What's On North Yorkshire

As a collection of local makers we warmly invite you to our Spring Fair. For the individual and for the different please join us for a really lovely day with over twenty wonderful stalls and with homemade treats from our delicious cafe.

York Fine Arts is delighted to announce the gallery’s newest exhibition of 2018. Tales of the Sea brings together an exhilarating collection of original paintings from some of Britain’s leading marine artists.

2018 We are here ! All seats £7pp Anyday Anyshow From breath taking stunts, laugh out loud comedy to beautiful artistry, the Paulos family have created a show to give you and your family ever lasting memories. The quality goes in before our name goes on.

Bespoke artisan craft fair with selected crafters from around the north east

Do you know your stags from your hinds and your Reds from your Sikas' Head out with our expert guides to discover what the deer are up to in spring and hopefully catch a glimpse of their new antlers starting to grow. Booking Not Needed.

Experience a sculpture trail through the woodland by wood sculptor and chainsaw artist Simon Archer, who has created unique artworks from dead or fallen trees. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

Take a look behind the studio doors of artists, craftspeople and designers at this popular free event. Discover creative talent whilst wandering around the historic streets and leafy suburbs of York in search of artists’ studios.

Haydn - Nelson Mass; Parry - I was glad, Hear my words ye people, Blest pair of Sirens, Jerusalem Edward Seymour - conductor, Andrew Christer - organ, with Louise Wayman (soprano), Charlotte Diamond (mezzo), Tom Smith (tenor), Alex Jones (bass) This will be Edward Seymour’s Farewell Concert with the choir.

A comic fantasy adapted for the stage by Stephen Briggs. Death comes to us all. When she came to Mort, she offered him a job. But when Mort is left in charge for an evening, he allows his heart to rule his head and soon the whole of causality and the future of the Discworld itself, are at risk.

Scarborough Food and Gift Fair takes place twice a month in the seaside town, when shoppers can purchase top quality produce from its market stalls.

Giant two day Craft & Gift Fair with around 50 fabulous stalls and free entry.

New displays and events through the year telling Betty Terry’s story of growing up at Goddards, giving a daughter’s view of the Terry home and man behind the chocolate business and his family. Booking Not Needed.

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.

From idyllic coastal views and romantic ruins to great houses of splendor, the National Trust cares for some of Britain’s greatest heritage gems. This unique art exhibition brings together four Yorkshire artists and their favourite views and spots at many of our much-loved special places. Booking Not Needed.

A Sense of Place Art Exhibition opens on Saturday 24th March till 2nd June showing new paintings by Deborah Burrow, Douglas Hill & Julia Poulton.

Sci-Fi Scarborough is back for the 5th year with it’s usual mix of great guests, fantastic comic book artists, video, retro, table top & minecraft gaming, prop displays, guest panels, live music, Geek Pub Quiz, Saturday night party, fan films, Jedi training, photo ops, autographs, collectable traders, creator

Come and learn basic stitches of needle-craft which the monks would have used from running stitch to chain stitch. While today needle-craft and embroidery is done as a hobby, in medieval times it was necessary to use stitch to make your own clothes. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.

The last of this season’s Functions for Fun and Fellowship at Starbeck Methodist Church, Harrogate. The Harrogate Band are well known in the area and further afield as a great Brass band. They have just competed in the National Championships and will be promoted to the Championship Division from January 2019.

Russell Brand. Artists performing: Russell Brand.: Tickets avaiable.

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.

Janet Ratcliffe and Sue Thorne - Cakes and Creativity, Life in a Rural Rectory. A collection of hand written magazines discovered in the attics of Thirsk Museum, whose main contributors were the daughters of the late 19th century Rector of Sessay, The Rev.

Traditional Jazz every Thursday afternoon, 1.00pm – 3.30pm. Cross Keys pub, 32 Tadcaster Road. York YO24 1LQ, Tel: 01904 700854. Free admission, admission and parking (register your car at the bar), dog and child friendly, food (a Jazz menu) available. Various local Jazz bands perform.

Thursday 26th April  Where’s my igloo gone? The Bone Ensemble, 4pm Tickets £10/£7.50 Under 18s - buffet tea included Tickets also available online from: www.ruralarts.org Box Office: 01756 792 809 Sitting in her igloo, a drop of water falls on her head. Then another! Is her home melting?

Objects from the archives and some that can be missed in the house are put into the spotlight. Discover more about these objects and stories often hidden from view from our friendly team. Booking Not Needed.

Celebrating 20 years of Badapple Theatre touring, Artistic Director Kate Bramley re-presents the first show the Company toured with ‘Amy Johnson’. The show follows the inspirational life of Hull aviatrix Amy Johnson, the first woman to fly solo from the UK to Australia.

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.

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

Andy Irvine is one of the great Irish singers, his voice one of a handful of truly great ones that gets to the very soul of Ireland. He has been hailed as "a tradition in himself".

It is our first weekend feature raceday of the 2018 season so come along for an afternoon of top quality racing action.

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.

An informal drop-in for coffee and cake in the schoolroom at the back of the chapel. Disabled access & facilities available.

After the huge success of ‘Dance is Life’ in 2017, Giovanni is once again set to get your hearts beating a little faster, showcasing a story of love and passion, with even more heat, even more energy, and even more drama than ever before!

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.

A stunning hidden gem 30 acre woodland garden. Home to an extensive collection of rare Rhododendrons, Azaleas and Himalayan plants, set amongst plantings of showy hybrids.

Coming to Hilarity Bites at The Angel in Topcliffe on May 1st 2018: Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Scott Bennett, Danny Posthill, and host Katie Mulgrew Show details: Scott Bennett – (replacing Dave Johns, due to filming).

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.

York Speed Dating How speed dating in York works A great event to go to is Speed Dating in York. How it works is our friendly professional hosts will greet you and they will settle you in by briefly explaining the format of the Speed Dating evening.

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.

New displays and events through the year telling Betty Terry’s story of growing up at Goddards, giving a daughter’s view of the Terry home and man behind the chocolate business and his family. Booking Not Needed.

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.

What is it about diamonds that excites such fascination? What makes a good diamond? What should one look out for when buying a diamond? Prices for diamonds are on the increase.

Coming to Hilarity Bites at The Tithe Bar in Northallerton on May 3rd 2018: Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Steve Shanyaski, Pete Phillipson, and host Kate McCabe Show details: Steve Shanyaski – (replacing Dave Johns, due to filming).

A leisurely guided walk exploring how centuries of human activity have shaped the coastal landscape. Join a Ranger to look at the fascinating features which tell the story of Ravenscar’s industrial history. Booking Essential. Phone: 01723 870 423. Children welcome. Dogs on leads welcome.

