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We make no claim that the Events listing below is a comprehensive listing of all that is "going-on" in York, but rather a selection of Events that we would possibly attend - given the time.... Being slightly biased, each date starts with "one day" York Events first, then those outside York, and finally those events going on for more than just the one day. Enjoy - Graham UPDATED 28th August 2010 |
Please note - the events listed may be subject to CANCELLATION OR ALTERATION AT ANY TIME, FOR WHICH WE CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE. Please CHECK using the contact details supplied BEFORE setting off for any event. |
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| To 29th August 2010 |
Fairfax House events - Dress to Impress An Exhibition of clothing worn by 18th century polite society. In a first for Fairfax House, the Museum will be curating a special exhibition of costume looking at the fabulous clothing worn by members of 18th century polite society. Exploring and revealing the exquisite fabrics and extravagant ornamentation used, 'Dress to Impress' will feature some of the best and most stylish examples from this decadent era. For lovers of fashion and period costume drama, this is a perfect opportunity to see rare costumes in detail. |
Fairfax House |
| To 30th August 2010 |
Time Travellers Go….Gruesome Medieval crime and punishment - Come and stand trial and discover the horrible punishments for the smallest crimes. Hear tales of torture and see real objects from the gibbet to the manacles and even a scolds bridle. Bring a camera for your own souvenir. l0.00 am - 5.00 pm |
Cliffords Tower York |
| To 30th August 2010 |
Herb Hunt - Seek out the herbs around the ruins of Rievaulx Abbey. The medieval monks would use herbs not only for food but also for medicines and in the church. Look out for the herbs and discover how they would be used in and around the abbey with this fun children's trail. From l0.00 am | Rievaulx Abbey |
| To 31st August 2010 |
Abbey Tours - Join a free tour to discover fascinating facts and stories about the abbey and monks. 11.00 am, 1.00 pm, 2.00 pm & 3.00 pm meet at The Porter's Lodge | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden |
| To 31st August 2010 |
Mr Aislabie's Garden Tour - A free tour taking in the grand design of the Georgian landscape including Deer Park and Water Garden. 11.30 am meet at The Porter's Lodge | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden |
To 5th September 2010 |
York Art Gallery Special Exhibitions - China: Journey to the East This major exhibition offers visitors the chance to encounter artefacts from one of the most important and influential civilisations in world history. China: Journey to the East spans 3,000 years of Chinese history and culture, exploring themes of play and performance, technology, belief and festivals, food and drink, and language and writing. China has been a major influence on many parts of the world through trade and the movement of peoples. Chinese Diaspora communities form a vital part of the history of many other countries, including Britain. This unique exhibition features over 100 objects from the British Museum, the largest loan of Chinese material the Museum has made in the UK. |
York Art Gallery |
To 6th September 2010 |
Once Upon a Tide - North Sea Ferry Tales Exhibition - Explore the personal recollections of travellers throughout over 100 years of North Sea crossings from back-packers to fine dining and family holidays. This new exhibition, in partnership with the National Railway Museum in the Netherlands, will use the Museum's rich poster collections to explore the past, present and future of the Harwich-Hook ferry route. Don't miss the chance to walk onto the deck of a 'roll-on roll-off ferry' and see the turntable, as you have never experienced it before! Admission Free |
National Railway Museum |
To 8th September 2010 |
York Art Gallery Special Exhibitions - York Mystery Plays The Mystery Plays return to York on 11 and 18 July 2010, a series of medieval plays based on episodes from the Bible that are performed on wagons around the city streets in a tradition dating back to the 1300s. In this exhibition, organised in collaboration with the York Guilds' Mystery Plays Board, we take you along the medieval route of the plays. Alongside 15th century documents, the prints and drawings on display will show the original 12 stopping places of the wagons. |
York Art Gallery |
Future Events and Attractions |
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| 28th August 2010 |
Yorkwalk Special Guided Walking Tours - The Choccy and Sweetie Tour. A delicious tour - hear the history of Terrys and Rowntrees, visit choccy and sweetie shops and taste free samples! 10.30 am and 2.00 pm from The Yorkshire Museum Gardens Gates | Yorkwalk |
| 28th August 2010 |
York Minster Organ Recital - by Susan Landale Organist at Saint Louis des Invalides, Paris. 7.00 pm | York Minster pdf file |
| 28th August 2010 |
Beverley Races - totesport Beverley Bullet Day | Beverley Races |
| 28/29th August 2010 |
SAMA 82 Camping Weekend - The South Atlantic Medal Association represents veterans from the 1982 Falklands War, during the weekend our full Falklands collection will be on display including restored helicopters and aeroplanes involved in the war. We are also displaying our collection of parts recovered from Falklands aircraft crash sites from our 2007 and 2009 expeditions to the islands. | South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum Doncaster |
| 28-30th August 2010 |
Flights of Fancy - Hasn't the summer flownpast! Three Bank Holiday events linked by flight! 12.00 noon - 4.00 pm | Beningbrough Hall & Gardens |
| 28-30th August 2010 |
The Pirate Weekend - A packed weekend of Pirates, Smugglers, Privateers and Sea Dogs. Watch a wonderful children's musical adaptation of the great classic 'Treasure Island' which tells the story of young Jim Hawkins as he set sail on the Hispaniola in search of buried treasure. See duelling pirates armed with cutlasses and swords demonstrate their fighting skills and learn about their flamboyant lifestyle. Hear about Pirate Trails and Pirate punishment. See a small Pirate ship afloat on the pond and hear the noise of cannon and gunpowder in demonstrations of Pirate firepower and the muskets of the militia. Plus there are hands on activities for junior pirates with the Time Traveller crew. From 11.00 am – 5.00 pm | Whitby Abbey |
| 28-30th August 2010 |
Fighting Knights - See a pair of fully armoured medieval Knights embark on hand to hand combat with sword and poleaxe. Accompanied by the Squire and a Lady of the Court see how a Knight dresses for battle. Discover life at court and then see the training for war in front of their splendid Knight's campaign camp by the Keep of the magnificent ruin of Scarborough Castle. Plus there's hand on fun for junior Knights and Princesses with the Time Traveller Crew. 11.00 am - 5.00 pm | Scarborough Castle |
| 29th August 2010 |
Georgian Day - Step back in time and enjoy live performances of Regency music and dance in the Georgian Water Garden. | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden |
| 29th August 2010 |
Beverley Races - Bank Holiday Bonanza Meeting | Beverley Races |
| 29th August 2010 |
Classic Cars - A perfect way to spend a summer's day. Classic and vintage cars return again to the lawns of Brodsworth From 3.00 pm | Brodsworth Hall & Gardens |
| 29th August 2010 |
The Band Room on the North York Moors - variously described as 'England's tiniest major venue,' 'The greatest small venue on Earth' and 'a corrugated iron shed in the middle of nowhere.' (It's all true...) present - MEGAFAUN Megafaun came, saw and conquered here in December and are the perfect band to play again on the Sunday of the August Bank Holiday weekend - the night before the 103rd Farndale Show. Who knows, they might even bring their horses...More radical than former band mate BON IVER, more inventive (and much more impressively bearded) than FLEET FOXES, Megafaun are a supercharged new trio from Durham, North Carolina, who've somehow managed to fuse alt.country, folk and Steve Reich-like experimentation with psychedelic bluegrass and gorgeous three-part harmonies reminiscent of CSNY, THE BAND, GRAM PARSONS and the FLYING BURRITO BROTHERS. "Their roots are familiar; the bloom is uniquely theirs," said ROLLING STONE... |
The Band Room Farndale |
| 29/30th August 2010 |
Murton Park, a 14 acre site thriving with events and activities throughout the year. Based just outside York this is your gateway to the Yorkshire Museum of Farming, the Danelaw Centre for Living History and Derwent Valley Railway. Build a Den Day - Join us for a weekend of fun, where we will be looking at habitats. Get stuck in and make your own family den with the materials provided. Now, when was the last time you did that? |
Murton Park |
| 29/30th August 2010 |
Castle Howard - Artsmix Contemporary Art Market. In the Stable Courtyard, from 10am until 4pm with free entry | Castle Howard |
| 29/30th August 2010 |
Harewood Family Steam Rally Our summer events programme includes the incredibly popular Harewood Steam Rally. Hissing-smoking Steam Engines, melodious steam-powered organs and much much more will make this weekend a fantastic day out for all the family! Entertainment, good food & drink also available. |
Harewood House |
| 29/30th August 2010 |
Rosa Mundi – medieval re-enactors. This brilliant group of re-enactors take over the museum once more to give visitors an insight into medieval life. | Ryedale Folk Museum |
| 29/30th August 2010 |
Soldiers of the Roses - It is 1454 and the Hundred Years War with France has recently come to an inglorious end. As a result the country is torn with civil strife and in the North of England two powerful families, the Percies and the Nevilles vie for power. Recently Sir Robert Neville has been betrothed to the Lady Elizabeth, heiress to substantial estates in Yorkshire, a marriage that would swing the balance of power in the Nevilles favour. In response the Percies burn down Sir Roberts manor house and, taking the Lady Elizabeth into "protective" custody, withdraw into Richmond Castle for safety. The Percies are summoned to appear before the King to explain their actions but Sir Robert, intent on recovering his future bride, begins mustering troops outside the castle……. From 11.00 am |
Richmond Castle |
| 30th August 2010 |
Bank Holiday Craft Fair | Duncombe Park |
| 30th August 2010 |
Fountains Hall Day - A day of activities at Fountains Hall; the Elizabethan gardens and herb garden will be open to the public with behind the scenes tours of the hall and seasonal refreshments available in the garden. 11.00 am - 4.00 pm | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden |
| 30th August 2010 |
Ripon Races - Ripon Champion Two-Year Old Trophy | Ripon Races |
| 31st August 2010 |
Yorkwalk Special Guided Walking Tours - The Choccy and Sweetie Tour. A delicious tour - hear the history of Terrys and Rowntrees, visit choccy and sweetie shops and taste free samples! 10.30 am and 2.00 pm from The Yorkshire Museum Gardens Gates | Yorkwalk |
| 31st August 2010 |
Ripon Races - City of Ripon Handicap | Ripon Races |
| 1st September 2010 |
Tasty! - Fresh produce straight off the bushes and out of the ground for you to taste!. Also an opportunity to ask the gardeners questions. Meet in the Walled Garden 1.00 pm | Beningbrough Hall & Gardens |
| 1-30th September 2010 |
Abbey Tours - Join a free tour to discover fascinating facts and stories about the abbey and monks. 11.00 am, 1.00 pm & 2.00 pm meet at The Porter's Lodge | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden |
| 1-30th September 2010 |
Mr Aislabie's Garden Tour - A free tour taking in the grand design of the Georgian landscape including Deer Park and Water Garden. 11.30 am meet at The Porter's Lodge | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden |
| 2nd September 2010 |
Yorkwalk Special Guided Walking Tours - Inaccessible and Hidden York. A unique opportunity to enter parts of York not normally open to the public, to climb turrets, descend into underground passages and explore mediaeval churches and hidden Georgian interiors. Today - Guildhalls & Secret Passages. Visit parts of York not open to the public including some of York's fine Guildhalls, the Roman East Angle Turret and a hidden Crypt. 10.30 am from The Yorkshire Museum Gardens Gates |
Yorkwalk |
| 2nd September 2010 |
Yorkwalk Special Guided Walking Tours - The Historic Inns and Pubs of York Tour. What better way to relax than to visit some of York's historic inns and alehouses. Many go back to Mediaeval and Tudor times. Relive the Golden Age of Coaching when the streets rattled with coaches from all parts of the kingdom. And of course the opportunity to sample a few beers on the way! 7.30 pm from The Yorkshire Museum Gardens Gates | Yorkwalk |
| 2nd September 2010 |
Castle Howard - Wine Tasting Evening - Spanish Siesta
Pre-booking Essential |
Castle Howard |
| 2nd September 2010 |
The Black Swan Folk Club present - Singers & Musicians Night
All acoustic performers are made welcome, and listeners besides, at our popular Open House session. The more the merrier, so do come along. |
8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C. |
| 2-5th September 2010 |
Beamish Great North Steam Fair – Relive the golden days of steam. Visiting locomotives are in steam at the Beamish Railway Station and Colliery and much more besides. With vintage vehicles, steam rollers, traction engines, stationary engines, the magnificent colliery winding engine and guest appearances of fabulous machines. A must for steam and transport enthusiasts alike. Beamish is a world famous open air museum. We tell the story of the people of North East England at two important points of their history - 1825 and 1913 . |
Beamish Museum nr Chester-le-Street |
| 3rd September 2010 |
Yorkwalk Special Guided Walking Tours - Inaccessible and Hidden York. A unique opportunity to enter parts of York not normally open to the public, to climb turrets, descend into underground passages and explore mediaeval churches and hidden Georgian interiors. Today - Kings Manor. A unique chance to visit this former Royal palace, hear its turbulent history and see parts not open to the public. 10.30 am from The Yorkshire Museum Gardens Gates |
Yorkwalk |
| 3rd September 2010 |
Yorkwalk Special Guided Walking Tours - The Henry VIII Trail. This obese, diseased and constipated monarch made a state visit to York in 1541 with his Young Queen, Catherine Howard. Follow in his footsteps and see the havoc he wrought on the monasteries and hospitals. 2.15pm from The Yorkshire Museum Gardens Gates | Yorkwalk |
| 3rd September 2010 |
Lunchtime lecture- 'The Historic Herbal Kitchen': Come and discover how our forefathers used herbs in the kitchen. 12.00 noon | Ormesby Hall |
| 3rd September 2010 |
Selby Town Hall presents - Martin Simpson. Widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in the world, Martin Simpson's interpretations of traditional songs are masterpieces of storytelling. No-one has more successfully combined the diverse elements of British, Afro-American and old-timey music than Martin, whose solo shows are intense, eclectic, spellbinding and deeply moving events. Nominated an astounding 23 times in the 11 years of the BBC Folk Awards - more than any other performer - his latest album, True Stories, achieved an unprecedented 6 nominations in 2010. 7.30 pm |
Selby Town Hall |
| 4th September 2010 |
Guided Garden Walk - Explore the Gardens with one of our experienced guides to learn some of the secrets behind the Gardens at Beningbrough Hall. Meet at Stableblock Courtyard 2.00 pm | Beningbrough Hall & Gardens |
| 4th September 2010 |
York Minster Organ Recital - by Simon Nieminski Organist at St Mary's RC Cathedral, Edinburgh. 7.00 pm | York Minster pdf file |
| 4th September 2010 |
St Mary's Church Tour - A free tour of the richly decorated Victorian High Gothic church designed by William Burges. 11.00 am meet at St Mary's Church | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden |
| 4th September 2010 |
Thirsk Races | Thirsk Races |
| 5th September 2010 |
