Walks in Yorkshire - What's On Guide

What's On Guide

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Longer Term events/exhibitions etc. Currently Running SCROLL DOWN FOR FUTURE EVENTS
To 17th July 2010	York Early Music Festival	York Early Music Festival
To 31st July 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 July 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 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 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
13-15th July 2010	The 152nd Great Yorkshire Show - takes place at Harrogate when more than 130,000 visitors are expected to come through the gates. The annual farming and countryside showcase is now the premier agricultural show in England which every year attracts more than 12,000 entries across the competitive classes – cattle, show jumping, pigs, sheep shearing… to name but a few. Honorary Show Director Bill Cowling said: “The popularity and reputation of the show is based on its commitment to staying true to its farming roots, whilst ensuring it is innovative and has plenty to attract the general visitor. So whether your interest lies in farming, fashion, food or flowers, there will be plenty to entertain and inform.” Attractions this year include: Bolddog Lings Motorcycle Display Team Top class show jumping and equine classes Food Hall with the region’s best food & drink New-look Garden Show The Gurkha Band New Innovation Centre Fashion shows Cookery theatres New equine classes International sheep shearing competitions Demonstrations of country skills – dry stone walling, fly fishing, gundog training Hundreds of stands for plenty of shopping!	The 152nd Great Yorkshire Show
14th July 2010	Bastille Day Picnic - Feeling French? Celebrate this Fête Nationale with us.	Ryedale Folk Museum
14th July 2010	Catterick Bridge Races	Catterick Racecourse
14th July 2010	Wind in the Willows - In a mysterious old room at school, four children discover that they are cut off from the outside world. Imagine – no mobile phones! Until their rescue, they create scenes from Wind in the Willows, using dusty props they find in boxes. Childish hostilities and suspicions are overcome as the magic of the Riverbank and the Wild Wood encircles them. They become firm friends but, when rescue comes, Toad refuses to leave….. It is the classic tale of mysticism, adventure, morality, and camaraderie, written in 1908 by Kenneth Grahame. The story is fast paced, fun, full of pathos and gentle humour. An exciting new version of this family classic, with physical theatre and live music, from the acclaimed Ratatat Theatre Company. Look out for the inter-active games and giveaways! Suitable for all ages. 7.00 pm	Pocklington Arts Centre
14-16th July 2010	University of York Graduation Ceremonies	University of York
15th July 2010	The Black Swan Folk Club present - The Carrivick Sisters Twenty year old twins Charlotte and Laura play at no fewer than 24 festivals this summer, following their place in the BBC Young Folk Award finals last winter. Their unique style mixes bluegrass and English folk influences on a mostly self-penned repertoire, with those tight vocal harmonies that only siblings can achieve, alongside hot instrumental work on guitar, fiddle, mandolin, dobro and banjo.	8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C.
15th July 2010	Doncaster Races - Flat Meeting	Doncaster Races
16th July 2010	York Astronomical Society - Astronomical Causes of Climate Change by James Fradgley. "More factors than they tell you about in the press: solar effects, Milankovitch etc." All are welcome. 8.00 pm	The Denham Room Priory Street Centre York Astronomical Society
16th July 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
16th July 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 - ALESSI'S ARK + RACHAEL DADD A dream double bill if ever there was one...Psychedelic folkster Alessi's Ark (aka Alessi Laurent-Marke) is touring this year with LAURA MARLING and is every bit in the same class, having already made her mark with her stunning debut album Notes From The Treehouse (with help from BRIGHT EYES' Mike Mogis and Nate Walcott) and toured with CERYS MATTHEWS, MARIEE SIOUX and EMILIANA TORRINI. While you could easily file Alessi's cosmic madrigals alongside BAT FOR LASHES, JOANNA NEWSOM, BJORK and SYD BARRETT (really) in contrast, the hauntingly beautiful experimental folk of Rachael Dadd reminds us of SANDY DENNY singing MIDLAKE, ESPERS and THE DECEMBERISTS. In the time of THOMAS HARDY...	The Band Room Farndale
17th July 2010	Yorkwalk Guided Coach Tours - Coach trip to Aston and Winkburn Halls. A visit to the recently refurbished Jacobean Aston Hall near Birmingham and a personal guided tour by the owner of the lovely 18th C Winkburn Hall. Pick-up point close to The Heathers. Pre-booking Essential.	Yorkwalk
17th July 2010	Still Life Workshop - Explore the relationships between a selection of objects, working through the mediums of pencil, charcoal and acrylic, with OCA tutor Jane Lazenby. This workshop will encourage a personal starting point in sketchbook work, progressing to developing your ideas into a full colour study. 10.00 am – 4.00 pm	York Art Gallery York Museums Trust Events opens pdf file
17th July 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. Airborne Forces Day - Reunion of veterans who have served with Airborne Forces over the last 60 years.	Eden Camp Malton
17th July 2010	The Deer Shed Festival - One day and night of the best in contemporary music and art set in beautiful North Yorkshire parkland. There are 12 main stage slots on the Saturday, from midday until 11.00 pm. The one overarching objective for the success of this festival is booking the best of the best. It’s all about giving audiences access to great new music whatever the genre, so no fillers, no tribute bands, just a tantalizing line up that really will offer something for everyone. We're off to a great start with The Wedding Present. We are delighted to welcome such a legendary band as The Wedding Present to headline the first Deer Shed Festival. After 18 Top 40 hits they are a band who are no less relevent today than they were at the conception of indie rock and now inspiring a new generation of indie kids with guitars. Don't miss what is likely to be one of very few festival appearences in the UK in 2010. Miles and Erica join us hot off their UK Wonder Stuff Hup tour. We're anticipating much singing along to some Wonder Stuff classics in the up close setting of the Deer Shed stage headline slot just as the sun goes down... Justin Adams & Juldeh Camara are multi-award winning and infectious. When we put these guys on in Thirsk we had to for the first and only time move out all the tables and chairs at the interval to make way for people who insisted on dancing, it was an electric evening. Expect engaging desert blues from Robert Plant's main guitar man around tea time on the main stage. On the arts side there’ll be some amazing creations evolving throughout the day; starting with a blank canvas (or chunk of wood, sheet of metal, piece of cloth) the aim is to get even the most artistically reluctant to have a go and make lasting reminders of the day. Have a look on our arts page for details of Matt Pattinson and The Compulsive Scribbler, two extremely talented illustrators and the first of many others.	Baldersby Park Topcliffe The Deer Shed Festival
