February


Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 February 15th Century Life Weekend 10:00 to 17:30 Bolton Castle, near Leyburn, DL8 4ET Meet characters from the 15th century household and join in cookery, spear drilling, archery and calligraphy. Normal admission charges apply. 01969 623981 info@boltoncastle.co.uk www.boltoncastle.co.uk


Monday 13 to Friday 17 February Magical Mayhem 10:00 to 17:30 Bolton Castle, near Leyburn, DL8 4ET Try your hand at wizarding sports, mix magical potions and watch the owls practice their flying display! Normal admission charges apply. 01969 623981 info@boltoncastle.co.uk www.boltoncastle.co.uk


Wednesday 15 February National Park Event - Discover and Do 14:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Join Rhoda Fraser for storytelling and a children’s craft workshop. Children £3. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5)


Friday 17 February National Park Event - How to make an antique... and how to make it valuable! 19:30 to 21:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Talk by Mark Littler of Tennants Auction House, Leyburn. Organised by Friends of Dales Countryside Museum as part of their annual lecture programme. All welcome, £2. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5)


Tuesday 21 to Saturday 25 February ‘Perfect Wedding’ by Robin Hawdon 19:30 to 21:30 Skipton Little Theatre 07527 141176 skipton.little.theatre@gmail.com www.skiptonlittletheatre.org.uk


March


Saturday 10 March Dentdale Run 13:00 Dent


Scenic and challenging 14-mile road race winding up and down dale. peter.knapton@btinternet.com www.discoverdentdale.co.uk


Friday 16 March National Park Event - Textiles pre-mechanisation and their role in everyday life 19.30 to 21.00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT A talk by Sonia Wilkinson. Organised by Friends of Dales Countryside Museum as part of their annual lecture programme. All welcome, £2. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5)


Sunday 18 March National Park Event - Mothers Day 10:00 to 17:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Craft activities for children. Museum admission charges apply (free for mums). (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5)


Friday 23 March ‘Wild Child’ by Moby Duck Dent Memorial Hall Rural touring theatre. 015396 25022 www.highlightsnorth.co.uk


Saturday 31 March to 15 April National Park Event - Easter Craft Event 10:00 to 17:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Self-led craft activities throughout Easter holidays. Museum admission charges apply. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5)


April


Monday 2 April Introduction to Geocaching 13:30 to 16:00 Meet Buckden car park (pay & display) Join us to learn the basics of this ‘treasure’ hunt using hand held GPS receivers. A great afternoon out for the family. £5 adult, £2.50 kids. Booking essential. 01729 830416 malhamtarn@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk


Monday 2 to Sunday 15 April Eggcellent Easter! 10:00 to 17:30 Bolton Castle, near Leyburn, DL8 4ET Eggciting egg hunts, eggstravagant egg decorating and eggstroadinary bonnet making. Normal admission charges apply. 01969 623981 info@boltoncastle.co.uk www.boltoncastle.co.uk


Tuesday 3 April National Park Event - Red Squirrels in the National Park 14:00 to 15:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Illustrated talk by National Park Ranger Matt Neale on how the native red squirrel is faring in the Yorkshire Dales - looking at habitat, competition from grey squirrels and future conservation. Museum admission charges apply. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5)


Wednesday 4 April National Park Event - Discover and Do 14:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details see 15 February.


Wednesday 4 April National Park Event - Wild Wednesday: Spring Watch 11:00 to 15:00 Meet Cavendish Pavilion, Bolton Abbey Estate BD23 6EX Drop in any time and join the fun. Games and activities about spring time in the National Park. Get crafty in the woods or follow our trail. Suitable for age 5+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Accessible by public transport. Free event - estate admission charges apply. (Contact Grassington NPC - see page 5)


Swaledale sheep


Thursday 5 April Spring Fun at Malham Tarn 10:00 to 14:00 Meet Malham Tarn Estate Office, BD24 9PT Look for signs of spring and have a go at some free craft activities. Bring a packed lunch. Sorry, no dogs. Booking essential. 01729 830416 malhamtarn@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk


Friday 6 April National Park Event - Victorian Kitchen: Dairy 11:00 to 15:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Friends of the Dales Countryside Museum will be dressed in costume, explaining and demonstrating the work that went on in the Victorian kitchen. Museum admission charges apply. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5)


Friday 6 April Good Friday Service 15:00 Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal An ecumenical service in the Abbey. Everyone welcome. Normal admission charges apply fountainsabbey@nationaltrust.org


Friday 6 to Monday 9 April Easter Egg Hunt 10:00 to 16:00 Bolton Abbey Estate, Skipton BD23 6EX Can you find all the easter eggs hidden in Strid Wood? Look out for the Easter Bunny who will be handing out free chocolate eggs to all who take part. Free drop in event, normal estate admission applies. 01756 718009 tourism@boltonabbey.com www.boltonabbey.com


Friday 6 to Thursday 12 April The Harrogate International Youth Festival: Music and Performing Arts Harrogate & surrounding areas Young musicians from around the world perform with local schools in a series of concerts combined with community appearances. 08448581545 enquiries@hiyf.co.uk www.hiyf.co.uk


Sunday 8 April National Park Event - From Fleece to Yarn 10:30 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Drop in event demonstrating breeds of sheep and types of wool for making textiles, preparing the wool by carding and blending fibres and colours before spinning into yarn. Museum admission charges apply. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5)


Sunday 8 April National Park Event - Pathfinder Introduction 12:30 to 16:30 Meet Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details see 'Navigate your way...' on page 18.