Battle of Britain Commemoration - marking the 70th Anniversary of this historic battle of the skies and an opportunity to give thanks for all our Armed Services, past and present. Parade, Service, Marchpast & Salute and Sunset Ceremony with veterans, serving personnel and cadets. A poignant and evocative occasion. | Yorkshire Air Museum |
| 5th September 2010 |
York Races - The September Meeting Special relaxed feel as the only Sunday of York’s year; with a family crowd, remember under 16's go for free. On the racecourse itself there are likely to be some close finishes as the handicaps flash past the line and in the past the day has seen a 100-1 winner! The natural rhythm of a raceday allows plenty of time to get something to eat and drink aswell as providing room for quality time with the family. A wide range of additional entertainments in celebration of Family Day will ensure a happy day out for all ages, please keep visiting the website for further details of the extra entertainment programmer as the season unfolds. Please note, for this special family meeting County Stand dress code is relaxed; gentlemen are not required to wear jacket, collar and tie. |
York Races |
| 5th September 2010 |
World Heritage Site Tour - Take a tour to find out what makes Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal a World Heritage Site. 10.30 am meet at The Visitor Centre | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden |
| 5th September 2010 |
MG Vintage Car Rally | Sledmere House |
| 5th September 2010 |
Jeep and Cheerful - A day to celebrate the famous Jeep in its original military and later civilian forms. This display intends to illustrate the history of this iconic vehicle in peace and war. | South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum Doncaster |
| 5th September 2010 |
Harvest Day - See the harvest from our corn field brought in the traditional way. | Ryedale Folk Museum |
| 5th September 2010 |
St Mary's Evensong - Ecumenical service in St Mary's Church. Everyone welcome. 3.00 pm | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden |
| 5th September 2010 |
Sunday Afternoon Band Concert - A perfect way to spend a summer's day. Enjoy the gardens in the company of one of the best of South Yorkshire's musical brass bands. From 3.00 pm | Brodsworth Hall & Gardens |
| 7th September 2010 |
Hidden Tour Tuesdays - Explore the hidden parts of the house including the servants below stairs with our friendly guides. Meet at the front of the house 2.00 pm | Beningbrough Hall & Gardens |
| 8th September 2010 |
Tasty! - Fresh produce straight off the bushes and out of the ground for you to taste!. Also an opportunity to ask the gardeners questions. Meet in the Walled Garden 1.00 pm | Beningbrough Hall & Gardens |
| 8-11th September 2010 |
Doncaster Races - The St. Leger Festival | Doncaster Races |
| 9th September 2010 |
The Black Swan Folk Club present - The Askew Sisters These youngsters gave us a cracking debut show in 2007 and were due to return last autumn, until swine ‘flu intervened. Let’s make them welcome now instead. English traditional songs and tunes played with fizz and genuine affection by Emily on fiddle and Hazel on melodeon and vocals. |
8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C. |
| 10th September 2010 |
Heidi Talbot with
Boo Hewerdine & John McCusker in Concert - Having cut her teeth as lead singer with Irish American all-female outfit Cherish The Ladies, Heidi Talbot is right at home in the twin worlds of Irish traditional and roots music. Heidi tours as a trio with multi-instrumentalist JOHN McCUSKER and guitarist Boo Hewerdine. 2009 has seen Heidi tour as the support act and backing singer for Eddie Reader on her 45 date tour of the UK and Ireland. As well as her own sold out concerts and festival performances, she’s also toured extensively with new folk supergroup Drever, McCusker, Woomble. |
Frazer Theatre Knaresborough Kula Events |
| 10th September 2010 |
Selby Town Hall presents - "The Perfect Wife Roadshow". Dr Lizzie Barry is an ordinary woman who just happens to be Britain's best-loved relationship guru. Five years ago she was a miserable, nagging, exhausted wife from hell, but now all that has changed. Her secret? For a happy and successful marriage women need rules and boundaries. Men - it's time to assume your rightful position as head of the household! Following the huge success of her self help bible, 'The Subservient Wife: A Practical Guide to Seeing Your Husband as a Glass Half Full', Lizzie is taking to the road on a quest to rekindle the lost flames of married couples throughout the country! Hit new comedy from Plested & Brown, creators of Health & Stacey and Minor Spectacular. 7.30 pm |
Selby Town Hall |
| 10th September 2010 |
The Band Room on the North York Moors - variously described as 'England's tiniest major venue,' 'The greatest small venue on Earth' and 'a corrugated iron shed in the middle of nowhere.' (It's all true...) present - CITAY 7-piece psychedelic/folk/pop/rock wonder band out of San Francisco drawing from a deep well of classic rock influences, among them PINK FLOYD, GRATEFUL DEAD, LED ZEPPELIN, SONIC YOUTH, THIN LIZZY, ENO/FRIPP, FLEETWOOD MAC, CSNY, TANGERINE DREAM and...POPOL VUH. Citay's exhilarating new album DREAM GET TOGETHER (Dead Oceans) is an unconditionally guaranteed West Coast classic... |
The Band Room Farndale |
| 10/11th September 2010 |
York Book Fair - General antiquarian and secondhand books with maps and prints In these days of internet buying and selling, it might be easy to think that you can obtain books to add to your collection just by a quick seach online. There are also very many dealers who prefer to exhibit at book fairs instead of, or as well as, online. Going to a book fair offers an experience that online buying and selling can never quite give. The buzz of going to a busy hall is stimulating and rewarding. The hall could be packed with tens of thousands of items which might not be listed in online catalogues. Some books may just have come to light after years in the hands of another collector. They may be volumes that have required sensitive and expert cleaning and conservation. Or they might be small, overlooked titles that have been waiting for you - the collector - to pounce on with glee as one of the last essentials for your collection. You may also discover that you have an interest in a completely different field, as you casually browse the stalls staffed by knowledgeable and friendly dealers. And you will leave, excited and enthused about your collection - or with new ideas as a new quest begins. |
York Racecourse York Book Fair |
| 10th September - 31st December 2010 |
Fairfax House events - Reflections Fairfax House through the eyes of Contemporary Artists. Twelve nationally-renowned artists have been invited to work at Fairfax House for a unique selling exhibition in partnership with York's leading independent gallery, Kentmere House Gallery. The artists will use the interior, exterior and architectural details of the House as their inspiration. |
Fairfax House |
| 11th September 2010 |
Castle Howard Art Course – Birds and Buildings. Be inspired by the beautiful architecture and landscapes of Castle Howard, with tutoring by the Castle Howard Artist in Residence, Ronald Falck. The course starts at 10.00 am. For more information or to book please call 01262 401334. | Castle Howard |
| 11th September 2010 |
York Minster Organ Recital - by Robert Sharpe Director of Music, York Minster. 7.00 pm | York Minster pdf file |
| 11th September 2010 |
HLF Heritage Open Day - We once again join with English Heritage for the National Heritage Open Days event with a free entry day for all to the museum display's. A guided tour of the museum will take place at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. | South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum Doncaster |
| 11th September 2010 |
Red Kite Walk - Illustrated talk by Doug Simpson, Project Officer for the Harewood Red Kite Release Programme, followed by a short walk in the grounds to see these fantastic birds in action. Please bring binoculars if you have them and wear appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear. If arriving more than 1 hour before the start of the event a discounted grounds admission will be payable. Child tickets are free but must be pre-booked so we have an idea of numbers. 2.00 - 4.30 pm |
Harewood House |
| 11th September 2010 |
Selby Town Hall presents - The Bluebird Blues. In the years between the great wars, Bluebird was the pre-eminent blues record label. Stars such as Big Bill Broonzy and Sonny Boy Williamson defined the Bluebird sound and helped pave the way for the pop revolution of the sixties. Now the award-winning American blues duo of Diana Lee Braithwaite and Chris Whiteley, along with British boogie-woogie piano legend Bob Hall, have created an evening filled with classic Bluebird tracks and stories from the label's larger-than-life stars. A Kansas born multi-instrumentalist, Chris learned guitar from Bluebird star Lonnie Johnson and was, for many years, friend, confidante and accompanist to pianist Blind John Davis, while Diana has performed with such luminaries as Buddy Guy, Tracey Chapman and John Lee Hooker. 7.30 pm |
Selby Town Hall |
| 12th September 2010 |
Guided Walk - Victorian Miscellany with David Poole. A study of Victorian people. 2.00 pm start from the Gatehouse | York Cemetery |
| 12th September 2010 |
Yorkwalk Special Guided Walking Tours - The Richard III Trail. Follow in the footsteps of this much maligned monarch, still revered in York; at the end visit the Richard III museum and decide whether or not he did murder the princes in the Tower. 2.15 pm from The Yorkshire Museum Gardens Gates | Yorkwalk |
| 12th September 2010 |
Yorkwalk Special Guided Walking Tours - The Jewish Heritage Trail. A walk recalling the Jewish contribution to York's history, visiting sites connected with mediaeval and modern Jews. The tour covers the story of the dreadful massacre of the Jews at Clifford's Tower, where the walk ends. 2.15 pm from The Yorkshire Museum Gardens Gates | Yorkwalk |
| 12th September 2010 |
The Beck Isle Museum - 27 rooms and separate displays covering many aspects of local, social and family history, militaria. Free Access – Ancient and Medieval Finds Day. |
Beck Isle Museum |
| 12th September 2010 |
Eden Camp - the unique Museum at Eden Camp will transport you back in time to wartime Britain. You will experience the sights, sounds, even the smells of those dangerous years. All Services Parade and Service - Eden Camp's Annual Remembrance Parade and Service. The largest gathering of service veterans in the North of England. Parade at 2.00 pm. |
Eden Camp Malton |
| 12th September 2010 |
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway - "Behind The Scenes" Guided Tours - Enjoy a full tour of the Railway by steam and diesel train in the company of our knowledgeable guide, plus visits to the locomotive and carriage workshops, behind the scenes visits to stations, and a rare chance to see what goes on behind all those closed doors and visit areas normally out of bounds to the public. A packed lunch is included in the price of the tour. Tours commence 11.00 am at Haworth Station and generally finish around 4.00 pm. Pre-booking Essential |
KWVR |
| 12th September 2010 |
Stable Open Day - A much sought after opportunity to visit Ormesby's working stables. Open in conjunction with Cleveland Police. You will be able to see areas not normally open to visitors and meet the horses and men who ride them. This event is dependant on Police operational needs and therefore liable to cancellation at short notice. Pre-Booking Essential. 1.00 - 3.00 pm | Ormesby Hall |
| 12th September 2010 |
Sunday Afternoon Band Concert - A perfect way to spend a summer's day. Enjoy the gardens in the company of one of the best of South Yorkshire's musical brass bands. From 3.00 pm | Brodsworth Hall & Gardens |
| 13/14th September 2010 |
Sarah Raven Study Days - Sarah Raven, the famous gardening writer, broadcaster and teacher is returning to Newby Hall near Ripon for two inspirational study days in September 2010. Sarah's study days are hugely popular for both beginners and experienced gardeners alike and as numbers are strictly limited please book early to avoid disappointment. YEAR ROUND VEG, HERB AND SALAD DAY Monday 13th September - The keystones to success of growing what you eat, creating a steady supply of delicious veg, salads and herbs from the garden to the kitchen without glut or dearth: Work out what your household eats and design your veg patch around it. Successional sowing. Year-round sowing plan - design a chart of what to sow when. System of plant rotation to minimize problems with pests and diseases. The harvesting process. Ornamental plants which make your productive patch look as good as the rest of the garden. THE CUTTING GARDEN Tuesday 14th September - If you've been thinking about creating a cutting patch in your garden but are not sure where to start, this course is for you - Sarah will explain how to prepare, plant, maintain and harvest buckets of flowers from your own garden from March to November. You'll learn about the latest sowing and growing techniques, so that those who have never even sown a packet of seeds will achieve brilliant results. Sarah will talk about spring sown hardy annuals like scabious and sweet peas, and half-hardy annuals like cosmos and zinnias - showing you all her favourite dahlias for planting now. You will learn the best sowing and growing techniques so you can achieve brilliant results. Attendees will be able to ask Sarah questions and buy seeds, bulbs, tools, books and other gardening products from her exclusive range. Pre-booking Essential. Gates open from 10.30 am - 4.30 pm |
Newby Hall |
| 14th September 2010 |
Castle Howard - Easter Craft and Produce Market. In the Stable Courtyard, from 10am until 4pm with free entry | Castle Howard |
| 14th September 2010 |
York RSPB talk - Mike Ward. "Birds of The Emirates". 7.30 pm | Temple Hall University of York St John York RSPB |
| 15th September 2010 |
Tasty! - Fresh produce straight off the bushes and out of the ground for you to taste!. Also an opportunity to ask the gardeners questions. Meet in the Walled Garden 1.00 pm | Beningbrough Hall & Gardens |
| 15th September 2010 |
St Mary's Church Tour - A free tour of the richly decorated Victorian High Gothic church designed by William Burges. 11.00 am meet at St Mary's Church | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden |
| 15th September 2010 |
Beverley Races | Beverley Races |
| 16th September 2010 |
The Black Swan Folk Club present - Hans Theessink A perennial favourite in York, this Dutch-born, Vienna-based singer/guitarist has been described as “the most creative musician working in the blues idiom in Europe” and as “one of our finest blues revivalists”. A superb guitar picker with a warm baritone blues voice, he mixes originals seamlessly with country blues classics. |
8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C. |
| 16-19th September 2010 |
Beamish Agricultural Show – Enjoy a traditional agricultural show and experience all things rural. With demonstrations of ploughing, country crafts and agricultural machinery alongside displays of ‘fur and feather’, livestock and industry classes. Beamish is a world famous open air museum. We tell the story of the people of North East England at two important points of their history - 1825 and 1913 . |
Beamish Museum nr Chester-le-Street |
| 17th September 2010 |
Castle Howard - Photography Course with Chris Ceasar. A one day photography course for beginners, with experienced Photographer, Chris Ceasar. Learn some great photography tips, in a stunning location, with a professional Photographer. The day starts at 10.30 am and finishes approximately at 5.30 pm. Pre-booking Essential |
Castle Howard |
| 17th September 2010 |
Selby Town Hall presents - Geno Washington and The Ram Jam Band. Widely regarded as one of the world's great frontmen, Geno Washington's electrifying stage show and all round love of performance, and of life, have brought him legendary cult status amongst soul, r&b and northern soul fans. Along with The Ram Jam Band, he released two of the biggest selling albums of the 1960s - both of which were live recordings - and was forever immortalised in 1980 as the subject of Dexy's Midnight Runners' massive number one hit 'Geno'. Today, Geno Washington and his Ram Jam Band are as vital as ever with their scintillating, invigorating blues and soul still wowing crowds around the world. The ultimate showman and his super-tight band remain the hottest ticket in town! 7.30 pm |
