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Whitby tourist information page |
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Details from the Whitby gazette of local events. |
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Details of events in and around Sleights. |
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All Year Around
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North York Moors Railway Special events throughout the year, download a copy of their timetable here. or see more details at http://www.nymr.co.uk |
All Year Around
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North York Moors National Park Special events throughout the year, search their whats on diary by visiting |
All Year Around
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Walking The Esk Valley and North York Moors Lots of people who stay with us, use the cottage as a base for a walking holiday. We provide several walking guides for you to borrow, but for some further ideas why not visit the Dalesmen walks page. The Esk valley one begins from Sleights.
http://www.dalesman.co.uk/walks/esk.htm
for walks along the Esk Valley railway see
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14th - 15th August
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Fighting Knights 11am-5pm Scarborough Castle Prepare for battle as a pair of fully armoured medieval Knights embark on hand to hand combat. Accompanied by the Squire and a Lady of the Court see how Knight's dressed for battle and prepared for war by the Keep of the magnificent ruin of Scarborough Castle. Plus, there’s hands-on fun for junior Knights and Princesses with the Time Travellers. For more info see |
18th Aug-1st Sep
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Danby Moors Centre - Colours of the Landscape Handmade beaded jewellery by Jean Hunter working with glass, ceramic and resin beads. New chunky pieces and Swarovski traditional pieces.
Inspired By Trees 2 Pastels, oils, quilts and wall hangings by Caroline Riley and Jenny Burgess are inspired by the colours and textures of the trees and landscapes of North Yorkshire.
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20-22nd August
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Staithes and Runswick Lifeboat Weekend
More information at...
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21st August
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Rosedale Agricultural Show Schedule of Prizes and Rules SHOW FOUNDED IN 1871
of Cattle, Goats, Hunters, Heavy Horses, Ponies, Jumping, Sheep, Produce, Flowers, Fruit, Vegetables, Rabbits, Cavies, Pigeons and Poultry and Vintage Tractors
Saturday, 21st August 2010
in Milburn Arms Field at Rosedale Abbey |
August 21st-23rd 2010
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Whitby Regatta three full days of entertainment, embracing yacht racing, rowing races and various free forms of entertainment as published in the official programme, finishing with a prize presentation and spectacular firework display. see www.whitbyregatta.co.uk . |
August 21st - 27th 2010
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Whitby Folk Week Seven days of dancing in the streets, music and singing in the pubs, concerts and dances until late into the night, and a whole lot more. Seven days of meeting old friends and making new ones. Altogether, Whitby Folk Week is a compelling reason for ignoring the ‘Costas’ and heading to the north east of England in late August each year.
More details at:- 01274 833669 |
21st -22nd August
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Fighting Knights 11am-5pm Scarborough Castle Prepare for battle as a pair of fully armoured medieval Knights embark on hand to hand combat. Accompanied by the Squire and a Lady of the Court see how Knight's dressed for battle and prepared for war by the Keep of the magnificent ruin of Scarborough Castle. Plus, there’s hands-on fun for junior Knights and Princesses with the Time Travellers. For more info see |
23rd August
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Dalesmen Singers Methodist Church Thornton le dale 7:30 |
August 25th
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Egton Show The 121st Egton Show will be held on Wednesday 25th August 2010, at Egton, North Yorkshire. This year we are hoping to have a wrought iron and farrier display, a farmers market, plus all the usual horse, cattle, sheep, goat, ferret, fur and feather classes. There will also be the bee keeping, produce and handicraft and the children's sections. |
28th - 30th August
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Fighting Knights 11am-5pm Scarborough Castle Prepare for battle as a pair of fully armoured medieval Knights embark on hand to hand combat. Accompanied by the Squire and a Lady of the Court see how Knight's dressed for battle and prepared for war by the Keep of the magnificent ruin of Scarborough Castle. Plus, there’s hands-on fun for junior Knights and Princesses with the Time Travellers. For more info see |
31st August
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Farndale Show The 102nd Farndale show will be held on Bank Holiday Monday 31st August 2009 on the Showfield behind the Village Hall, Church Houses, Farndale Nr Kirkbymoorside.