Set in period Seville, with outrageous 18th century costumes that compliment the fizz and flare of Rossini’s musical genius, this production is perfect both for the established operagoer, and those seeking to engage with opera for the first time.

The Frazer Theatre Comedy Club returns to action with another selection of top-level stand-up talent. Four of the very best in the business will be joining us for what’s sure to be another fantastic night of comedy.

Sat 5 May 2018Church of St James, Baldersby St James YO7 4PT. Voce47. Inaugural tour of Voice and Harp, Camilla Jepperson and Mary Reid, includes music by Britten, Debussy, Ravel and Poulenc. 11am. Free. tel: 01765 640624 email: colinreid97@yahoo.co.uk

Our 12th Annual Scarecrow Festival will begin on Saturday 5th May at 10.00 am to 4.30 pm and end on Monday 7th May. Refreshments will be available at the church hall and there will be several refreshment / toilet stops along the scarecrow trails.

The Waterboys plus support. Artists performing: Waterboys.: Tickets avaiable.

Find out how the Terry family enjoyed a game of clock golf and have a go yourself, then test your skills on the garden tennis court and finish off with a game of croquet. Booking Not Needed.

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.

One of Yorkshire’s most relaxing yet inspiring locations! Highlights include spectacular herbaceous borders, streamside garden, alpines, scented and kitchen gardens. Lakeside Gardens, woodland and wild flower meadows.

Chic Vintique Vintage & Craft fairs offer something for everyone whose passion is vintage, retro and collectables or gifts, crafts, jewellery and cards.......and much more! There is a vintage tearoom offering a selection of delicious cakes and a hot/cold drink served on fine china and with linen table cloths.

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.

A mischievous musical adventure that explores the ways in which people and friendships grow and change. When out of nowhere a mysterious empty chair appears bang in the middle of a house, its inhabitants are beyond bewildered. Why does it bring a strange, sizzling silence?

The largest celebration of sports cars in the North returns to Newby Hall near Ripon on Sunday 6 May for the 10th time. Sports Cars in the Park is a firm favourite with not only sports car owners and enthusiasts but also visitors looking for a fun day out.

Remembering Fred. Artists performing: Remembering Fred .: Tickets avaiable.

Join us for another annual Cathedral Beer Festival in the grounds of Ripon Cathedral. Enjoy award-winning beers, refreshing ciders and pimms, local food and live music. There is something for all the family including a bouncy castle, face painting and craft table for the children.

This is perhaps one of the best gardens in Yorkshire, not usually open to the public, and just packed full of wonderful plants! Its a joy to behold and if you like taking photographs, don’t forget your camera.

This delightful ¾ acre walled flower garden overlooks the deer park. The walls, house and various structures within the garden are festooned with climbers. Mixed borders, old roses, hardy and half-hardy perennials, topiary, bulbs and many hellebores give interest all year.

You’re sure to see many motorbikes winding along the Yorkshire lanes, and now’s the chance to see a very special collection of custom bikes up close! Booking Not Needed.

A stroll with a ranger to recall events along the East Coast War Channels of WWI. Over 1,000 WWI shipwrecks lurk under the sea just off the UK’s east coast. For many years these wrecks have lain relatively forgotten, with their stories locked in an underwater world.

Join the conservation team on a rare tour to see what goes on behind closed doors. As well as exploring unseen rooms and items from the collection, the team will be sharing their top tips and answering questions. Booking Not Needed.

Christy Moore no support. Artists performing: Christy Moore.: Tickets avaiable.

Helen Bainbridge, ‘A Little Country in Itself - Ingilby and Hartley’s Swaledale’ This lecture is part of the celebrations connected with the 50th anniversary of the publication of Marie Hartley and Joan Ingilby’s Life and Tradition in the Dales (1968).

Come and be enthralled by this epic musical folktale told on a miniature scale. A Heart at Sea uses haunting live music to tell the story of a young Boy who bottles up his heart and throws it into the sea.

Wildflower wander Ever a highlight for many people visiting during spring and summer, join Head Gardener Nick, for a tour through the woodland and along the terrace to discover how we manage and develop the wildflower banks. Booking Essential. Phone: 01439 748283.

Peace + whenyoung. Artists performing: Peace.: Tickets avaiable.

North Stainley Arts Society, commemorate the ending of the First World War ,100 years ago this year with a very special performance of Two One Act Plays .

Skipton Camerata: Free Under 18s matinee 1.30pm to 2.30pm  Skipton Town Hall are always looking at how to encourage new audiences to engage with the cultural events taking place at the venue.

Ripon Races - Evening racing and music with entry to Paddock and Course Enclosures completely FREE!

The race is on for cyclists to secure their place in this year’s Carter Jonas LandAid Pedalthon, the annual Yorkshire charity cycling event for the UK property and business community. The ride will raise money for LandAid, the property industry charity working to end youth homelessness in the UK.

2018 We are here ! From breath taking stunts, laugh out loud comedy to beautiful artistry, the Paulos family have created a show to give you and your family ever lasting memories. The quality goes in before our name goes on. Paulos Circus 2018 Creating Memories Tour, coming to your town soon !

TENORS Un LIMITED is proud to present their newest touring show. Throughout 2018 the guys will tour UK theatres and concert halls performing works from their previous albums and tours as well as new repertoire. This concert series combines the rich vocal harmonies for which Tenors Un Limited are known.

Artisan bespoke craft fair from selected crafters from around the north east

traders buying and selling collrctable vinyl cds dvds etc

Another full weekend of vintage in York – just in time to get your summer wardrobe! Come and find us at our BRAND NEW LOCATION … St Sampson’s Centre on Church Street, smack in the middle of York!

Take a bit of Beningbrough home with you from the annual spring plant sale, with many of the plants on sale being propagated from around the gardens.

Saturday 12th May 2018 For 2018 our Spring Plant Fair & Artisan Market will be expanded to be bigger and better than ever before! With a selection of local stalls, artisan products and children’s treasure hunt, we’ll have something for every taste and age.

A one acre country garden created by its owners and making full use of its setting, which includes natural woodland with wild bluebells and gritstone boulders.

Romantic walled garden set on differing levels designed to complement historic C17 family home (not open). Spring bulbs, rhododendrons; azaleas round tranquil water garden. Asymmetric rose pergola underplanted with auriculas and lithodora links orchard to the garden.

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.

The race, which starts and finishes on Hell Wath Nature Reserve, is a hilly but picturesque course that leads the runners from Hell Wath around the Studley Royal Estate with beautiful views of Ripon and the stunning, surrounding countryside.

Lower Than Atlantis. Artists performing: Lower Than Atlantis.: Tickets avaiable.

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.

Organic, wildlife garden subdivided into smaller gardens, each based on colour theme with emphasis on use of foliage plants. Wild flower meadow and natural pond. 55yd double herbaceous borders. Modern rill garden. Rare breeds of poultry wander freely in garden. Adjacent nursery.