17th July 2010	Picton and District Annual Sports-Gymkhana & Horticultural Show	Picton Show
17th July 2010	Ripon Races - Ripon Bellringer Handicap	Ripon Races
17th July 2010	70's summer magic - Ormesby's annual 70's party night. Bring your pinic, chairs and torch. Wrap up warm and party the night away. It's almost compulsory to wear your most outrageous 70's outfits. Artists and prices to be confirmed. Pre-Booking Essential. 7.00 - 11.00 pm. Gates Open at 5.00 pm	Ormesby Hall
17/18th July 2010	The 44th Masham Steam Engine and Fair Organ Rally	Steam Rally
18th July 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. Clay Day - Join local potter Catherine Boyne-Whitelegg and learn some tips of the trade! Understand the story of pottery through the ages, and make your very own thumb pot!	Murton Park
18th July 2010	Yorkwalk Special Guided Walking Tours - In the Steps of the Mystery Plays.... To coincide with the Guild wagon plays, this walk takes you on the exact route of the mediaeval plays, with fascinating insights into the original productions. 10.30 am from The Yorkshire Museum Gardens Gates	Yorkwalk
18th July 2010	York Mystery Plays 2010 - The 2010 production will again fill the City streets with drama and spectacle, offering a truly unique experience for local and visitor alike. The plays will be performed on waggons at various locations throughout the City. 1376 - the year in which the existence of pageant waggons is first recorded in York 1568 - the year in which the plays were banned 1951 - the plays are once again staged, as part of the Festival of Britain The solitary surviving manuscript of the York plays, dating from around 1463-77, is kept at the British Library The York Mystery Cycle usually comprised some 48 pageants, illustrating the Christian history of the world from Creation to Last Judgement Each play was sponsored and subsidised by one of the city's craft guilds Traditionally, the Plays were played on the feast day of Corpus Christi, a movable feast occurring on the first Thursday after Trinity, between 23 May and 24 June The word "mystery" means a "trade" or "craft" in medieval English. "Mystery" is also a religious truth or rite.	York Mystery Plays
18th July 2010	Aldborough and Boroughbridge Agricultural Show - HORSES & PONIES, CATTLE, SHEEP, TERRIER & PET CLASSES, CHILDREN'S CLASSES, PRESERVES & PRODUCE, HANDICRAFTS, PHOTOGRAPHY, HORTICULTURE, FARM PRODUCE	Skelton Road Skelton A & B Show
18th July 2010	Castle Howard - Jazz Cocktail - Enjoy an afternoon of Jazz & Pimms More details to follow shortly.	Castle Howard
18th July 2010	French celebration day - A great day out with French cooking in the cottages, music/dancing and even lessons in the Victorian school room	Ryedale Folk Museum
18th July 2010	Sledmere Stately Home Charity Car Boot Sale - In support of Sledmere Church, Sledmere Village Hall, The Wagoners' Museum Trust, Sledmere School and Muscualar Dystrophy. Gates open 9:30 am	Sledmere House
18th July 2010	The Malton Show 2010 - The Malton Show now enters its 124th year and we are pleased to have with us all the agricultural attractions, farm exhibits and class entries that form the backbone of the show, as well as a few other things to appeal to everyone.	Scampston Park Malton Malton Show
18th July 2010	Historic Vehicle Rally - The North East Club for Pre-war Austin's assembles over 1,000 vintage cars of all kinds and assorted auto jumble. Gates open from 10.30 am - 5.00 pm	Newby Hall
18th July 2010	Helicopter Preservation Day - An open day held by The Yorkshire Helicopter Preservation Group with behind the scenes access to restoration projects. Visiting helicopters may call in subject to availability.	South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum Doncaster
18th July 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
18th July 2010	Keighley & Worth Valley Railway - "The Railway Children" Guided Tour - To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the famous film 'The Railway Children', we have organised a very special tour which takes in many of the locations used in the film. Visit Three Chimneys and Perks Cottage - see the site of the famous landslide and where the children waved their red flannel petticoats to stop the train - visit the famous Oakworth station and watch the crossing keeper in action - See where the Hare and Hounds ran and visit the fence where the children sat and waved to the Old Gentleman. Our guide will tell all about the making of the film and answer any questions you may have. This very special tour give a unique insight into aspects of the Railway's history and that of the local area. Our expert guide brings the past back to life and takes you to places you may only have read about. These Special Interest tours will involve tackling uneven terrain and the negotiation of steps and other obstacles. It is therefore essential that participants are reasonably fit and wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Although no packed lunch is provided on these tours, a refreshment stop will be made at a local hostelry. Tours commence 11.00 am at Haworth Station and generally finish around 4.00 pm. Pre-booking Essential	KWVR
19th July 2010	Beverley Races - The Medieval Night Evening Meeting	Beverley Races
20th July 2010	Open Air Theatre in the Museum Gardens - Beauty and the Beast Another outdoor production in the Museum Gardens by the Chapterhouse Theatre Company. Bring along a picnic and rug or low-backed seating and enjoy the show! Laura Turner's interpretation of this classic fairytale is sure to delight children of all ages as Louisa and her friends transform their 1940s garden into a magical setting. Be prepared for the fearsome beast and his terrifying castle, as they act out the story, but all is well as Beauty finds some rather surprising friends and the beast's heart finally begins to melt. Grounds open 5.30 pm; Performance starts 6.30 pm	Yorkshire Museum
21st July 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
21st July 2010	St Mary's Church Tour - A free tour of the richly decorated Victorian High Gothic church designed by William Burges. 10.30 am meet at St Mary's Church	Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden
21st July 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 July 2010	Catterick Bridge Races	Catterick Racecourse
21st July 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. 7.30 - 9.00 pm	Harewood House
22nd July 2010	The Black Swan Folk Club present - The Simon Hopper Duo Joined by Andee Price on bass, mandolin and backing vocals, Simon returns to us following a most impressive debut show in 2008. Writing finely crafted, melodic songs with perceptive and thoughtful lyrics, he “powerfully addresses contemporary issues with intelligence and insight” said fRoots of his latest CD, asking “why is this guy's music not more widely accepted?"	8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C.