Selby Town Hall |
| 17-19th September 2010 |
North Yorkshire Moors Railway - Diesel Gala - A great weekend for heritage diesel enthusiasts with a number of guest and home-based diesel locomotives on the line. | NYMR |
| 17-19th September 2010 |
Darlington Championship Dog Show - Newby Hall is proud to host the Darlington Dog Show, visitors will be able to see every conceivable breed of pedigree dog from all over Great Britain and abroad being handled and judged. Trade stands, on site catering and more. Judging commences at 9.30am each day with the breed judging culminating in the Group Judging from 3.30pm, with Judging for Best in Show on the last day. Friday 17th September - Hound, Terrier & Utility Groups Saturday 18th September - Working & Pastoral Groups Sunday 19th September - Gundog & Toy Groups |
Newby Hall |
| 17-19th September 2010 | 2010 Harrogate Autumn Flower Show - For many exhibitors, the two Harrogate Shows in April and September mark the beginning and end of the UK's Horticultural Show season, taking in Chelsea, Hampton Court and Tatton Park on the way. Around 90 of the country's leading horticultural nurseries will be in Flower Hall 1, once again competing for medal award cards and silver trophies and selling from their plant markets. All are specialists in their field and are happy to share their knowledge with visitors. A huge range of gardening accessories on sale: summerhouses, statues, a ceramic pot, gardening tools...we've got the lot! Much of the Showground is hard-surfaced and over 70% of the Show is under cover, either in fully ramped and floored marquees or in the two permanent exhibition halls. A grand day out whatever the weather! The following societies are represented at the show - Ancient Society of York Florists, The; British & European Geranium Society, The; British Cactus & Succulent Society; British Clematis Society; British Fuchsia Society, The; British Gladiolus Society; British National Carnation Society; Cottage Garden Society; Delphinium Society, The: Yorks & Lincs Group; Floristry & Flower Arranging; Hardy Plant Society, The: West Yorkshire Group; Harrogate & Ripon Beekeepers' Association; National Association of Flower Arranging Societies; National Chrysanthemum Society: Northern Group; National Council for the Conservation of Plants & Gardens; National Dahlia Society: Northern Committee; National Vegetable Society, The; North of England Bonsai Association; Northern Fruit Group; Royal Horticultural Society; Royal National Rose Society |
9.30 am - 5.30 pm The Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate Flower Show |
| 18th September 2010 |
Yorkwalk Guided Coach Tours - Coach trip to Wentworth Castle & Gardens and Chesterfield Parish Church. A guided tour of the magnificent 18th C mansion of Wentworth Castle with its magnificent recently restored gardens and a visit to Chesterfield church with the option of going up the tower with its crooked spire. Pick-up point close to The Heathers. Pre-booking Essential. | Yorkwalk |
| 18th September 2010 |
York Minster Organ Recital - by John Scott Whiteley Organist, York Minster. 7.00 pm | York Minster pdf file |
| 18th September 2010 |
Fairfax House events - Death by Chocolate The history of chocolate and a chance to sample! For lovers of chocolate, this event is a must. Join Ivan Day, world famous food historian, for a mouth-watering introduction to the history of chocolate. His illustrated talk and demonstration of how chocolate was originally made, will be followed by the opportunity to sample his delectable creations. Pre-booking Essential 7.00 pm |
Fairfax House |
| 18th September 2010 |
The Beck Isle Museum - 27 rooms and separate displays covering many aspects of local, social and family history, militaria. Family History Celebration Event. |
Beck Isle Museum |
| 18th September 2010 |
Catterick Bridge Races | Catterick Racecourse |
| 18th September 2010 |
Deer Park Walk - A family walk to enjoy the view of 500 wild deer in the medieval deer park. 2.00 pm meet at The Visitor Centre | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden |
| 18/19th September 2010 |
1910 Doncaster Aviation Centenary - The 100th anniversary of the 1910 air show being the second held at Doncaster Racecourse following the success of the previous years first air display in Britain in 1909 at Doncaster. Our 1909 Bleriot XI aeroplane replica is featured and there are guided tours at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm with a narrative to accompany the displays. | South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum Doncaster |
| 18/19th September 2010 |
Middleton Railway - Autumn Gala - Intensive Timetable | Middleton Railway |
| 19th September 2010 |
Murton Park, a 14 acre site thriving with events and activities throughout the year. Based just outside York this is your gateway to the Yorkshire Museum of Farming, the Danelaw Centre for Living History and Derwent Valley Railway. It's a Dog's Life - A day dedicated to man's best friend. Come and learn about the different jobs that our 'four legged friends' are trained to do. Bring your own dog to enter our dog show, there's bound to be a category that's suitable! |
Murton Park |
| 19th September 2010 |
Yorkwalk Special Guided Walking Tours - The Battle of Fulford Walk. A gentle 3 miles walk to the battle site. Near the anniversary of the Battle of Fulford, the forgotten battle of 1066. Option of a pub lunch. Return to York by bus. Stout footwear recommended. 10.30 am from The Yorkshire Museum Gardens Gates | Yorkwalk |
| 19th September 2010 |
Noughties to Forties - Classic pre-war Cars in the front of the house, supported by the Northeast Club for Pre-war Austins! 11.00 am - 5.00 pm | Beningbrough Hall & Gardens |
| 19th September 2010 |
Guided Walk - Trees: Folklore and Story with Keris McDonald. 2.00 pm start from the Gatehouse | York Cemetery |
| 19th September 2010 |
Fairfax House events - Ice Cream Feast! A chance to taste the unusual ice creams enjoyed by the Georgians. Ivan Day will take us on a journey of discovery as he explores the art of ice cream making in the 18th and 19th centuries. See how he creates unusual taste sensations in their original exotic shapes and learn more about this great English dairy tradition. Discover and taste some of the unusual flavours enjoyed by the Georgians including musk, parmesan cheese and burnt ice cream! Pre-booking Essential 3.00 pm |
Middlethorpe Hall Fairfax House |
| 19th September 2010 |
Book & Collectors' Fair | Sledmere House |
| 19th September 2010 |
Sunday Afternoon Band Concert - A perfect way to spend a summer's day. Enjoy the gardens in the company of one of the best of South Yorkshire's musical brass bands. From 3.00 pm | Brodsworth Hall & Gardens |
| 21st September 2010 |
Beverley Races - Season Finale | Beverley Races |
| 22nd September 2010 |
Tour the English Heritage Archaeology Store at Helmsley - Free guided tours lead by English Heritage Curators - View the archaeology collection from English Heritage properties. - Find out amazing stories behind the collection. - Chances to handle original objects. Tours at 11.00 am, 1.00 pm & 3.00 pm. Pre-booking essential call Helmsley TIC 01439 770173 |
Helmsley Archaeology Store |
| 22nd September 2010 |
Tasty! - Fresh produce straight off the bushes and out of the ground for you to taste!. Also an opportunity to ask the gardeners questions. Meet in the Walled Garden 1.00 pm | Beningbrough Hall & Gardens |
| 23rd September 2010 |
The Black Swan Folk Club present - Roger Davies This “Huddersfield and proud of it” singer-songwriter goes from strength to strength. “The best I’ve seen in twenty years. If I had a torch I’d throw it to him” says Harvey Andrews, no less. Roger returns to us on his birthday, so it will be a special night all round. Last time (2008) it was a Full House, so book early! |
8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C. |
| 24th September 2010 |
Dine with the Deer Warden - Join the deer warden on a guided walk followed by lunch in Studley Royal Tearoom to discover more about the Red, Fallow and Sika deer that live on the estate. Booking Booking Essential. 10.30 am | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden |
| 24th September 2010 |
Beginners Photography Workshop - One day beginners photography workshop in the glorious surroundings and interiors of Harewood House. The course includes coffee on arrival, camera set up, focus and composition technique tuition as we work around the House & grounds. After a sandwich lunch, we will look into more creative photography using aperture priority in the rose garden or on the terrace, followed by an exclusive opportunity to photograph in the House State Rooms. Critiques regarding composition and technique will be carried out throughout the day to help you learn more effectively with a final coffee break and Q&A session. The course is ideally suited to digital SLR users wishing to improve or learn landscape photographic techniques and a tripod would greatly enhance the learning process. Tripods may be available, contact Chris for details on 07920 044094. Tripods will be loaned out on a fist come first served basis, so please phone to confirm in advance. 10.30 am - 5.00 pm |
Harewood House |
| 24th September 2010 |
Selby Town Hall presents - Mitch Benn and The Distractions. Multi-award winning musical satirist Mitch Benn and his band take to the road in a two hour show packed with new songs and old favourites. The star of BBC Radio 4's Sony nominated Now Show, BBC1's Watchdog and The One Show, and C4's Bremner, Bird and Fortune, has been a fixture at many of the worlds most renowned comedy festivals for the past 15 years, and has already recorded three series of his own hit Radio 4 comedy, 'Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music'. Probably the finest exponent of satirical song writing on the circuit this century, Mitch's shows are a must see treat for music and comedy fans of all ages. 7.30 pm |
Selby Town Hall |
| 24th September 2010 |
Howden Live present - ...BLONDIE UK... A blockbuster start to the season with the much requested return of a band who have seriously rocked the Shire Hall a few times...tonight will be no exception! A fundraising event for Howden Junior School and Howden Live. 8.00 pm | Howden Live |
| 25th September 2010 |
Yorkwalk Special Guided Walking Tours - The Choccy and Sweetie Tour. A delicious tour - hear the history of Terrys and Rowntrees, visit choccy and sweetie shops and taste free samples! 10.30 am and 2.00 pm from The Yorkshire Museum Gardens Gates | Yorkwalk |
| 25th September 2010 |
June Tabor with Andy Cutting (accordion) and Mark Emerson (piano, viola, violin) A limited number of tickets will be available in advance of booking opening for the autumn/winter 2010 season |
7.30 pm The National Centre for Early Music |
| 25th September 2010 |
Kirkby Fleetham Folk Club has been set up to set up to promote local and upcoming Folk/ Acoustic/Roots artistes and to present bigger name guests to promote folk and roots music in this part of North Yorkshire. Tonight - Harmony Happening - Young 'Uns + Hissyfit + Bar |
Kirkby Fleetham Folk Club |
| 25th September 2010 |
Howden Live present - ...MEAN EYED CAT... Another much requested return..for country rock afficianado's this time. With musical pedigrees bigger than Chum this lot are a guaranteed big night out! 8.00 pm | Howden Live |
| 25/26th September 2010 |
Medieval Table Manners - Coinciding with the York Food & Drink Festival, we return to medieval times where table etiquette was very important for noble families. Come and discover medieval table manners to take home! Younger visitors can also act the part as well with our giant dressing up box of costumes and hats – Bring a camera for your own photo opportunity. l1.00 am - 5.00 pm | Cliffords Tower York |
| 25/26th September 2010 |
Food & Craft Festival - Our third festival of great Yorkshire food and crafts, with stalls of produce, BBQ & Hog Roast, Family Vegetable workshops, Vegetable Catwalk and much more. 11.00 am - 4.00 pm | Beningbrough Hall & Gardens |
| 25/26th September 2010 |
Swinging 60's Weekend - Put on your best Elvis costume and join us as we step back to the 1960's. Enjoy the music, , hairstyles and fashions, traditional games. Junior visitors can also have a go at '66 football tricks, and take a close look at several vehicles from TV's “Heartbeat” compete with storytelling from a 60's policeman and hear first hand about Beatlemania with short performances throughout the each day. From 11.00 am | Whitby Abbey |
| 25/26th September 2010 |
'Food Glorious Food' scone tasting weekend - Come along to the tearoom this weekend and take the opportunity to taste Bernie's scrumptious scones before you buy. | Ormesby Hall |
| 26th September 2010 |
Murton Park, a 14 acre site thriving with events and activities throughout the year. Based just outside York this is your gateway to the Yorkshire Museum of Farming, the Danelaw Centre for Living History and Derwent Valley Railway. Autumn and Harvest Celebrations - Celebrate the traditions and customs of Harvest with us. Explore autumn in all its colourful glory. Make the most of the outdoors with our Scavenger Hunt, collecting leaves and berries before the winter evenings draw in. |
Murton Park |
| 26th September 2010 |
Castle Howard - Artsmix Contemporary Art Market. In the Stable Courtyard, from 10am until 4pm with free entry | Castle Howard |
| 26th September 2010 |
Plant Fair | Duncombe Park |
| 26th September 2010 |
Jazz on the Lawn - A perfect way to spend a summer's day and to finish the season of outdoor bands at Brodsworth. Enjoy the gardens in the company of one of the best traditional jazz bands. From 3.00 pm | Brodsworth Hall & Gardens |
| 26th September - 3rd October 2010 |
Fairfax House events - Silver Screen Week 1939 - 1945
Popular films shown during the war years. Back by popular demand, Fairfax House is hosting another week of nostalgic film, celebrating its previous incarnation as St. George’s Cinema. We will be stepping back to the golden age of cinema with screenings of some of the greatest romantic, comedy and dramatic classics from 1939 to 1945 including Casablanca, Meet Me In St Louis and Goodbye Mr Chips. There will also be a repeat performance of The General with score by Kieran White. Pre-booking Essential Full programme details available in May |
Fairfax House |
| 29th September 2010 |
Tasty! - Fresh produce straight off the bushes and out of the ground for you to taste!. Also an opportunity to ask the gardeners questions. Meet in the Walled Garden 1.00 pm | Beningbrough Hall & Gardens |
| 29th September 2010 |
Live Performance of "The Armed Man, A Mass for Peace" composed by Karl Jenkins. 7.30 pm | York Minster pdf file |
| 30th September 2010 |
The Black Swan Folk Club present - Singers & Musicians Night
All acoustic performers are made welcome, and listeners besides, at our popular Open House session. The more the merrier, so do come along. |
8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C. |
| 30th September 2010 |
Folk Night @ Henshaws present - Damien Barber & Mike Wilson Damien is a member of the award winning Demon Barbers and Mike is a member of the famous Wilson Family. Two of the finest exponents of Traditional Song in the United Kingdom; it is difficult to accept that these relatively tender young men, have a combined 40+ years experience of performing at Folk venues. Mike, in the bosom of his native North East of England, very much influenced by his numerous siblings and the wealth of fine singers and musicians, in who’s company he had the privilege to spend the majority of his formative years. Damien, from a very early age, in the bosom of his native Norfolk, influenced by the Folk Music greats of that rich county, in particular, the masterful Walter Pardon and Peter Bellamy. |
Henshaws Arts and Crafts Centre Knaresborough |
| 1st October 2010 |
Dine with the Deer Warden - Join the deer warden on a guided walk followed by lunch in Studley Royal Tearoom to discover more about the Red, Fallow and Sika deer that live on the estate. Booking Booking Essential. 10.30 am | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden |
| 1st October 2010 |
House Concerts present - EDIE CAREY Edie has shared stages with Sandra Bernhard, Jonatha Brooke, Catie Curtis, Leo Kottke, Lucy Kaplansky, and is a regular headliner at Boston's legendary Club Passim, Schuba's (Chicago), Cafe Montmartre (Madison), CSPS (Cedar Rapids), Tractor Tavern (Seattle), Hotel Cafe (Los Angeles), and The Living Room (New York City). |
House Concerts |
| 1-3rd October 2010 |
North Yorkshire Moors Railway - Autumn Steam Gala - A spectacular weekend of steam locomotion featuring a mix of our own engines with ‘guest’ engines. | NYMR |
| 1-10th October 2010 |
Beverley Literature Festival - Nine years ago we set up a literary festival in Beverley to bring the best writers we could find to this beautiful part of the country. We wanted to celebrate the arts of writing and reading. We believed that talking about books allowed people to approach ideas and emotions that were not everyday topics of discussion but which shaped all our lives. Since then the festival has grown, but our commitment to creating intimate events in which authors and readers of all ages can truly talk to each other remains constant. Whether you want to find your own words, or find yourself transformed by the words of others, we hope you'll join us in the East Riding of Yorkshire for what looks like it's going to be an inspiring Beverley Literature Festival |
Beverley Literature Festival |
| 1-31st October 2010 |
Abbey Tours - Join a free tour to discover fascinating facts and stories about the abbey and monks. 11.00 am & 1.00 pm meet at The Porter's Lodge | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden |
| 1-31st October 2010 |
Mr Aislabie's Garden Tour - A free tour taking in the grand design of the Georgian landscape including Deer Park and Water Garden. 11.30 am meet at The Porter's Lodge | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden |
| 2nd October 2010 |
York Guildhall Orchestra Winter Concert - programme to be confirmed | Central Hall University of York York Guildhall Orchestra |
| 2nd October 2010 |
World Heritage Site Tour - Take a tour to find out what makes Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal a World Heritage Site. 10.30 am meet at The Visitor Centre | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden |
| 2nd October 2010 |
Fountains by Floodlight - Experience the Wonder of the North bathed in floodlight. Guided tours, recorded Gregorian chant, and a different choir performing each week in the Abbey. Hot snacks available. 6.00 - 10.00pm | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden |
| 2nd October 2010 |
Selby Town Hall presents - Mari Wilson's Threesome. Mari Wilson, the Neasden Queen of Soul, burst onto the UK music scene in the early eighties with her trademark skyscraper beehive, bizarre fashion sense and a string of hit singles with backing band The Wilsations, including Just What I Always Wanted and Cry Me A River. After years of constant touring, Mari downsized the band - and the beehive - to form a highly acclaimed jazz quartet, performing alongside BB King and Ray Charles amongst many others. Now accompanied by Adrian York on piano and Matt Backer on guitar, Mari brings a unique style of glamour and storytelling, performing songs from all her albums, as well as an unusual choice of covers, in an intimate career spanning show. 7.30 pm |
Selby Town Hall |
| 2nd October 2010 |
Howden Live present - ...TINA MAY... Top vocal jazz.Tina May's personality, sophistication and poise, not to mention her 3 octave, soprano voice and flawless pitch, has endeared her to audiences throughout the world. Her heartfelt intimacy when singing ballads and effortless articulation of tongue twisting vocalese lyrics are qualities to marvel at and be amazed by. Truly an artist of the highest echelon. 8.00 pm | Howden Live |
| 3rd October 2010 |
Guided Walk - Military Heroes buried in the Cemetery with Cliff & Pauline Beckwith. 2.00 pm start from the Gatehouse | York Cemetery |
| 3rd October 2010 |
Yorkwalk Special Guided Walking Tours - York's Famous Fabulous over 50's. A new walk as part of the York 50+ Festival. The contribution of the over 50's to York's heritage and history- some fabulous, some rogues, but all famous. 2.15pm from The Yorkshire Museum Gardens Gates | Yorkwalk |
| 3rd October 2010 |
The Black Swan Folk Club present - SUNDAY EXTRA The Churchfitters This cosmopolitan four-piece based in Brittany gave us our best debut show of 2008, to a packed full house. We liked them so much we’ve organised a Sunday special in order to get them back to York. Inventive high energy Celtic folk rock, mixing traditional and original material, with lots of acoustic instruments (fiddle, guitar, double bass, flute, banjo, dulcimer, etc.) and three strong lead voices. |
8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C. |
| 5th October 2010 |
Hidden Tour Tuesdays - Explore the hidden parts of the house including the servants below stairs with our friendly guides. Meet at the front of the house 2.00 pm | Beningbrough Hall & Gardens |
| 5th October 2010 |
Catterick Bridge Races | Catterick Racecourse |
| 6th October 2010 |
Tasty! - Fresh produce straight off the bushes and out of the ground for you to taste!. Also an opportunity to ask the gardeners questions. Meet in the Walled Garden 1.00 pm | Beningbrough Hall & Gardens |
| 7th October 2010 |
Castle Howard - Wine Tasting Evening - Whiskies Galore!
Pre-booking Essential |
Castle Howard |
| 7th October 2010 |
The Black Swan Folk Club present - Sarah McQuaid. | 8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C. |
| 8/9th October 2010 |
York Races - The October Finale The last chance to enjoy action at York in 2010; identify horses for next year in competitive contests. The last days of the season see some big name trainers testing their horses over the Knavesmire; astute form watchers have their notebooks to hand especially for the sprint contests such as the Listed Coral Rockingham Stakes and the Coral Sprint Trophy. In recent years, Saturday has become the busiest weekend raceday of the month nationwide so there continues to be a buzz about the grandstands. In the past the band of the Coldstream Guards perform during the afternoon and bring the curtain down on the season in rousing style as they mark the Coldstream Guards Association Stakes (keep checking to see of their operational commitments allow a visit in 2010). Most of us love the anticipation and carnival atmosphere of a big sporting occasion. Yet there is also something nice about the relaxed pace of a raceday that offers the chance to catch up with friends whilst enjoying easy access to some of the best views and facilities on the turf. These have been called our “undiscovered gems” and the October Friday fits this description. |
York Races |
| 8-10th October 2010 |
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway - Autumn Steam Gala | KWVR |
| 9th October 2010 |
Yorkwalk Guided Coach Tours - Coach trip to Moseley Old Hall and Wall Roman site. Visit to a picturesque Elizabethan house where Charles II hid after the Battle of Worcester, followed by a tour of the Roman site at Wall in Staffordshire, with its well preserved Roman Baths. Pick-up point close to The Heathers. Pre-booking Essential. | Yorkwalk |
| 9th October 2010 |
Castle Howard - Monumental Landscape Tour with Curator. This three and a half hour stroll through landscape includes the opportunity to get up close, and personal, with some of Castle Howard's most spectacular and mysterious monuments. Explore monuments not normally open to the public in the company of the Castle Howard Curator. The tour starts at 10.30 am. Pre-booking Essential |
Castle Howard |
| 9th October 2010 |
Fountains by Floodlight - Experience the Wonder of the North bathed in floodlight. Guided tours, recorded Gregorian chant, and a different choir performing each week in the Abbey. Hot snacks available. 6.00 - 10.00pm | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden |
| 9th October 2010 |
Selby Town Hall presents - Thick As Thieves. A vibrant new comedy from Mark Whiteley, performed by Reform Theatre (Bouncers, God's Official, Albert Nobbs), which takes the audience into the comically dark underworld of small-time criminals. Friends Steph and Barry have never been model citizens, but they are finding it increasingly hard to stay on the straight and narrow, and when the pair decide to turn their hands to housebreaking it leads to hilarious consequences. The hapless duo have to contend with shopping deliveries, nosey neighbours, a dead budgie and a shocking discovery that could change their lives forever. As the night becomes more frantic and frenzied, they soon realise that a life of crime isn't all it's cracked up to be! 7.30 pm |
Selby Town Hall |
| 9/10th October 2010 |
Open Cockpit Days - A selection of cockpits not normally open to the public will be available to view with volunteers in attendance to explain the role of the aircraft in question. | South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum Doncaster |
| 10th October 2010 |
Murton Park, a 14 acre site thriving with events and activities throughout the year. Based just outside York this is your gateway to the Yorkshire Museum of Farming, the Danelaw Centre for Living History and Derwent Valley Railway. The Big Draw - Be a part of this national event taking place around the country. Experience and explore with a variety of materials and express yourself in your own individual way. Whatever your age or ability we have activities for you to take part in. Whether individually, or on a more collaborative scale, come along and make your mark. |
Murton Park |
| 11th October 2010 |
The Black Swan Folk Club @ NCEM present - Maire ni Chathasaigh & Chris Newman. | 8.00 pm National Centre for Early Music B.S.F.C. |
| 12th October 2010 |
Castle Howard - Easter Craft and Produce Market. In the Stable Courtyard, from 10am until 4pm with free entry | Castle Howard |
| 13th October 2010 |
Tasty! - Fresh produce straight off the bushes and out of the ground for you to taste!. Also an opportunity to ask the gardeners questions. Meet in the Walled Garden 1.00 pm | Beningbrough Hall & Gardens |
| 13th October 2010 |
York RSPB talk - Gordon Yates. "Islay: Queen of The Hebrides". 7.30 pm | Temple Hall University of York St John York RSPB |
| 13th October 2010 |
Wetherby Races | Wetherby Racecourse |
| 14th October 2010 |
Castle Howard - Travelling Howards lecture by Curator. Why would anyone want to leave a place as beautiful as Castle Howard? The lure of overseas travel proved irresistible for many Howards, and included sailing to Holland, voyaging the Atlantic, crossing the Alps, gathering treasures in Italy, travelling to foreign battlefields, and riding on the first steam locomotives. These and other adventures experienced by members of the Howard family will be the subject of this illustrated lecture, full of extraordinary tales and images. This lecture starts at 5.30 pm. Pre-booking Essential |
Castle Howard |
| 14th October 2010 |
The Black Swan Folk Club present - Stephen Fearing. | 8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C. |
| 15th October 2010 |
Castle Howard - Photography Course with Chris Ceasar. A one day photography course for beginners, with experienced Photographer, Chris Ceasar. Learn some great photography tips, in a stunning location, with a professional Photographer. The day starts at 10.30 am and finishes approximately at 5.30 pm. Pre-booking Essential |
Castle Howard |
| 15th October 2010 |
Florence Nightingale, Respectable Rebel – History Wardrobe presents an inspiring exploration of the life and times of an extraordinary pioneer, who, when told, "It can't be done" replied, "It must be done". Friends of Kiplin Hall fundraiser. | Kiplin Hall Nr Scorton |
| 15th October 2010 |
Kiki Dee and Carmelo Luggeri in Concert - We are DELIGHTED to welcome back to the Frazer Theatre KIKI DEE and CARMELO LUGGERI! Their concert last October (2009) was one of the highlights of the 2009 Kula Kalendar and sold out FOUR months in advance – so, if you missed them last time or are coming back for more – you'd better book early! Exciting...intimate... Whether performing live or through their recorded music, what excites and motivates this truly open and sensitive creative partnership is connecting with the audience. "If we know we have touched someone and made a difference in some way, then everything begins to make sense" explains Carmelo. "We use our music as a form of communication but we also want to have fun through it and create something positive, uplifting yet thought-provoking." |
Frazer Theatre Knaresborough Kula Events |
| 15th October 2010 |
Folk Night @ Henshaws present - Megson "Stu Hanna and Debbie Hanna-Palmer, better known as Megson, have steadily established their reputation as two of the freshest, most original performers in the latest folk revival, and this album places them in the major league...a subtle and intriguing set" THE GUARDIAN Megson are Stu Hanna and Debbie Hanna-Palmer, and while their mixture of self-penned and traditional material owes much to the work of their contemporaries, they have a distinct and individual approach that makes them stand out from the crowd. They move from intimate acoustic and delicate vocals through to driving guitars and soaring harmonies with equal confidence. Stu and Debs have been working constantly for the last five years or so and their live performances show that all the hard work has been well worth it. |
Henshaws Arts and Crafts Centre Knaresborough |
| 15-17th October 2010 |
North Yorkshire Moors Railway - Railway in Wartime - We’ve turned the clocks back to 1943 for our most popular event of the year, with ENSA entertainers, street parades, vehicle displays and re-enactments along the railway. | NYMR |
| 15-17th October 2010 |
The Beck Isle Museum - 27 rooms and separate displays covering many aspects of local, social and family history, militaria. Wartime Weekend – Camp Beck Isle 2010. |
Beck Isle Museum |
| 16th October 2010 |
Yorkwalk Special Guided Walking Tours - The Choccy and Sweetie Tour. A delicious tour - hear the history of Terrys and Rowntrees, visit choccy and sweetie shops and taste free samples! 10.30 am and 2.00 pm from The Yorkshire Museum Gardens Gates | Yorkwalk |
| 16th October 2010 |
Cold War Thunder! Lecture Presentation and Nightshoot! The role of the Lightnings, Phantom’s, Buccaneers will be explored. Veterans signing opportunity. Ticket only event. Nightshoot! Evening photographic session with the Museum’s Cold War aircraft and the Victor V-Bomber. |
Yorkshire Air Museum |
| 16th October 2010 |
House Concerts present - Garrison Starr She has just played with Shawn Colvin, is really rated by Steve Earle, and highly praised by Mary Chapin Carpenter, this will be her first solo UK show - and is one not to miss. "Garrison Starr is a song writer, performer and recording artist with passion. She doesn't live and breathe for the hit parade, she doesn't play fashion doll, she just writes and sings her heart out. She knows what matters. In the American Idolized landscape that constitues today's music business, she is someone to be thankful for..." - Mary Chapin Carpenter Not so long ago, Garrison Starr hit the road supporting Steve Earle, Mary Chapin Carpenter and Melissa Etheridge. No surprise, then, that she's learned a thing or two about crafting a great story. Starr regularly pinches a sleight of hand or passing sound bite and turns it into a rich character assessment. The Mississippi native struck a major chord on 2002's hallmark Songs From Take-Off to Landing. Breezy tunes like "Big Sky", "At the Heart of This Thing" and "Knucklehead" brought together the independent integrity of Triple-A radio and the polished smile typically aimed at mainstream play. Everything internal-head, heart and hope-worked on a universal scale. The liner notes photo accompanying her acknowledgments spoke volumes: Captured screaming jubilantly, Starr, both hands locked with heavy-metal horns, seems through the clouds. It was a profound high. In the years since, Starr has made the road her home and garnered a passionate and loyal following. From her adopted home of Los Angeles to NYC, Nashville to Miami - Starr has crisscrossed the country and continued to entrench herself as a sure fire draw in the indie pop / rock space. Ever the media darling, Starr's focus has never been on their fickle pen, but turned instead to a direct relationship with her fans. Many offer adoration specifically for her consistency, and Starr's genuine, earthy songwriting approach makes it easy to keep rooting-fists clenched and shaking for more artistic evolution. Her songs seem effortless, absolutely unselfconscious and suggest the next time out she might reach the sky again. "This is really how I feel...," Starr sings through on "Spectacle" from her last release, The Girl That Killed September, "...and I'm gonna scream until it's real." Now, that's more like it. |
