Pateley Bridge is an attractive market town and the main population centre in Nidderdale, one of the most beautiful of the Yorkshire Dales. The town has a wide variety of speciality shops and cosy tea rooms and it is famous for its colourful floral displays. It is a mecca for tourists from all over the country and abroad. The surrounding countryside is ideal for walkers, who come to the town all year round. Within a short driving distance are many interesting attractions, such as Howstean Gorge, Brimham Rocks, Stump Cross Caverns.