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Discover Leyburn
At the heart of Wensleydale lies the gateway town of Leyburn, “A Town for all Seasons”. With spectacular views of the surrounding countryside, unusual local shops and cafés, traditional pubs and a weekly market on Fridays, it’s an ideal base for walking, sightseeing, or just watching the world go by.
Leyburn is the perfect base for any visit to the Yorkshire Dales. There are two supermarkets, as well as several takeaways and a convenience store open until late.
Unlike a lot of places, there is a lot of free parking in Leyburn, as well as a pay and display car park, making the town very car-friendly, for those travelling through: it’s always a good bet for a stop-off on any visit to the Yorkshire Dales.
Leyburn on the Map
Most larger roads into Wensleydale lead through Leyburn: the A6108 from Richmond and the A684 from Bedale and Northallerton both converge on Leyburn’s pretty marketplace.
Pictures of Leyburn
Places to Stay
Queens Head, Finghall
Westmoor Lane, Leyburn, DL8 5ND, United Kingdom
The Bolthole
12 Railway Street, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5BB
Starfall
Yore Mill, Aysgarth, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3SR
South View, Leyburn
Leyburn, DL8 4EA, United Kingdom
Wedgewood Cottage
Leyburn, DL8 4NS, United Kingdom
Tiplady Cottage
Leyburn, DL8 3EL, United Kingdom
The Round House, Leyburn
Leyburn, DL8 4NS, United Kingdom
The Gatehouse, Leyburn
Leyburn, DL8 4NS, United Kingdom
White Swan Cottage
Leyburn, DL8 4PF, United Kingdom
The Bothy, Leyburn
Leyburn, DL8 4HB, United Kingdom
Spring Cottage
Leyburn, DL8 4RB, United Kingdom
Prospect House, Leyburn
Leyburn, DL8 4PF, United Kingdom
Prospect House
Leyburn, DL8 3SZ, United Kingdom
Pennycress Cottage
Leyburn, DL8 5EA, United Kingdom
Old Hall Byre
Leyburn, DL8 4BD, United Kingdom
Myrtle Cottage, Leyburn
Leyburn, DL8 4LY, United Kingdom
Middle Cottage
Leyburn, DL8 4NT, United Kingdom
Kitten Cottage
Leyburn, DL8 4LP, United Kingdom
Kelda Garthr (Tranquil Garden)
Leyburn, DL8 4RB, United Kingdom
Hope Cottage, Leyburn
Leyburn, DL8 4LP, United Kingdom
Heanor House
Leyburn, DL8 5EL, United Kingdom
Fieldfare Lodge
Leyburn, DL8 5HE, United Kingdom
East Stonelea
Leyburn, DL8 3AE, United Kingdom
Demonicus
Leyburn, DL8 4NP, United Kingdom
Deerclose West Farmhouse, Leyburn
Leyburn, DL8 4TS, United Kingdom
Daisy Cottage
Leyburn, DL8 5AE, United Kingdom
Cartmel Cottage, Leyburn
Leyburn, DL8 4PF, United Kingdom
Barn House
Leyburn, DL8 3AN, United Kingdom
Alpine Cottage
Leyburn, DL8 4DD, United Kingdom
6 Riverdale
Leyburn, DL8 3GA, United Kingdom
Johnnies Cottage a 1 bedroom bolt hole in the heart of Bainbridge, Yorkshire Dales
Johnnies Cottage, Leyburn, DL8 3EF, United Kingdom
The Old Chapel Leyburn
1 Old Chapel Railway Street, Leyburn, DL8 5AY, United Kingdom
The Jonas Centre
The Jonas Centre Redmire, Leyburn, DL8 4EW, United Kingdom
The Black Swan Hotel
28 Market Place, Leyburn, DL8 5AS, United Kingdom
Rock View, Wensleydale
Preston Under Scar, Leyburn, DL8 4AJ, United Kingdom
Host & Stay – Sunshine Cottage
Preston-under-Scar, Leyburn, DL8 4AJ, United KingdomThings to Do
Aysgarth Falls Tourist Information Centre
Aysgarth Falls National Park Centre, Aysgarth Falls, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3TH
Wensleydale Longwool Sheep Shop
2 Kelberdale Court, Market Place, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5AW
Wensleydale Railway – Leyburn
Leyburn Station, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5ET
Wensleydale Experience
Berry’s Farm Shop and Cafe, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4UH
Berry’s Farm Shop & Cafe
Swinithwaite, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4UH
Yore Mill Craft Shop and Gallery
Yore Mill, Aysgarth, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3SR
Middleham Castle
Castle Hill, Middleham, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4QR
The Forbidden Corner
Tupgill Park Estate, Coverham, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4TJ
The Queens Head Finghall
Finghall, North Yorkshire, DL8 5ND
Yorkshire Tea Party
Keld Heads, Wensley Station, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4AF
Yorebridge House
Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3EE
Thirteen
13 Railway Street, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5BB
The Wensleydale Heifer
Main Street, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4LS
The Sandpiper Inn
Market Place, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5AT
The Saddle Room
Tupgill Park, Coverdale, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4TJ
The Friars Head, at Akebar Park
Akebar, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5LY
The Fox & Hounds Inn
West Burton, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4JY
The Fox and Hounds
Main Street, West Witton, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4LP
The Foresters Arms
The Foresters Arms, Carleton In Coverdale, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4BB
The Crown Inn
Main Street, Askrigg, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3HQThe Cross Keys
Bellerby, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5QS
The Coppice Cafe
Aysgarth Falls National Park, Aysgarth, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3THStreet Head Inn Pub and Restaurant
Newbiggin-in-bishopdale, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3TE
Serendipity Interiors
Market Place, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5AQ
Penley’s Cafe & Bistro
Market Place, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5BJ
Mill Race Teashop
Yore Mill, Aysgarth, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3SR
Manor Cafe
Manor Farm, Bellerby, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5QH
Humble Pie Fawcett & Guy
Market Place, Askrigg, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3HL
Falls End Bar and Restaurant
Westholme Bank, Aysgarth, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3SP
Corn Mill Tea Room
The Newkin, Bainbridge, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3EH
Yorkshire Dales National Park
Yoredale, Bainbridge, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 3EL
Wilfords of Leyburn
14 Market Place, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5BG
Uncles Creative Workshop
Uncles Farmhouse, Walden, West Burton, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4LF
The Yorkshire Hamper Company
25 Dale Way, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5LE
Tennants Auctioneers & The Garden Rooms at Tennants
The Auction Centre, Harmby Road, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5SGA lot of the things to do marked as Leyburn are in the surrounding towns and villages – you can note this from their addresses in the list above. Open any listing for more information.
FAQs About Leyburn
Where Next?
Staying in Leyburn gives you access to the surrounding area of Wensleydale, in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, all of which can use up a full visit. At the top of Wensleydale, Hawes is well worth a visit, and in the other direction, you’ll find Richmond and Swaledale. If you’re returning via the A1, be sure to stop in at Bedale, which is another lovely North Yorkshire market town that’s got a charm of it’s own.
Where should I park in Leyburn?
The main market place has free parking, as does Commercial Square (the smaller cobbled area across from the marketplace, next to Campbells supermarket, and the Bolton Arms. There is also a chunk of free parking in Grove Square, which is along the A6108 towards Richmond slightly, next to the Kind’s Head. On busy days, and market days (Fridays) you’ll find it’s easiest to get a space in the pay-and-display car park, which is found up an alley off the marketplace, alongside the Golden Lion Hotel.