The show opens at 8:00 am to Exibitors, Staff and Trade Stands and 10am to the Public. Admission £3 for Adults, £1 for Children Under 5's are Free, |
2nd-14th Sep
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Danby Moors Centre - Two Aspects of the North York Moors and Coast Andy Hawkins and Kate Sanderson exhibit paintings, drawings and prints with emphasis on the coastline between Robin Hood's Bay and Saltburn, together with silver work inspired by moorland landscapes. |
3rd September
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Dalby Forest - Star Watching Join Scarborough and Ryedale Astronomical Society for a tour of the night sky, clouds permitting and discover the many and varied contellations. Indoor presentation if weather is not clear. Approx 20:00 - 22:00. Check the web site on useful links for exact times for each event. Age Group: Any age |
Sept 5th
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Lealholm Agricultural Show
held by the Lealholm Farm Produce and Horticultural Society The show has over 200 exhibitions of crafts, wine making, fruit, vegetables and farm produce for competition including categories for children. Children's sports and a fancy dress parade are held on the cricket pitch and are always well supported, |
7-13th September
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Festival On The Moor For more details see....
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11th September
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Castleton Show The Castleton Show is a traditional North Yorkshire village show, held on the second Saturday in September.
It's official title is 'Castleton & Danby Floral & Horticultural Society Annual Show', with Pony Sports, Terrier Show and Lurcher Show.
The show attractions, apart from the marquees containing the show entries, include craft stalls, tombola, raffle, Downe and Outs Jazz Band, classic and vintage cars and motorcycles, vintage engines, motorcycle trials display, ferret show, children's foot races, free face painting, tug-of-war, birds of prey, local children Salsa Band, terrier show, lurcher show, ferret show and the pony sports.
Refreshments on the show field at reasonable cost. Disabled access and parking.
The Showfield opens 12 noon, tents open 1pm. Admission £2.50 adults (including car park), £1 OAP, £1 children. http://www.castletonshowrun.btik.com/p_Castleton_Show.ikml
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Sep 11th-26th
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Late Summer Whitby Fishing Festival for more details see |
15th-28th Sep
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Danby Moors Centre - Catching the Light Sue Morton, Gail Hurst and Jayne Hibell are three artists using paint, pastel and stained glass to portray the purity and fleeting nature of light on the beautiful landscapes of North Yorkshire. |
17-19th September
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North York Moors Railway - Diesel Gala A great weekend for heritage diesel enthusiasts with a number of guest and home-based diesel locomotives on the line. for more information see |
18th-19th September
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Dalby Forest - Bushcraft For Adults Learn to survive in the wild including a nights stay in the forest.
Type of Event: recreational, craft, active, wildlife/nature and guided Date: Time: 9.00am on the Saturday until 9.00am on the Sunday. Age Group: Aimed at 18 years and over. Cost of Event: £35.00 per person Meeting Place: Dalby Forest Visitor Centre Clothing Required: Suitable warm clothing, waterproofs and a torch. Additional equipment requirements will be provided on booking. Booking Required: Booking is required on 01751 472771 or book at the Visitor Centre. Dogs Allowed: No
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September 24-26th 2010
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Tickets for individual dates £20, or £60 for the full weekend. Held at the Whitby Pavilion Complex, West Cliff Whitby, N.Yorks |
25th and 26th September
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Swinging Sixties Weekend Whitby Abbey 11am-5pm Put on your best Elvis costume and join us as we step back to the 1960s. Enjoy the music, hairstyles, fashions and traditional games. Plus, have a go '66 football tricks, take a closer look at vehicles from TV's "Heartbeat" complete with storytelling from a 60's policeman and hear first hand about Beatle mania with short performances throughout the each day. To book call 0870 333 1183. for more info see |
29th Sep- -12th Oct
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Danby Moors Centre - Light Fire and Form: Essence of the Dinosaur Coast A love of colour is evident in the works of Elizabeth Stubbs, Lynne Glazzard and Margaret Hopley, artists who work in a variety of media including painting, felt making, glass mosaic and jewellery. |
1st-3rd October
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North York Moors Railway - Autumn Steam Gala A spectacular weekend of steam locomotion featuring a mix of our own engines with ‘guest’ engines. for more information see |
1st October
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Dalby Forest - Star Watching Join Scarborough and Ryedale Astronomical Society for a tour of the night sky, clouds permitting and discover the many and varied contellations. Indoor presentation if weather is not clear. Approx 20:00 - 22:00. Check the web site on useful links for exact times for each event. Age Group: Any age |
13th Oct-27th Oct
