Title: Things to Do in Embsay in 2026 | Expedia.com [Embsay Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Embsay.dx3000430666)[Hotels in Embsay](https://expedia.com/Embsay-Hotels.d3000430666.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Embsay](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Embsay.d3000430666.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Embsay](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Embsay.d3000430666.Car-Rental-Guide)[Embsay Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Embsay.d3000430666.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Embsay ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Embsay Types of activities [Embsay Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Embsay.dx3000430666) ![Haw Park Quarry This huge limestone quarry is now disused, apart from a section used for landfill. The typical horizontally bedded dales limestones are here turned almost vertical due to local faulting.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000430666/25ff9dbd-71f3-4d79-888f-450e13c09330.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Haw Park Quarry This huge limestone quarry is now disused, apart from a section used for landfill. The typical horizontally bedded dales limestones are here turned almost vertical due to local faulting.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000430666/25ff9dbd-71f3-4d79-888f-450e13c09330.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Eastby Crag, near Skipton, Yorkshire Climbing instructors often take their novices to the easy Eastby Crag for the earlier stages of their instruction.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000430666/7bdc9dc6-c21c-4a1c-888f-7eb95a107273.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Embsay reservoir The sailing club hut in the SW corner of the reservoir.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000430666/44c5d01d-9311-41ac-9bab-6cd933b1b971.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Railway station Holywell Halt from the road bridge which is Holywell Bridge.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000430666/cce901fb-3818-4607-be27-7b51a5b6ed4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000430666/cce901fb-3818-4607-be27-7b51a5b6ed4e.jpg) by [John Douglas](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/8331) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) --- --- ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_3000430666) ## Recommended things to do in Embsay | Number of things to do | 5 | | ------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [1-Hour Public Cruise](/things-to-do/1-hour-public-cruise.a676327.activity-details): $16 | | Top 5 things to do | [Afternoon Tea Cruise in North Yorkshire](/things-to-do/afternoon-tea-cruise-in-north-yorkshire.a732640.activity-details)[1-Hour Public Cruise](/things-to-do/1-hour-public-cruise.a676327.activity-details)[All Creatures Great and Small Tour from York](/things-to-do/all-creatures-great-and-small-tour-from-york.a50980335.activity-details)[Skipton Ghost Walking Tour](/things-to-do/skipton-ghost-walking-tour.a49854246.activity-details)[Day Boat Hire](/things-to-do/day-boat-hire.a707196.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [1-Hour Public Cruise](/things-to-do/1-hour-public-cruise.a676327.activity-details)[Skipton Ghost Walking Tour](/things-to-do/skipton-ghost-walking-tour.a49854246.activity-details) | | With kids | [Afternoon Tea Cruise in North Yorkshire](/things-to-do/afternoon-tea-cruise-in-north-yorkshire.a732640.activity-details)[1-Hour Public Cruise](/things-to-do/1-hour-public-cruise.a676327.activity-details)[All Creatures Great and Small Tour from York](/things-to-do/all-creatures-great-and-small-tour-from-york.a50980335.activity-details)[Skipton Ghost Walking Tour](/things-to-do/skipton-ghost-walking-tour.a49854246.activity-details) | ## What to do in Embsay --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Embsay? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Embsay ![Aerial sunset of Comb Hill and Watlows dry Valley part of the Limestone landscape near Malham Cove, Malham, North Yorkshire, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088169/6d05272c-f52c-4a70-934f-568d18fb0c24.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Malham Cove Explore the great outdoors at Malham Cove, a lovely green space in Malham. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Malham-Cove-Skipton.d6088169.Vacation-Attraction) ![Pen-y-Ghent makes up one the Yorkshire 3 peaks which, if you accept the challenge have to complete all 3 peaks and 24 miles within 12 hours. Most people start with this one (the smallest of the 3 ) from the nearby village of Horton-in-Ribblesdale. I’ve completed the challenge many years ago in my youth and this time we just tackled this one on a circular 6 mile walk. We took the 3 peaks ascent route which is steep in places and involves a scramble up some rocks near the end but the views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088173/5034c38f-af71-4673-88d9-28fe9090b292.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Pen-y-Ghent Explore the great outdoors at Pen-y-Ghent, a lovely green space in Horton in Ribblesdale. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Pen-Y-Ghent-Skipton.d6088173.Vacation-Attraction) ![Very interesting 900 year old castle in Skipton with old Banqueting room, dungeon etc. Nice woodland walks in nearby Skipton Castle Wood. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5687/22284c37-4164-42b3-aa45-fe012c603af7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Skipton Castle You can find out about the history of Skipton with a trip to Skipton Castle. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Skipton-Castle-Skipton.d6079257.Vacation-Attraction) ![This is beautiful Bolton Abbey in Wharfedale at the foot of the Yorkshire Dales. The now ruined abbey was founded in 1154 but dissolved by Henry VIII in 1539. Dare to cross the sixty stepping stones to cross the river but beware of the Strid with its dangerous eddies of water.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079207/cc42d36c-5b1f-406e-b054-32507af8ab61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Bolton Priory Find out about the history of Bolton Abbey when you take a trip to Bolton Priory. Check out the spas and top-notch restaurants in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Bolton-Priory-Skipton.d6079207.Vacation-Attraction) ![Took a walk a few months ago and came across this lovely sight. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6088171/0da57cc1-c7de-41a7-aaaa-b58d2020b0af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gordale Scar Explore the great outdoors at Gordale Scar, a lovely green space in Malham. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Gordale-Scar-Skipton.d6088171.Vacation-Attraction) #### Thornton Hall Farm Country Park Explore the great outdoors at Thornton Hall Farm Country Park, a lovely green space in Earby. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Thornton-Hall-Farm-Country-Park-Skipton.d553248621592457103.Vacation-Attraction) #### Grassington Tourist Information Centre After visiting Grassington Tourist Information Centre, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Grassington. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Grassington-Tourist-Information-Centre-Skipton.d553248621561943987.Vacation-Attraction) #### Grimwith Reservoir You can take time to visit Grimwith Reservoir during your travels to Appletreewick. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Grimwith-Reservoir-Skipton.d553248621555971680.Vacation-Attraction) #### Kilnsey Park Estate Explore the great outdoors at Kilnsey Park Estate, a lovely green space in Kilnsey. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area. [](https://expedia.com/Kilnsey-Park-Estate-Skipton.d553248621555971674.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Embsay ![Small Shopping centre in Skipton, Yorkshire](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5687/47d6e784-7127-4a72-895c-e796830582d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Skipton ![Lillands Beck Tiny beck heading eastwards towards the Wharfe near Bolton Bridge. The beck has four different names along its short course.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5687/73235cc2-8c1c-4461-a856-6a0494b81370.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Draughton ![Forest Track in Crag Wood](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000401590/2b46ef7b-a1d6-4a70-8283-55096522b180.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [John Sparshatt](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/24152) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Stirton ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Embsay worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Embsay? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Embsay? ### Is three days enough to stay in Embsay? ### Is Embsay a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Embsay with kids? > - [Afternoon Tea Cruise in North Yorkshire](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/afternoon-tea-cruise-in-north-yorkshire.a732640.activity-details) > - [1-Hour Public Cruise](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/1-hour-public-cruise.a676327.activity-details) > - [All Creatures Great and Small Tour from York](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/all-creatures-great-and-small-tour-from-york.a50980335.activity-details) > - [Skipton Ghost Walking Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/skipton-ghost-walking-tour.a49854246.activity-details) ### What to do in Embsay for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Embsay?