What's on
Join in with Yorkshire Dales life in the wonderful collection of events and festivals that take place throughout the year.
From local agricultural shows to walking festivals, legendary arts and music in Dales villages, to the warmth and atmosphere of the Christmas Markets, there’s always something to see and do whatever the time of year.
2019 Local events calendar
Holiday Cottages
Stay in one of our Holiday Cottages near Skipton to enjoy exploring the Yorkshire Dales this year.
Latest event news
Kilnsey Show - A great family day out
Kilnsey Show was a great fun-filled day on Tuesday. The setting of the showfield in Upper Wharfedale never ceases to impress and the landscape is as inspiring as it is beautiful. The day was action-packed Read more.
1st August - it's Yorkshire Day!
Tomorrow marks the First Day of August - Yorkshire Day. It's a time to celebrate the wonderful county that we live in. As celebrations commence throughout the county, here is a flavour of the events taking Read more.
Food, Farming, Famous People, Freedom Milk, Family and the Fun Bus!
This weekend saw the arrival of the Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival to our family's very own Funkirk Farm, just outside Skipton, for the very first time. It was a fantastic weekend with a vibrant Read more.
Fancy that! Today is a day of the year especially dedicated to Teddy Bear Picnics. My daughter would love that. Do you remember the lyrics of the song that begins: If you go down in the woods today, Read more.
Musings on the longest day of the year
Today, the 21st June, is Midsummer’s Day when we recognise the Summer Solstice and the longest day of daylight in the northern hemisphere. For me, Midsummer’s Day has often been a day that has been Read more.
“We've had a lovely week. Loved watching the lambs frolicking in the field and walking by the canal. I recommend the Falconry Centre, Salts Mill (on a wet day) and walking at Ingleton, Clapham and Malham.”
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