House Concerts |
| 16th October 2010 |
Eden Camp - the unique Museum at Eden Camp will transport you back in time to wartime Britain. You will experience the sights, sounds, even the smells of those dangerous years. Palestine Veterans Association Reunion - Reunion for those members of British military forces and Palestine Police who served in Palestine between 1945 and 1948. Parade at 1.00 pm. |
Eden Camp Malton |
| 16th October 2010 |
Catterick Bridge Races | Catterick Racecourse |
| 16th October 2010 |
Deer Park Walk - A family walk to enjoy the view of 500 wild deer in the medieval deer park. 2.00 pm meet at The Visitor Centre | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden |
| 16th October 2010 |
Fountains by Floodlight - Experience the Wonder of the North bathed in floodlight. Guided tours, recorded Gregorian chant, and a different choir performing each week in the Abbey. Hot snacks available. 6.00 - 10.00pm | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden |
| 16th October 2010 |
Selby Town Hall presents - Peggy Seeger. A bone fide folk legend and key member of one of the genre's most famous families, American multi-instrumentalist Peggy Seeger is one of the world's most respected interpreters of traditional song as well as a tireless social campaigner. Half sister of Pete Seeger, daughter of Ruth Crawford Seeger and partner to Ewan MacColl, Peggy has sat down to dinner with Woody Guthrie, Leadbelly and Mao Tse Tung and is the subject of Ewan MacColl's Grammy Award winning song 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face'. An expert piano, guitar, 5-string banjo, Appalachian dulcimer, autoharp and English concertina player, Peggy has already recorded 22 solo albums and has attracted major media attention for her latest 'Home' trilogy. 7.30 pm |
Selby Town Hall |
| 16/17th October 2010 |
Drill Training & Tactics - Meet the soldiers of the East Yorkshire Regiment as they Drill, plan and prepare for battle. Preparation for D-day landings and Section attack training complete with rifle firing. In conjunction with the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, “Railway at War” weekend. Please note limited car parking in Pickering. 11.00 am – 4.00 pm each day | Pickering Castle |
| 17th October 2010 |
Thunder Day! The final opportunity this year to see and hear the big jets under power! | Yorkshire Air Museum |
| 17th October 2010 |
World Heritage Site Tour - Take a tour to find out what makes Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal a World Heritage Site. 10.30 am meet at The Visitor Centre | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden |
| 17th October 2010 |
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway - "Behind The Scenes" Guided Tours - Enjoy a full tour of the Railway by steam and diesel train in the company of our knowledgeable guide, plus visits to the locomotive and carriage workshops, behind the scenes visits to stations, and a rare chance to see what goes on behind all those closed doors and visit areas normally out of bounds to the public. A packed lunch is included in the price of the tour. Tours commence 11.00 am at Haworth Station and generally finish around 4.00 pm. Pre-booking Essential |
KWVR |
| 17th October 2010 |
Sandtoft Vintage Bus and Vehicle Rally - The vehicle rally starts at the museum, see Sandtoft Trolley Bus Museum website for further details. | South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum Doncaster |
| 20th October 2010 |
Tasty! - Fresh produce straight off the bushes and out of the ground for you to taste!. Also an opportunity to ask the gardeners questions. Meet in the Walled Garden 1.00 pm | Beningbrough Hall & Gardens |
| 20th October 2010 |
Tour the English Heritage Archaeology Store at Helmsley - Free guided tours lead by English Heritage Curators - View the archaeology collection from English Heritage properties. - Find out amazing stories behind the collection. - Chances to handle original objects. Tours at 11.00 am, 1.00 pm & 3.00 pm. Pre-booking essential call Helmsley TIC 01439 770173 |
Helmsley Archaeology Store |
| 21st October 2010 |
The Black Swan Folk Club present - Issy & David Emeney with Kate Riaz. | 8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C. |
| 21-24th October 2010 |
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway - Beer & Music Festival | KWVR |
| 22nd October 2010 |
Fairfax House events - An Audience with John Bly & Conal Gregory An entertaining evening with a three course dinner. Join John Bly, renowned expert of the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow, and Conal Gregory, Master of Wine, for an entertaining evening exploring the fascinating field of Georgian wine, dining and related antiques. Sample a series of modern-day cousins of 18th century wines over a superb three course dinner. Pre-booking Essential 7.00 pm |
Bedern Hall off St. Andrewgate Fairfax House |
| 22nd October 2010 |
Beginners Photography Workshop - One day beginners photography workshop in the glorious surroundings and interiors of Harewood House. The course includes coffee on arrival, camera set up, focus and composition technique tuition as we work around the House & grounds. After a sandwich lunch, we will look into more creative photography using aperture priority in the rose garden or on the terrace, followed by an exclusive opportunity to photograph in the House State Rooms. Critiques regarding composition and technique will be carried out throughout the day to help you learn more effectively with a final coffee break and Q&A session. The course is ideally suited to digital SLR users wishing to improve or learn landscape photographic techniques and a tripod would greatly enhance the learning process. Tripods may be available, contact Chris for details on 07920 044094. Tripods will be loaned out on a fist come first served basis, so please phone to confirm in advance. 10.30 am - 5.00 pm |
Harewood House |
| 22/23rd October 2010 |
Doncaster Races - The Racing Post Trophy | Doncaster Races |
| 23rd October 2010 |
Castle Howard Art Course – Autumn Trees. Be inspired by the beautiful architecture and landscapes of Castle Howard, with tutoring by the Castle Howard Artist in Residence, Ronald Falck. The course starts at 10.00 am. For more information or to book please call 01262 401334. | Castle Howard |
| 23rd October 2010 |
Yorkwalk Special Guided Walking Tours - The Choccy and Sweetie Tour. A delicious tour - hear the history of Terrys and Rowntrees, visit choccy and sweetie shops and taste free samples! 10.30 am and 2.00 pm from The Yorkshire Museum Gardens Gates | Yorkwalk |
| 23rd October 2010 |
Fountains by Floodlight - Experience the Wonder of the North bathed in floodlight. Guided tours, recorded Gregorian chant, and a different choir performing each week in the Abbey. Hot snacks available. 6.00 - 10.00pm | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden |
| 23rd October 2010 |
Kirkby Fleetham Folk Club has been set up to set up to promote local and upcoming Folk/ Acoustic/Roots artistes and to present bigger name guests to promote folk and roots music in this part of North Yorkshire. Tonight - Along The Miners Rows - Bill Adair |
Kirkby Fleetham Folk Club |
| 23-31st October 2010 |
Castle Howard - Half-Term activities for Children Children’s activities with a Halloween theme. All activities will be included in the usual admission rate. |
Castle Howard |
| 23-31st October 2010 |
Medieval Dressing Up & Knights Trail - A chance for youngsters to delve in our large dressing up boxes and take on the mantle of some characters from medieval Legend; King Arthur & Guinevere, Robin Hood and Marion and St George. There's also the mini model medieval Knights to find around the castle grounds. Find them all and receive your fun sticker. From 10.00 am | Helmsley Castle |
| 24th October 2010 |
Yorkwalk Special Guided Walking Tours - Inaccessible and Hidden York. A unique opportunity to enter parts of York not normally open to the public, to climb turrets, descend into underground passages and explore mediaeval churches and hidden Georgian interiors. Today - Guildhalls & Secret Passages. Visit parts of York not open to the public including some of York's fine Guildhalls, the Roman East Angle Turret and a hidden Crypt. 10.30 am from The Yorkshire Museum Gardens Gates |
Yorkwalk |
| 24th October 2010 |
Yorkwalk Special Guided Walking Tours - The Bloody Execution Tour. See Turrets where heads were impaled on spikes; hear of Dick Turpin's last hours, public hangings, floggings, brandings and duckings. 2.15pm from The Yorkshire Museum Gardens Gates | Yorkwalk |
| 24th October 2010 |
Fountains in Autumn - A gentle walk introducing the delights of autumnal nature around the estate. 10.30 am meet at The Visitor Centre | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden |
| 24th October 2010 |
Military & Radio Electro Jumble - Military Radio Equipment jumble sale for IET Members and the General Public. Equipment will from the 1940's and other periods plus books and manuals plus a video lecture will be held in the afternoon "The Sixth, Annual, Airborne Radio/Radar Lecture for 2010". Free to IET members. | South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum Doncaster |
| 25-29th October 2010 |
October Half-term - Join in our Potato Week celebration and Big Draw activites. | Ryedale Folk Museum |
| 26th October 2010 |
Ghostly Goings On - Halloween fun for families. Achingly awful activities and spooky stories around the Hall. Dress up and drop in any time. | Kiplin Hall Nr Scorton |
| 26th October 2010 |
Catterick Bridge Races | Catterick Racecourse |
| 27th October 2010 |
Murton Park, a 14 acre site thriving with events and activities throughout the year. Based just outside York this is your gateway to the Yorkshire Museum of Farming, the Danelaw Centre for Living History and Derwent Valley Railway. Halloween - Join us for a truly spooky experience. Carve scary lanterns from vegetables. Make a mask and that all important Trick or Treat basket before a trip to the Haunted House for a Ghost Story! |
Murton Park |
| 27th October 2010 |
Tasty! - Fresh produce straight off the bushes and out of the ground for you to taste!. Also an opportunity to ask the gardeners questions. Meet in the Walled Garden 1.00 pm | Beningbrough Hall & Gardens |
| 27th October 2010 |
Fairfax House events - Fairfax House After Dark A rare chance to tour the House by candlelight. Fairfax House will be opening its doors after dark for a very special and unusual candlelit tour led by the mansion’s ‘original Georgian inhabitants’. Electric lighting will be strictly taboo! You will be taken through the House by Lord Fairfax and members of his household staff by candlelight and given an unvarnished insight into 18th century life. Pre-booking Essential 7.00 pm |
Fairfax House |
| 27th October 2010 |
The Black Swan Folk Club @ NCEM present - Malinky. | 8.00 pm National Centre for Early Music B.S.F.C. |
| 28th October 2010 |
By George! The Life and Times of George III lunch-time talks - To commemorate the 250th anniversary year of the ascendancy of King George III, we will be hosting a series of talks exploring various aspects of Georgian Britain throughout 2010. Join David Bagnall, local expert on Eighteenth Century studies and discover how George's reign witnessed some of the greatest moments and people that
were to shape our nation and the wider world. Today - War. The significance of the 7 Years War (1756-63) to the British Empire, the role of William Pitt the Elder and George II’s conduct and attitude to the war contrasted to George III’s. How war was conducted in the eighteenth century and the impact of the American War of Independence. 12.00 noon - 1.30 pm |
York Castle Museum York Museums Trust Events opens pdf file |
| 28th October 2010 |
The Black Swan Folk Club present - Singers & Musicians Night
All acoustic performers are made welcome, and listeners besides, at our popular Open House session. The more the merrier, so do come along. |
8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C. |
| 28/29th October 2010 |
Torchlight Ghost Tours – Tour the Hall with your ‘Victorian’ guide and hear tales of its ghostly inhabitants through the centuries. Spookily popular! 8-16 years and not TOO sensitive. Maximum 25 per tour, booking essential. Bring a torch! | Kiplin Hall Nr Scorton |
| 28-30th October 2010 |
Days of Victorian Gothic - Come and discover the Victorian's at their gothic best. With costumed Victorian falconers with a range of hawks, falcons and owls – spectacular creatures of the night. Plus Victorian storytelling in the Big Top and presentations of the importance of a big “Send Off”. From 12 noon – 3.00 pm | Whitby Abbey |
| 28-30th October 2010 |
Nights of Victorian Gothic - Come and discover the Victorian's at their gothic best in the floodlit remains of Whitby Abbey. Witness live action storytelling and also a special night time apearance of a full Victorian gothic funeral procession complete with horse drawn carriage. With costumed performances of Victorain stories and funeral etiquette each night as well. Two showings each evening - 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm and 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm | Whitby Abbey |
| 29th October 2010 |
Fairfax House events - Fairfax House After Dark A rare chance to tour the House by candlelight. Fairfax House will be opening its doors after dark for a very special and unusual candlelit tour led by the mansion's 'original Georgian inhabitants'. Electric lighting will be strictly taboo! You will be taken through the House by Lord Fairfax and members of his household staff by candlelight and given an unvarnished insight into 18th century life. Pre-booking Essential 7.00 pm |
Fairfax House |
| 29th October 2010 |
Yorkwalk Special Guided Walking Tours - The Guy Fawkes Trail. A walk exploring the (several!) birthplaces and haunts of one of York's most infamous sons - Guy Fawkes of Gunpowder Plot fame. 7.30 pm from The Yorkshire Museum Gardens Gates | Yorkwalk |
| 29th October 2010 |
Selby Town Hall presents - Brian Kennedy. Acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter, Van Morrison collaborator, Eurovision star and the original performer of 'You Raise Me Up', Brian Kennedy is a man of precocious talent. An award winning radio and TV presenter, best selling novelist and born entertainer, Brian has amassed a devoted fanbase for his breathtaking live performances, including a powerful rendition of You Raise Me Up at George Best's state funeral (later released as top 5 charting single), shows for superfan Bill Clinton, and a top 10 finish representing Ireland at the 2006 Eurovision Song Contest. For 20 years, Brian has charmed audiences across the globe with classic songs including Captured, Put The Message In The Box and Life Love and Happiness, performing with legends such as Bob Dylan, Ray Charles and Joni Mitchell. 7.30 pm |
Selby Town Hall |
| 29/30th October 2010 |
Wetherby Races | Wetherby Racecourse |
| 29/30th October 2010 |
Haunted Hallowe'en – Tales of Fear It is the eve of All Saints – Hallowe'en – and you think you are brave, fearless and daring. Well think again! Join in this series of tales and stories with our costumed storytellers from North Country Theatre. Wear warm clothes (perhaps a waterproof!), sensible footwear. This event is not suitable for very young children. Pre booking is essential, places are limited please phone the site to book on 01748 822493. Sessions at 5.30 pm, 7.00 pm & 8.30 pm & 10.00 pm |
Richmond Castle |
| 29/30th October 2010 |
