What's On and Things To Do Around Knaresborough

To be held on Saturday 9 June 2018, the Great Knaresborough Bed Race offers a spectacular, colourful, eccentric and gruelling sporting contest. Racing beds has been a feature in Knaresborough every year since 1966, and involves 90 beds of six runners and a hopefully willing passenger.

The Knaresborough Players are back with their production of Oscar Wilde’s hilarious comedy “The Importance of Being Earnest” from Thursday 31st May to Saturday 2nd June. Why is Ernest Worthing called ‘Ernest’ in Town and ‘Jack’ in the Country?

On Friday 15th June, the Frazer Theatre Comedy Club welcomes back two of the funniest women to have graced our stage with a double bill of previews of their upcoming shows. Tickets are £8 and are available with no booking fee from our online box office at www.frazertheatre.co.uk or by calling 07835 927965.

On Friday 22nd June 2018, the Frazer Theatre Comedy Club is excited to host musical comedy double act, Jollyboat. A favourite among many Comedy Club regulars, Jollyboat are the UK’s best comedy-pirate-geek-rock duo. Brothers Tommy and Ed write catchy songs and lyrics packed with fast-paced one-liners.

a concert of music loved by and composed by Americans including Chichester Psalms with Thomas Moore on organ for the most up to date information see our website www.harrogatechoral.org.uk

Badapple Theatre Company is celebrating 20 years on the road and to mark the milestone, it is re-presenting the first show the Company ever toured with. ’Amy Johnson’ will tour nationally starting in Yorkshire, travelling down through the Midlands, Surrey, Gloucestershire and finally Somerset.

On the outskirts of Grafton village, nestling under a hillside with long views to the White Horse and Hambleton hills, extending to 1½ acres, this garden was begun 37 years ago and is under constant change.

Attractive rural yet accessible village nestling on the edge of the York Plain with beautiful historic church and Queen Anne Hall (not open). The gardens are at opposite ends of the village with good footpaths. A plantsmans and flower arranger’s garden at Cobble Cottage has views to the Hambleton Hills.

The largest outdoor Tractor Festival in the UK will take place at award-winning country house and gardens, Newby Hall. The two-day festival attracts more than 10,000 visitors and 1,500 exhibits.

24 artists in a six mile radius of Wetherby will be opening their studios over two weekends in May. 19th and 20th May and 26th, 27th and 28th May 10 – 5 pm.

Fiddlesticks NorthWest Clog Dancers and Musicians from Norfolk will be touring various locations around York and beyond over the May Bank Holiday

More than ‘just another food festival’, The Great British Food Festival combines the nation’s love of great food and drink with some of the country’s most treasured locations, providing a unique opportunity to explore new flavours and beautiful venues, all at the same time!

The Tockwith Players present ’The Great British Bump-Off’. A ’Who Dun It?’ theatre play directed by David Hardman, written by Lesley Gunn and published by Lazy Bee Scripts. With light-bites and licenced bar. Cabaret style seating.

Pick up a map to explore the follies and let your creativity run wild! There’s art in the garden but it’s not paintings, and it’s not in a gallery...The artworks are in the garden and they’re just for fun - we call them follies. Use this map to explore!

Surprising, intriguing and extraordinary... See the lost follies of the water garden re-imagined by artists and architects. Surprising, intriguing and extraordinary...

Before spinning the wool it needs to be carded to straighten the fibres. It’s similar to combing your hair! Have a go yourself at Swanley Grange ... During any period prior to 1800, if you were female and over 7 years of age you should have been able to spin yarn.

A tale of two parts, revisit the abbey’s monastic past before experiencing the Georgian splendour of the water garden.

Give those green fingers some practice. Have a go at planting seeds of vegetables and herbs the monks would have grown in medieval times. Take them home to look after and watch them grow. Booking Not Needed.

What birds can you see on the lake' Drop by Studley Lakeside to take a peek through a telescope to see what water-loving birds you can spot. Our Wildlife Team will be there to help you spot them and to find out more. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

Get your hands working squeezing and squishing clay to make a medieval style watering can- a thumb pot! Drop in whilst stocks last. Thumb pots were used both indoors to clean straw floors and outdoors for watering plants in medieval times.

Weaving is a way of producing cloth by interlacing yarns at right angles. There are many methods of weaving. Come and look at the different looms we have for you to experiment on. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

Come along to watch this natural wool dyeing process, which has more than a hint of magic and alchemy about it. We will be gathering and using natural materials from the medieval garden at Swanley Grange and woodland to dye wool in amazing colours.

Enjoy a walk bursting with interesting facts about nature on the estate. From poisonous plants to ingenious ways nature is used, your guide Mike will astound you with fascinating facts and amusing anecdotes as you walk around this beautiful estate. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

Borrow a Lumix and take a photo walk across the estate. Join Esther, Panasonic’s photography expert to learn all about their Lumix cameras and how to get the best from them for your nature photography. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

Step back in time and journey along the 7.5 mile historic route between Fountains Abbey and Brimham Rocks. Starting at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal visitor centre you will follow your guide through the landscape. Bring a packed lunch to munch midway.

Save the date in your diary to join us for Ripon Cathedral in the Frame, and discover for the first- time Ripon and the Cathedral’s History illustrated through stunning artworks.

