Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale

The heart of the Nidderdale National Landscape

Pateley Bridge has a thriving and award-winning high street on the banks of the River Nidd.  The town boasts historic buildings, delicious food from local producers and a history stretching back for centuries.  The town lies at the centre of the Nidderdale valley, a creative and productive landscape.   From incredible food and drink to art and textiles, this town is packed with makers and crafters.

The little courtyards and ginnels that lead off the high street contain curiosities and gems that are part of the town’s charm. Many of the town’s historical buildings have found new uses, from the workhouse that now houses a museum and busy craft workshops to the Methodist chapel that is now a theatre.

Pateley Bridge's thriving High Street

The high street boasts two award-winning butchers, the oldest sweetshop in England and a number of art and antique sellers, who go to incredible lengths to find the most compelling and attractive pieces to offer their customers.

At the foot of the high street you will find the River Nidd, alternating between shallow babbling activity and slower, wider serenity. With riverside walks up and downstream, the Nidd is great for exploring nature and spotting wildlife. The river is home to kingfishers, dippers and otters, as well as many other birds and mammals.

As you explore Nidderdale it is impossible not to stumble across the footprints of the past. Victorian industry found a range of useful minerals and resources in the valley. From the railways that once reached all the way to the top of the alley, to the abandoned mines and quarries that can be found in almost every small valley or hillside.

With a short heritage trail, and a number of points of interest, this dales town rewards inquisitive exploration while the large play area and recreation ground offers space for young ones to burn off energy. Visit Pateley Bridge and fall in love with Nidderdale.

Crossing the footbridge over the River Nidd in Pateley Bridge, Nidderdale

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Nidderdale Agricultural Show

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