22nd July 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
22nd July 2010	Doncaster Races - Flat Meeting	Doncaster Races
22nd July 2010	Open Air Theatre - Love In Shakespeare A romantic and intoxicating encounter with love through the bard's most popular plays and music. A revue style piece of theatre that explores the pain and passion of being in love. Rediscover the Romeo and Juliet factor in yourself and laugh out loud at your favourite extracts from “Much Ado” and “Twelfth Night”. A feel good night suitable for everyone from young lovers to seasoned cynics. Bring your chairs, picnics, wine and friends and enjoy an enchanting evening of outdoor theatre at its best with Heartbreak Theatre Company. Gates open 6.45pm. Performance starts at 7.30pm	Mount Grace Priory
23rd July 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
23rd July 2010	Thirsk Races	Thirsk Races
23/24th July 2010	York Races - The Music Showcase Weekend. Offering a little extra entertainment; top quality action on both the track and the live music stage. Music Showcase Evening is the only evening of York’s year on Friday July 23rd combining competitive racing with live music. The European Breeder’s Fund Lyric Stakes is a Listed contest to reward talented fillies whilst watch this website for the announcement of which performers will take the stage. The music on Saturday July 24th was provided by stars from the phenomena that is the X Factor last year, with this year’s music act again yet to be announced. The Sky Bet York Stakes on Saturday is a Group Two race with £100,000 in prize money so it attracts a field from the top stables; Sir Michael Stoute and Saeed bin Suroor have provided recent winners for this all age middle distance contest. A full field are likely to contest the prime betting heat of the afternoon, the £50,000 Sky Bet Dash, a six furlong handicap. At the start of the day, we plan to repeat the Sky Bet Jockey Dash that will entertain the crowd and raise money for the Injured Jockey’s Fund. A fitting part of the Go Racing in Yorkshire Summer Festival.	York Races
23-25th July 2010	Leeds Championship Dog Show Join 10,000 dog entries for one of the largest outdoor Dog Shows in the North of England. 'Best in Group' awards will be presented for Utility & Toy Terrier, Hounds & Gundogs and Working & Pastoral categories. Judging starts daily from around 9.30am.	Harewood House
23-26th July 2010	Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival	Crown Hotel Harrogate Crime Writing Festival
24th July 2010	Castle Howard Art Course – Landscape Painting. 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
24th July 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
24th July 2010	Barley Halls 650th birthday! A truly unique evening featuring a specially commissioned dance interpretation of the history of Barley Hall, complemented by a candlelit light supper and musical entertainment in one of York's most unique venues. 7.00 pm	Barley Hall
24th July 2010	Fountains in Summer - A gentle walk introducing the delights of summer time nature. 10.30 am meet at Swanley Grange	Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden
24th July 2010	James and the Giant Peach Roald Dahl's fantastic story gets the Illyria treatment in this colourful summertime production for children. Join James Henry Trotter and his two horrible aunts Spiker and Sponge for a deliciously twisted and quirky tale of adventure, friendship, daring and dreams! James is an orphan who is sent to live with his two terrible aunts. But when the peach tree in the garden sprouts a single peach which grows and grows and grows, James befriends some very peculiar insects, breaks free from the clutches of his aunts and embarks on the adventure of a lifetime. David Wood's adaptation captures all the fun and excitement of this superb children's classic, and includes plenty of opportunities for participation! Illyria's Theatre for Children has one principal aim: great storytelling. Brightly costumed and accompanied by live music, the shows address their target audience in an intelligent, unpatronising and entertaining way. Illyria does not espouse the pc view that Theatre for Children should be cleansed of cruelty, peril, or even death. We know that children are a demanding audience, and can sniff out such dishonesty. Our shows often deal with these topics in a sensitive but direct manner. Perhaps that is why they are so popular! James and the Giant Peach is suitable for children aged 5 to 9	Harewood House
24/25th July 2010	Medieval Joust - Enjoy the thrills and spills of medieval jousting and cheer on your favourite knight as our competitors break lances in real mounted combat. The Knights' teams compete in mounted skill at arms, and there's plenty of laughter with entertainment by our own jester, medieval musicians. Complete with Living History, townsfolk and soldiers, fully armoured Knights and the pomp and pageantry of a medieval joust this event is a great family day out. Plus there is a full programme of children's interactive activities with the Time Travellers crew. 11.00 am - 5.00 pm	Scarborough Castle
24th July - 27th August 2010	Time Travellers Go…Pirate Academy Pirates, Privateers, Buccaneers and Smugglers all are welcome to join our Time Traveller Crew in the Big Top at Whitby for some nautical summer fun. Dress up as a pirate, handle a real cutlass and boarding pike. Listen to stories of famous pirates, take part in Pirate sword practice. There's also loads of arts and craft activities to make your visit to Whitby abbey a memorable one. From 11.00 am – 5.00 pm	Whitby Abbey
24th July - 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
24th July - 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
25th July 2010	York City Centre Cycle Race is proposed for Sunday 25 July. This will be a full day local event being organised by partners such as Clifton Cycling Club, British Cycling and Cycling City York. The event will start and finish in Duncombe Place in laps following Blake Street, Davygate, St Sampson's Square, Church Street, Goodramgate then back past the Minster via Deangate.