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Danby Moors Centre - Colour Wonders A love of colour is evident in the works of Elizabeth Stubbs, Lynne Glazzard and Margaret Hopley, artists who work in a variety of media including painting, felt making, glass mosaic and jewellery. |
15th-17th October
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The Railway At War 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. For more information see http://www.nymr.co.uk/special-events/the-railway-at-war/
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16th-21st October
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Art Exhibition Old Coastguard Station Robin Hoods Bay
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27th October
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Dalby Forest - Paper in the Making Make you own paper using natural materials from the forest floor
Time: 10.00am until 1.00pm. Age Group: Ages 6 yrs plus, children under 12 yrs to be accompanied by an adult. Cost of Event: £8.50 per person, family ticket £30.00 (2 adults and 2 children). Meeting Place: Dalby Courtyard Clothing Required: Suitable outdoor clothing that you don't mind getting dirty. Booking Required: Booking is required. Dogs Allowed: No |
27th Oct- 16th Nov
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Danby Moors Centre - The Jurassic Coast Exhibition Artists Peter Hough, Neil Hodgson and Peter Sarginson have all gleaned artistic inspiration from the coastline of the North York Moors National Park. They combine to present a distinctive exhibition of paintings, ceramics and photography. |
28th October
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Dalby Forest - Animal Intuition Join Marie from Animals Intuition to discover the world of reptiles, mammals and minibeasts, includes handling animals.
Time: 10.30am until 12.00pm and 1.00pm until 2.30pm. Age Group: 5 yrs plus. Cost of Event: £6.00 per person Easy Access: Meeting Place: Dalby Forest Visitor Centre. Clothing Required: Suitable outdoor clothing. Booking Required: Booking is essential on 01751 472771 or book at the visitor centre. Dogs Allowed: No |
25th to 30th October
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Days of Victorian Gothic Whitby Abbey 11am-5pm Come and discover the Victorian's at their gothic best. Meet spectacular creatures of the night with our costumed Victorian falconers and enjoy Victorian storytelling and presentations on the importance of a big 'send off in the big top'. for more info see |
28th to 30th October
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Nights of Victorian Gothic Whitby Abbey 5:30-7:00pm and 7:30-9:00pm Come and discover the Victorian's at their gothic best in the floodlit remains of Whitby Abbey. Enjoy live action storytelling and a special night time appearance of a full Victorian gothic funeral procession, complete with horse drawn carriage! With costumed performances of Victorian stories and funeral etiquette each night. On site bar and catering. for more info see |
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28th Oct - 31st Oct
Whitby is a magnet for the goth culture. These weekends are dedicated to clothes, bands and everything goth, even the charity shops dig out their gothic gear for these weekends.
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5th November
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Dalby Forest - Star Watching Join Scarborough and Ryedale Astronomical Society for a tour of the night sky, clouds permitting and discover the many and varied contellations. Indoor presentation if weather is not clear. Approx 20:00 - 22:00. Check the web site on useful links for exact times for each event. Age Group: Any age |
28th-29th November
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Christmas Shopping and Fairy Trail 10am-4pm While grown ups are busy buying Christmas gifts, exclusive to English Heritage, children can have some festive fun exploring as they search for the mini model Christmas tree fairies concealed within the Abbey ruins. Successful fairy hunters will be rewarded with a yummy prize!
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December 4th-5th 2010
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Robin Hoods Bay Victorian Weekend This annual seasonal event brings visitors and residents out in traditional Victorian costume. The village glistens with Christmas decorations from lights to window dressings, Christmas trees and festive wreaths. Some of the typical events include: Arts and Crafts, Open House exhibition, Bay Town Crier, Carol singing, Guided tours, Street Entertainment, Victorian attractions and games, Competitions, Church Services, Craft Demonstrations, Art Exhibitions
for more informations see http://www.robin-hoods-bay.co.uk/html/whats_on/victorian_we.htm |
December 4th-5th 2010
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Christmas Tree Exhibition |
Dec 4-5th, 11-12th, 18-20th 2010
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North York 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. For more details see |
17th Dec
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Dalesmen Singers St Hilda's Whitby Carols for All 7:30 |
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Whitby Gothic Weekend 31st Dec10- 1st Jan 2011 Not organised by the same folks as above, but the last four years has seen a similar festival of goth over New Year, we anticipate the same in the coming year. For more details see...
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