Not a filming location
World of James Herriot, Thirsk
Alf Wight’s real home and veterinary surgery, now a visitor attraction.
Visit the official siteHome All Creatures Great and Small
Where was All Creatures Great and Small filmed?
Mostly in the Yorkshire Dales. Grassington plays Darrowby, with farms, pubs and stately homes across Wharfedale, Malhamdale and the Ripon district.
This guide covers the Channel 5 series (2020 onwards).
Where to start
Grassington’s market square: Darrowby, the Drovers and Endleby’s in one walk.
Can you visit?
Most places, yes. Skeldale House and Heston Grange are private.
On air now
Series 7, Thursdays at 9pm on 5.
On air nowSee Series 7
Series 7: new locations, week by week
Episode 2, The Friesians are Coming!, aired on 24 September. Episode 3 is listed for 1 October on 5.
Fictional places and where they really are
DarrowbyGrassington, plus Kettlewell and ArncliffeOpen to visitorsSkeldale HouseA private house in Grassington; interiors are a setPrivateThe Drovers ArmsThe Devonshire outside; Hardraw and Appletreewick inns insideCustomers welcomeG F Endleby's grocerThe Stripey Badger, GrassingtonCustomers welcomeHeston GrangeYockenthwaite Farm, LangstrothdalePrivate farmMrs Pumphrey's houseBroughton Hall, near SkiptonEvent days onlyOrley CastleNewby Hall, near RiponTickets neededRenniston HotelRipley CastleVillage open; castle ticketed
Key locations you can visit
Start here, then browse the full list by area.
VillageOpen to visitors
Grassington
Darrowby market square and principal village exteriors
See the location
LandscapeOpen to visitors
Malham
James's arrival at Malham Lings, the runaway-car crossroads and Dales driving scenes
See the location
WaterfallOpen to visitors
Janet's Foss
James's swimming place in Series 1, Episode 2
See the location
Historic houseTickets needed
Newby Hall
Orley Castle, home of Charlotte Beauvoir, in Series 6
See the location
Village · CastleVillage open · Castle: tickets needed
Ripley Castle and village
Renniston Hotel and Series 7 village streets
See the location
RailwayTickets needed
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway
Keighley, Glasgow and rural station scenes
See the locationSee them all on a map
Filter by area, series, access and trail. Private homes and farms are kept off the visitor map.
OpenTicketsView only
Ready-made days out
Walking2–3 hours
Darrowby on foot
A compact Grassington walk through the market square, The Devonshire and The Stripey Badger, then along the Dales Way towards Linton Falls.
Open the day outWalking2–3 hours
Burnsall to Grassington on the Dales Way
A riverside walk from St Wilfrid's Church, through Wharfedale and past Linton Falls to Darrowby in Grassington.
Open the day outCar + short walksFull day
Upper Wharfedale and Littondale
Grassington, Burnsall, Kettlewell and Arncliffe, with the private farm landscape kept off the pin map.
Open the day outPlan your trip
Use one base and check every dated or ticketed stop before travelling.
Places to stay near the locations
Tickets for the places that charge
Herriot's real Yorkshire
These places add context but are not filming-location claims.
Not a filming location
Sutton Bank
A National Park Centre and walking base for a wider Herriot landscape day.
Visit the official siteWatch the series
In the UK, check current episodes on 5. In the US, PBS lists Seasons 1–6 through PBS Passport and Series 7 from 17 January 2027.
Read the books
James Herriot’s books began with If Only They Could Talk in 1970. Editions and availability vary.
Common questions
Where was All Creatures Great and Small filmed?
Mostly in the Yorkshire Dales. Grassington is the principal Darrowby, with other places across Wharfedale, Malhamdale and the Ripon district. Read more
Can you visit Skeldale House?
No. The exterior is a private Grassington home. See it only as part of the wider square and do not approach the door. Read more
Why Grassington and not Thirsk?
Grassington supplies the market-town look of Darrowby. Thirsk is Alf Wight's real Yorkshire home and has its own museum. Read more
Can you visit the set?
No public studio-set visit is advertised. The World of James Herriot in Thirsk preserves Alf Wight's real home and surgery. Read more
Where can I watch Series 7?
Series 7 is airing on 5 in the UK. PBS lists its US premiere for 17 January 2027. Read more
How many days do you need?
One day covers Grassington and a nearby walk. A weekend lets you add Malham or the Worth Valley Railway without rushing. Read more
Sources
- Screen Yorkshire
- Visit North Yorkshire
- Visit North Yorkshire, part two
- Keighley & Worth Valley Railway
- Yockenthwaite Farm
- PBS MASTERPIECE
- Discover Grassington: Discover Darrowby
- Yorkshire Dales National Park
- Real Yorkshire: transforming Grassington
- 5: Series 7 and 8 commission
- PBS: Series 7 US premiere
- Screen Yorkshire: Bradford City Hall
Updated 29 September 2026.