The only garden open daily in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. 24 acres in Wharfedale sheltered by mixed woodland; terrace garden, rose garden, rock garden, ponds. Mixed borders, spring bulbs, tender shrubs and autumn colour. Tea rooms (contact no. 01756 720630) at the foot of the gardens.

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.

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.

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.

Join Edgar the Elephant and walk the York city walls to raise awareness and funds for charity York Mind as part of Mental Health Awareness Week. This celebratory event is open to everyone and suitable for families with children. At 3.

Experience York from the inside out! Discover new sights, stretch your legs. Help support better mental health locally.

A weekend of southern gospel & country gospel music plus old fashioned hymns and praise and worship. The artistes travel from all parts of mainland Britain, Northern Ireland and the Northern Isles of Scotland and some years from other parts of Europe and USA.

The Bluetones. Artists performing: The Bluetones.: Tickets avaiable.

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.

Saturday 19th May Film Screening; Shaun The Sheep - The Movie 5pm Tickets £6.50 / under 18s £4.50 - Includes a teatime picnic Box Office: 01756 792 809 When Shaun decides to take the day off and have some fun, he gets a little more action than he bargained for.

Rob Ritchie, Al Parrish and Steve Ritchie rocked the folk/roots music scene as the rhythm section of Canadian band, Tanglefoot. Along with percussionist/singer/songwriter Beaker Granger, they have re-connected as RPR.

An informal drop-in for coffee and cake in the schoolroom at the back of the chapel. Disabled access & facilities available.

Returning once again, enjoy seeing the winning entries from this prestigious national photographic competition. Booking Not Needed.

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.

Record and cd fair

Bringing you a fantastic day of horse racing and family fun including: • National Festival Circus • Punch & Judy from Professor Dan Slater • Kub Karts • Bouncy Castles & Fun Slides • Fairground Rides • Face Painting • Balloon Modelling And a special visit from Ronnie the Rhino and the Super League Trophy!

Annual plants sale, selling shrubs, bedding plants, fruit and vegetables and garden accessories. The coffee shop will also be open for tea and cake.

Marti Pellow The Private Collection Tour. Artists performing: Marti Pellow.: Tickets avaiable.

May is National Crime Reading Month organised by the Crime Writers’ Association. Bill Kitson, creator of the DI Mike Nash thrillers and the Eden House mysteries, will be talking to readers, and potential readers, about his work as a crime writer.

Duncan Bythell, ‘Keld in Swaledale 1870-1970 - The Decline of an Upland Community’ At the end of the19th century,Keld,despite its smallness and remoteness, had a thriving community life: it boasted two chapels, a village school, a public house, a literary institute, and a brass band.

Peter Higginbotham - No Place Like Home. Peter is well known for his research into workhouses and this talk covers a new direction in his research, looking into children’s homes and how children were looked after.

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.

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.

May is National Crime Reading Month organised by the Crime Writers’ Association. Bill Kitson, creator of the DI Mike Nash thrillers and the Eden House mysteries, will be talking to readers, and potential readers, about his work as a crime writer.

Artisan bespoke craft fair with selected crafters from around the North East

As the days warm up and lengthen, it’s the perfect time to come out and play. Tick off over 35 of the ’50 things to do before you’re 11 ’ list and let off steam in the wilderness play area. Full details of any led activities will follow. Booking Not Needed.

Enjoy the garden as it comes into bloom and pick up a new leaflet with stories about the beautiful arts and crafts features and how the garden was used by the family. Then relax on the lawn or try your hand at croquet and tennis. Booking Not Needed.

Play games outdoors and enjoy trails and fun for all the family this half-term holidays. Plan a day out and explore the house too, join a tour and try the seasonal menu in the cafe, or drop in between other places to visit when you’re in York city centre. Booking Not Needed.

A Sense of Place Art Exhibition opens on Saturday 24th March till 2nd June showing new paintings by Deborah Burrow, Douglas Hill & Julia Poulton.

Swaledale Festival is an annual two week festival of music, walking and the arts in the Yorkshire Dales.

Take up the treasure hunt challenge on this fun outdoors activity for all ages. In partnership with the North York Moors National Park Authority. Hire a GPS unit to search for hidden boxes and clues on a 1.5mile trail. 20 deposit plus proof of ID required. For further information call 01439 772738. Booking Not Needed.

Hidden away off the main street in Kirkbymoorside is a romantic cottage garden. Now fully matured it offers a sunny circular gravel garden, lawns with island beds planted with mixed shrubs and border perennials . Gravel pathway leads to a brick garden, informal pond, bog garden and colourful herbaceous border.

A village garden with many interesting features supported by planting for year round interest. Mixed borders and beds create a cottage garden feel at the front, whilst the rear boasts alpines presented in a variety of ways, including troughs, crevice rockery and a greenhouse display of Lewisia.

Situated in a lovely quiet country village, a little bit off the beaten track is one of Yorkshire little hidden treasures.

Come and explore the natural world; meet local wildlife rescue and rehabilitation organisations and get hands on with bird box making and bug hunting. You can get even closer with animals from the Lion Learners animal encounters. Booking Not Needed.

This eagerly-awaited concert is the first Swaledale Festival appearance by the giants of the brass band world. They come to Leyburn in fantastic form - as the reigning National Champions of Great Britain.

2 acre garden with stunning views of the Vale of Pickering. Walled garden with mixed borders, numerous old shrub roses underplanted with unusual perennials. Woodland paths lead to further shrub and perennial borders. Lime avenue with wild flower meadow.

Fabulous craft & gift fair with free entry for all and around 25 stalls

One of the North’s premier choirs performs a mixed programme of choral favourites by Handel, Vivaldi, Mozart, Brahms, Parry and Faure, conducted by Dr Andrew Padmore.

A fascinating collection of vignettes on the life and work of the late great Canadian pianist who astonished the music world, particularly with his interpretations of Bach’s Goldberg Variations.

Violinist Jennifer Pike was crowned BBC Young Musician of the Year in 2002 at the age of twelve. Since her astonishing performance in the final she has blossomed into a commanding soloist with exquisite poise.

Woodland and watery adventures with East Barnby Outdoor Education Centre. Learn bushcraft in the woods, build a den and make some wild art. After lunch you’ll be crawling through boulders, climbing small waterfalls and crossing rivers - you’re guaranteed to get wet. Booking Essential. Phone: 0344 249 1895.

For the first of two performances of J. S. Bach’s Goldberg Variations we are delighted to welcome the leading harpsichord soloist, Iranian-born Mahan Esfahani, whose recording of the seminal work won the 2017 BBC Music magazine Award for Best Instrumental Recording.

Help rangers discover more about the small mammals living in the woods at Hayburn Wyke. Lend a hand to collect vital information about voles, shrews and wood mice. A rare opportunity to see these shy and elusive species at close quarters and learn survey techniques and fascinating facts along the way.

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.

Newport, South Wales: a lowly dockworker’s son, obsessed with the exploits of magician Harry Houdini, dreams of a life of magic to escape a suffocating, impoverished future amid the industrial detritus of the docklands.

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.

Search the rock pools with a ranger. Learn about the creatures that inhabit the nooks and crannies of our coastline; amazing anemones, crazy crabs, funny fish, slimy seaweed and lots more. Booking Essential. Phone: 01723 870 423. Suitable for children aged 4 and up. Dogs on leads welcome.

Evocative folk songs from the modern day heroes of the folk scene.

Traditional brass band music from Lower Wensleydale, conducted by Rebecca Lundberg.

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.

We’re delighted to welcome back one of Scotland’s most admired fiddle players and composers, performing music from his latest album, Sandwood, which draws its inspiration from a single location in Sutherland, the furthest northwest part of mainland Scotland.

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.

3-acre garden created over the last 35 yrs from exposed open field, on top of Yorkshire Wolds nr coast. Hedges and fences now provide shelter from wind, making series of gardens with yr-round interest and seasonal highlights.

Two contrasting gardens offering different approaches to gardening style - 6 All Saints is an eclectic ’maze-like’ garden with a mix of contemporary and cottage garden features; hidden corners, water features and pond. Wayside has interesting planting in different areas of the garden.

Giant craft & gift fair with around 40 stalls and free entry for all

A large English country garden and award winning permaculture forest garden. Early C19 house (not open) and garden with original layout; wonderful mature trees, woodland walk and Victorian fernery; romantic lake with islands, watermill, walled kitchen garden; beautiful long herbaceous border, yew and huge beech hedges.

An incredible story for children and adults alike, told in puppetry, dance and projection with live music from a world-class pianist. Featuring pieces from Debussy, Ravel, Prokofiev and Glass, this is the piano as you’ve never encountered it before. This is part of www.swalefest.org/

The world-class vocal ensemble, directed by Rory McCleery, performs a cappella works by two early masters and two leading contemporary composers. Allegri’s sublime Miserere is one of the most popular choral pieces of all time, and MacMillan’s setting complements it perfectly.

Chic Vintique Vintage & Craft fairs offer something for everyone whose passion is vintage, retro and collectables or gifts, crafts, jewellery and cards.......and much more! There is a vintage tearoom offering a selection of delicious cakes and a hot/cold drink served on fine china and with linen table cloths.

On Sunday 3rd June 2018, York Racecourse will host the 32nd Dolls House & Miniatures Fair and welcome over 90 dedicated exhibitors and artisans selling every imaginable miniature in a variety of scales. For miniaturists around the country the show is not to be missed.

Sunday 3rd June Film Screening: The Italian Job (1969) 5pm Tickets £5 / Under 18s £3.00 Box Office: 01756 792 809  To celebrate the 5th year of Skipton Car Show taking place on Skipton High Street we are showing two great films!

Stalls throughout the village selling all sorts, crafts, food, items new and old. Homemade teas in the village hall and BBQ. Bouncy castle and face painting. Vintage vehicle parade.

Fine views, river walks, wooded pleasure grounds with bridges and follies. Cascades, wild flower meadow and C19 walled kitchen garden.

Romantic mid C18 walled garden of interest to garden historians. Lawns, herbaceous borders, yew hedges, and Orangery with attractive pond. The garden retains essential features of its original C18th design with sympathetic planting in the English style.

A glorious, 120 acre garden of trees from around the world set in a stunning landscape of parkland, lakes and ponds.

Coming to Hilarity Bites at The Angel in Topcliffe on June 5th 2018: Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat.

Syrian musician Maya Youssef is a virtuoso player of the Qanun - a traditional 78-string zither found across the Arab world, Turkey, Armenia and Azerbaijan. Winner of an Exceptional Talent Award in 2012, she regularly appears on television and at venues and festivals worldwide.

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.

Canadian born pianist Angela Hewitt has made Bach’s music the cornerstone of her stellar career. Her expressive artistry, flawless technique and beauty of tone make her a compelling player of the highest order.

Coming to Hilarity Bites at The Tithe Bar in Northallerton on June 7th 2018: Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Roger Monkhouse, Jack Barry, and host Jessica Fostekew Show details: Roger Monkhouse - “A gifted natural...

Home of C18 author Laurence Sterne. 2 walled gardens, 1 acre of unusual perennials interplanted with tulips and old roses in low walled beds. In old quarry, another acre of trees, shrubs, bulbs, climbers and wild flowers encouraging wildlife, incl. over 420 recorded species of moths.

A joyful and contagious blend of Celtic, gypsy and klezmer music played by Red Priest geniuses Piers Adams and Adam Summerhayes alongside a wizard of the accordion, a dazzling Irish percussionist, and a superb bass player.

It is a privilege to welcome back to Swaledale Festival the North’s world class symphony orchestra. This performance is a delicious programme of masterworks by Mozart, Grieg, Ravel and Kodaly, conducted by Jonathon Heyward.

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.

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/

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.

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

Christine Hallas, ‘The Garths of Crackpot, A Swaledale Yeoman Family’. This lecture is based on five Day Books of the Swaledale Garths who lived at Crackpot farm and later at their newly built house, Haverdale House. The first Book was started in 1795 though there is a reference to possible earlier Day Books.

A year round garden for Rail enthusiasts and Garden Visitors. A ride on the 71/4’ Gauge railway runs through 2 acres of gardens and gives you the opportunity to view the garden from a different perspective.

Steve Turner is known as a pioneer of highly sophisticated English concertina song accompaniments, stretching the boundaries of traditional forms, with one of the best voices in the business. He is a multi-instrumentalist, who also accompanies himself on the cittern, and also plays mandolin and banjo.

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.

That’s right, The Gin Fayre is on tour and we’re coming to a town you! The Gin Fayre brings you a wide variety of gins from across Scotland, the rest of the UK and indeed, the rest of the world under one roof.

Saturday 16th June Keepy Uppy Tutti Fruitti Productions 10.30am and 1.30pm Tickets £7.50 per person Box Office: 01756 792 809 Keepy Uppy tells an extraordinary tale of love, devotion and family, set in the world of all things football and undeniable team spirit.

Fabulous craft & gift fair with free entry for all, café and around 18 stalls

In association with Campbell’s of Leyburn How did wine begin? Who put the bubbles in champagne? What was Jeeves’ patent morning reviver? What do you do when a chap forgets to pass the port?

Home of the world renowned flower arranger George Smith, this 3 acre garden reflects his painterly style of planting. Sub-divided by mellow walls it abounds with many surprises as each area is colour themed featuring herbaceous perennials, especially hostas and ferns.

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.

Lionel Richie. Artists performing: Lionel Richie.: Tickets avaiable.

The Script Plus Special Guests. Artists performing: The Script.: Tickets avaiable.

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.

Gardens of Knaresborough Town The hidden gardens of Knaresborough Town will be open again on Saturday and Sunday 23th and 24th June 2018 between 12.00 and 4.30 pm in the afternoon, by the Knaresborough Horticultural Society, in aid of the Dementia Forward charity.

6 acres in all. 1 acre garden owner designed and constructed since 2000. Gravel paths edged with brick or lavender, many borders with unusual mixed herbaceous perennials, shrubs and feature trees. A wildlife pond, summer house, kitchen garden, glasshouse. Orchard and woodland area.

Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott plus special guest Billy Bragg. Artists performing: Jacqui Abbott, Paul Heaton.: Tickets avaiable.

 Our fourth instalment from Quantum theatre following from the sold out success of A Christmas Carol.

Annual summer fair at the hospice, lots of fun, petting farm, entertainment, BBQ, prosecco, raffle, tombolas, café, ice cream, great prizes.

George Ezra. Artists performing: George Ezra.: Tickets avaiable.

Nile Rodgers & Chic. Artists performing: CHIC featuring Nile Rodgers.: Tickets avaiable.

Large 4 acre garden nestling in secluded Yorkshire dale with formal garden and ornamental orchard, extensive lawns, picturesque stream, large pond and Victorian greenhouse. Also home-made teas and refreshments for large groups.

6 acres in all. 1 acre garden owner designed and constructed since 2000. Gravel paths edged with brick or lavender, many borders with unusual mixed herbaceous perennials, shrubs and feature trees. A wildlife pond, summer house, kitchen garden, glasshouse. Orchard and woodland area.

A white garden, north facing, small (just 300m2) but perfectly formed with several seating areas giving time to absorb the garden. Split into three sections and planted for scent. Patio with raised beds, shade area, and sunny lawn with borders summerhouse and home made greenhouse.

Hillside garden, walled rose garden and herbaceous borders with delphiniums, roses, verbascums in July. Species tulips and meconopsis in early June. Views over peaceful valley in N.Yorks Moors.

Gill Parkes - And the bride wore… Gill Parkes is an archivist at Durham County Record Office who has selected group photographs of weddings from the archives to illustrate the changing fashions of the day and weddings across a wide social range, with some of the stories of the families in the photographs.

Steps. Artists performing: Steps.: Tickets avaiable.

North Yorkshire’s No 1 Guitar Event for all levels of players from non-players, new to guitar or pro players, its for all !!!

SE walled town garden overlooking R Swale. Although small, the garden is full of character, enchantingly secluded with plants and shrubs. Foliage plants incl ferns and hostas. Old roses, interesting selection of clematis, small trees and shrubs. RHS associate garden. Immensely stylish, national award-winning garden.

A ¾ acre secluded garden that sweeps down to the R Derwent. It has tiered terraces, ponds, including a new pond with bridge, water feature, shrubs, borders. The garden attracts abundant wildlife. Teas are served at the top of the garden.

Started in 2009, comprising 8 areas incl knot, herbaceous, mixed shrub and flower gardens, courtyard, vegetable area and orchard, woodland walk and large lawned area with hornbeam trees and hedging. To the S is a 2 acre wild flower meadow and small lake.

A garden created from scratch 16 years ago, surprisingly mature, with mixed borders and trees, water feature and pond. Raised vegetable garden and greenhouse. The lawn leads onto a paddock with views of open countryside, lots of seating to sit and enjoy the different vistas.

Over 1 acre of rare and unusual plant varieties, shrubs and trees. Bulbs, Hellebores and flowering shrubs in spring, followed by planting for yr round interest. Courtyard garden, mixed borders, summer house and pond.

This garden, attached to a Victorian farmhouse, once formed part of the Myton Estate. Extending to ¾ acre, the site is adjacent to the R Swale and includes a paved terrace garden; formal parterre; circular garden with mixed shrub and herbaceous border; lawn with topiary borders.

Over 4 acres set in the grounds of Victorian house (not open) with mature trees and panoramic views towards The Gateway to the Dales. The garden has been restored by the owners over the last 2 decades with many areas of interest being added to the original footprint.

Emeli Sande Plus Special Guest. Artists performing: Emeli Sande .: Tickets avaiable.

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds. Artists performing: Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds.: Tickets avaiable.

The 250th anniversary of the momentous first voyage of one of the world’s greatest explorers will be celebrated in Whitby. James Cook learnt his trade as a seaman in Whitby and his famous vessel HM Bark Endeavour was built in Whitby.

Robin Hood and his band of merry men are feared by the richest of the land as they travel through Sherwood Forest stealing from the rich to give to the poor.

Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company this summer as Elinor and Marianne Dashwood make their first forays into the exciting world of Regency society.

These three contrasting gardens in an attractive historic village are linked by a pretty riverside walk to the C11 church and Memorial garden and across the Castle Garth to the remains of Cawood Castle. 9 Anson Grove is a small garden with tranquil pools and secluded sitting places.

Come and join us at this popular event, with over 50 glamorous and topical scarecrows there is plenty to see and do as you walk around the village. The quilting team are exhibiting again in the Church and the Chapel hosts the arts exhibition and a sale of crafts.

Robin Hood and his band of merry men are feared by the richest of the land as they travel through Sherwood Forest stealing from the rich to give to the poor.

Copmanthorpe Carnival, York’s biggest and best Carnival, now in its 50th successful year! This event has always been popular and has grown from a small, traditional, village event into a huge spectacle attracting visitors from all over Yorkshire and is now proud to be York’s BEST Carnival.

Chic Vintique Vintage & Craft fairs offer something for everyone whose passion is vintage, retro and collectables or gifts, crafts, jewellery and cards.......and much more! There is a vintage tearoom offering a selection of delicious cakes and a hot/cold drink served on fine china and with linen table cloths.

A spectacular experience from the days of the English Civil War, as re-enactors from the Sir Thomas Glemham’s Regiment of the Sealed Knot Society create a living history village with cameos of 17th Century life.

Robin Hood and his band of merry men are feared by the richest of the land as they travel through Sherwood Forest stealing from the rich to give to the poor.

Dacre Banks and Summerbridge Gardens are situated in the beautiful countryside of Nidderdale and designed to take advantage of the scenic Dales landscape. The gardens are linked by an attractive walk along the valley and each may be accessed individually by car.

Hidden, attractive and productive 1-acre organic garden behind suburban house (not open). Wide range of top and soft fruit with over 100 fruit trees, many in trained form. Many different vegetables grown both outside and under cover incl a large 20m greenhouse.

Speed Dating in York How Speed Dating in York works When you arrive at the speed dating venue for Speed Dating in York, you will be greeted by our friendly professional hosts.

This is a 5k suitable for all abilities. This is thousands of women uniting with one purpose. Walk, jog or run. Raise valuable funds for research. THIS IS BEATING CANCER. Make the most of our 30% discount on registration this January! Find your local Race For Life events here: findarace.com

10k is a great step up from our 5k events. Up the challenge and take part in a Race for Life 10k event. Walk, jog or run. Raise valuable funds for research. THIS IS BEATING CANCER. Make the most of our 30% discount on registration this January! Find your local Race For Life events here: findarace.com

Hidden, attractive and productive 1-acre organic garden behind suburban house (not open). Wide range of top and soft fruit with over 100 fruit trees, many in trained form. Many different vegetables grown both outside and under cover incl a large 20m greenhouse.

Presented here is a unique opportunity to hear a comprehensive selection of chart hits America’s biggest pop band ever recorded including: God Only Knows - Good Vibrations - I Get Around - Surfin’ USA - Fun Fun Fun - California Girls - Sloop John B and many more that you will surely know and by the end of the evening

Race for Life Pretty Muddy Kids is our brilliant muddy obstacle course just for the little ones. They can take on the obstacles, crawl through the mud pit and have fun with friends, all the while helping raise valuable funds for BEATING CANCER. Make the most of our 30% discount on registration this January!

Race for Life Pretty Muddy is our brilliant 5k muddy obstacle course. Scramble over the A-frame. Crawl through the mud pit. Have fun with your friends. And raise valuable funds for BEATING CANCER. Make the most of our 30% discount on registration this January!

Artisan bespoke craft fair from selected crafters from around the north east

10k is a great step up from our 5k events. Up the challenge and take part in a Race for Life 10k event. Walk, jog or run. Raise valuable funds for research. THIS IS BEATING CANCER. Make the most of our 30% discount on registration this January! Find your local Race For Life events here: findarace.com

This is a 5k suitable for all abilities. This is thousands of women uniting with one purpose. Walk, jog or run. Raise valuable funds for research. THIS IS BEATING CANCER. Make the most of our 30% discount on registration this January! Find your local Race For Life events here: findarace.com

Small but beautifully formed this front garden of a late C19 coach house is a true hidden gem concealed behind large Victorian houses.

David Johnson, ‘Lime kilns in Swaledale & Arkengarthdale: the where, the when and the what for?’ Lime burning in the Dales has a proven history stretching back over 800 years, and the northern dales have remains of nearly 250 kilns of various types and periods.

Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company this summer as Elinor and Marianne Dashwood make their first forays into the exciting world of Regency society.

Skipton Camerata: Free Under 18s matinee 1.30pm to 2.30pm  Skipton Town Hall are always looking at how to encourage new audiences to engage with the cultural events taking place at the venue.

Borders packed with chalk loving perennials, many unusual. Shrubs and trees. Topiary shapes and terracotta pots throughout. Small knot garden by rockery, trellis and arbour. Summerhouse with formal pool but restrained planting in this area! Fallen tree stream and pond. Large lawns and pergolas.

Robin Hood and his band of merry men are feared by the richest of the land as they travel through Sherwood Forest stealing from the rich to give to the poor.

The Great Seaside Vintage Fair (Whitby) 2018. Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 July 2018. Whitby Pavilion, West Cliff, Whitby, North Yorkshire YO21 3EN. Back for the eighth year with the vintage fair with a SEA VIEW!!!

Bespoke artisan craft fair with selected crafters from around the North East

Il Divo Castles and Country Tour. Artists performing: Il Divo.: Tickets avaiable.

Evie Ladin & Keith Terry are based in Oakland, Calfornia. Evie is a singer-songwriter, plays clawhammer banjo and is a percussive dancer. Trained as a jazz drummer, Keith is a master percussionist, plays stand-up bass and is the founder of the International Body Music Festival.

Set in the beautiful surroundings of Newby halll. 3 of the UK’s leading firework companies compete against each other with a 10 minute firework display choreographed to music for your enjoyment. Closing display by the organisers MLE pyrotechnics YOU the audience can text vote for the winner.

The Royal Gardens of Goldsborough Hall are opening for the National Garden Scheme on Sun 22nd July 2017 from 12-5pm.

Deep in the beautiful Northumbrian countryside a terrifying mystery and a legendary nemesis await the arrival of the world’s greatest detective. When the wife of Doctor Watson suddenly disappears, a desperate quest to find her begins.

A ¾ acre country garden created since 2009 comprising lawn areas, trees, shrubs and perennials and featuring some unusual plant specimens. Pergola, summerhouse and paved courtyard garden with container plants and raised beds. Orchard with mixture of heritage and modern varieties and an ornamental kitchen garden.

acre country garden on sloping site with stream and far reaching views. Large borders with drifts of interesting, well-chosen, later flowering summer perennials and some grasses contrasting with woodland shade and streamside plantings. Gravel path leading to vegetable area.

Previously opened for NGS from 1928-30 and now beautifully restored by present owners (re-opened in 2010). 12 acre garden and formal landscaped grounds in parkland setting and Grade II*, C17 house, former residence of the late HRH Princess Mary, daughter of George V and Queen Mary.

James Arthur. Artists performing: James Arthur.: Tickets avaiable.

Bastille. Artists performing: Bastille.: Tickets avaiable.

Due to overwhelming support Flower Power Fairs is back at Coverham. What a wonderful garden to hold a plant fair in! The owners rarely open their garden to the public so make a note in your diary now.

Situated in a lovely quiet country village, a little bit off the beaten track is one of Yorkshire little hidden treasures.

Crafts, Bible Stories, games, songs & quizzes each morning for children of primary school age and a family fun evening. For further details contact 07582 575815. Visiting children very welcome.

Jane Greville, ‘Surveying the Architecture of Swaledale and Arkengarthdale for the New Pevsner’. Jane is currently revising the Yorkshire: North Riding volume in the Pevsner Architectural Guides series (Yale University Press).

Elevated garden with wow factor views across Filey Bay and beyond. The garden has been carefully designed, creating micro climate ’rooms’ taking you from jungle garden to a pond garden with tropical planting and a huge waterfall, herbaceous borders and topiary shrubs.

Ard Rock 2018: Tickets avaiable.

Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company this summer as Elinor and Marianne Dashwood make their first forays into the exciting world of Regency society.

Bespoke Artisan craft fair from selected crafters from around the North East

Les and Sue Knight will host a lichen ‘drop in’ between 2pm and 4pm in the Museum. You will be able see and handle specimens, look at them under a microscope and learn how these slow growing, long lived organisms, formed by a symbiotic partnership between a fungus and an alga, can be used to understand historic air...

