Wensleydale Longwool Sheep Shop
Wensleydale Longwool Sheep Shop
Wensleydale Longwool Sheep Shop
5
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About
Wensleydale Longwool Sheep Shop are located in Leyburn, in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales where we sell our 100% pure finest lustre Wensleydale yarns in Aran, DK and 4 Ply plus knitting patterns, hand knit garments and gifts. Visit our Shop located in a lane just off Leyburn Market Place (look for our sign board near the Newsagents) or see us at Wool Shows around the UK.
Duration: < 1 hour
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listingWhat is Travelers’ Choice?
Tripadvisor gives a Travelers’ Choice award to accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently earn great reviews from travelers and are ranked within the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor.
Top ways to experience nearby attractions
The area
Address
Reach out directly
Best nearby
Restaurants
32 within 3 miles
Attractions
20 within 6 miles
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as wait time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
Popular mentions
5.0
17 reviews
Excellent
17
Very good
0
Average
0
Poor
0
Terrible
0
Davy W
1 contribution
Jul 2024 • Solo
Tucked away down a narrow lane this lovely shop is easily missed but well worth a visit. It stocks a terrific selection of the most beautiful local wools at very reasonable prices. Dawn, the proprietor, is so friendly and helped me choose a selection of colours for my next project. The yarn is lovely I returned the next day for more!
Written July 28, 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Alison C
Essex, UK7 contributions
Sep 2023 • Friends
Visiting North Yorkshire with a hubby and a friend this was a must do on the list and it didn’t disappoint. Welcoming atmosphere but left to look around at leisure with offer of help if required. Beautiful locally spun wool and kits. Would highly recommend if looking for natural yarns .
Written September 15, 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Contrarian19
Oxford, UK69 contributions
Aug 2020
I visited this shop in search of Wensleydale woo. The shop was well stocked with wool and patterns and the assistant was very friendly and knowledgeable about the yarn.
Written August 11, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Carolina R
Ferrara, Italy31 contributions
Mar 2019 • Solo
Ordered Wensleydale Longwool DK for a Gansey pattern designed by Martin Storey. Fabulous lady Kath organised everything so meticulously in spite of her busy schedule of shop plus many trade show commitments. Wool, 1kg of fabulous 'Fennel' colour plus other Wensleydale products such as soap, wool wash, lanolin cream etc arrived beautifully and efficiently packaged for the courier delivery. Kath deserves top star rating and a massive thank you. I recommend looking at her wool for any future knitting projects and supporting this wonderful product which also supports the rare breed sheep of Yorkshire. Buy British Wool and support these lovely sheep, from The Northern Isles south together with their guardians for the future.
Written April 11, 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
sheepygold
london5,523 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
My wife and I have been coming here for some years. They mainly sell womens knitwear but they have a few mens items as well as rare breed sheepskins and other small gifts such as wool fat soap and various trinkets. They also sell wool and patterns. My wife has bought many items here but I have struggled as they never have anything in my side. I did order something once but had to send it back as it was 2 or 3 sizes too large but my wife has had things made which have been fine.
The wool used is local Wensleydale and the designs of the knitwear are varied and tend to be more colourful than at Swaledale Woollens (Muker).
The prices here for all goods are very reasonable.
There is parking for 3 or 4 cars in the car park and a toilet but you can park on the country lane outside as it is not busy.
Whichever way you come to this place (2 choices) you have to drive a couple of miles along a narrow country lane and it looks as if you are going nowhere but the shop is actually quite easy to find as it is at the first and only crossroads. The lady who runs it is very friendly and is usually there outside of the published opening hours if you call ahead.
The wool used is local Wensleydale and the designs of the knitwear are varied and tend to be more colourful than at Swaledale Woollens (Muker).
The prices here for all goods are very reasonable.
There is parking for 3 or 4 cars in the car park and a toilet but you can park on the country lane outside as it is not busy.
Whichever way you come to this place (2 choices) you have to drive a couple of miles along a narrow country lane and it looks as if you are going nowhere but the shop is actually quite easy to find as it is at the first and only crossroads. The lady who runs it is very friendly and is usually there outside of the published opening hours if you call ahead.
Written November 22, 2015
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Sharon H
11 contributions
Jun 2020 • Couples
A massive thank you to Kath, I had made a mistake on my knitting and she took the time to explain and put right and got me back to having the correct amount of stitches. Nothing is too much trouble well worth a visit to a lovely shop that caters for all needs
From Sharon Hanson
From Sharon Hanson
Written June 20, 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Ryan M
London, UK2 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
This pretty shop is worth visiting whether you are a knitter or not. The rare breed lustrous Wensleydale wool is available both as yarn and as finished handknit garments; and there are lanolin products and sheep themed souvenirs for those who visit out of cultural interest.
Written July 21, 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
sheepygold
london5,523 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
My wife and I have been buying knitted goods from the shop when it was run from the owner's house a couple of miles away for some years. The business has new management and has new modern retail premises just off the Market Place in Leyburn - between Serendipity and the Posthorn cafe along the alley way to the car park. The wool and the knitters are the same so a great place to come for all your knitting needs and finished garments. My wife has also bought by mail order when having a garment specially made.
Written September 12, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
poetesstx
Houston, TX573 contributions
Jun 2016 • Friends
I was on a mission to find sheep's roving for a friend of mine who spins. I wasn't sure what sheep's roving was at first, but I dutifully looked for it and asked at the Dales Countryside Museum in Hawes. They told me of this shop in Leyburn, so I took the short trek to Leyburn.
I was so amazed at all this little shop carried! Beautiful wool, sheep's roving, and wool in just about any stage you wanted it. My friend spun it up and it made the nicest yarn (which she gave me). So, thank you for a wonderful experience! I highly recommend this place to people who spin, knit, crochet, or just enjoy raw textiles and their making.
I was so amazed at all this little shop carried! Beautiful wool, sheep's roving, and wool in just about any stage you wanted it. My friend spun it up and it made the nicest yarn (which she gave me). So, thank you for a wonderful experience! I highly recommend this place to people who spin, knit, crochet, or just enjoy raw textiles and their making.
Written February 21, 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
emmaball2
Calverton, UK83 contributions
Jul 2016 • Solo
When away, it's compulsory to visit yarn shops- and this one didn't disappoint. It only sells their own brand- but what a lovely yarn- lovely owner, fab setting and beautifully laid out!!
Written July 22, 2016
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
The shop in Leyburn is open:
Tue - Thu 10:00 - 16:00
Fri - Sat 09:00 - 16:00
And some public holidays (see web site for details).
You can also shop online at anytime.
Written May 27, 2017
Showing results 1-1 of 1
*Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing