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WENSLEYDALE LONGWOOL SHEEPSHOP
Wensleydale sheep produce the finest lustre longwool in the world. From their fleece, we offer a selection of hand knitted garments and knitting wool, together with a collection of patterns to compliment the soft yarn. All in a spectrum of gentle country colours. Wensleydale fleeces and combed tops for spinners and craft lovers.

OPENING TIMES:
1st April to 31st October, Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm and Bank Holidays.
Out of season Tuesdays. If these times do not suit you, please ring. Mail order available.

 WENSLEYDALE LONGWOOL SHEEPSHOP
Cross Lanes Farm, Garriston, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5JU
Tel Fax: (01969) 623840
E-mail: sheepshop@lineone.net

 
THE TEAPOTTERY

Watch craftspeople making handmade collectable teapots.

See the whole collection in the shop and take tea from a teapot that you will never forget!

Walkway viewing of the manufacturing process.

OPENING TIMES:
9am–5pm 7 days a week, all year round.
(closed 25th, 26th Dec and Jan 1st)
Admission free.

THE TEAPOTTERY
Leyburn Business Park, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5QA
Tel: (01969) 623839; Fax: (01969) 624079
E-mail: info@teapottery.co.uk

TEDDY BEAR WORKSHOP

Traditional Teddy Bears designed and hand-crafted in small limited editions for the discerning collector.

Teddy Bear kits, patterns, mohair fabrics, and components, everythingneeded to make your own teddy bear. Plus books, gifts and lots more, in
fact Hartley Bear’s Emporium has a little something for everyone.


Mail order service available, please ask for details.

OPENING TIMES:
Mon – Fri 9.30am – 5.00pm. Saturday 9.30am – 4.30pm.
Sunday 1st Apr – 1st Oct 11.00am – 4.00pm.

HARTLEY BEAR'S EMPORIUM
15 High Street, Leyburn,North Yorkshire, DL8 5AH
Tel: (01969) 622209

WHITE ROSE CANDLES
White Rose Candles (established 1971) have a reputation for high quality handmade longburning candles, made in their old watermill using unusual machinery. Dinner, pillar, aromatherapy and church candles our speciality, also wide range of candle holders available.

OPENING TIMES:
Daily except Wednesday and Saturday 10.00am - 5.00pm,
June - November plus holidays.
Also Easter & half-term.
Other times ring for appointment.

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Wensley Mill, Wensley, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4HR
Tel & Fax: (01969) 623544

CAT POTTERY

Cats for homes and gardens, designed exclusively by sculptors Sarah and Shirley Nichols and produced in a ceramic, a metallic or a granitic medium.

Discover the wide range of Moorside Cats in the beautiful setting of herb and alpine gardens.

OPENING TIMES:
Mon - Fri, 9.00am - 4.30pm
Sat - Sun, 10.00am - 2.00pm

All year round, but phone at Christmas

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West Burton, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 4JW
Tel: (01969) 663273
E-mail: info@catpottery.co.uk

THE HAWES ROPEMAKER
Watch traditional ropemaking and see how the twist is put in and watch our video. Dog leads, bannister ropes, clothes lines and many more items in our well stocked shop. Wheelchair walkway (Mon to Fri). Admission free (except pre-booked school visits).

OPENING TIMES:
Open all year
Mon - Fri 9.00am - 5.30pm (except Christmas & Good Friday).
July - October open Saturdays 10.00am - 5.00pm.

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Town Foot, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3NT

Tel: (01969) 667487; Fax: (01969) 667576
E-mail: twist@ropemakers.co.uk

DALES COUNTRYSIDE MUSEUM

Fascinating museum telling the story of the people and landscape of the Yorkshire Dales, past, present and future. Static steam loco and carriages, video, displays and interactives. Special events. Craft demonstrations and changing exhibitions. Showcasing of contemporary crafts. Shop. Study facilities. School and groups welcome.

OPENING TIMES:
Main Season open daily 10am – 5pm
Outside main season – call for times.

DALES COUNTRYSIDE MUSEUM
Station Yard, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3NT
Tel: (01969)667450; Fax:(01969)667165

Email: dcm@yorkshiredales.org.uk

WENSLEYDALE POTTERY


Domestic Tableware and Gardenware hand made on the premises. Also a selection of the work of Wensleydale Artists and Craftspeople for sale in the gallery.

Come and watch while we work.

OPENING TIMES:
Open all year 10.00am - 5.30pm

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Chapel Gallery, Town Foot, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3NP.
Tel: (01969) 667594
E-mail: simon43shaw@aol.com

FELT STUDIO/GALLERY

Specialising in Original Felt Artwork by artist Andrea Hunter.Visitors can often see her working on one of her unique pictures. The Gallery also exhibits limited edition prints, cards and handmade felt gifts.

OPENING TIMES:
Good Friday to October 31st
Tues – Fri 11.00am – 5.00pm
Or by appointment
Often open at weekends throughout the year, but ring to confirm.
WORKSHOPS EACH WEDNESDAY IN SCHOOL HOLIDAYS - booking essential.

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Hardraw, Hawes, North Yorkshire, DL8 3LZ
Tel: (01969) 667644
E-mail: andrea@focusonfelt.co.uk
 

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