Halloween – Beware of the ghosts and ghouls in the award-winning Town ! Enjoy all the atmosphere of Halloween in this wonderful setting and sample the Halloween fare on offer in the Dainty Dinah Tea Room. Beamish is a world famous open air museum. We tell the story of the people of North East England at two important points of their history - 1825 and 1913 . |
Beamish Museum nr Chester-le-Street |
| 30th October 2010 |
Yorkwalk Special Guided Walking Tours - How the Minster was Built. A fascinating tour around this great church to see how it was built by the mediaeval master masons, with a glimpse of the modern stoneyard. 10.30 am from The Yorkshire Museum Gardens Gates | Yorkwalk |
| 30th October 2010 |
Meet the Laundrymaid - Living history in our Victorian laundry. From possers to mangles, learn all about the life of a laundrymaid and her duties! First talk at 12noon | Beningbrough Hall & Gardens |
| 30th October 2010 |
Yorkwalk Special Guided Walking Tours - Inaccessible and Hidden York. A unique opportunity to enter parts of York not normally open to the public, to climb turrets, descend into underground passages and explore mediaeval churches and hidden Georgian interiors. Today - Mediaeval Stained Glass. An expert guided tour of some of the finest stained glass in the country to be found in York's parish churches. 2.15 pm from The Yorkshire Museum Gardens Gates |
Yorkwalk |
| 30th October 2010 |
The Beck Isle Museum - 27 rooms and separate displays covering many aspects of local, social and family history, militaria. Date subject to confirmation - Family History and the Great War Workshop (Advance booking required). |
Beck Isle Museum |
| 30th October 2010 |
Hallowe'en Party - The museum comes alive once more between 6.00 - 8.00 pm to provide a Halloween Party with a difference. Take part in our family fun activites around the museum buildings. Warm clothes and a torch recommended! | Ryedale Folk Museum |
| 30/31st October 2010 |
Middleton Railway - Ghost Trains - Hallowe'en happenings in the Engine House. Dare you go through the Great Tunnel? | Middleton Railway |
| 30/31st October 2010 |
Tales of Fear from the Castle - It is the eve of All Saints – and we present a selection of unsettling tales for Halloween, Our costumed storyteller will take small groups into the castle grounds after dark and into the various chambers of the Keep to reveal these tales of fright. Not for the faint hearted or for the under 10's. Storytelling performances begin at 5.30 pm, 7.30 pm & 9.30 pm. Do dress warm, the castle is unheated. Each session last approx 1 hour. Pre-booking Essential | Conisbrough Castle |
| 31st October 2010 |
Castle Howard - Artsmix Contemporary Art Market. In the Stable Courtyard, from 10am until 4pm with free entry | Castle Howard |
| 31st October 2010 |
Yorkwalk Special Guided Walking Tours - The Graveyard, Coffin & Crypt Tour. Visit the hidden city of the dead; descend to a secret crypt, sample Roman and mediaeval coffins and visit plague sites. 10.30 am from The Yorkshire Museum Gardens Gates | Yorkwalk |
| 31st October 2010 |
Yorkwalk Special Guided Walking Tours - The Guy Fawkes Trail. A walk exploring the (several!) birthplaces and haunts of one of York's most infamous sons - Guy Fawkes of Gunpowder Plot fame. 2.15 pm from The Yorkshire Museum Gardens Gates | Yorkwalk |
| 31st October 2010 |
Autumn Drive Through - A free floodlit drive through the estate for less able visitors. Light refreshments available. 6.00 - 8.00 pm Enter at Studley Lake entrance and exit at West Gate by Fountains Hall | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden |
| 2nd November 2010 |
Catterick Bridge Races | Catterick Racecourse |
| 3rd November 2010 |
Red Kite Walk - Illustrated talk by Doug Simpson, Project Officer for the Harewood Red Kite Release Programme, followed by a short walk in the grounds to see these fantastic birds in action. Please bring binoculars if you have them and wear appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear. If arriving more than 1 hour before the start of the event a discounted grounds admission will be payable. Child tickets are free but must be pre-booked so we have an idea of numbers. 2.00 - 4.30 pm |
Harewood House |
| 4th November 2010 |
York RSPB talk - Geoff Trinder. "Lincolnshire Wildlife". 7.30 pm | Temple Hall University of York St John York RSPB |
| 4th November 2010 |
The Black Swan Folk Club present - Jez Lowe. | 8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C. |
| 4th November 2010 |
Selby Town Hall presents - Mud Morganfield and The Dirty Aces. Mud Morganfield is the eldest son of undisputed all time blues legend, Muddy Waters, and though he looks and sounds strikingly like his old man, Mud also has his own very individual mojo going on. This proud heir of the King of Chicago blues is blessed with a stunningly powerful voice that conveys deep emotion on the slow numbers whilst displaying a good old fashioned testosterone laden strut on those classic shuffles. With his natural sense of showmanship, Mud holds audiences in the palm of his hand as he, and backing band The Dirty Aces, mix up the set with original tunes alongside his dad's classic songs. It's like taking a trip in a time machine to blues heaven - you won't believe your ears and eyes! 7.30 pm |
Selby Town Hall |
| 5th November 2010 |
Castle Howard - NSPCC Christmas Shopping Fair More details to follow |
Castle Howard |
| 6th November 2010 |
Yorkwalk Special Guided Walking Tours - The Guy Fawkes Trail. A walk exploring the (several!) birthplaces and haunts of one of York's most infamous sons - Guy Fawkes of Gunpowder Plot fame. 2.15 pm from The Yorkshire Museum Gardens Gates | Yorkwalk |
| 6th November 2010 |
Doncaster Races - The November Handicap | Doncaster Races |
| 6th November 2010 |
Howden Live present - ...ALAN BARNES & DAVE NEWTON... Alan and Dave first met as students at Leeds College of Music. After successfully pursueing seperate careers, Alan in London and Dave in Edinburgh, the met up again and have since played together in various settings over many years. As a duo their individuality is allowed shine through in a happy and inspirational manner. 8.00 pm | Howden Live |
| 9th November 2010 |
The Black Swan Folk Club @ NCEM present - KAN featuring Brian Finnegan and Aidan O’Rourke. | 8.00 pm National Centre for Early Music B.S.F.C. |
| 11th November 2010 |
The Black Swan Folk Club present - Young Performers Night. | 8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C. |
| 12th November 2010 |
Selby Town Hall presents - Sadio Cissokho. Sadio Cissokho delivers his music straight from the Casamance region of Senegal, exporting fierce sabar drum patterns and the national dance style of mbalax. A master of the kora, an African 21-string harp-lute, Sadio was born into a musically famous family of Jali folk storytellers who have responsibility for carrying and relaying over 700 years of history and tradition in Senegal. Sadio Cissokho is a veteran of Glastonbury and WOMAD and has played with family members all over the world. His multi-award winning, enchanting Mandinka struggle songs are accompanied by solid West African bass grooves and bound by a forceful Casamance drum kit sound from a band featuring some of Senegal's finest musicians. 7.30 pm |
Selby Town Hall |
| 13th November 2010 |
A Walk Through Time - Discover more about the landscape of Studley Park and the Abbey grounds on this 2 hour walk. 10.30 am meet at The Visitor Centre | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden |
| 13th November 2010 |
Wetherby Races | Wetherby Racecourse |
| 13/14th November 2010 |
Christmas Craft Fair | Duncombe Park |
| 13-15th November 2010 |
Kirkby Fleetham Folk Club has been set up to set up to promote local and upcoming Folk/ Acoustic/Roots artistes and to present bigger name guests to promote folk and roots music in this part of North Yorkshire. Tonight - 3rd Birthday Bash - Jez Lowe, The Old Dance School, Trim Rig & a Doxy, Acoustica, and lots more... |
Kirkby Fleetham Folk Club |
| 14th November 2010 |
Remembrance Sunday - Services held at the French Memorial, Elvington Village and YAM Station Chapel. | Yorkshire Air Museum |
| 14th November 2010 |
616 Squadron Rememberance Service - A commemorative wreath laying at the Squadrons memorial wall in the hangar by squadron veterans. Members of the public are welcome to come and pay their respects. | South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum Doncaster |
| 15th November 2010 |
Royal Salutes 2010 - today - The Prince of Wales's Birthday. The Museum Gardens host several formal Royal Salute ceremonies a year, organised and attended by soldiers from York Garrison. They culminate in cannon fire at noon. The Gardens are closed during the mornings prior to the Royal Salutes for security reasons. |
Yorkshire Museum |
| 17th November 2010 |
Red Kite Walk - Illustrated talk by Doug Simpson, Project Officer for the Harewood Red Kite Release Programme, followed by a short walk in the grounds to see these fantastic birds in action. Please bring binoculars if you have them and wear appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear. If arriving more than 1 hour before the start of the event a discounted grounds admission will be payable. Child tickets are free but must be pre-booked so we have an idea of numbers. 2.00 - 4.30 pm |
Harewood House |
| 18th November 2010 |
The Black Swan Folk Club present - Christine Collister. | 8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C. |
| 20th November 2010 |
Yorkwalk Special Guided Walking Tours - The St Nicholas Tour. A fascinating Yuletide look at the life and legends of St. Nicholas - the origin of Santa Claus. The walk includes a tour of York Minster with its many representations of St. Nicholas in mediaeval stained glass and other works of art. 10.30 am from The Yorkshire Museum Gardens Gates | Yorkwalk |
| 20th November 2010 |
York Cantores present - Mass in Blue
Will Todd's Mass in Blue. Commences 8.00 pm |
St Olave's Church Marygate York Cantores |
| 20th November 2010 |
Howden Live present - ...THE LONNIE DONEGAN BAND... featuring Peter Donegan. The Lonnie Donegan Band is the band that toured with the skiffle legend for the last 30 years, fronted by Lonnie’s son Peter Donegan on lead vocals, acoustic guitar, banjo, keyboards and harmonica. Their performance includes some of Lonnie’s classics as well as delving into some of Lonnie’s lesser-known recorded songs and some original songs written by Peter. 8.00 pm | Howden Live |
| 20th November - 2nd January 2011 |
Christmas – A whole season of Christmas festivities when The Town and Pit Village take on a festive feel with period decorations from the early 1900s. There will be traditional entertainment and, at weekends, Father Christmas in his cosy fireside grotto. It’s how every Christmas ought to be !
Beamish is a world famous open air museum. We tell the story of the people of North East England at two important points of their history - 1825 and 1913 . |
Beamish Museum nr Chester-le-Street |
| 21st November 2010 |
Murton Park, a 14 acre site thriving with events and activities throughout the year. Based just outside York this is your gateway to the Yorkshire Museum of Farming, the Danelaw Centre for Living History and Derwent Valley Railway. Deck the Halls - Join us today in preparation for the Festive Season. Be inspired with creative ideas for the home and tree. So come one, come all, whatever your age, ability or budget. |
Murton Park |
| 24th November 2010 |
Wetherby Races | Wetherby Racecourse |
| 25th November 2010 |
The Black Swan Folk Club present - Singers & Musicians Night
All acoustic performers are made welcome, and listeners besides, at our popular Open House session. The more the merrier, so do come along. |
8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C. |
| 26th November 2010 |
Fairfax House events - Christmas Twilight Tour A special tour to set the mood for a Georgian Christmas. To celebrate the opening of the annual Christmas exhibition, join York Civic Trust Director, Peter Brown, for a special twilight preview tour and talk about festivities in the Georgian era. Pre-booking Essential 7.00 pm |
Fairfax House |
| 27th November 2010 |
Yorkwalk Special Guided Walking Tours - The St Nicholas Tour. A fascinating Yuletide look at the life and legends of St. Nicholas - the origin of Santa Claus. The walk includes a tour of York Minster with its many representations of St. Nicholas in mediaeval stained glass and other works of art. 10.30 am from The Yorkshire Museum Gardens Gates | Yorkwalk |
| 27th November 2010 |
Yorkwalk Special Guided Walking Tours - The Choccy and Sweetie Tour. A delicious tour - hear the history of Terrys and Rowntrees, visit choccy and sweetie shops and taste free samples! 10.30 am and 2.00 pm from The Yorkshire Museum Gardens Gates | Yorkwalk |
| 27th November 2010 |
House Concerts present - Gordie Tentrees & Friends + John Wort Hannam These guys travel further than anyone to be here - it's 7 days drive just to New York! From the far Yukon, they sure have tales to tell, and don't mess with Gordie - he's an ex professional boxer. They played a sell out gig here in 2008 - and this is a long overdue return. They are joined by the wonderful John Wort Hannan who for 5 years taught grade 9 language arts on the largest reserve in Canada – The Kainai Nation, part of the Blackfoot Confederacy. - Even more stories there I'm sure ! |
House Concerts |
| 27th November 2010 |
Howden Live present - ...THE OLD GREEN RIVER BAND... "The Old Green River Band is one of the most exciting bands I've heard in ages. Their music could be described as 'New Orleans meets RnB'. It is quite different from any of the 'run of the mill' New Orleans-style bands, and I think few bands come closer to the true spirit of New Orleans in their music." Peter Kings, p.e.k. Sound. 8.00 pm | Howden Live |
| 27/28th November 2010 |
Victorian Father Christmas & Christmas Shopping Weekend - A Victorian Father Christmas, dressed in sumptuous traditional colourful costume will tell tales of Christmas past and recite famous yuletide stories and poems. Join the audience to relax and listen to these heart warming stories, there will also be opportunity for photo's. Plus opportunities to shop for seasonal treats with liqueur and food tastings of seasonal treats. l1.00 am - 4.00 pm | Cliffords Tower York |
| 27/28th November 2010 |
Victorian Christmas - Meet our Victorian Butler, Meakins, and hear his tales of Christmases past, traditions that we still enjoy today, foods and festivities explained and demonstrated. Wrap up warm and come and shop for unique Christmas gifts and sample English Heritage's own range of liqueurs and seasonal treats too. From 11.00 am. Places are limited so arrive early. | Mount Grace Priory |
| 27th November - 19th December 2010 |
Castle Howard - Christmas at Castle Howard A unique opportunity to see Castle Howard by candlelight and dressed for Christmas. Includes yuletide entertainment; visits from Father Christmas and festive gifts and foods. |
Castle Howard |
| 27th November - 31st December 2010 |
Fairfax House events - The Keeping of Christmas The House will be decorated as it would be for a Georgian Christmas. Visit the House at Christmas and see the spectacular decorations based on evidence from the Georgian period. The new Christmas commission for 2010 is an exotic dish of brawn created by food historian Ivan Day, for the Fairfax House kitchen. |
Fairfax House |
| 28th November 2010 |
Castle Howard - Artsmix Contemporary Art Market. In the Stable Courtyard, from 10am until 4pm with free entry | Castle Howard |
| 29/30th November 2010 |
Castle Howard - Christmas Craft and Produce Market Open 10am to 4pm, with free entrance to the Stable Courtyard |
Castle Howard |
| 1st December 2010 |
York RSPB talk - Tom Lawson. "Iceland Spring". 7.30 pm | Temple Hall University of York St John York RSPB |
| 1st December 2010 |
The Black Swan Folk Club @ NCEM present - Vin Garbutt. | 8.00 pm National Centre for Early Music B.S.F.C. |
| 1st December 2010 |
Catterick Bridge Races | Catterick Racecourse |
| 2nd December 2010 |
Castle Howard - Wine Tasting Evening - Wines for Festive Feasting. Pre-booking Essential |
Castle Howard |
| 2nd December 2010 |
The Black Swan Folk Club present - Wizz Jones. | 8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C. |
| 2nd December 2010 |
