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Events Around North Yorkshire
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Monastic powerhouse: an exhibition by Joseph Hayton
See the abbey as the powerhouse it once was through sculpture. Bold stone sculpture responds to the abbey’s past at the second exhibition in the Mill by stone carver Joseph Hayton. Booking Not Needed.
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Fountains, Ripon,
Today to Mon 14 Oct
Goddards House and Garden - And they’re off!
There’s fun for all the family as you take in the sounds of York Race Course while discovering the link between the races and the Terry family. Wander around the tranquil garden and listen to the exciting sounds of the galloping horses at York Races.
Goddards House and Garden, 27 Tadcaster Road, York,
Today to Sat 24 Aug, Sun 8 Sep
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden - Make your own bread
Come along to have a go kneading dough to make your own unleavened bread at Swanley Grange. Bread was a staple in the monks diet. Pop along to Swanley Grange to have a go making your own. Booking Not Needed.
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Fountains, Ripon,
Today
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden - Make a pom-pom in Swanley Grange
Get creative with wool and make a pom pom to take home. Trading wool made the monks of Fountains Abbey rich. Come along today to have a go at wool inspired crafts. Booking Not Needed.
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Fountains, Ripon,
Today to Sun 1 Sep
Treasurer’s House, York - Meet the maker at the High Street shop
Head around the corner to the high street shop on Goodramgate to meet the team behind the York Candle Company. Find out how the local company hand make their soy wax candles and melts. Booking Not Needed. Assistance Dogs only are welcome.
Treasurer’s House, York, Minster Yard, York,
Today
Festival of the Northern Saints (Flower festival 28th June/10th July)
Exhibition 28/6-31/8/19
for further details visit www.lastinghamparishchurch.org.uk
28.6.19 7pm Festival launch and opening of the flower festival
09.7.19 1-5pm £7 Open Garden and cream teas, Low Askew Farm, Cropton YO18 8ER
20.7.19 7.30pm £12 THE EBOR SINGERS
24.7.
St Mary’s Church
LASTINGHAM
Today to Mon 26 Aug
Big Kid Circus
This year Big Kid Circus introduces an exciting mix of amazing new artistes!
An incredible troupe from Cuba present a variety of acts, including the marvellous Teeter Board, a Russian Bar, a Double Aerial Hoop, a Triple Aerial Trapeze Bar and Roller Skating!
Redcar Rugby Club, Green Lane, Redcar
Today to Sun 25 Aug
Holiday Club
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.
Reeth Evangelical Congregational Church, The Green, Reeth
Today and Fri 23 Aug
Goddards House and Garden - Home!
Discover more about this unique family home in the latest displays at Goddards. What is it that makes a home homely' Join the debate and spend some time discovering this Arts and Crafts house and garden and former home of the Terry family.
Goddards House and Garden, 27 Tadcaster Road, York,
Today to Mon 26 Aug, Wed 28 Aug to Sun 1 Sep, Wed 4 Sep to Sun 8 Sep, Wed 11 Sep to Sun 15 Sep, Wed 18 Sep to Sun 22 Sep, Wed 25 Sep to Sun 29 Sep, Wed 2 Oct to Sat 5 Oct
Rievaulx Terrace - A Tale of Two Sketchbooks – immersive exhibition by Fiona Bowley
Inspired by the rich history and theatrical landscape of Rievaulx Terrace, experience Fiona Bowleys immersive sculpture exhibition telling the story of an imagined meeting of two young 18th-century women artists from contrasting backgrounds.
Rievaulx Terrace, Rievaulx, Helmsley
Today to Sun 29 Sep
Goddards House and Garden - Sporty Summer
This summer escape to Goddards and try your hand at one of our summer sports. This summer, challenge the family to a game of tennis on our grass court. If that sounds a bit too energetic, have a leisurely game of boules on our bowling green or try your hand at clock golf a favourite of the Terry family.
Goddards House and Garden, 27 Tadcaster Road, York,
Today to Mon 26 Aug, Wed 28 Aug to Sun 1 Sep, Wed 4 Sep to Sun 8 Sep, Wed 11 Sep to Sun 15 Sep, Wed 18 Sep to Sun 22 Sep, Wed 25 Sep to Sun 29 Sep
Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens - Yorkshire! Achievement, Grit and Controversy
From Jodie Whittaker the new Doctor Who, to the notorious Gunpowder Plot conspirator Guy Fawkes, discover the faces that have helped create the reputation of Yorkshire.
Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens, Beningbrough, York,
Today to Sun 1 Sep, Tue 3 Sep to Sun 8 Sep, Tue 10 Sep to Sun 15 Sep, Tue 17 Sep to Sun 22 Sep, Tue 24 Sep to Sun 29 Sep, Tue 1 Oct to Sat 5 Oct
Treasurer’s House, York - Frank Green’s special ’by appointment’ tours
Join a small group for an exclusive 45 minute tour to learn more about Frank Green and his special gift of Treasurer’s House to the National Trust - the first to be gifted complete with its collection.