25th July 2010	Huby and Sutton on the Forest Agricultural Show - is held in the spectacular parkland setting of Sutton Hall, Yorkshire home of Sir Reginald and Lady Sheffield. Now in its 118th year, the show offers members and visitors a full schedule and a great day out with lots to see and do. A wide range of livestock classes including fur and feather, cattle, sheep, pigs and goats, rabbits, together with farm and garden produce and Women's Institute, over 50 trade stands and traditional entertainment for all the family. Attracting top class competitors from the fields of show jumping and showing the horse show is renowned in the North of England for the quality of entrants. A good selection of unaffiliated and fun classes ensure local competitors are not left out and a gymkhana at the end of the day is always great entertainment!	Huby & SotF Show
25th July 2010	Castle Howard - Artsmix Contemporary Art Market. In the Stable Courtyard, from 10am until 4pm with free entry	Castle Howard
25th July 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
25th July 2010	Weeton & District Agricultural & Horticultural Society Show 2010 - Animals are a vital and hugely popular part of our show and this year we aim to have the widest range of domestic, farm and interesting animals yet. We encourage you to enter our varied classes or bring along your dog on the day to stroll around (on a lead) or compete in the infamous Weeton Show Dog Race. The day is packed with scheduled events including races, brass bands, children's shows and entertainment, Punch & Judy shows, Beagle & Fox Hound displays, Traditional Craft and skills demonstrations, ferret racing and many more.	Weeton Show
25th July 2010	Keighley & Worth Valley Railway - Vintage Train Days - Sample rail travel as it might have been back in Victorian times with gleaming steam locomotives, wooden bodied carriages and attentive staff to look after your every need. There's even a brass band to entertain, real coal fires in the stations, and gas lamps to light the way. These popular services run in addition to our normal steam trains and there's no need to book - just get your tickets on the day. Please note that due to other commitments, the Old Gentleman's Saloon serving cream teas will unfortunately not be available on any of this year's vintage train services.	KWVR
25th July 2010	Songs of Praise - Ecumenical service. Everyone welcome. 3.00 pm St Mary's Church	Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden
25th July 2010	Shakespeare in the Park 'The Merchant of Venice' - Performed by The Theatre of the Dales Company (returning for their 4th year). Gates open 5:30pm. Bring your own seating and a picnic	Sledmere House
25th July 2010	Theatre on the Lawn - 'Pride & Prejudice' - Outdoor Theatre performed by Illyria. Bring a picnic and enjoy the show. We can't guarantee Mr Darcy will emerge from the lake, but we can promise you an entertaining evening. Booking Essential.	Nostell Priory
26-30th July 2010	Time Travellers Go…Medieval Knight & Princess School A week of hands on activities and crafts for all the family, with a medieval theme there's plenty to discover about life in medieval England. Squire Training, etiquette, storytelling, arts and crafts and dressing up sessions throughout the day with our very own activity leaders – the Time Travellers Crew. You can even try on a mini harness of Knight's armour. 11.00 am - 5.00 pm	Scarborough Castle
27th July 2010	Fairfax House events - Clocks, Cogs and Wheels An opportunity to appreciate the inner workings of the clocks in the Terry Collection. Horologist and clocks conservator, David Barker, returns by popular demand to reveal the intricate details of the nationally significant Noel Terry collection of clocks. David will give a special access tour followed by a demonstration in which he disassembles/reassembles one of the clocks to reveal its construction and interior workings. Pre-booking Essential 7.00 pm	Fairfax House
27th July 2010	Beverley Races - Family Fun Day	Beverley Races
28th July 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
28th July 2010	The Beck Isle Museum - 27 rooms and separate displays covering many aspects of local, social and family history, militaria. Children's Living History Day – Dress up in Victorian period costume, play parlour games and do the washing Victorian Farm style.	Beck Isle Museum
28th July 2010	Children's Open Air Theatre - The Secret Garden - Enjoy following the children's classic story of a secret garden which changes the lives of three children forever. An evening of open air theatre performed in the Abbey ruins. Show starts 6.30 pm. Bring picnic, rugs and chairs	Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden
28th July 2010	An Ideal Husband - Heartbreak Theatre Company bring to life the classic Oscar Wilde comedy, full of intrigue, romance and razor sharp wit. Bring your chairs, picnics, wine and friends and enjoy an enchanting evening of outdoor theatre at its best. Gates open 6.45 pm, Performance starts at 7.30 pm	Helmsley Castle
29th July 2010	The Black Swan Folk Club present - Hannah James & Sam Sweeney Mainly traditional songs and tunes from BBC Folk Awards Horizon nominees Hannah (accordion, vocals) and Sam (fiddle, nyckelharpa, English bagpipes). Highly accomplished musicians, they are members of youth band Kerfuffle, while Sam also plays with Bellowhead and was recently seen at the Black Swan accompanying Fay Hield, and Hannah clog dances with the Demon Barber Roadshow.	8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C.
30/31st July 2010	Thirsk Races	Thirsk Races
30th July - 1st August 2010	Forgotten Crafts - Learn how the crafts of Viking-era York are inspiring the world of computer games with the Dismorphia team, then see these ancient skills in action with a variety of expert crafters. Includes a chance to get hands-on to create your own artefacts. A Festival of British Archaeology event. FREE! 10.00 am - 4.00 pm	Jorvik Dig
31st July 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 July 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
31st July 2010	Doncaster Races - Flat Meeting	Doncaster Races
31st July 2010	Ralph McTell in Concert - Described by Billy Connolly as 'Britain's best singer/songwriter', Ralph McTell is one of the UK's most consummate entertainers. He has won The Ivor Novello Award and a BBC Lifetime Achievement Award for his songwriting. You, the audience, will travel with Ralph on a ninety-minute journey along the musical path he has followed for over four decades. Ralph's astute observation and wry take on life shine through his songs and anecdotes. His rich baritone voice and his virtuosity on guitar promise a very special evening	Harrogate Theatre Kula Events
31st July/ 1st August 2010	Wings and Wheels Spectacular! A two day festival of classic cars, motorcycles, buses and commercial vehicles, historic aircraft flypasts and all the activities of the Thunder Days!	Yorkshire Air Museum
31st July/ 1st August 2010	Wolds Game & Country Fair	Sledmere House
31st July/ 1st August 2010	Yorkshire Archaeology Weekend - Come find out about archaeology in Yorkshire	Ryedale Folk Museum
31st July/ 1st 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
31st July/ 1st August 2010	Robin Hood Weekend - Join BZ Entertainments and join in their interactive performance of “Robin Hood”. Don the costumes and off to Sherwood Forest. Great fun for children of all ages. Pus have a go archery with the castle's own expert archers. From 11.00 am	Conisbrough Castle
31st July/ 1st August 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, fashions, traditional games, 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. From 11.00 am	Richmond Castle
31st July - 2nd August 2010	Get Medieval - Join the costumed re-enactors around their abbey encampment. Watch and take part in activities and demonstrations based on 15th century life	Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden
1st August 2010	Guided Walk - Butterfly Walks with Dr David Chesmore. 25 tickets only £2.50 each from Cemetery Office. 2.00 pm start from the Gatehouse	York Cemetery
1st August 2010	Subject to confirmation - 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
1st August 2010	Yorkshire Day - Join us for traditional Yorkshire songs sung by the Yorkshire Garland Group	Ryedale Folk Museum
1st August 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
1st August 2010	Keighley & Worth Valley Railway - Vintage Train Days - Sample rail travel as it might have been back in Victorian times with gleaming steam locomotives, wooden bodied carriages and attentive staff to look after your every need. There's even a brass band to entertain, real coal fires in the stations, and gas lamps to light the way. These popular services run in addition to our normal steam trains and there's no need to book - just get your tickets on the day. Please note that due to other commitments, the Old Gentleman's Saloon serving cream teas will unfortunately not be available on any of this year's vintage train services.	KWVR