The York Waits (... my favourite early music performers - Graham) present Christmas Music English medieval and renaissance Christmas music plus material from throughout Europe. Instruments include shawms, sackbut, recorders, flute, harp, lute, guitar, cittern and hurdy gurdy. The Waits are joined by the soprano Deborah Catterall. Pre-booking Essential |
Toll Gavel Methodist Church, Beverley The York Waits |
| 2nd December 2010 |
Christmas Theatre - Mr Fezziwig's Christmas - Guaranteed to rouse your Christmas spirit, a great start to the season for all the family. And enjoy a pre-theatre seasonal supper in the Visitor Centre Restaurant. 7.30 pm at The Visitor Centre Theatre | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden |
| 2-10th December 2010 |
York Christmas Early Music Festival | Christmas Early Music Festival |
| 3rd December 2010 |
The York Waits (... my favourite early music performers - Graham) present Christmas Music English medieval and renaissance Christmas music plus material from throughout Europe. Instruments include shawms, sackbut, recorders, flute, harp, lute, guitar, cittern and hurdy gurdy. The Waits are joined by the soprano Deborah Catterall. Pre-booking Essential |
Pickering Parish Church, Pickering The York Waits |
| 3rd December 2010 |
'A Yorkshire Christmas Carol' - Enjoy a family treat this Christmas and join the much lauded 'Badapple Theatre' for their latest 'theatre on your doorstep' production. Writer Kate Bramley (Land Girls of Yorkshire) and her itinerant band of actors put their classic Yorkshire comedy slant on the Dicken's classic Christmas story, and have a good chuckle while the blustering, skin-flint Scrooge gets his comeuppance and is forced to see the error of his penny pinching ways. Full of local stories and carols, puppets and mayhem, and new original songs by Jez Lowe, plus a whacking great dose of seasonal bon-homie, this is a winter warmer to put a smile on everyone's face this Christmas. |
Fewston Parochial Hall Badapple Theatre |
| 3rd December 2010 |
'Victorian Tales of Fear' – Classic Ghost Stories for the Christmas Season. Found Theatre, in association with North Country Theatre, presents three chilling tales, from the likes of Charles Dickens, M.R. James and Edgar Allen Poe, introduced and narrated by eccentric Victorian ghost hunter, Montagu Furzan and featuring Paul Sullivan as The Madman. |
Kiplin Hall Nr Scorton |
| 3-5th December 2010 |
Sixth Sledmere Christmas Food & Craft Festival - 'Christmas on the Wolds begins at Sledmere' | Sledmere House |
| 3-5th December 2010 |
‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ – An interpretation of those well-known gifts and their meanings. Twelve rooms of beautiful Christmas decorations created by the Friends and volunteers of Kiplin Hall and local groups using fresh flowers and greenery. Decorative theme and Christmas activities for children. Christmas Shop – unusual gifts, original artwork and prints, crafts, stocking fillers and cards. Tea Room – cakes, scones and festive goodies. | Kiplin Hall Nr Scorton |
| 4th December 2010 |
Yorkwalk Special Guided Walking Tours - The St Nicholas Tour. A fascinating Yuletide look at the life and legends of St. Nicholas - the origin of Santa Claus. The walk includes a tour of York Minster with its many representations of St. Nicholas in mediaeval stained glass and other works of art. 2.00 pm from The Yorkshire Museum Gardens Gates | Yorkwalk |
| 4th December 2010 |
Wetherby Races | Wetherby Racecourse |
| 4th December 2010 |
Victorian Musical Evening - The enchanting Harp Singers entertain with carols and festive songs. | Kiplin Hall Nr Scorton |
| 4th December 2010 |
Howden Live present - ...SNAKE DAVIS AND THE SUSPICIONS... Northern Soul + Snake Davis & The Suspicions = one very, very special night out. One of only two UK appearances in all of 2010, grab a ticket while you can! + THE SOUL PRESERVATION SOCIETY Fantastic disco featuring the very best of Northern Soul, Ska and Motown. 8.00 pm | Howden Live |
| 4/5th December 2010 |
Murton Park, a 14 acre site thriving with events and activities throughout the year. Based just outside York this is your gateway to the Yorkshire Museum of Farming, the Danelaw Centre for Living History and Derwent Valley Railway. Santa Specials - The big event of the year! Join the Elves as they show you around Santa's Village. Visit their workshop and take a sneaky peak round Santa's house. Enjoy a train ride where you meet the man himself and find out if you've been good this year. After all the excitement let your grown ups settle down with a mince pie and sherry in front of a roaring fire. Separate admission prices apply for this event. |
Murton Park |
| 4/5th December 2010 |
Christmas Weekend - Join us for a great weekend celebrating the festive season and help the museum close for Christmas with a bang! | Ryedale Folk Museum |
| 4/5th December 2010 |
North Yorkshire Moors Railway - Santa Specials - Join Santa and his helpers on board our seasonal steam train excursions. Festive fun all the way. Refreshments included. Ideal for families with young children. | NYMR |
| 4/5th December 2010 |
The Medieval Christmas & Children's Dressing Up - From 10am – 4pm. Discover how Christmas was celebrated during medieval times with Heuristics and their shows of fascinating facts and plenty of laughter, and whilst the grown ups are busy buying Christmas gifts, exclusive to English Heritage, children can have some festive fun trying on the medieval costumes with our large dressing up boxes. Presentations at 11.00 am & 1.30 pm |
Helmsley Castle |
| 4/5th December 2010 |
Music & Lights at Christmas - Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of the Abbey and Fountains Hall bathed in coloured lights with seasonal music (recorded). 3.30 - 5.00 pm | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden |
| 5th December 2010 |
Red Kite Walk - Illustrated talk by Doug Simpson, Project Officer for the Harewood Red Kite Release Programme, followed by a short walk in the grounds to see these fantastic birds in action. Please bring binoculars if you have them and wear appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear. If arriving more than 1 hour before the start of the event a discounted grounds admission will be payable. Child tickets are free but must be pre-booked so we have an idea of numbers. 2.00 - 4.30 pm |
Harewood House |
| 7th December 2010 |
Fairfax House events - Christmas Floral Decoration Workshops A demonstration & practical workshop, Christmas Wreaths. The first of two separate creative floral workshops, as florist, Hazel Hall, shares her skills to enable you to make a stunning Christmas wreath and festive table centrepiece, using a mixture of fresh and artificial flowers, foliage and decorations. The workshop on Tuesday 7 December will be to make Christmas Wreaths. Pre-booking Essential. 1.30 pm |
Friends' Meeting House Castlegate Fairfax House |
| 7th December 2010 |
The York Waits (... my favourite early music performers - Graham) present Christmas Music English medieval and renaissance Christmas music plus material from throughout Europe. Instruments include shawms, sackbut, recorders, flute, harp, lute, guitar, cittern and hurdy gurdy. The Waits are joined by the soprano Deborah Catterall. Pre-booking Essential |
National Centre for Early Music, York The York Waits |
| 7/8th December 2010 |
Castle Howard - Christmas Craft and Produce Market Open 10am to 4pm, with free entrance to the Stable Courtyard |
Castle Howard |
| 8th December 2010 |
'A Yorkshire Christmas Carol' - Enjoy a family treat this Christmas and join the much lauded 'Badapple Theatre' for their latest 'theatre on your doorstep' production. Writer Kate Bramley (Land Girls of Yorkshire) and her itinerant band of actors put their classic Yorkshire comedy slant on the Dicken's classic Christmas story, and have a good chuckle while the blustering, skin-flint Scrooge gets his comeuppance and is forced to see the error of his penny pinching ways. Full of local stories and carols, puppets and mayhem, and new original songs by Jez Lowe, plus a whacking great dose of seasonal bon-homie, this is a winter warmer to put a smile on everyone's face this Christmas. |
Lights on at Suddabys Crown, Malton
Badapple Theatre |
| 9th December 2010 |
The Black Swan Folk Club present - Ewan McLennan. | 8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C. |
| 9th December 2010 |
Christmas Theatre - A Yorkshire Christmas Carol - Enjoy the Dickens Christmas classic with a Yorkshire twist as Badapple Theatre Company present this festive treat for all the family. Writer Kate Bramley (Land Girls of Yorkshire) and her itinerant band of actors put their classic Yorkshire comedy slant on the Dicken's classic Christmas story, and have a good chuckle while the blustering, skin-flint Scrooge gets his comeuppance and is forced to see the error of his penny pinching ways. Full of local stories and carols, puppets and mayhem, and new original songs by Jez Lowe, plus a whacking great dose of seasonal bon-homie, this is a winter warmer to put a smile on everyone's face this Christmas. ... why not also enjoy a pre-theatre seasonal supper in the Visitor Centre Restaurant. 7.30 pm at the Visitor Centre Theatre |
Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden |
| 10th December 2010 |
'A Yorkshire Christmas Carol' - Enjoy a family treat this Christmas and join the much lauded 'Badapple Theatre' for their latest 'theatre on your doorstep' production. Writer Kate Bramley (Land Girls of Yorkshire) and her itinerant band of actors put their classic Yorkshire comedy slant on the Dicken's classic Christmas story, and have a good chuckle while the blustering, skin-flint Scrooge gets his comeuppance and is forced to see the error of his penny pinching ways. Full of local stories and carols, puppets and mayhem, and new original songs by Jez Lowe, plus a whacking great dose of seasonal bon-homie, this is a winter warmer to put a smile on everyone's face this Christmas. |
Burton Upon Stather Village Hall Badapple Theatre |
| 10/11th December 2010 |
Doncaster Races - The Christmas Meeting | Doncaster Races |
| 11th December 2010 |
Fairfax House events - Christmas Floral Decorations A demonstration and practical workshop, Table Decorations. The second of two separate creative floral workshops, as florist, Hazel Hall, shares her skills to enable you to make a stunning Christmas wreath and festive table centrepiece, using a mixture of fresh and artificial flowers, foliage and decorations. The workshop on Saturday 11 December will be to make Christmas table decorations. Pre-booking Essential. 1.30 pm |
Friends' Meeting House Castlegate Fairfax House |
| 11th December 2010 |
On the Hoof - Enjoy the sight of the wild deer herd munching through their winter feed. Meet 10.45 am by St Mary's Church, 15 minute walk from the Visitor Centre | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden |
| 11th December 2010 |
Traditional Christmas Evening - Enjoy a seasonal 4 course dinner with live Christmas entertainment in the floodlit Abbey and Fountains restaurant. Booking Essential. Meet 6.00 pm at the Visitor Centre | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden |
| 11th December 2010 |
'A Yorkshire Christmas Carol' - Enjoy a family treat this Christmas and join the much lauded 'Badapple Theatre' for their latest 'theatre on your doorstep' production. Writer Kate Bramley (Land Girls of Yorkshire) and her itinerant band of actors put their classic Yorkshire comedy slant on the Dicken's classic Christmas story, and have a good chuckle while the blustering, skin-flint Scrooge gets his comeuppance and is forced to see the error of his penny pinching ways. Full of local stories and carols, puppets and mayhem, and new original songs by Jez Lowe, plus a whacking great dose of seasonal bon-homie, this is a winter warmer to put a smile on everyone's face this Christmas. |
Husthwaite Village Hall Badapple Theatre |
| 11/12th December 2010 |
Murton Park, a 14 acre site thriving with events and activities throughout the year. Based just outside York this is your gateway to the Yorkshire Museum of Farming, the Danelaw Centre for Living History and Derwent Valley Railway. Santa Specials - The big event of the year! Join the Elves as they show you around Santa's Village. Visit their workshop and take a sneaky peak round Santa's house. Enjoy a train ride where you meet the man himself and find out if you've been good this year. After all the excitement let your grown ups settle down with a mince pie and sherry in front of a roaring fire. Separate admission prices apply for this event. |
Murton Park |
| 11/12th December 2010 |
Music & Lights at Christmas - Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of the Abbey and Fountains Hall bathed in coloured lights with seasonal music (recorded). 3.30 - 5.00 pm | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden |
| 11/12th December 2010 |
North Yorkshire Moors Railway - Santa Specials - Join Santa and his helpers on board our seasonal steam train excursions. Festive fun all the way. Refreshments included. Ideal for families with young children. | NYMR |
| 12th December 2010 |
Fairfax House events - Winter's Tales Storytelling with Jenna Drury, Mud Pie Arts. As Christmas approaches, join us for some enchanting winter tales and traditional storytelling. Meet Molly our scullery maid as she takes you through the house, sharing festive stories and reading classic tales from Dickens and Wind in the Willows. She may even tell tales about secrets in the house! To keep out the winter chill, huddle round as we also enjoy hot chocolate, mulled wine and mince pies – the perfect Christmas treat for all the family. Pre-booking Essential. 11.00 am |
Fairfax House |
| 12th December 2010 |
On the Hoof - Enjoy the sight of the wild deer herd munching through their winter feed. Meet 10.45 am by St Mary's Church, 15 minute walk from the Visitor Centre | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden |
| 12th December 2010 |
Christmas Carols with Bilsdale Silver Band - Join the Band for seasonal festive music at the Abbey. Plus a chance to buy some unique festive gifts. From 1.30 pm | Rievaulx Abbey |
| 12th December 2010 |
Carols by Candlelight - Traditional carol service in the Abbey with candles for children. Seasonal refreshments available. Meet 3.00 pm at the Abbey cellarium | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden |
| 12th December 2010 |
'A Yorkshire Christmas Carol' - Enjoy a family treat this Christmas and join the much lauded 'Badapple Theatre' for their latest 'theatre on your doorstep' production. Writer Kate Bramley (Land Girls of Yorkshire) and her itinerant band of actors put their classic Yorkshire comedy slant on the Dicken's classic Christmas story, and have a good chuckle while the blustering, skin-flint Scrooge gets his comeuppance and is forced to see the error of his penny pinching ways. Full of local stories and carols, puppets and mayhem, and new original songs by Jez Lowe, plus a whacking great dose of seasonal bon-homie, this is a winter warmer to put a smile on everyone's face this Christmas. |
Topcliffe Village Hall Badapple Theatre |
| 14th December 2010 |
Castle Howard - Christmas Craft and Produce Market Open 10am to 4pm, with free entrance to the Stable Courtyard |
Castle Howard |
| 14th December 2010 |
Catterick Bridge Races | Catterick Racecourse |
| 15th December 2010 |
'A Yorkshire Christmas Carol' - Enjoy a family treat this Christmas and join the much lauded 'Badapple Theatre' for their latest 'theatre on your doorstep' production. Writer Kate Bramley (Land Girls of Yorkshire) and her itinerant band of actors put their classic Yorkshire comedy slant on the Dicken's classic Christmas story, and have a good chuckle while the blustering, skin-flint Scrooge gets his comeuppance and is forced to see the error of his penny pinching ways. Full of local stories and carols, puppets and mayhem, and new original songs by Jez Lowe, plus a whacking great dose of seasonal bon-homie, this is a winter warmer to put a smile on everyone's face this Christmas. |
Sheriff Hutton Village Hall Badapple Theatre |
| 16th December 2010 |
