The small village of Marrick is situated just three miles from Reeth, at the northern tip of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The village has residential homes, farmsteads and a Post Office, along with Marrick Priory, which is now a residential centre for outdoor education. Nearby is the popular village of Reeth, which boasts the Swaledale Museum, a village green and a good range of shops, tea rooms and restaurants.