1-31st 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
1-31st 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
2nd August 2010	Ripon Races - Armstrong Memorial Handicap	Ripon Races
2-6th August 2010	Time Travellers Go…Medieval Knight & Princess School A week of hands on activities and crafts for all the family, with a medieval theme there's plenty to discover about life in medieval England. Squire Training, etiquette, storytelling, arts and crafts and dressing up sessions throughout the day with our very own activity leaders – the Time Travellers Crew. You can even try on a mini harness of Knight's armour. 11.00 am - 5.00 pm	Scarborough Castle
3rd August 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
3rd August 2010	The Beck Isle Museum - 27 rooms and separate displays covering many aspects of local, social and family history, militaria. Dinosaurs and Fossils Day.	Beck Isle Museum
3rd August 2010	Catterick Bridge Races	Catterick Racecourse
4th August 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
4th August 2010	The Beck Isle Museum - 27 rooms and separate displays covering many aspects of local, social and family history, militaria. Children's Living History Day – Dress up in Victorian period costume, play parlour games and do the washing Victorian Farm style.	Beck Isle Museum
4th August 2010	Open Air Theatre - A Midsummer Night's Dream Allow the mischievous Robin Goodfellow to spirit you away into the Athenian forest as Shakespeare's verse weaves its magic over you. Alive with magnificent costumes, wonderful sets and a musical score composed especially for Shakespeare's beautiful language, Chapterhouse Theatre presents Shakespeare's renowned romantic comedy in some of the UK's most awe-inspiring venues. Enjoy a relaxed summer's evening as the lovers' tale of romance, woe, magic and excitement plays out before you, and the misadventures of Bottom's troop of mechanicals create all sorts of fun and frolics that are sure to delight all the family. Picnic in the magical surroundings of beautiful gardens and enjoy a wonderful evening of theatre under the stars. Bring your chairs, picnics, wine and friends and enjoy an enchanting evening of outdoor theatre. Gates open 6.45 pm. Performance starts at 7.30 pm	Mount Grace Priory
5th August 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.
5th August 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 August 2010	Giants, Dragons and Fairies - Come as the giant or Jack the Giant-Killer. Be careful dragons – our fire detectors are sensitive! Fairies, weave your best spells against evil. Dress as you wish, but be sure to have fun following our treasure trails, cutting and making, icing and drawing and, for the weary, there are stories to hear. Activities in the gardens and Hall (indoors if wet). Drop in any time – no booking required. Children, please bring at least one adult.	Kiplin Hall Nr Scorton
6th August 2010	Fairfax House events - Children's Day: Meet the Fairfaxs An opportunity for children to interact with the 18th Century inhabitants of Fairfax House. Meet Lord Fairfax and his daughter Anne, along with their domestic staff who will be making a return to give 21st century visitors their 18th century personal stories and perspectives on living in a Georgian townhouse. This is a special interactive experience, and fun for all the family. Pre-booking Essential 12.00 noon & 3.00 pm	Fairfax House
7th August 2010	Castle Howard Art Course – Landscape Painting. 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
7th August 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
7th August 2010	The Beck Isle Museum - 27 rooms and separate displays covering many aspects of local, social and family history, militaria. A Centenary Celebration of Pickering’s 1910 Pageant.	Beck Isle Museum
7/8th August 2010	Churches Trust Weekend	Ryedale Folk Museum
7/8th August 2010	Bees at Fountains! Come along and meet the experts to find out more about bees and beekeeping. 10.30 am - 4.00 pm Swanley Grange	Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden
7/8th 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
8th August 2010	Rolls Royce Rally Join us and celebrate in style with around 400 Rolls Royce and Bentley cars including models from the early 1900s right through to the present day, driving from the UK, Europe and the USA to park up on the North Front at Harewood.	Harewood House
8th August 2010	Keighley & Worth Valley Railway - Vintage Train Days - Sample rail travel as it might have been back in Victorian times with gleaming steam locomotives, wooden bodied carriages and attentive staff to look after your every need. There's even a brass band to entertain, real coal fires in the stations, and gas lamps to light the way. These popular services run in addition to our normal steam trains and there's no need to book - just get your tickets on the day. Please note that due to other commitments, the Old Gentleman's Saloon serving cream teas will unfortunately not be available on any of this year's vintage train services.	KWVR
8th August 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
8th August 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
9th August 2010	Thirsk Races	Thirsk Races
9-13th August 2010	Time Travellers Go…Medieval Knight & Princess School A week of hands on activities and crafts for all the family, with a medieval theme there's plenty to discover about life in medieval England. Squire Training, etiquette, storytelling, arts and crafts and dressing up sessions throughout the day with our very own activity leaders – the Time Travellers Crew. You can even try on a mini harness of Knight's armour. 11.00 am - 5.00 pm	Scarborough Castle
10th August 2010	Castle Howard - Easter Craft and Produce Market. In the Stable Courtyard, from 10am until 4pm with free entry	Castle Howard
11th 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. Scarecrow Making - Join in the fun and make a scarecrow to be displayed on site. All materials are provided but feel free to bring your own accessories for that extra edge!	Murton Park
11th August 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
11th August 2010	The Beck Isle Museum - 27 rooms and separate displays covering many aspects of local, social and family history, militaria. Children's Living History Day – Dress up in Victorian period costume, play parlour games and do the washing Victorian Farm style.	Beck Isle Museum
11th August 2010	Beverley Races - The Journal Ladies Day	Beverley Races
11th August 2010	Open Air Theatre - Alice Through The Looking Glass The story of Through the Looking-Glass is a real family favourite, following Alice's fantastical adventures in the strange world she enters through the mirror above her drawing-room fireplace. What she finds there is a world laid out in the form of a giant chess board and before long Alice finds herself entering the game as a white pawn. The story follows her travels across the board until she is crowned queen at the eighth square and along the way she encounters some of Carroll's most memorable and enduring characters, among them Tweedledum and Tweedledee, the Walrus and the Carpenter, The Lion and the Unicorn, and the Jabberwock. The piece is also filled with many fine nonsense poems and songs which are still quoted from today. This is a brand new adaptation by Quantum Theatre, faithfully charting the fabulous, wonderful and rather perplexing world created by the great Lewis Carroll and retaining the particularly British humour and quirkiness we've all come to hold dear in these classic tales: truly a show for all the family in the setting of Mount Grace Priory. Gates open 6.45 pm. Performance starts at 7.15 pm	Mount Grace Priory
12th August 2010	York Art Gallery Curator's lunchtime talks - an introduction to the York Mystery Plays. This talk will take visitors along the medieval route of the Mystery Plays, which were performed on waggons at 12 points around the city, through prints and drawings in our new exhibition in the Little Gallery. 12.30 pm	York Art Gallery York Museums Trust Events opens pdf file
12th August 2010	The Black Swan Folk Club present - Eilidh Grant with Peter Cooke The York debut and a rare English performance by one of Scotland’s finest young singers. Eilidh has a stunningly beautiful voice (“shades of a Caledonian Joni Mitchell”), used to great effect on a repertoire of traditional folk, Burns songs and contemporary numbers, accompanied by Peter Cooke on guitar.	8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C.