Ripon Cathedral is delighted to welcome back again the world re known Black Dyke Band for another fantastic Concert in the Nave of Ripon Cathedral. Tickets are now available to purchase online and from the Cathedral Shop. boxoffice.riponcathedral.info/event/black-dyke-band-concert/

Historic picturesque 3½ acre Wharfedale garden with beech avenue, mature rhododendrons and azaleas. Gravel path from terrace leads to attractive water garden with canals set amongst woodland plantings. Walled kitchen garden and flower garden. Specialist nurseries.

The Ilkley based choir, Cantores Olicanae, invite you to their concert ’Swing into Summer!’ Come along and enjoy a sparkling Summer cocktail of music including Hubert Parry’s ’I Was Glad’, some delightful folk songs from John Rutter, a medley from Leonard Bernstein’s West Side...

Award-winning English country garden in the heart of Nidderdale. Designed as a series of distinct areas which flow naturally through 2 acres of ornamental garden. Colour-themed borders, fragrant millennium garden, woodland sanctuary and secluded seating areas.

Join Yoga instructor Caroline to practice gentle Yoga postures and sequences to unwind tension from the body and improve flexibility and strength. In this Mindful Yoga class we will use the breath to energise or relax and use the awareness of the body and breath to stay present.

Fancy having a go at climbing' Join Harrogate Climbing Centre for a day weaseling, climbing and abseiling. No previous experience required. Booking Essential. Phone: 01423815024. Suitable for children aged 7+.

Tick another thing off your 50 things to do before you are 11 and 3/4 list. Join us for this 50 Things-themed adventure. Wrap up warm for some Brimham Rocks fun and games. Suitable for accompanied children aged 5+. Booking Not Needed. Suitable for accompanied children aged 5+. Dogs on leads welcome.

Do you want your family to scale new heights' Join Harrogate Climbing Centre for a day weaseling, climbing and abseiling. Children must be accompanied by an adult (max 2 per adult). No previous experience required. Booking Essential. Phone: 01423815024. Suitable for children aged 7+.

Join us for some exploration and geology fun. Are you interested in rocks and stones and cannot help but wonder what life was like on Earth hundreds of millions of years ago' Join us for a fun day of exploration and geology to find out. Booking Essential. Phone: 01423 780688.

Meet the Otley and Yorkshire Dales Dry Stone Walling Group. Meet the Otley and Yorkshire Dales Dry Stone Walling Group. Watch them rebuild a section of the wall in front of Brimham House. Kids can try their hand on the children’s wall. Booking Not Needed.

Are you looking for some family fun that can also benefit a place you love' Join our rangers for a day in the great outdoors, learning traditional countryside crafts and experience the site in a different way.

This is a treat for the geology enthusiast. Come along for the 90 minute walk to find out the detail about how Brimham came to be and get taken around the weird and wonderful rocks. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

Are you a rock-enthusiast' Let our guide walk and talk you through the last 320 milion years in a 90 minute journey around the rocks and moorland. Booking Not Needed. Children are welcome. Dogs on leads welcome.

Every now and then the contrast on the rocks is just too much and a carefully placed flash is essential. Join the Brimham Photographic Society for this session to try out lighting the rocks from different angles. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

Badapple Theatre Company is celebrating 20 years on the road and to mark the milestone, it is re-presenting the first show the Company ever toured with. ’Amy Johnson’ will tour nationally starting in Yorkshire, travelling down through the Midlands, Surrey, Gloucestershire and finally Somerset.

Alne Street Fayre - Sunday 10th June 12.00 - 4.30 p.m Admission £4.00 per adult and children GO FREE FREE PARKING Featured in the Sunday Times Top 20 Street Fayres. Stalls featuring local businesses with crafts, plants, baking and produce. Tombola and the popular Dice Game.

A new exhibition in partnership with the National Portrait Gallery showcasing diverse portraits of influential women who have made an outstanding contribution to art and culture, from Judi Dench to Amy Winehouse and J.K. Rowling. You never know who you might see in the saloon galleries at Beningbrough Hall.

Try your hand at some art techniques inspired by the current exhibition every Friday in May. Channel your creativity as you explore lighting, colour and create your own digital portrait.

Ahoy there matey! Head over to Beningbrough and put your rafting skills to the test. We’ll provide the materials, but will yours sink or sail' Join the team to make a mini raft with a working paddle, using the materials provided. Get creative, your imagination is the limit!

Discover how to use a compass as you navigate your way around Beningbrough’s gardens. Once you’ve mastered the skill, there will be no stopping you on your adventures. Join Julie in the Stable Courtyard to learn how to use a compass and walk on a compass bearing.

Become a nature detective and go hunting for bugs in Beningbrough’s gardens. Find out what’s hiding in the trees or lurking under stones. Join the team to discover what creepy crawlies live in the Beningbrough gardens.

Try your hand at some creative writing techniques inspired by the current exhibition every Friday in June. Channel your creativity as you explore the brand new portraits in the Saloon.

Discover what might be living in the wildlife pond in the American Garden, from insects skipping above the water to frog spawn floating below and maybe even a newt! Join the team and get up close with all kinds of critters that call the American Garden pond their home.