Discover and Explore the Vibrant Market Town of Bedale in the District of Hambleton
Approximately seven miles southwest of the county town of Northallerton, in the Hambleton district, lies the vibrant market town of Bedale. This civil parish was historically part of the North Riding of Yorkshire and was originally in Richmondshire. This town was also famous for being a center of horseracing in the 18th century, and it was also the place where the three-year-old races were first introduced in England. Home to the St. Gregory Church and featuring plenty of beautiful streets as well as charming courtyards, this vibrant town is an excellent place for family holidays.
This market town is good shopping destination that offers plenty of shopping options to both the locals and visitors. It houses a good range of well-known retailers such as Tesco Express, The Food Weighouse, and The Co-operative Food. The town also offers a great range of gift and specialty shops to provide good retail therapy to all the shoppers that will visit the place.
Bedale is a town that has a rich pub culture, and it also houses an impressive range of places to eat. It is a place considered to be a culinary destination because of the excellent variety of food served in this town. Fox and Hounds Inn, as well as The Milbank Arms, are the top pubs in town that every tourist should visit. Spice Restaurant & Bar and the Taste of India are the best places to get Indian and Asian Cuisines. The top rated coffee shop in town where you can enjoy your traditional afternoon tea and other tasty treats is the Upstairs at Institution. Another gastropub in town that visitors should check out is The Bridge Beer Cafe.
Things to See and Do in Bedale
There are plenty of things to see and do in this town. Thorp Perrow is one of the places in this town that offers a historic walking area, a beautiful garden and a stunning park perfect for outdoor activities. Two of the town’s best architectural feature is the St. Gregory's Church and The Leech House. Tourists can also visit the Aerial Extreme Bedale or the Big Sheep & Little Cow; these places are the best place to take the kids and let them enjoy the whole day.

