A picturesque Yorkshire village boasts the world's oldest sweet shop - tucked away in the heart of an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Concealed within Nidderdale sits the charming village of Pateley Bridge, offering a taste of rural Yorkshire living and acting as a perfect base for exploring the wider region.

At its centre stands The Oldest Sweet Shop, a preserved glimpse into traditional village life.

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Officially certified by Guinness World Records as the oldest establishment of its type globally, this historic venue has been delighting customers with confectionery for generations.

Visitors can indulge in the pleasure of traditional and vintage sweets within a quaint, cottage-style shop that has dedicated its entire history to sugary treats.

Inside, the shelves are filled with nostalgic goodies, made using recipes stretching back to the 19th Century, preserving their original charm.

They also sell baked goods, whose flavours trigger fond childhood memories for many customers.

One recent visitor to the shop said on TripAdvisor: "A lovely old shop with 'old-fashioned' sweets that children born in the 1960s and onwards will fondly remember, probably even earlier! There are a couple of sweet machines and an old cash till used for pre-decimal coins, including old pounds, shillings, and pence.

"We bought some sweets, including a quarter of coconut mushrooms, which I'd not eaten in many years. Thank goodness there are still shops selling sweets from yesteryear!"

Another delighted shopper added: "Upon walking into this delightful little sweet shop, the smell and shelves full of old fashioned sweets brought back lovely childhood memories, it took me some time to makeup my mind as to which sweets I should pick. It certainly deserves a visit; you will not be disappointed."

Besides this magical little shop, the village features a picturesque High Street brimming with independent shops, art galleries and dining spots worth discovering. Notable amongst them is The Old Granary Tea Shop, a quintessentially British café serving up hearty home-cooked dishes.

One visitor: "A lovely, friendly, welcoming café with proper homemade chips, delicious local pies, ham, etc., generous portions and reasonable prices. Also dog friendly!" Another diner described it as "perfect in all regards".

History fans looking to learn more about the village and surrounding area should make time for Nidderdale Museum, which offers a fascinating glimpse into Yorkshire's past.

Housed across 11 rooms, the museum displays an extensive collection of artefacts spanning different periods, covering subjects such as farming, faith, transportation, schooling, and much more.

The museum remains open primarily thanks to dedicated local volunteers who are committed to safeguarding the region's history and nurturing a sense of community. It asks for a £5 admission charge per adult, whilst youngsters can enter free of charge.