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The Arts


Inspiration is everywhere you look in the Dales and it is not surprising that drama and art features strongly.

From the original ‘Calendar Girls’ of Kettlewell to filming big budget Hollywood productions such as ‘The Woman in Black’ and the original location for ‘Emmerdale’, Littondale has a surprisingly strong link to the arts.

In Littondale, the hub for the local community (in addition to The Queens Arms!) is Amerdale Hall in Arncliffe which holds film nights, dances and events and live music throughout the year.

Grassington prides itself on its lively arts and festival scene with a number of events held annually including the Grassington Festival, Dickensian Festival and 1940’s Weekend.

Settle’s Victoria Hall is a restored music hall close to the town centre hosting drama, comedy and music events – including Richard Digence, Midge Ure and The Peatbog Faeries.

In Giggleswick, The Richard Whiteley Theatre sits in the beautiful grounds of Giggleswick School and the Theatre takes its name from former Giggleswickian and much loved ‘Countdown’ presenter, Richard Whiteley.  The Theatre holds top quality drama, music, visual art, film, dance, lectures and exhibitions.

The Queens Arms, Litton, Yorkshire Dales
As pub locations go, they don’t come better than the Queens Arms at Litton in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
The five-mile detour off the busy main Grassington to Kettlewell Road is well worth it for the stunning scenery and heartening hospitality at the quaint 17th- century inn.
In 2012 the pub found itself under local ownership and an extensive but tasteful refurbishment took our beautiful white washed pub back to its former glory.
Since February 2019 Michelle and Matthew Birtley have carried on the Queens Arms tradition, serving only home cooked & locally sourced ingredients and award winning pies.
All our staff are friendly family or locals, including talented chef Matt. His outstanding home-cooked food offers all you could dream of on a pub menu, plus a little waft of the contemporary to keep things interesting.
Handmade Pies and Puddings, Fresh Haddock, Hand cut Chips and Sunday Roasts (with gravy made the traditional way) are proving extremely popular.
Our very own brewery sits behind the pub and is home to The Lamb Brewing Company, established in 2019, Local expert brewer Thomas Crapper produces many popular brews including Lamb Pale Ale, IPA and a traditional recipe Dark Mild.
Food is served in the bar area which you will share with the locals, farmers, their dogs and even possibly a visiting darts team. For larger party dining we have the cosy fire in the Littondale Bar to gather around, in here we can seat up to 28 comfortably.
For al fresco dining we boast a large beer garden which seats 60 covers on our well kept grass and hard standing areas.