverns have some amazing rock formations for those willing to explore the underground caves. The Folk Museum in Grassington is particularly interesting as it is full of exhibits which were donated by the townspeople to show what life was like for their families in the past. It occupies two 18th century miners' cottages in the village square and has a large fireplace with a beehive oven in the dairy. Further afield, Grassington is fifteen minutes drive from the market town and church at Skipton and 30 minutes from Harrogate and Haworth home of the Bronte sisters, where you can visit the Bronte Parsonage Museum, for an insight into the place and objects that inspired their works. Historic Bolton Abbey is just nine miles away.
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Attractions near Grassington
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Stump Cross Caverns
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Stump Cross Caverns is one of Britain's premier show caves, located in Nidderdale on the border of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. There are a range of facilities for a great family day out. |
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Parcevall Hall Gardens
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Parcevall Hall Gardens are considered to be a fine example of the Arts and Crafts movement and are the only RHS and English Heritage registered gardens open to the public in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. |
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Bolton Abbey
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Bolton Abbey is the Yorkshire Estate of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, it has been in the family since the 1750's and provides over 80 miles of footpaths through some of the most spectacular scenery in England |
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Linton Tourist Information
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Hebden Tourist Information
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Burnsall Tourist Information
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Burnsall is a delightful small parish in the scenic Yorkshire Dales National Park. It is situated on the River Wharfe and the five-arched bridge gives the village real charm and character. |
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Self Catering near Grassington
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