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Local Information Tourist Information Centres Accommodation in both Wensleydale and Swaledale may be booked at the following centres: Aysgarth 01969 662910

M6 North Darlington & Penrith A66 Hawes 01969 666210 Carlisle A1 North Arts Crafts Kirkby Stephen Muker Reeth Richmond Reeth 01748 884059 B6270

Garsdale A684 A684

Hawes Leyburn A6108 Doctors B6160 Ribblehead West Burton Lancaster A1 South Aysgarth 01969 663222 M6 South Settle Skipton York Swaledale Hawes 01969 667200 & Leyburn 01969 622391 Reeth 01748 884396 Wensleydale Market Hawes Tuesday Unique inspiration in a unique environment Leyburn Friday M6 North Penrith A66 Darlington Reeth Friday Carlisle A1(M) North Banks Hawes Barclays Kirkby Stephen Leyburn Barclays Muker Reeth Richmond Some basic banking services including cash withdrawals are also provided at the local Post Offices in Reeth, Hawes, Thoralby and Leyburn. B6270 To find out where to stay, where to eat and what Garsdale to do in Wensleydale & Swaledale please visit A684 A684 www.yorkshiredales.org.uk Hawes Leyburn A6108 B6160 Northallerton Helping to support your local crafts by Ribblehead West Burton promoting workshop visits, we would Lancaster A1(M) South Arts& welcome other craftspeople in the area. M6 South Settle Skipton York Leaflet contact for Swaledale: Mike Evershed Crafts 01748 884926 Leaflet contact for Wensleydale: Swaledale& Jennie White Access to the Northern Dales Wensleydale 01969 623544 By Road The Northern Dales are remarkably easy to get to, being flanked by the A1(M) to the east, the A66 to the north and the M6 to the west. By Rail The nearest mainline railway stations are Darlington and Northallerton on the East Coast Line and Garsdale on the Leeds - Settle - Carlisle Railway Line. National Rail enquiries (train times and fares): 08457 48 49 50 Wensleydale Railway Service between Redmire and Leeming Bar. For information telephone: 01677 42 58 05 or visit www.wensleydalerail.com By Bus or Coach The nearest National Express bus stops in Darlington. Details of other local services into and around the Dales are available at Dalesbus.org and from Tourist Information Centres. Bus routes, times and fares - 0871 200 22 33 01/2018 Swaledale The Old School Fleece The Nutmeg Graculus The Threshing Shear 1 Woollens 1 Art Gallery & 2 2 Company 2 Sculptures 2 Barn 3 Wensleydale Muker Muker Reeth Reeth Reeth Reeth Arrathorne Craftshop A Reeth Dales Centre Workshop A Reeth Dales Centre Workshop A Reeth Dales Centre Workshop Shop and Cafe Find a unique collection of locally produced and ethically spun Swaledale & Wensleydale yarns in soft natural country colours available in handknitted and handframed sweaters, cardigans, gloves, hats, scarves and socks. We also stock Craft Workshop & Home Watch our flock of rare breed Wensleydale sheep sheepskin rugs, slippers and of Spinning, Weaving & graze in the fields surrounding our tearoom and shop. gloves in our Village based With skills appreciated by artists and engineers alike, Dyeing. Three generations are involved in the production of cottage shop. Michael Kusz transforms recycled metals into an yarn and hand-made garments, selling their raw “Craft Courses” Held in our 20 mins from Reeth & Hawes. exclusive range of indoor/outdoor sculpture. Featured fleece, locks and tops and run workshops on in private and public collections worldwide, his often peaceful workshop in Reeth. I am also available to run spinning, knitting, felting and crochet. We are open every day. Showcasing a diverse range of regional and British The Nutmeg Company specialises in three humorous studio pieces are created in small batches Fleece is an artists’ co-operative selling a wide courses for craft, spinning, weaving, felt, embroidery art and crafts, including: original paintings, feltwork, range of hand-made crafts, from felt, to ceramics, dimensional cross stitch pieces and sells kits to of unique and numbered individual works. Opening Times Opening Times make greeting cards, Christmas decorations, groups & guilds. “Craft Gallery” is full of equipment, photography, ceramics, metal-work, jewelry and April - December: Open every day toiletries, set within Muker’s 19th century grammar textiles, watercolours, stained glass, jewellery, silk miniature houses, keepsake boxes and more. Also featuring the shamanic work of guest sculptor materials and a varied selection of handmade inspirational textile crafts. Our speciality is hand dyed March - October 10am - 5pm. school and walled garden; a place to relax and enjoy painting and much more. Barbara Weyer. Sunday, Monday & Tuesday 11am - 3pm Opening Times Yorkshire Wool. November - February 10am - coffee and cake with views of Kisdon Hill and the We are also happy to see you by appointment - just ring. surrounding fells. Opening Times 4pm. Opening Times 10am - 5pm (Summer) 10.00 to 5.00 Monday to Friday, and 2.00 to 5.00 Opening Times See our website for opening hours, Saturdays (ring to check before making a special trip) Most days, 10 - 5ish, often longer. 10.30am - 4pm (Winter) Please phone to check If you wish to visit please phone or email to check I am here. exhibitions & events. Monday - Sunday Swaledale Woollens, Muker in Swaledale, Unit 14, Reeth Dales Centre Studio 6, Reeth Dales Centre, Unit 10, Reeth Dales Centre, Elmfield House / West Park House, Arrathorne, Richmond, DL11 6QG The Old School, Guning Lane, Muker, DL11 6QG Silver Street, Reeth, North Yorkshire DL11 6SP Silver Street, Reeth, North Yorkshire DL11 6SP Silver Street, Reeth DL11 6SP Bedale. North Yorkshire. DL8 1NE Tel: 01748 886251 Web: www.theoldschoolmuker.co.uk Literary Institute, Reeth, Phone: 01748 884926 Tel: 01748 884628 Web: www.threshingbarn.com Tel: 01677 450558 Web: www.swaledalewoollens.co.uk Email: [email protected] North Yorkshire DL11 6TE Web: www.3dcrossstitch.co.uk Web: www.graculus.co.uk Email: [email protected] Web: www.shearwensleydale.com Email: [email protected] Tel: 01748 886155 Tel: 01748 884010 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Tel: 01748 884025 or 01969 663191 Email: [email protected] Emma Felt Studio/Gallery East Coast A1(M) North Main Line 4 Sedman Gallery SWALEDALE Leyburn

