Tuesday 24 July National Park Event - Red Squirrels in the National Park 14:00 to 15:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details see 3 April.
Tuesday 24 July Above & Below: Caving & Gill Scrambling in Langstrothdale 10:00 to 15.30 Meet Buckden car park (pay & display) Explore the mysterious gills and secret caves of the Dales with a qualified guide. No experience needed, all ages catered for. Equipment provided, bring spare clothes and packed lunch. In partnership with Buckden House Outdoor Activity Centre. £30 adults, £15 kids. Sorry no dogs. Booking essential. 01729 830416
malhamtarn@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Wednesday 25 July National Park Event - Let's Get Buzzy 13.00 to 15.00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Have lots of fun learning about the bumblebees, butterflies and bugs that pollinate our flowering plants, whilst getting busy with a variety of bug craft activities. A practical drop-in session. Age 5-14 yrs, under 7s to be accompanied by an adult. Children £3, adults and concessions free. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5)
Wednesday 25 July National Park Event - Cross Eleven Bridges (A Bridge Too Far) 14:00 to 16:00 Meet Grassington National Park Centre BD23 5LB For details see 30 June.
Wednesday 25 July National Park Event - Grinton Mines & Mills 14:00 to 17:00 Meet Grinton Youth Hostel DL11 6HS (grid ref SE 0481 9758) For details see 6 June.
Wednesday 25 July National Park Event - Wild Wednesday: Stream Dipping 11:00 to 15:00 Meet Cavendish Pavilion, Bolton Abbey Estate BD23 6EX Drop in any time and join the fun. Borrow a fishing net and discover what lives in the River Wharfe or join in games and activities about the National Park. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Wellington boots and a towel advisable for fishing. Accessible by public transport. Activity free - estate admission charges apply. (Contact Grassington NPC - see page 5)
Thursday 26 July National Park Event - Wildlife of Snaizeholme 14:00 to 16:30 Meet Mirkpot House, Snaizeholme, Hawes DL8 3NB (grid ref SD 8273 8708) For details see 31 May.
Friday 27 July Funday Friday 11:00 to 15:00 Bolton Abbey Estate, Skipton BD23 6EX Come along to make your very own kite for only £2 and have fun flying it in the beautiful grounds of Bolton Abbey Estate. Enjoy an afternoon of fun with free large outdoor games and bouncy castle. Normal estate admission applies. 01756 718009
tourism@boltonabbey.com www.boltonabbey.com
Friday 27 July Exploring Malham Tarn 10:00 to 15:00 Meet Malham Tarn Estate Office, BD24 9PT Discover the flowers of this National Nature Reserve, watch from the bird hide and go pond-dipping to see what lives in the water. Free event. Bring packed lunch. Sorry, no dogs. Booking essential. 01729 830416
malhamtarn@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Saturday 28 July Mountain Bike Taster Day 10:00 to 16:00 Meet Malham Tarn Estate Office, BD24 9PT For details see 8 June.
Tug o’ war at Dentdale Show
Saturday 28 July National Park Event - Making Coil Pots 10:00 to 16:30 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Archaeologist Annie Hamilton Gibney will be leading full day workshop to tie in with the Festival of British Archaeology. Drop in family event. Museum admission charges apply. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5)
Sunday 29 July National Park Event - Thieves, Beggars & A Hidden Dale 11:00 to 16:30 Meet Clapham National Park Car Park, 1.5 miles from village (grid ref SD 7455 6921) A moderate 9 mile (14 km) walk from the popular village of Clapham to a beautiful & lesser known dale. (Contact Malham NPC - see page 5)
Sunday 29 July National Park Event - Knitting & Weaving 10:30 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Knitting on 4 needles - see how it’s done and have a go. Museum admission charges apply. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5)
Monday 30 July Messy Monday 11:00 to 15:00 Cavendish Pavilion, Bolton Abbey Estate, Skipton BD23 6EX For details see 23 July.
Monday 30 July to Friday 3 August Knights and Ladies 10:00 to 17:30 Bolton Castle, near Leyburn, DL8 4ET For details see 23 July.
Tuesday 31 July National Park Event - Drystone Walling Demonstration 14:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details see 10 April.