12th August 2010	Beverley Races	Beverley Races
13th August 2010	Catterick Bridge Races - Evening	Catterick Racecourse
13th August 2010	A Midsummer Night's Dream - Allow the mischievous Robin Goodfellow to spirit you away into the Athenian forest as Shakespeare's verse weaves its magic over you. Alive with magnificent costumes, wonderful sets and a musical score composed especially for Shakespeare's beautiful language, Chapterhouse presents Shakespeare's renowned romantic comedy in some of the UK's most awe-inspiring venues. Enjoy a relaxed summer's evening as the lovers' tale of romance, woe, magic and excitement plays out before you, and the misadventures of Bottom's troop of mechanicals create all sorts of fun and frolics that are sure to delight all the family. Picnic in the magical surroundings of beautiful gardens and enjoy a wonderful evening of theatre under the stars. Bring your chairs, picnics, wine and friends and enjoy an enchanting evening of outdoor theatre. Gates open 6.45 pm, Performance starts at 7.30 pm	Helmsley Castle
14th 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
14th August 2010	Ripon Races - William Hill Great St. Wilfrid Handicap	Ripon Races
14th August 2010	Doncaster Races - Flat Meeting	Doncaster Races
14th August 2010	Open Air Theatre - Pride and Prejudice - Enjoy the Jane Austen favourite, Pride and Prejudice, performed in the Abbey ruins. Show starts at 7.00 pm. Bring a picnic, rugs and chairs.	Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden
14/15th August 2010	Morgan Classic Car Rally	Ryedale Folk Museum
14/15th 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
14/15th August 2010	Medieval Falconry & Hunting - Meet the medieval hunting party with our costumed medieval falconers, Raphael Falconry and the medieval folk of the York City Levy. Join the falconers for demonstrations of spectacular aerial displays of Birds of Prey in flight and discover how these Birds were used in medieval times for hunting and for status. Wander through the hunters' encampment and find out about the life of a medieval huntsman or outlaw! Plus medieval music and performance in honour of Reynard the fox with the master musicians of Trouvere. From 11.00 am	Richmond Castle
15th 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. Scarecrow Making - Join in the fun and make a scarecrow to be displayed on site. All materials are provided but feel free to bring your own accessories for that extra edge!	Murton Park
15th August 2010	Guided Walk - The Female Influence with Yvonne Spurr. 2.00 pm start from the Gatehouse	York Cemetery
15th August 2010	VW Festival Experience a festival atmosphere and see thousands of Volkswagens of all ages on display for one of our livliest motoring events! The VW Festival takes place annually at Harewood with grafitti workshops, show and shine events and much much more	Harewood House
15th August 2010	Keighley & Worth Valley Railway - Vintage Train Days - Sample rail travel as it might have been back in Victorian times with gleaming steam locomotives, wooden bodied carriages and attentive staff to look after your every need. There's even a brass band to entertain, real coal fires in the stations, and gas lamps to light the way. These popular services run in addition to our normal steam trains and there's no need to book - just get your tickets on the day. Please note that due to other commitments, the Old Gentleman's Saloon serving cream teas will unfortunately not be available on any of this year's vintage train services.	KWVR
15th August 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
16-20th August 2010	Time Travellers Go…Medieval Knight & Princess School A week of hands on activities and crafts for all the family, with a medieval theme there's plenty to discover about life in medieval England. Squire Training, etiquette, storytelling, arts and crafts and dressing up sessions throughout the day with our very own activity leaders – the Time Travellers Crew. You can even try on a mini harness of Knight's armour. 11.00 am - 5.00 pm	Scarborough Castle
17-20th August 2010	York Races - The Ebor Festival of Racing. Our oldest, richest, fastest, and most famous races provide sporting excellence combined with fashion and fun over four fabulous days. Many informed observers consider Tuesday, the first day of the Festival to be their favourite raceday of the year in Britain. The action on the track sees the richest race of the York year, the £600,000 Juddmonte International, a contest ranked in the top three contests in the world. Notably, Sea the Stars triumphed on the Knavesmire as the highest rated horse in the world last season coming here as a dual Classic winner and going on to triumph in the Arc, completing six Group One wins in a row. The racecourse team look forward to this day and everything is fresh and exciting. For many racegoers this is the day when they catch up with friends and look forward to a week of shared enjoyment. The Wednesday of Ebor week seems to have been about the feature race, the totesport Ebor, since it was first run way back in the 1840s. The excitement that this famous handicap generates has been a constant over that time; a winner at over 100-1, a victor who became horse of the year, a champion who headed down under and very nearly became the first British trained winner of the Melbourne Cup- and that’s just in the last ten years! The buzz about the racecourse on Ebor day is infectious as groups of friends laugh and relax, hopefully in some summer sunshine. On all four days there will be a real sense of fashion, plenty of hats and sharp suits mixed with those sporting more relaxed summer clothing, however for many there remains an extra special feel about Thursday as its Ladies day, complete with the chance to win a trip to Dubai courtesy of Marriott hotels. The sporting action attracts the best fillies as the Group One Darley Yorkshire Oaks and Jaguar Cars Lowther Stakes are highly treasured titles. Friday is a recent addition to this famous occasion and offers the chance to race into the weekend, perhaps enjoying a short break in historic York or the wider white rose county. The fastest race of the season, the Coolmore Nunthorpe Stakes often decides the accolade of leading sprinter and is a blur of colour that needs to be seen and heard to be believed. The smile on the faces of connections of Borderlescott, the 2007/2008 dual champion, trained locally by the Bastiman family is one of the great memories of that year.	York Races
18th August 2010	Castle Howard Tour to the Mausoleum with Curator. Visit the most mysterious and imposing building in the Castle Howard landscape, where generations of the Howard family are buried in the vaults beneath the spectacular chapel. The tour also includes a visit to the Temple of the Four Winds, not normally open to the public. The tour starts at 10.30 am. Pre-booking Essential	Castle Howard