Chic Vintique Vintage & Craft fairs offer something for everyone whose passion is vintage, retro and collectables or gifts, crafts, jewellery and cards.......and much more! There is a vintage tearoom offering a selection of delicious cakes and a hot/cold drink served on fine china and with linen table cloths.

Littlethorpe is a small village characterised by houses interspersed with fields. Greencroft is a ½ acre informal garden made by the owners. Special ornamental features incl gazebo, temple pavilions, formal pool, stone wall with mullions, and gate to rose pergola leading to a cascade water feature.

Ann Henderson ‘Selina Cooper and Keld’ As 2018 marks the century of the 1918 Representation of the People Act, the law that gave the first women the right to vote in the UK it is appropriate for us to focus on Selina Cooper (1864 - 1946).

Take a trip down the rabbit hole with Chapterhouse Theatre Company this summer as they present the classic tale of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Join Alice as she stumbles into the magical world of Wonderland and meet a whole host of colourful characters.

A weekend of southern gospel & country gospel music plus old-fashioned hymns and praise and worship. The artistes will b e travelling from all parts of mainland Britain and also Northern Ireland.

August 2018 - 10-day festival of entertainment and visual arts in the North Yorkshire market town of Knaresborough from 10th of the month. Masses to do for the kids, teenagers and for older people with over 90 separate events.

All the way from the USA ... Laura Cortese, (fiddler, vocalist and song-writer) is a Berklee School of Music graduate and the front-woman and bandleader of Laura Cortese & The Dance Cards. She is joined by Valerie Thompson (cello), Jenna Moynihan (fiddle), and Emma Smith (bass).

A host of real ales and craft beers, plus real ciders, wines and lagers and Indian food at the annual Knaresborough Lions Beer Festival, held at Knaresborough House over three days from the evening of 10th, all day 11th and during the afternoon of the 12th August 2018.

A special day discovering the weapons and weak spots that were used to attack Knaresborough Castle in the past. Make your own weapons and take a tour to attack the ramparts!

Giant craft & gift fair with around 30 stalls and free entry for all

A fun event for all the family, lots to watch and participate in the arena, a marquee packed with imagination and flair, beer tent, superb home-made Yorkshire afternoon teas, shopping around the arena and more ...

Texas. Artists performing: Texas.: Tickets avaiable.

Artisian bespoke craft fairs from selected crafters from around the north east

Small owner designed contemporary garden in dramatic setting creating a unique sense of place. Views of medieval ruins of Kyme Castle, St Andrews Church and C18 Fairfax family home Newton Kyme Hall (not open).

Take a trip down the rabbit hole with Chapterhouse Theatre Company this summer as they present the classic tale of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Join Alice as she stumbles into the magical world of Wonderland and meet a whole host of colourful characters.

Chapterhouse Theatre Company is proud to present the timeless story of Little Women, based on the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott. Join Chapterhouse as four sisters - Jo, Beth, Meg and Amy - tell the story of their life during the Civil War in America.

Britney Spears: Piece of Me. Artists performing: Britney Spears.

Robin Hood and his band of merry men are feared by the richest of the land as they travel through Sherwood Forest stealing from the rich to give to the poor.

That’s right, The Gin Fayre is coming to a town near you! The Gin Fayre brings you a wide variety of gins from across Scotland, the rest of the UK and indeed, the rest of the world under one roof.

Exuberant, lush, vibrant late perennial planting highlighted with grasses in this hidden, peaceful and surprising garden offering many views and features. Visitors’ book comments ’A truly lovely garden and a great lunch’, ’The garden is inspirational, a veritable oasis!

Artisan bespoke craft fair from selected crafters from around the north east

Deep in the beautiful Northumbrian countryside a terrifying mystery and a legendary nemesis await the arrival of the world’s greatest detective. When the wife of Doctor Watson suddenly disappears, a desperate quest to find her begins.

James. Artists performing: James.: Tickets avaiable.

Open air Songs of Praise with Reeth Brass Band on the village green - in the Memorial Hall if wet.

A year round garden for Rail enthusiasts and Garden Visitors. A ride on the 71/4’ Gauge railway runs through 2 acres of gardens and gives you the opportunity to view the garden from a different perspective.

Fabulous craft & gift fair with free entry for all and around 25 stalls

A return visit to this beautiful venue overlooked by the White Horse at Kilburn. 40 acres of grounds, gardens and ruins to explore as well as a brilliant specialist plant fair. Huge varieties of late summer flowering plants, spring bulbs for sale and all locally grown.

Giant two day Craft & Gift Fair with around 50 fabulous stalls and free entry.

The Selby Three Swans returns for 2018. With a choice of 30, 60 and 100 miles there is something for everyone. Whether you are just getting into cycling, looking for a family challenge or you are ready to ride a century, this flat and friendly sportive is the one for you.

Chic Vintique Vintage & Craft fairs offer something for everyone whose passion is vintage, retro and collectables or gifts, crafts, jewellery and cards.......and much more! There is a vintage tearoom offering a selection of delicious cakes and a hot/cold drink served on fine china and with linen table cloths.

Artisan bespoke crafted fair from selected crafters from around the north east

The Scarborough GoldWing Light Parade is a charity event organised by volunteers in a aid of the Yorkshire Air Ambulance From 10.00am until 4.

11 acres. Walled garden based on cycle of seasons with box, herbaceous, roses, gazebo. Sunken garden with white rose parterre and herbs. Brick pergola with white wisteria, blue and yellow borders. Terraces with ornamental pots. Formal lawns with fountain pool, hornbeam towers and yew hedging.

Nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2014, RANT is the meeting of 4 of Scotland’ s finest fiddle players, two from the Shetland Islands and two from the Highlands.

Race for Life Pretty Muddy Kids is our brilliant muddy obstacle course just for the little ones. They can take on the obstacles, crawl through the mud pit and have fun with friends, all the while helping raise valuable funds for BEATING CANCER. Make the most of our 30% discount on registration this January!

Race for Life Pretty Muddy is our brilliant 5k muddy obstacle course. Scramble over the A-frame. Crawl through the mud pit. Have fun with your friends. And raise valuable funds for BEATING CANCER. Make the most of our 30% discount on registration this January!

Artisian bespoke craft fair from selected crtafters around the north east

10k is a great step up from our 5k events. Up the challenge and take part in a Race for Life 10k event. Walk, jog or run. Raise valuable funds for research. THIS IS BEATING CANCER. Make the most of our 30% discount on registration this January! Find your local Race For Life events here: findarace.com

This is a 5k suitable for all abilities. This is thousands of women uniting with one purpose. Walk, jog or run. Raise valuable funds for research. THIS IS BEATING CANCER. Make the most of our 30% discount on registration this January! Find your local Race For Life events here: findarace.com

Organic, wildlife garden subdivided into smaller gardens, each based on colour theme with emphasis on use of foliage plants. Wild flower meadow and natural pond. 55yd double herbaceous borders. Modern rill garden. Rare breeds of poultry wander freely in garden. Adjacent nursery.

