A TRIO of Yorkshire’s most historic and best loved pubs have banded together to form The Famous 3.
The Tan Hill Inn – the highest pub in Britain – near Richmond, The Green Dragon Inn at Hardraw and The Station Inn at Ribblehead, each sit in uniquely interesting settings and have become visitor attractions in their own right.
The three are operated by entrepreneur, Andrew Hields, who has made the decision to create a new umbrella brand which all the pubs will now sit under, although while still retaining their individuality.
Andrew hopes bringing the pubs together will encourage visitors to each to travel to the other pubs, which should broaden their appeal to walkers, cyclists and those keen to explore the county’s varied landscapes.
Dating back to the 17th century, The Tan Hill Inn sits at 1732 feet (528m) above sea level in Swaledale, near Keld, at the heart of the windswept Yorkshire Dales.
The famous pub, which is know for its unspoilt views of the stunning countryside along for its food and accommodation, has become an internationally renowned spot for tourists.
Further down the valley from the wuthering heights of Tan Hill – and also on the Pennine Way – lies the 13th century Green Dragon Inn at the heart of the picturesque village of Hardraw, just 500 yards from Hardraw Force, the highest single-drop waterfall in England.
Also in the Yorkshire Dales sits the Station Inn, at Ribblehead, beside the iconic Ribblehead Viaduct on the Settle to Carlisle Railway which is celebrating its 150th year anniversary this year.
With the Yorkshire Three Peaks — Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen-y-ghent – all on its doorstep, it is a magnet for lovers of the great outdoors and for those who appreciate its stone-flagged floors and open fires.
Andrew Hields hopes that bringing them under The Famous 3 banner will encourage visitors to explore the area more fully.
He has also introduced a new The Famous 3 minibus service which will ferry people between each venue and has plans to introduce packages for people wishing to visit one or more of the venues and reward schemes for those who visit all three.
“Each of these pubs are distinctive in their own right but they also have much in common – they are perfect gateways from which to explore the Yorkshire Dales,” he said.
“It makes sense for us as the operator of all three to bring them together under one umbrella title, but at the same time ensure that their individual and unique features are also celebrated.
“Our plan now is to continue looking at ways in which The Famous 3 can work together to really maximise the visitor experience for people heading to the Yorkshire Dales.”
