Bedale
Traditional Yorkshire Market Town
Bedale is a traditional Yorkshire market town mentioned in the Domesday Book. Its Georgian heyday is reflected in the elegant buildings lining the historic market square.
The 12th century church, St Gregory's, has been named as one of Britain's best. Today's Bedale still has a thriving market, unique shops, scenic local walks and attractions for all the family, making it an ideal day out.
The gateway to Wensleydale, Bedale nestles in some of Yorkshire's finest scenery. During the summer, the Wensleydale Railway offers regular services up and down this well loved Yorkshire Dale. There is lots more local information on www.bedale.org
Shopping
Bedale is home to a host of unique shops offering everything from jewellery and antiques to custom-made furniture, women's fashion, china and gifts.
Foodies, in particular, are well catered for. Wensleydale cheese is, of course, a local speciality, as is real dairy ice cream from dales herds and Yorkshire beers. The town's butcher is locally renowned and there is a delicatessen, bakery and greengrocer and a chocolate shop for those with a sweet tooth.
The weekly market on Tuesdays continues the food theme with the fishmonger, locally grown vegetables and plant stalls amongst the most popular. Bedale's local auction room has sales every third Friday with plenty of opportunities to pick up a bargain.
Shoppers of all ages enjoy the Saturday morning car boot sale which brings visitors from far and wide to Bedale Hall between Easter and October. Next to the Railway Station, the Station yard has been developed in to a centre for small craft workshops and there is an art gallery on the Bridge.
Activities in Bedale
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