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Bedale
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Bedale ( BEE-dayl), is a market town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England. Bedale Beck is a tributary of the River Swale, which forms one of the Yorkshire Dales. The dale has a predominant agr
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Bedale · 0.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Bedale Museum, the nearest railway station is Bedale, located 0.3 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DL8 2BJ. Entry is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Bedale ( BEE-dayl), is a market town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England. Bedale Beck is a tributary of the River Swale, which forms one of the Yorkshire Dales. The dale has a predominant agriculture sector and its related small traditional trades, although tourism is increasingly important. Northallerton is 7 miles (11 km) north-east, Middlesbrough 26 miles (42 km) north-east and York is 31 miles (50 km) south-south-east. Historically part of the North Riding of Yorkshire, the town was listed in Domesday Book under what became the honour of Richmond. The honour had several wapentakes and Bedale was part of Hang (named after Hang Bank in Finghall or alternatively named after Catterick) and later Hang East.
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Official information
Big Sheep Little Cow is a family-friendly farm attraction located in Bedale, North Yorkshire. Visitors can enjoy a hands-on experience with a variety of animals, indoor and outdoor play areas, and activities such as go-karting and a barrel train ride.
From the Wikipedia article
Bedale ( BEE-dayl), is a market town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England. Bedale Beck is a tributary of the River Swale, which forms one of the Yorkshire Dales. The dale has a predominant agriculture sector and its related small traditional trades, although tourism is increasingly important. Northallerton is 7 miles (11 km) north-east, Middlesbrough 26 miles (42 km) north-east and York is 31 miles (50 km) south-south-east. Historically part of the North Riding of Yorkshire, the town was listed in Domesday Book under what became the honour of Richmond. The honour had several wapentakes and Bedale was part of Hang (named after Hang Bank in Finghall or alternatively named after Catterick) and later Hang East.
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Background
History
]] Before the Harrying of the North Bedale was held by Torpin (Thorfinn), a patronym retained by the infamous Dick Turpin. The parish church also dates from this time (as evidenced by its crypt), before significant remodelling. The original 9th-century church escaped destruction in the Harrying of the North and was recorded in Domesday Book. The recent discovery of the Bedale Hoard provides further evidence of high-status Anglo-Saxon and Viking Age activity in the area. The town was recorded as Bedell or Bedhal and derives from 'Beda's Halh', which means the corner or piece of land of Beda.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2881, -1.5914
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Bedale
- Postcode
- DL8 2BJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
- Phone
- 01677 422125
- Nearest railway station
- Bedale — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.bigsheeplittlecow.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Bedale (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bedale?
- Bedale is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DL8 2BJ), in the parish of Bedale.
- What is Bedale?
- Bedale ( BEE-dayl), is a market town and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England. Bedale Beck is a tributary of the River Swale, which forms one of the Yorkshire Dales. The dale has a predominant agr
- How do I get to Bedale?
- The nearest railway station is Bedale, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL8 2BJ.
- How do I get to Bedale?
- The nearest railway station is Bedale, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL8 2BJ.