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Archives for Yorkshire Dales

Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival

Fine fromage and delicious dairy in the Dales

This month, the Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival returns for a week of themed events, including a cheesy run, wine and cheese tasting, cheese making courses, and a Truckle Trail…

Masham Sheep Fair 2018 - Contrary Life - Yorkshire Dales events

Sheep racing, wool competitions and brewery tours at Masham Sheep Fair

The annual Masham Sheep Fair will take place on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th September, with sheep themed events including racing, demonstrations and shows…

Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival 2018

It’s Yorkshire vs Lancashire at Dales Cheese Festival

The Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival returns this month with double the number of events and activities following last year’s inaugural event…

Dark Skies Festival 2018 - Helmsley star trail

Night-time zip wires and candlelit strolls at the Dark Skies Festival

The Dark Skies Festival takes place from 9th to 25th February, with stargazing, talks and walks, as well as some more quirky events…

Hangingstone Scar - ride2stride - Settle-Carlisle Walking Festival

Trains, talks and walks with ride2stride

ride2stride, a festival of walks, talks and music along the picturesque Settle-Carlisle railway line, takes place from 29th April to 5th May 2014…

Curiosity of the Week

Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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A five-metre tall puppet travels through Crawley
Aura’s Odyssey with five-metre tall puppet visits Crawley

This week, see a five-metre tall puppet travel through Crawley in West Sussex. Puppet Aura will visit the town centre and parks, and ride on an open-top bus…

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