18th August 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
18th August 2010	The Beck Isle Museum - 27 rooms and separate displays covering many aspects of local, social and family history, militaria. Children's Living History Day – Dress up in Victorian period costume, play parlour games and do the washing Victorian Farm style.	Beck Isle Museum
18th August 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
18th August 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
19th August 2010	The Black Swan Folk Club present - Bram Taylor For us, alternate summers would not be complete without a visit by Bram, one of our firmest folk friends. He is a thoroughly entertaining performer with a strong, clear and tuneful voice and a wide repertoire of both modern and traditional songs, laced together with a grand line in Lancashire patter.	8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C.
19th August 2010	The Importance of Being Earnest Theatreworks is a Number One Theatre Production Company with a commitment to staging fresh adaptations of classic literary works, new writing, and multi media collaborations which involve the use of music, dance and puppetry. Oscar Wilde's frothy, witty Edwardian comedy of manners and mistaken identity will be staged in the atmospheric grounds of Harewood House this summer. Following the successes of acclaimed adaptations of 'Little Women' and 'Far From The Madding Crowd' here at Harewood in 2007, Theatreworks will use their customary style and innovation to breathe life into Wilde's best loved piece, 'The Importance of Being Earnest'. The Story - To avoid family duties, Algernon Moncrieff, a bachelor-about-town, has invented 'Bunbury' - a sick relative who frequently calls him away from home! His friend Jack Worthing has invented a wicked brother called 'Earnest' to disguise his own misdemeanours. When Algernon poses as Earnest confusion takes hold - until the discovery of an old handbag finally leads Jack and Algernon to the truth behind the layers of deceit. Bring your strawberries, cream and a bottle of fizz, sit back and enjoy the sparkling wit of Wilde, gorgeous costumes, fine performances and all in a delightful setting.	Harewood House
19th August 2010	Open Air Theatre - The Secret Garden Frances Hodgson Burnett's poignant classic tale of a proud and headstrong girl discovering some lessons of life through stumbling on her Uncle's secret garden . Performed with the panache and style of Heartbreak Theatre. A classic for children aged 6 an upwards and families. Bring your chairs, bring your picnics, children and friends and enjoy a memorable evening of outdoor family theatre in the setting of Mount Grace Priory. Gates open 6.45 pm. Performance starts at 7.15 pm	Mount Grace Priory
20th August 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
20th August 2010	Mass for St Bernard - Ecumenical service in the Abbey. Everyone welcome. 12.00 noon in the Abbey cellarium	Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden
21st August 2010	Yorkwalk Guided Coach Tours - Coach trip to Melbourne Hall and Ashby de la Zouche Castle. Visit to the private Melbourne hall, once the residence of Lord Melbourne, Queen Victoria's Prime Minister. Ashby is a fine 18th C market town with a fine mediaeval castle ruin. Pick-up point close to The Heathers. Pre-booking Essential.	Yorkwalk
21st August 2010	Castle Howard - Great British Proms Spectacular Outdoor Evening Concert - An evening of unrivalled entertainment, taking the ever-popular Proms Spectacular format and adding lots more elements to making it the best and biggest ever held. New for 2010* will be a pre-concert performance by the Band of the Corps of Royal Engineers; a spectacular parachute drop over the arena by the RAF Falcons; state of the art stunning special effects; and more fireworks than ever before lighting up the skies over Castle Howard. All this together with conductor Jae Alexander, The English National Orchestra; tenor Wynne Evans and soprano Janet Mooney performing a superb programme of popular classics, movie themes and all the traditional favourites associated with The Last Night Of The Proms. Pre-booking Essential	Castle Howard
21st August 2010	Ripon Races - Ripon, Cathedral City of the Dales Handicap	Ripon Races
21st August 2010	Shakespeare on the Lawn: 'Romeo and Juliet' - Outdoor Theatre performed by Illyria. Bring a picnic and spend your Saturday evening watching Illyria's lively performance of this classic play. Booking Essential.	Nostell Priory
21st August 2010	Adrian Edmondson & The Bad Shepherds in Concert - THE BAD SHEPHERDS play punk songs on folk instruments. Not as a gag, but because they really like the noise. They think the songs are better than people remember. They love folk instruments. It works. They do songs by The Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Stranglers, The Jam, Sham 69, The Undertones, The Ramones, The Buzzcocks, The Specials, Talking Heads, Squeeze and others, even Kraftwerk! Alright, they're not all punk, but they come from roughly the same era. They've mostly given the songs a kind of Celtic feel, and they've stuck in the odd reel and jig here and there. But occassionally they just thrash! They've always thought the excitement of a reel taking off is the nearest thing to the excitement of watching punk live in the 70s.	The Stone House Knaresborough Kula Events
21/22nd August 2010	North East Carriage Driving Association - Carriage driving will be taking place around the parkland of Newby Hall. Saturday - Dressage Competition; Sunday - 'Marathon'- Carriages will be racing around the estate, a carriage will leave every 4 minutes. While there is some anthropological evidence that horses were ridden before they were driven, the most unequivocal evidence of domestication and use of the horse as a driving animal are the Sintashta chariot burials in the southern Urals, circa 2000 BC. However, shortly thereafter, the expansion of the domestic horse throughout Europe was little short of explosive. In the space of possible 500 years, there is evidence of horse-drawn chariots in Greece, Egypt, and Mesopotamia. By another 500 years, the horse-drawn chariot had spread to China. Gates open from 11.00 am - 5.30 pm	Newby Hall
21/22nd 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
21/22nd August 2010	Little Boots Safari & Rye Tales at Rievaulx - Little Boots Safari is a guided trail with parents to discover the landscape around the abbey. Fun activities will take place along the way to capture and stimulate their imaginations and give a sense of exploration. Meanwhile at the Abbey, children and adults alike will be captivated by tales of how the monks moulded the landscape around them told in an exciting way by our enigmatic storyteller with storytelling in the ruins of the chapter house every hour. This event is part of our joint Lime & Ice project. From l1.30 am	Rievaulx Abbey