eeth Dales Centre The Focus On Felt Studio/Gallery houses the original felt artwork by artist Andrea Hunter. A1(M) The gallery exhibits a good range of originals and Handmade in the workshop at her gallery, Emma limited edition prints. Also quality handmade felt creates beautiful enamelled jewellery. As well gifts & cards. 3 as silver collections in her distinctive style, the gallery also exhibits the work of some of the best Whilst visiting the studio/gallery you can often see Arrathorne contemporary designers in the UK, showcasing Andrea working on one of her unique pictures. Leeming Bar- 4 a vibrant mix of styles, techniques and originality Opening Times 9 including striking handmade textiles and glassware. Good Friday - Oct 31st: Tue - Fri 11am - 4.30pm Opening Hours Out of hours viewing and enquiries please ring. Monday and Tuesday 10.00am - 4.00pm Thursday and Friday 10.00am - 4.30pm Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm Focus On Felt, 8 Hardraw, Hawes, Kendal 7 We are closed over Christmas and New Year. Wensleydale, Emma Sedman Gallery, North Yorkshire DL8 3LZ Burtersett High Street, Leyburn, DL8 5AQ 9 Tel: 01969 667644 A1(M) South Tel: 01969 368006 Hardraw Web: www.focusonfelt.co.uk Web: www.emmasedman.co.uk Email: [email protected] WENSLEYDALE Email: [email protected]

The Hawes Dales Countryside The Wensleydale The Burtersett Gallery The Cat Pottery White Rose Candles Wensleydale Ropemakers Museum Pottery 4 Longwool Leyburn Sheepshop

White Rose Candles est. 1971 has a reputation for high quality handmade long burning candles, made in their old watermill using unusual machinery. Dinner, pillar, Established 1982, we continue to create a fabulous aromatherapy and church candles are our speciality. Watch traditional rope making and see how the twist Tourist Information and National Park Centre Retail & Trade. Promotional & domestic tableware range of handbuilt ceramic cats, individual Also available are a wide range of candle holders. is put in and watch our video. Dog leads, bannister Handmade in store. Specialist one-off commissions Traditional crafts feature in displays and demonstrations. commissions and memorials for beloved pets Opening Times Home of the rare Wensleydale Sheep, which gives ropes, clothes lines and many more items in our well Workshops led by contemporary makers. Crafts for kids. accepted. stocked shop. Wheelchair walkway (Mon to Fri). alongside our large selection of metallic and stone the soft and lustrous wool for our knitting yarns, Check out our 2018 events celebrating Life and Tradition resin sculptures. Feb, March, April, May, June July, Aug, Sept and Oct: locally hand-knit garments, tops and fleeces. ADMISSION FREE in the Yorkshire Dales. Opening Times Open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday Cards, prints and original oil paintings by 10am - 4:30pm Shop instore, online or mail order. (Except pre-booked school and group visits). CHILDREN Usually open most days. Opening Times Distinctly Dales Crafts Wensleydale artist Brian Alderman, whose Nov & Dec: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday VISIT FREE Mon - Sat: 10am - 5.30pm Opening Times Shop | Café | Free WiFi impressionist work can be found in collections Monday - Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm 10am - dusk until Christmas. Opening Times Telephone or email to be sure. Sunday 10am - 2pm 9am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday all year. across Scotland and the north east of England. If making a special journey it is wise to ring and check Tuesday to Thursday 10 - 4 Opening Times - Daily Feb - Oct 10am - 5pm Saturday closed or by appointment (please ring) details. Friday and Saturday 9 - 4 (EXCEPT Christmas to New Year and Bank Holidays) Find us on Facebook ‘The Wensleydale Pottery’ Nov - Dec 10am - 4.30pm, Closed Christmas Opening Times and some bank holidays Outhwaites Ropemakers, Friday to Sunday 11am -- 4pm The Cat Pottery, Moorside Design check website for details. Town Foot, Hawes, The Wensleydale Pottery, West Burton North Yorkshire DL8 3NT Station Yard, Hawes, Raynes Court, The Burtersett Gallery, Burtersett, Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 4JW 2 Kelberdale Court, Market Place, Tel: 01969 667487 North Yorkshire DL8 3NT Brunt Acres Industrial Estate, near Hawes, Wensleydale, DL8 3PA. Wensley Mill, Wensley, Leyburn, Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 5AW Hawes, North Yorkshire DL8 3UZ Fax: 01969 667576 Tel: 01969 666210 tel 01969 666847 Tel: 01969 663 273 6 North Yorkshire DL8 4HR Tel: 01969 623558 West Web: www.ropemakers.com 8 www.dalescountrysidemuseum.org.uk 8 Tel: 07837 930699 8 web: brianaldermanart.blogspot.com 7 Web: www.catpottery.co.uk Tel: 01969 623544 5 Web: www.wensleydalelongwool.co.uk Email: [email protected] Hawes Email: [email protected] Hawes Email: [email protected] Hawes email: [email protected] Burtersett Email: [email protected] Burton Web: www.whiterosecandles.co.uk Wensley Email: [email protected]