Giant two day Craft & Gift Fair with around 60 fabulous stalls and free entry.

Multi award winning singer Emily Smith is a leading figure of the Scottish folk scene. For over a decade she has been entertaining audiences all over the world with her blend of traditional and original songs.

The internationally acclaimed Chiaroscuro Quartet, under its leader Alina Ibragimova, is praised as "a trailblazer for the authentic performance of High Classical chamber music" in Gramophone magazine. The musicians perform works of the Classical and early Romantic periods on gut strings and with historical bows.

Two day vintage fair with a SEA VIEW!!! 40+ stalls of genuine vintage from the 20’s to the 80’s in the lovely seaside town of Whitby, in a venue with spectacular sea views.

Fabulous craft & gift fair with free entry for all, café and around 18 stalls

Come along for coffee and cakes on Saturday morning, a Harvest Supper with guest speaker Rev Graham Heaps on Saturday evening and Harvest services at 11am and 6.30pm on Sunday.

Chic Vintique Vintage & Craft fairs offer something for everyone whose passion is vintage, retro and collectables or gifts, crafts, jewellery and cards.......and much more! There is a vintage tearoom offering a selection of delicious cakes and a hot/cold drink served on fine china and with linen table cloths.

If you want great fun – this is definitely the place to come again! Whilst the events will include as usual original soundtrack reflections of selected moments from those WW2 years, the main focus will continue to be Party Fun and Dancing to your favourite genuine music of this era that will include waltzes,...

Wishbone Ash. Artists performing: Wishbone Ash.: Tickets avaiable.

Artisian bespoke craft fair from selected crafters from around the north east.

Joanna MacGregor, one of the world’s most innovative and creative pianists, combines her role as Head of Piano at the Royal Academy of Music with a busy career as concert soloist, teacher and festival curator.

Fabulous craft & gift fair with free entry for all, café and around 23 stalls

John Tams described by Mojo as ’one of the ultimate British songwriters’ has had a career spanning four decades in every medium. A member of the Albion Band and Home Service he is perhaps best known for his work at the National Theatre and as Rifleman Daniel Hagman in the Sharpe television series.

Jennifer Deadman - Farm Buildings of the Heart of Teesdale. Jennifer Deadman is a historic building surveyor and will be talking about several of the farmsteads which she recorded with a volunteer historic buildings survey group, training them not only to record the fabric of the buildings but also, through...

’Unique handcrafted goods, direct from the maker.’ A two day event showcasing approximately thirty artists and makers. The emphasis, at these events, is on original and contemporary work, with a strong ’up-cycled’ theme.

The hugely popular live band performance, returns to rock the UK with the ‘Queen Extravaganza Tour’. ‘Queen Extravaganza’ – described by the legendary Roger Taylor himself as ‘A rock celebration in the Royal tradition’ and designed to enable new fans and old to celebrate the music of Queen - will play 17 shows...

Giant two day Craft & Gift Fair with around 50 fabulous stalls and free entry.

Chic Vintique Vintage & Craft fairs offer something for everyone whose passion is vintage, retro and collectables or gifts, crafts, jewellery and cards.......and much more! There is a vintage tearoom offering a selection of delicious cakes and a hot/cold drink served on fine china and with linen table cloths.

The village bonfire and fireworks display is held on the village green.

Himmerland are a four piece band from Denmark performing an eclectic mix of traditional Danish songs in new arrangements, and some very new compositions by the band members, arranged for vocals, violin, saxophone, guitar, electric bass guitar and percussion.

The Norwegian quartet’s latest CDs have been described in glowing terms by the music press. Tonight you’ll have a chance to make up your own mind as they perform works by Haydn, Bartók and Svendsen, as well as arrangements of Norwegian folksongs.

Artisan bespoke craft fairs from selected crafters from around the north east

This year’s Cathedral Christmas Gift and Food Fair will be bigger than ever, with a hundred and ten stalls on show inside the Cathedral and at The Old Deanery Hotel.

Christmas Carol Concert with Ripon Cathedral Choir. Saturday 3rd December at 7.30pm. An evening of raditional carols and seasonal music, peformed by Ripon Cathedral Choir, Cathedral Brass Quintet, with special guests author Gervase Phinn and musicians from Ripon Grammar School.

Visit the Chic Vintique Vintage & Craft fair and you will find plenty of Christmas gift inspiration. High quality vintage, retro and collectables, gifts, crafts, jewellery and cards.......and much more! Visit my website to see who will be there this month. No two fairs are ever the same.......

GreenMatthews bring you a brand-new retelling of the best-loved Yuletide adventure of them all – Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”. First published in 1843, the story is credited with reinventing and reinvigorating the British Christmas and has been loved and retold by every generation since.

This annual carol concert is held in Ripon Cathedral in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Raising a staggering £36,000 in 2017 this brings the total raised from the last eight concerts to over £216,000.

Artisan bespoke craft fairs from selected crafters from around the north east

Artisan bespoke craft fairs form selected crafters from around the north east

Family firework display on the village green, with a barbecue run by local scouts.

The musicians from Sage, Gateshead love the Richmond atmosphere and acoustic. It’s a pleasure to welcome them back as a wind octet. Two familiar and lovely works by Mozart are interspersed with works by modern British Mozartians, Stephen Oliver and Jonathan Dove.

Specialising in music of the Classical period - Mozart, Haydn, early Beethoven, CPE Bach, Stephen Paxton - Trio Goya is a veteran of Wigmore Hall and King’s Place. Its latest recording, of the three Beethoven Opus 1 Trios, is published by Chandos.

One of the finest of the UK’s contemporary folk bands, the trio Other Roads make a welcome return to Reeth Memorial Hall. Regular, continuous touring across Europe and ’down under’ in New Zealand has given the band an ever-tighter sound and stage presence.

Formed in 1991, this English duo have slowly and consistently built up their reputation as one of Europe’s finest Country Blues acts, playing Henderson Acoustic Guitar, National & Dobro Resonator Bottleneck Guitar, Weissenborn Acoustic Lap Steel Guitar, ukulele, harmonica, washboard and percussion in addition to fine

A number of fine quintets have been written for the double-cello lineup. First tonight is Boccherini’s famous String Quintet, which will have many listeners exclaiming "Oh, but I know this!".

In 2010 Chris began touring with his solo show ‘The Music of John Denver’ celebrating the life and work of the legendary singer/songwriter in his own unique way. Unlike “lookalike” tributes, Chris’s uncanny ability to recreate the sound of John Denver has brought him widespread acclaim.