The village of Grassington in the Yorkshire Dales and Linton Falls
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The village of Grassington in the Yorkshire Dales and Linton FallsMore information:
Grassington is a village in the Craven district of North Yorkshire, England. The village is situated in Wharfedale around 9 miles (14 km) from Bolton Abbey and is surrounded by limestone scenery. Nearby villages include Linton with its spectacular waterfalls, Threshfield, Hebden, Conistone and Kilnsey. Although often described by local people as a village, Grassington was granted a Royal Charter for a market and fair in 1282 giving it market town status. The market was held regularly until about 1860. A change in land use from the early 17th century, when lead mining began to assume more importance, brought some prosperity, but Grassington's heyday arrived during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The opening of the Yorkshire Dales Railway to Threshfield in 1901 brought new visitors, many of whom settled, some finding work in Skipton or in the developing limestone quarries. Grassington is the main residential and tourist centre in Upper Wharfedale. Centred around its small cobbled square is a selection of shops offering food, clothing and gifts, alongside small cafes, restaurants and hotels. Grassington Festival is a two-week long annual event encompassing music, performance and visual arts, held in a variety of venues around the village.