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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden - folly! Art in the garden trail
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!
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Fountains, Ripon,
Today to Fri 31 Aug
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden - folly! 2018
Surprising, intriguing and extraordinary... See the lost follies of the water garden re-imagined by artists and architects. Surprising, intriguing and extraordinary...
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Fountains, Ripon,
Today to Fri 31 Aug
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden - Daily abbey and water garden tours
A tale of two parts, revisit the abbey’s monastic past before experiencing the Georgian splendour of the water garden.
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Fountains, Ripon,
Today to Fri 31 Aug
THOR’S Sól Ást
THOR’S tipi bar is back with a summer vibe. Celebrate the love of summer at SÓL ÁST (def. SÓL = sun, ÁST = affection or love in Old Norse), our tipi bar at Dean’s Park, next to the Minster in the heart of the city.
2 Minster Yard, York
Today to Sat 1 Sep
Planet Circus the wow factor!! Filey Road, Scarborough!
Planet Circus The Wow Factor!!!
This year’s super show features:
The world’s most dangerous circus act Team Brazil in The Globe of Death, with motorcyclists speeding around inside a steel cage at over 60mph, this act has to be seen to be believed.
filey rd
Lebberston
Scarborough
Today to Mon 27 Aug
Play In A Week - The Dream
In this fun-filled week we will be exploring the magical world of William Shakespeare’s much loved comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, set in the most enchanting of forests, where fairies rule and mischief happens.
York Theatre Royal St Leonards Place York
Today to Fri 24 Aug
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden - Children’s craft at Swanley Grange
Use soap and water to make your own felted bug! Felt is made as wool fibres are pushed together using heat, water and pressure. From a spider to a bumble bee, come and have a go at making a felt bug using the same process that the monks would have used in medieval times. Booking Not Needed. Dogs on leads welcome.
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Fountains, Ripon,
Today to Mon 3 Sep
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden - Felt making at Swanley Grange
Come to Swanley to have a go at different kinds of felting, from needle felting to tramping on the cloth... Felt is one of the earliest forms of fabric. It’s producing using hot water, soap and friction to mat woollen fibres together. Come along and learn about different kinds of felting, and have a go yourself.
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Fountains, Ripon,
Today to Sun 2 Sep
Brimham Rocks - Brimham Photo Challenge - Capture the Crowds
As well as beautiful plants and wildlife, crowds also come to Brimham Rocks at summer. Come along and join Brimham Photographic Society in capturing the excitement and energy at Brimham Rocks. Booking Not Needed.
Brimham Rocks, Summerbridge, Harrogate,
Today
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden - Mass for St Bernard
To commemorate St. Bernard there will be a Mass held in the abbey. For Fountains Abbey St. Bernard of Clairvaux was an important figure. Bernard was a French abbot and monk who founded the Cistercian Order, and it was this order that the monks at Fountains chose to follow. Everyone is welcome to the mass.
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, Fountains, Ripon,
Today
Knasty Knaresborough
This summer discover criminal tales from Knaresborough’s past.Each week a different local historical character will be put on trial and their story explored through family activities.
Knaresborough Castle and Museum, Castle Yard, Knaresborough
Today to Sun 2 Sep
Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens - Making her mark: celebrating creative women
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.
Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens, Beningbrough, York,
Today to Fri 31 Aug
Summer OF Fun
A trip to the shops should never be boring. We have 6 weeks of fun, free activities over the summer holidays as part & parcel of your weekly visit to Keelham.
See the What’s On section of our website for more details.
keelhamfarmshop.co.uk/blogs/whats-on
Keelham Farm Shop, Gargrave Road, Skipton
Today to Sun 2 Sep
Summer Scientists
Discover the importance of science in uncovering the past! Why has Harrogate got such stinky water? Experiment to see how the rocks under our feet created our spa town. Dig up some historical objects and find out all about them. Find out about artefacts from different parts of the world in our trail.
Royal Pump Room Museum, Crown Place, Harrogate
Today to Sun 2 Sep
Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens - Artrageous!
Get creative in this free family art workshop, inspired by the ’Making her mark: celebrating creative women’ exhibition. Have a go at making something new each week, then take it with you to display your creation at home. Booking Not Needed.
Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens, Beningbrough, York,
Today, Wed 22 Aug, Mon 27 Aug, Wed 29 Aug
Brimham Rocks - Kids Outdoor Day
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+.
Brimham Rocks, Summerbridge, Harrogate,
Wed 22 Aug
Sammy the snail comes to Coatham Green
Join the Tees Valley Wildlife Trust for a free fun event for all the family. Discover the secret life of snails, go on a mini-beast hunt, get creative with snail themed model making, arts and crafts and have fun with slimy snail games and puzzles.
Coatham green, Majuba road, Coatham, Redcar
Wed 22 Aug
Goddards House and Garden - A daughter’s view
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.
Goddards House and Garden, 27 Tadcaster Road, York,
Wed 22 Aug to Mon 27 Aug, Wed 29 Aug to Fri 31 Aug
Great Bluebird Care Bake Off
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Bluebird care(York) are holding a fundraising day for Alzheimer’s society on 22/08/18 at our offices in York.
We have several events going on throughout the day.
Firstly our staff members are holding a bake off - each baking their favourite cakes to be judged.
8 Devonshire Court, Clifton moor, York
Wed 22 Aug
Goddards House and Garden - Horse racing and chocolates
There’s fun for all the family as you take in the sounds of York Race Course while discovering the link between these races and the Terry family. Then why not become a jockey for a day as you race each other on hobby horses!
Goddards House and Garden, 27 Tadcaster Road, York,
Wed 22 Aug to Sat 25 Aug
Sublime Science Shows at Lightwater Valley Theme Park
Don’t miss the Sublime Science shows which are taking place from Wednesday 22nd - Monday 27th August at Lightwater Valley theme park in North Yorkshire. Prepare to be amazed with spectacular experiments, big bangs, magical smoke effects and lots and lots of slime!
Lightwater Valley Theme Park
North Stainley,
Ripon,
North Yorkshire
Wed 22 Aug to Mon 27 Aug
Paul Weller
Paul Weller Plus Support. Artists performing: Paul Weller.
York Barbican, York
Thu 23 Aug
Yorkshire Coast - Bugs and beetles
Mini-beast safari with a ranger. Wander through the countryside with a ranger looking for bugs and beetles. You can tick off some adventures from the 50 things to do before you’re 11 list too. Booking Essential. Phone: 01723 870 423. Suitable for children aged 5 and over, must be accompanied by an adult.
Yorkshire Coast, Peakside, Ravenscar, Scarborough
Thu 23 Aug
Brimham Rocks - Brimham Adventure
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.
Brimham Rocks, Summerbridge, Harrogate,
Thu 23 Aug, Thu 30 Aug