Kayaking and canoeing is a great way to get close to nature and experience lochs, lakes, rivers and canals in the UK. An easy way to start experiencing boat sports and go on an adventure. Kayaking and Canoeing are slightly different! When Kayaking you will be seated with your legs extended and you will use a double ended paddle. When you canoe, you can be seated or kneeling and often use a single paddle.

Canoeing and Kayaking

Climbing is a great way to test your strength, balance and agility. As both an indoor and outdoor sport it can be done whatever the weather! You can try out bouldering, climbing and traversing lower walls (around 3 meters) without the assistance of rope. Bouldering basics can be mastered in a few hours and climbing centers will have graded routes allowing you to start out on the easier paths and work your way up. Rock climbing or high ropes is climbing vertically with the assistance of ropes and using safety harnesses, the walls are around 15 meters tall. You will need a good nerve for heights for this activity! Again, beginner sessions are available as are graded routes.

Climbing

A leisure cycle is a great way to get the whole family out and exercising! It allows you to travel further whilst still getting to experience the local area. Why not take your family along the Camel Trail in Cornwall? Or Maybe go and hunt a Gruffolo in Delamere Forest, Cheshire, the possibilities are endless! Whether you are a family who loves biking together on relaxing forrest paths or a serious Wiggins type who prefers fast road cycling, there is no doubt that camping holidays give you the freedom to take your cycling hobby with you, wherever you decide to go in the UK.  Plenty of great campsites are near cycling paths and some may also offer bicycle hire too, showing you the best routes to take for a great day out cycling.  

Cycling

Feel like royalty and visit one of the UK’s beautiful palaces, castles or stately homes. We are lucky to be surrounded by amazing history and architecture here in the UK, and through several organisations we are able to visit and experience these amazing homes. Learn about the history of the buildings and residents, view the art and walk amongst the gardens. Many of these places also offer plenty of activities and guides for the children too! So why not visit one on your next trip?

Castles and Palaces

Learn to paint or refine your skills... Painting is a completely inclusive activity for the whole family!  Head to a pottery painting class with your friends and take away a keepsake from your holiday! Or let the kids express their creative side with some hand painting!  Maybe you're already proficient and want to polish your brush technique. Whatever the weather, there is something for everyone to enjoy. 

Painting workshops

Weather is too nice to stay indoors? Want to stretch your legs? Children need to run wild?  Then head to one of the UK's fantastic parks and playgrounds on offer and breath in that fresh air!

Parks and Playgrounds

Pottery is an ancient craft and great fun! Sometimes a little messy, anyone can have a go at either hand building a pot, or getting to grips with a throwing wheel. You can create something beautiful and uniquely yours in no time at all. Families can enjoy together and kids as young as 2 can play with clay, or have a go at painting a pre-made pot. It’s the perfect wet weather or winter activity.

Pottery

Spend the day creating your very own handcrafted pot, vase, or bowl. Or if you have less time on your hands why not try painting a premade version?  A relaxing, indoor family activity. Perfect for creatives and on a rainy day visit one of the many ceramic cafes for coffee, tea, cakes, and of course, crafting!   

Pottery Centres and Ceramic Cafes

Leyburn is situated in Wensleydale on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, and is a pretty cobbled market town surrounded by magnificent countryside.  It is a great base for exploring the surrounding Dales, and the town itself is a lovely place to stay with excellent restaurants and lots of interesting and unusual shops to wander around. Out in the glorious Dales there is plenty of good old fashioned walking and exploring to be done.  Walk along the gentle limestone slope of Leyburn Shawl or along Wensley Park and delight in the pretty Wensley Falls.  For those wanting something a bit different then book a visit to The Forbidden Corner, a very popular family attraction just outside Leyburn.  It is a collection of labyrinths, pyramids and tunnels (some which lead to nowhere) and you need to get safely through while encountering tricks at every turn.  It is great fun and all set in very pretty gardens in Tupgill Park. For chocoholics then get yourself over  to 'Inspired Chocolate', a handmade chocolatiers where you can watch the whole process of chocolate making, scoff a load in the cafe and buy some for your friends if you are feeling generous.   Further out of Leyburn you can visit the remains of Bolton Castle and Middleham Castle or take a walk out to view the picturesque Harmby Waterfall.

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Activities & Experiences in leyburn

The Forbidden Corner

Bolton Castle

Aysgarth Falls

Ceramic Inspirations (The Teapottery)

Black Swan Holiday Park

Street Head Caravan Park

Akebar Park

Swinton Bivouac

Constable Burton Hall Caravan Park

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Things to do in leyburn

Canoeing and Kayaking

Climbing

Cycling

Castles and Palaces

Painting workshops

Parks and Playgrounds

Pottery

Pottery Centres and Ceramic Cafes

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