Treasurer’s House, York, Minster Yard, York,
Today, Fri 23 Aug, Wed 28 Aug to Fri 30 Aug, Wed 4 Sep to Fri 6 Sep, Wed 11 Sep to Fri 13 Sep, Wed 18 Sep to Fri 20 Sep, Wed 25 Sep to Fri 27 Sep, Wed 2 Oct to Fri 4 Oct
Nunnington Hall - Birds and beasts by David Cook sculpture exhibition
Presented within the Nunnington garden this special ceramic and bronze sculpture exhibition is inspired by animals, shapes and patterns of the natural world. Each piece aims to capture the quirky characteristics of the subject - such as ammonites, dinosaurs and gorillas, but favours reptiles and birds.
Nunnington Hall, Nunnington, near York,
Today to Sun 15 Sep
Nunnington Hall - Summer of Sports
Get outdoors in the fresh air and take part in a range of sport activities. Complete each sporting challenge with Monday race day, Tuesday catch and throw day, Thursday archery day and Friday family yoga day. 12pm - 4pm each day. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.
Nunnington Hall, Nunnington, near York,
Today, Fri 23 Aug, Mon 26 Aug, Tue 27 Aug, Thu 29 Aug, Fri 30 Aug
Rievaulx Terrace - Family bush craft
Get closer to nature on one of our new family bush craft days where the whole family can try their hand at shelter making, fire starting, and cooking some simple but tasty outdoor foods. Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the session. 5 per person BE. Booking Essential. Phone: 01439 748283.
Rievaulx Terrace, Rievaulx, Helmsley
Today
Nunnington Hall - Bare bones – Blue Tokay family exhibition
From the tiny Papua New Guinea frog which measures only 7.7mm in length to the blue whale which grows to over 30 metres. Bare Bones, explores the form and function of the skeleton in animal physiology.
Nunnington Hall, Nunnington, near York,
Today to Sun 15 Sep
Nunnington Hall - Fascinating natural world
Join us for a summer of wild exploration! Track the dino discovery trail, dig deep in the archaeology sand pit, and get involved with weekly activities; including Mammal Monday, Wild Wednesday and Fossil Friday. Booking Not Needed.
Nunnington Hall, Nunnington, near York,
Today to Sat 31 Aug
The Luna Cinema - Marry Poppins Returns
Open air cinema comes to Bolton Abbey this summer. Nestled in the heart of the Yorkshire dales, this majestic location with the ruined priory will provide the ultimate backdrop for a fantastic night of cinema under the stars.
Bolton Abbey, Skipton, North Yorkshire
Today
Pirates & Mermaids at SEA LIFE Scarborough
Choose your team this summer!
Sea Life Scarborough, Scalby Mills, Scarborough
Today to Thu 29 Aug
Summer of Fun and Live Music at Lightwater Valley
With over 35 rides and attractions, suitable for visitors of all ages, Lightwater Valley Theme Park in North Yorkshire, offers fantastic summer adventures for all the family.
Lightwater Valley Theme Park
North Stainley
Today to Mon 2 Sep
VaCO Summer Tour 2019: Stokesley
VaCO perform a programme of works by Dvorak, Francaix, Ives, Mozart, Strauss & Wagner under the baton of Xenophon Kelsey
Programme:
Richard Wagner: Siegfried Idyll
Antonín Dvorák: Silent Woods
Jean Françaix: L’Horloge de Flore
Charles Ives: The Rainbow
Richard Strauss: Serenade in Eb Major
Wolfgang
St Peter & St Paul Parish Church1 High Street, Stokesley, England
Today
Season’s Greetings
When families get together to celebrate a special occasion, there’s a danger that all hell will break loose. Particularly if you happen to be trapped for several days with all your relatives and copious amounts of alcohol...
Neville and Belinda are hosting their extended family over a long weekend.
Stephen Joseph Theatre
Westborough
Today to Sat 24 Aug, Mon 26 Aug to Thu 29 Aug, Wed 11 Sep, Thu 12 Sep, Sat 14 Sep, Thu 19 Sep to Sat 21 Sep
Snakes, spiders and meerkats take over The Broadway
The Broadway, Bradford is giving children and families the chance to get up close to an array of reptiles and creepy crawlies this Thursday (22 August), as it hosts the ‘Animal Petting Zoo’.
The Broadway, Hall Ings, Bradford
Today
Local opticians offers free one hour eye tests to parents and children
As part of a drive to get as many children’s eyes tested as possible before school terms starts in September, Bayfields Opticians and Audiologists in Harrogate is offering parents and carers free eye tests when they book a special one hour appointment with their child between 17th and 31st August.
16 Parliament St, Harrogate
Today to Sat 31 Aug