Sunday 8 April National Park Event - Grassington & Hebden Circuit 11:00 to 15:30 Meet Grassington National Park Centre BD23 5LB A moderate 6.5 mile (10km) walk rising above Grassington, descending to Hebden and returning along the riverside. Accessible by public transport. (Contact Grassington NPC - see page 5)


Sunday 8 and Monday 9 April Feed the Easter Lambs 11:00 to 15:00 Town Head Barn, Malham Feeding time every 30 mins (50p entry, under 3s free), plus Easter Trail (£1.50, includes Easter Egg). Sorry, no dogs. 01729 830416 malhamtarn@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk


Monday 9 April Discover Swaledale’s historic environment 09:45 Meet Reeth village green (drive to start) Guided walk with Swaledale and Arkengarthedale Archaeology Group, approximately 3 hours. www.swaag.org


Monday 9 April National Park Event - Dent Town Trail 14:00 to 16:00 Meet Dent village car park, opposite Heritage Centre (grid ref SD 7041 8710) LA10 5QJ A short easy walk looking at historic buildings and associated people, including Adam Sedgwick and the Dent Vampire. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5)


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Camera Walks in the Dales Join Veronica Caperon in Austwick on 12 April, Ribblesdale on 8 June and 8 July, or Chapel-le-Dale on 30 August. Aimed at beginners, but experienced photographers welcome on this basis. Call 01729 824537 or visit www.veronicasgallery.co.uk


Tuesday 10 April National Park Event - Drystone Walling Demonstration 14:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Practical demonstration by a Dales Volunteer in the amphitheatre. Museum admission charges apply. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5)


Tuesday 10 April Explore Swaledale’s past 09:45 Meet Reeth village green (drive to start) Guided walk with Swaledale and Arkengarthedale Archaeology Group, approximately 3 hours. www.swaag.org


Wednesday 11 April National Park Event - Wild Wednesday: Spring Watch 11:00 to 15:00 Aysgarth Falls National Park Centre DL8 3TH Drop in any time and join the fun. Lots of games and activities about spring time in the National Park, get crafty in the woods or follow our trail. Suitable for age 5+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free event. (Contact Aysgarth Falls NPC - see page 5)


Wednesday 11 April National Park Event - Make a Mini Meadow 13:00 to 15:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Discover unusual and interesting facts about Dales hay meadows and why they are so good for wildlife. Have a go at making your very own mini-meadow or wildflower garden to take away. A fun drop-in session for 5 to 14 year olds, under 7s to be accompanied by an adult. Children £3. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5)


Thursday 12 April Explore Swaledale’s Geology 09:45 Meet Reeth village green (drive to start) Guided walk with Swaledale and Arkengarthedale Archaeology Group, approximately 3 hours. www.swaag.org


Thursday 12 April Introduction to Geocaching 13:30 to 16:00 Meet Buckden car park (pay & display) For details see 2 April.


Friday 13 April Swaledale’s Mining Heritage: Lead mining in Slei Gill, Arkengarthdale 09:45 Meet Reeth village green (drive to start) Guided walk with Swaledale and Arkengarthedale Archaeology Group, approximately 3 hours. www.swaag.org


Sunday 15 April National Park Event - Victorian & Edwardian photographers of the Yorkshire Dales 14:00 to 15:30 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Historian and photographer David Weedon gives a talk on images and imagemakers in the Dales of a time gone by. Adults £4, concessions £2. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5)


Sunday 15 April National Park Event - Swaledale Stroll 14:00 to 16:30 Meet Reeth National Park Centre DL11 6TB An easy 3.5 mile (5.6km) walk down to the River Swale to Grinton and back along the fields. Accessible by public transport. (Contact Reeth NPC - see page 5)


Tuesday 17 April Spring Meadow Walk 10:00 to 13:30 Meet George Inn Car Park, Hubberholme This moderate 5.25 mile walk from Hubberholme to Yockenthwaite will take you through some amazing hay meadows the Trust has helped restore. Well- behaved dogs welcome. Booking essential - suggested donation £15. 015242 51002 info@ymdt.org www.ydmt.org


Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at www.yorkshiredales.org.uk


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