21/22nd August 2010	Medieval Castle Clash - The mighty castle of Conisbrough becomes the stage for the pageant of the Knights. See Escafeld re-enactors gather for courtly pursuits of archery and dancing, presentations of arming a knight and then witness the dramatic conclusion of a tournament of Knights. From 11.00 am. Main combat at 3pm.	Conisbrough Castle
21-27th August 2010	Cottage Cooking Week - This annual event returns so visitors can experience the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of our cottages as our volunteers bring them to life	Ryedale Folk Museum
21-28th August 2010	Art Exhibition - Paintings by Alan Denyer - Local artist Alan Denyer hosts a selection of his recent work in oils, watercolours and pastels. Fountains Hall	Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden
22nd 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. Rural Games - Come out to play! Have a go at traditional games that your grandparents might have enjoyed such as hopscotch or skipping. Try your hand at games which have stood the test of time; tug-of-war, skittles or horseshoe quoits and maybe learn a few new ones!	Murton Park
22nd August 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
22nd August 2010	Guided Walk - Butterfly Walks with Dr David Chesmore. 25 tickets only £2.50 each from Cemetery Office. 2.00 pm start from the Gatehouse	York Cemetery
22nd August 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
22nd August 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
22nd August 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
22nd August 2010	Open Air Theatre - The Importance of Being Earnest Rain or Shine Theatre Company will be performing one of the greatest comedies of all time - Oscar Wilde's classic comedy of manners, morals and morality!... When two Victorian gentlemen assume the name of 'Earnest', to win the affections of two ladies determined to marry a man of that name, the scene is set for Oscar Wilde's classic comedy of manners and triviality. Rain or Shine invites you into the world of handbags, perambulators, cucumber sandwiches, muffins, butlers, the English upper classes, and of course, that theatrical tour de force – Lady Bracknell! Bring your chairs, picnics, wine and friends and enjoy an enchanting evening of outdoor theatre at its best. Gates open 6.45 pm. Performance starts at 7.30 pm	Mount Grace Priory
23rd August 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
23rd August 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
23-27th August 2010	Time Travellers Go…Medieval Knight & Princess School A week of hands on activities and crafts for all the family, with a medieval theme there's plenty to discover about life in medieval England. Squire Training, etiquette, storytelling, arts and crafts and dressing up sessions throughout the day with our very own activity leaders – the Time Travellers Crew. You can even try on a mini harness of Knight's armour. 11.00 am - 5.00 pm	Scarborough Castle
24th August 2010	Yorkwalk Special Guided Walking Tours - The Historic Toilet Tour. A unique saga of convenience through the ages from Roman sanitation to the 18th Century 'Sugar' House and 19th Century attempts to prevent 'nuisance' and promote public decency. And, of course, the opportunity to sample the dubious comforts of mediaeval garderobes! 10.30 am from The Yorkshire Museum Gardens Gates	Yorkwalk
24th August 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
24th August 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
25th August 2010	Yorkwalk Special Guided Walking Tours - Inaccessible and Hidden York. A unique opportunity to enter parts of York never normally open to the public, to climb turrets, descend into underground passages and explore mediaeval churches and hidden Georgian interiors. Today - The Hidden Chapel and Priest Hole Walk - Visit parts of York off the beaten track going in a mediaeval house off Micklegate and a chance to visit the hidden chapel and priest hole at the Bar Convent. 10.30 am from The Yorkshire Museum Gardens Gates	Yorkwalk
25th August 2010	Castle Howard - Rosalind, 9th Countess, exhibition, tour and lecture with Curator. Sex and Suffrage, the Life and Times of Rosalind Howard, Radical Countess. Coinciding with the 2010 exhibition on Rosalind Howard this lecture will examine the public and private lives of Rosalind Howard, mother, political campaigner, controversialist, and famous for pouring the Castle Howard wine cellar into the lake. The tour starts at 10.30 am. Pre-booking Essential	Castle Howard
25th August 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
25th August 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. 2.15 pm from The Yorkshire Museum Gardens Gates	Yorkwalk
25th August 2010	The Beck Isle Museum - 27 rooms and separate displays covering many aspects of local, social and family history, militaria. Children's Living History Day – Dress up in Victorian period costume, play parlour games and do the washing Victorian Farm style.	Beck Isle Museum
25th August 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
25th August 2010	Catterick Bridge Races	Catterick Racecourse
26th August 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 - Music. The transition from Baroque to Classical and the works of Handel (George’s favourite composer), Charles Avison, William Shield, Haydon and J.C.Bach. 12.00 noon - 1.30 pm	York Castle Museum York Museums Trust Events opens pdf file
26th August 2010	The Black Swan Folk Club present - Cloudstreet Welcome back this brilliant Antipodean couple with their great stage presence, boundless energy and huge ability. Nicole and John have a unique blend of Anglo-Celtic and Australian folk, using guitars, flutes, whistles and percussion with thrilling vocal harmonies. They score a hit wherever they play.	8.00 pm Black Swan, Peasholme Green B.S.F.C.
26th August 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
27th August 2010	Thirsk Races	Thirsk Races
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	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
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	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 - 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
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
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	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
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
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	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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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 - 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
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
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
2012
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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