Tuesday 31 July Woodland Crafts at Hudswell Woods 11:00 to 15:00 Meet Round Howe car park (pay & display) Come on a woodland walk and have a go at woodland crafts, including den building. Bring packed lunch. £5 adults, £2.50 kids. Booking essential. 01729 830416
malhamtarn@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk
August
Wednesday 1 August National Park Event - Wild Wednesday: Stream Dipping 11:00 to 15:00 Meet Malham National Park Centre BD23 4DA Drop in any time and join the fun. Borrow a fishing net and see what you can catch in the stream or join in games and activities about the National Park. Suitable for age 5+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Wellington boots and a towel advisable for fishing. Free event. (Contact Malham NPC - see page 5)
Wednesday 1 August National Park Event - Leadmining around Langthwaite 14:00 to 16:30 Meet Red Lion Inn, Langthwaite DL11 6RE (grid ref NZ 0050 0248) A moderate 4 mile (6.4km) walk looking at the mining industries of Arkengarthdale. (Contact Reeth NPC - see page 5)
Wednesday 1 August Wild Wednesday 11:00 to 15:00 Bolton Abbey Estate, Skipton BD23 6EX Become a Bolton Abbey Explorer and experience the great outdoors with our children’s wildlife activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Free event, normal estate admission applies. 01756 718009
tourism@boltonabbey.com www.boltonabbey.com
Friday 3 August Funday Friday 11:00 to 15:00 Bolton Abbey Estate, Skipton BD23 6EX For details see 27 July.
Saturday 4 August National Park Event - Settle Heritage Trail 14:15 to 16:15 Meet Settle Market Cross (grid ref 8194 6354) For details see 16 June.
For National Park Centre contact details, see page 5.
Sunday 5 August National Park Event - Stone Carving Workshop 10:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT Drop in and learn how to create in stone, guided by sculptor Jennifer Tetlow. Museum admission charges apply. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5)
Sunday 5 August National Park Event - Discover the Hidden Village 11:00 to 15:30 Meet Grassington National Park Centre BD23 5LB For details see 20 June.
Sunday 5 August National Park Event - Nuns, Steps & Miners’ Tracks 11:00 to 15:00 Meet Reeth National Park Centre DL11 6SZ A moderate 7 mile (11km) walk including riverside, woodland and heather moor with excellent views as well as points of historic interest. (Contact Reeth NPC - see page 5)
Monday 6 August Messy Monday 11:00 to 15:00 Cavendish Pavilion, Bolton Abbey Estate, Skipton BD23 6EX For details see 23 July.
Monday 6 to Friday 10 August Fantastic Falcons, Beastly Boar and Busy Bees! 10:00 to 17:30 Bolton Castle, near Leyburn, DL8 4ET Witness amazing falconry displays, the fun of wild boar feeding time and the activity of our bee hives, then have a go at kite and mask making. Normal admission charges apply. 01969 623981
info@boltoncastle.co.uk www.boltoncastle.co.uk
Tuesday 7 August National Park Event - Drystone Walling Demonstration 14:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details see 10 April.
Tuesday 7 August Den building in Upper Wharfedale 10:00 to 14:00 Meet Buckden car park (pay & display) For details see 7 June.
Wednesday 8 August National Park Event - Following in Historical Footsteps 13:00 to 16:30 Meet Bainbridge village green (grid ref SD 9336 9016) DL8 3EF A moderate 6 mile (9.6km) walk - a steady climb up the Roman Road from Bainbridge with views over Semer Water. Accessible by public transport. (Contact Hawes NPC - see page 5)
Wednesday 8 August National Park Event - Discover and Do 14:00 to 16:00 Dales Countryside Museum, Hawes DL8 3NT For details see 15 February.
Wednesday 8 August National Park Event - Wild Wednesday: Stream Dipping 11.00 to 15.00 Meet at Cavendish Pavilion, Bolton Abbey Estate BD23 6EX For details see 25 July. (Contact Grassington NPC - see page 5)
Thursday 9 August National Park Event - Old Gang Mines & Mills 14:00 to 17:00 Meet Surrender Bridge, near Reeth (grid ref NY 9925 0070) For details see 11 July.
Thursday 9 August Exploring Malham Tarn 10:00 to 15:00 Meet Malham Tarn Estate Office, BD24 9PT For details see 27 July.
National Parks Week 2012 - 30 Jul to 5 Aug The theme in 2012 is Winning Landscapes - in celebration of an Olympic year - and aims to encourage young people to get outdoors and be healthier. Visit the ‘Events’ section of our website
www.yorkshiredales.org.uk to find out what’s in store.
Visit the Yorkshire Dales National Park online at
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