The Black Swan Folk Club present - An Appalachian Christmas, with Helen and Mike Hockenhull, Lynda Hardcastle, Alan Rose and narrator Nigel Schofield. Through the year, this quintet of performers presents “This Programme Is Morally Good”, the story of The Carter Family. As Winter rolls around, they cast their net a little wider along America’s Eastern mountain chain. This seasonal show explores the music and customs of what Ralph Stanley has called “the birthground of American folk music.” Many of the midwinter traditions of the Appalachians have remained virtually unchanged since they were brought there by settlers from England, Scotland and Ireland. Others are newer customs developed within individual families and larger communities in the often isolated regions that stretch from the Cumberland Gap to the Indian Ladder. As the show explores these traditions, we also hear the rich and varied seasonal music of the region – ancient ballads, old-time country, Sacred Harp, hymns ancient and modern and newer compositions by the region’s legendary residents: A.P. Carter, Jean Ritchie, Maybelle Carter, A L Phipps and James Lord Pierpoint. The group’s four musicians perform in costume using a range of instruments associated with the region; between songs the narrator takes us on a journey through time to Christmases past but not forgotten. In the show’s two hours, you’ll hear some familiar favourites in less familiar form, some seasonal classics well known in America but largely unplayed over here and some lost gems that you’ll not have heard before, including a couple of ‘lost’ Carter Family songs. |
8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C. |
| 16th December 2010 |
'A Yorkshire Christmas Carol' - Enjoy a family treat this Christmas and join the much lauded 'Badapple Theatre' for their latest 'theatre on your doorstep' production. Writer Kate Bramley (Land Girls of Yorkshire) and her itinerant band of actors put their classic Yorkshire comedy slant on the Dicken's classic Christmas story, and have a good chuckle while the blustering, skin-flint Scrooge gets his comeuppance and is forced to see the error of his penny pinching ways. Full of local stories and carols, puppets and mayhem, and new original songs by Jez Lowe, plus a whacking great dose of seasonal bon-homie, this is a winter warmer to put a smile on everyone's face this Christmas. |
Thorganby Village Hall Badapple Theatre |
| 17th December 2010 |
By George! The Life and Times of George III lunch-time talks - To commemorate the 250th anniversary year of the ascendancy of King George III, we will be hosting a series of talks exploring various aspects of Georgian Britain
throughout 2010. Join David Bagnall, local expert on Eighteenth Century studies and
discover how George's reign witnessed some of the greatest moments and people that
were to shape our nation and the wider world. Today - Letters. The influence of ‘the Great Cham of Letters’, Dr. Johnson, his meeting with the George III (as recounted in Boswell’s ‘Life’). Also the writings of Gibbon, Goldsmith and Voltaire and the ‘Age of Enlightenment’. 12.00 noon - 1.30 pm |
York Castle Museum York Museums Trust Events opens pdf file |
| 17th December 2010 |
Carol Concert in the Chapel. 7.30pm. Gates open at 7.00pm | York Cemetery |
| 17th December 2010 |
'A Yorkshire Christmas Carol' - Enjoy a family treat this Christmas and join the much lauded 'Badapple Theatre' for their latest 'theatre on your doorstep' production. Writer Kate Bramley (Land Girls of Yorkshire) and her itinerant band of actors put their classic Yorkshire comedy slant on the Dicken's classic Christmas story, and have a good chuckle while the blustering, skin-flint Scrooge gets his comeuppance and is forced to see the error of his penny pinching ways. Full of local stories and carols, puppets and mayhem, and new original songs by Jez Lowe, plus a whacking great dose of seasonal bon-homie, this is a winter warmer to put a smile on everyone's face this Christmas. |
Kirkby Malzeard Mechanics Institute Badapple Theatre |
| 17th December 2010 |
Folk Night @ Henshaws present Jez Lowes - Winter Almanac Radio Roadshow Jez Lowe returns to his North East roots in a special seasonal presentation with the Bad Pennies plus special guests. |
Henshaws Arts and Crafts Centre Knaresborough |
| 17th December 2010 |
The York Waits (... my favourite early music performers - Graham) present Christmas Music English medieval and renaissance Christmas music plus material from throughout Europe. Instruments include shawms, sackbut, recorders, flute, harp, lute, guitar, cittern and hurdy gurdy. The Waits are joined by the soprano Deborah Catterall. Pre-booking Essential |
Wentworth Parish Church, nr Rotherham The York Waits |
| 18th December 2010 |
Traditional Christmas Evening - Enjoy a seasonal 4 course dinner with live Christmas entertainment in the floodlit Abbey and Fountains restaurant. Booking Essential. Meet 6.00 pm at the Visitor Centre | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden |
| 18th December 2010 |
'A Yorkshire Christmas Carol' - Enjoy a family treat this Christmas and join the much lauded 'Badapple Theatre' for their latest 'theatre on your doorstep' production. Writer Kate Bramley (Land Girls of Yorkshire) and her itinerant band of actors put their classic Yorkshire comedy slant on the Dicken's classic Christmas story, and have a good chuckle while the blustering, skin-flint Scrooge gets his comeuppance and is forced to see the error of his penny pinching ways. Full of local stories and carols, puppets and mayhem, and new original songs by Jez Lowe, plus a whacking great dose of seasonal bon-homie, this is a winter warmer to put a smile on everyone's face this Christmas. |
Green Hammerton Village Hall Badapple Theatre |
| 18/19th December 2010 |
Music & Lights at Christmas - Enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of the Abbey and Fountains Hall bathed in coloured lights with seasonal music (recorded). 3.30 - 5.00 pm | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden |
| 18-21st December 2010 |
Murton Park, a 14 acre site thriving with events and activities throughout the year. Based just outside York this is your gateway to the Yorkshire Museum of Farming, the Danelaw Centre for Living History and Derwent Valley Railway. Santa Specials - The big event of the year! Join the Elves as they show you around Santa's Village. Visit their workshop and take a sneaky peak round Santa's house. Enjoy a train ride where you meet the man himself and find out if you've been good this year. After all the excitement let your grown ups settle down with a mince pie and sherry in front of a roaring fire. Separate admission prices apply for this event. |
Murton Park |
| 18-21st December 2010 |
North Yorkshire Moors Railway - Santa Specials - Join Santa and his helpers on board our seasonal steam train excursions. Festive fun all the way. Refreshments included. Ideal for families with young children. | NYMR |
| 19th December 2010 |
Fairfax House events - Winter's Tales Storytelling with Jenna Drury, Mud Pie Arts. As Christmas approaches, join us for some enchanting winter tales and traditional storytelling. Meet Molly our scullery maid as she takes you through the house, sharing festive stories and reading classic tales from Dickens and Wind in the Willows. She may even tell tales about secrets in the house! To keep out the winter chill, huddle round as we also enjoy hot chocolate, mulled wine and mince pies – the perfect Christmas treat for all the family. Pre-booking Essential. 11.00 am and 4.00 pm |
Fairfax House |
| 19th December 2010 |
'A Yorkshire Christmas Carol' - Enjoy a family treat this Christmas and join the much lauded 'Badapple Theatre' for their latest 'theatre on your doorstep' production. Writer Kate Bramley (Land Girls of Yorkshire) and her itinerant band of actors put their classic Yorkshire comedy slant on the Dicken's classic Christmas story, and have a good chuckle while the blustering, skin-flint Scrooge gets his comeuppance and is forced to see the error of his penny pinching ways. Full of local stories and carols, puppets and mayhem, and new original songs by Jez Lowe, plus a whacking great dose of seasonal bon-homie, this is a winter warmer to put a smile on everyone's face this Christmas. |
Whitby Coliseum Theatre Badapple Theatre |
| 21st December 2010 |
The Sheriffs' Riding or Yoolgirthol every 21st December (St Thomas's Day). Beginning at Micklegate Bar (the main entrance to the city from south and arrival point for all visiting monarchs) and stopping at various stations throughout the city in order that a proclamation may be promulgated, heralded by a long blast on a horn. An amnesty is declared to "all manner of thieves, whores, dice-players and other unthrifty folk for the feast of Yule, until the twelve days be past; God Save The Queen" Or as described by Sir Francis Drake in 1736 - "The sheriffs, by the custom of the City of York do ride to several parts every year betwixt Michaelmas and midwinter, that is Yoole, and do, at several parts of the said City make a proclamation. The ceremony of riding, one of the greatest shews in the City, is performed on this manner. The sheriffs appear on horseback, apparelled in their black gowns and velvet tippits, their horses in suitable furniture, each sheriff having a white wand in his hand, and a badge of his office, and a servant to lead his horse who also carries a gilded truncheon. Their sergeants at mace, attorneys and other officers of their courts, on horseback in their gowns riding before them. These are preceeded by the city's waites, or musicians, in their scarlet liveries and silver badges playing all the way through the streets. One of these waites wears on his head a red pinked or tattered ragged cap, a badge of great antiquity. Then follows a great concourse of country gentlemen, citizens, &tc. on horseback who are invited to this honour and afterwards to dine with them, and I have seen near four hundred people at the entertainment." |
Starts 6.00 pm from Micklegate Bar The York Waits |
| 21st December 2010 |
'A Yorkshire Christmas Carol' - Enjoy a family treat this Christmas and join the much lauded 'Badapple Theatre' for their latest 'theatre on your doorstep' production. Writer Kate Bramley (Land Girls of Yorkshire) and her itinerant band of actors put their classic Yorkshire comedy slant on the Dicken's classic Christmas story, and have a good chuckle while the blustering, skin-flint Scrooge gets his comeuppance and is forced to see the error of his penny pinching ways. Full of local stories and carols, puppets and mayhem, and new original songs by Jez Lowe, plus a whacking great dose of seasonal bon-homie, this is a winter warmer to put a smile on everyone's face this Christmas. |
Spotlight Theatre Bridlington Badapple Theatre |
| 22nd December 2010 |
'A Yorkshire Christmas Carol' - Enjoy a family treat this Christmas and join the much lauded 'Badapple Theatre' for their latest 'theatre on your doorstep' production. Writer Kate Bramley (Land Girls of Yorkshire) and her itinerant band of actors put their classic Yorkshire comedy slant on the Dicken's classic Christmas story, and have a good chuckle while the blustering, skin-flint Scrooge gets his comeuppance and is forced to see the error of his penny pinching ways. Full of local stories and carols, puppets and mayhem, and new original songs by Jez Lowe, plus a whacking great dose of seasonal bon-homie, this is a winter warmer to put a smile on everyone's face this Christmas. |
Leven Recreation Hall Badapple Theatre |
| 16th December 2010 |
The Black Swan Folk Club present - The Folk Club Christmas Party. | 8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C. |
| 26/27th December 2010 |
Wetherby Races | Wetherby Racecourse |
| 27-30th December 2010 |
Christmas Abbey Tour - Join a free tour to discover fascinating facts and stories about the Abbey and monks. Meet 1.30 pm at the Porter's Lodge | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden |
| 28th December 2010 |
On the Hoof - Enjoy the sight of the wild deer herd munching through their winter feed. Meet 10.45 am by St Mary's Church, 15 minute walk from the Visitor Centre | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden |
| 28th December 2010 |
Catterick Bridge Races | Catterick Racecourse |
| 2011 | ||
| 1/2nd April 2011 |
York International Postcard Expo 2010 - Probably the largest specialist annual postcard collectors fair in Britain, now in its twenty-first year. Over 110 dealers regularly attend, coming from all over Britain & abroad (France, Germany, Canada, Cyprus and Belgium last year), and attracting about 1000-1500 collectors over the two days, again from all over the UK and overseas. Almost all the dealers - sell and buy - pre-1930 cards, and two or three specialise in modern cards. Friday 11.00 am - 7.00 pm; Saturday - 10.00 am - 5.00 pm. Telephone 01347 822722 or 01268 743222 for details | York Racecourse Main Stands |
| 14-17th April 2011 | 2011 Harrogate Spring Flower Show - The Harrogate Spring Flower Show is regarded by many as the start of the UK's gardening show season. Flower Halls 1 & 2 are home to over 100 of the country's leading horticultural nurseries, all exhibiting and competing for The Premier Award and NEHS Trophy for Best-in-Show. All the nurserymen are experts in their field and are happy to offer specialist advice. A huge range of gardening accessories on sale: summerhouses, statues, a ceramic pot, gardening tools...we've got the lot! Much of the Showground is hard-surfaced and over 70% of the Show is under cover, either in fully ramped and floored marquees or in the two permanent exhibition halls. A grand day out…whatever the weather |
9.30 am - 5.30 pm The Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate Flower Show |
| 16-18th September 2011 | 2011 Harrogate Autumn Flower Show - For many exhibitors, the two Harrogate Shows in April and September mark the beginning and end of the UK's Horticultural Show season, taking in Chelsea, Hampton Court and Tatton Park on the way. Around 90 of the country's leading horticultural nurseries will be in Flower Hall 1, once again competing for medal award cards and silver trophies and selling from their plant markets. All are specialists in their field and are happy to share their knowledge with visitors. A huge range of gardening accessories on sale: summerhouses, statues, a ceramic pot, gardening tools...we've got the lot! Much of the Showground is hard-surfaced and over 70% of the Show is under cover, either in fully ramped and floored marquees or in the two permanent exhibition halls. A grand day out whatever the weather! The following societies are represented at the show - Ancient Society of York Florists, The; British & European Geranium Society, The; British Cactus & Succulent Society; British Clematis Society; British Fuchsia Society, The; British Gladiolus Society; British National Carnation Society; Cottage Garden Society; Delphinium Society, The: Yorks & Lincs Group; Floristry & Flower Arranging; Hardy Plant Society, The: West Yorkshire Group; Harrogate & Ripon Beekeepers' Association; National Association of Flower Arranging Societies; National Chrysanthemum Society: Northern Group; National Council for the Conservation of Plants & Gardens; National Dahlia Society: Northern Committee; National Vegetable Society, The; North of England Bonsai Association; Northern Fruit Group; Royal Horticultural Society; Royal National Rose Society |
9.30 am - 5.30 pm The Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate Flower Show |
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| 26-29th April 2012 | 2011 Harrogate Spring Flower Show - The Harrogate Spring Flower Show is regarded by many as the start of the UK's gardening show season. Flower Halls 1 & 2 are home to over 100 of the country's leading horticultural nurseries, all exhibiting and competing for The Premier Award and NEHS Trophy for Best-in-Show. All the nurserymen are experts in their field and are happy to offer specialist advice. A huge range of gardening accessories on sale: summerhouses, statues, a ceramic pot, gardening tools...we've got the lot! Much of the Showground is hard-surfaced and over 70% of the Show is under cover, either in fully ramped and floored marquees or in the two permanent exhibition halls. A grand day out…whatever the weather |
9.30 am - 5.30 pm The Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate Flower Show |
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