DALESDIARY SUMMER 2023

Swinton Park Estate

Masham, Ripon, HG4 4JH 01765 680900

Gentleman’s Afternoon Tea

17 & 18 June swintonestate.com

Woodland School at Swinton Bivouac

Treat the men in our lives to a gentleman’s afternoon tea at Swinton Park. Tuck into delicious homemade savoury and sweet treats, from sandwiches, pork pies, scones and fabulous cakes! Includes a half pint of Black Sheep beer. Bookings essential. £35 per person. Visit swintonestate.com for more information.

Digital Detox

25–27 June

A two-night fabulously relaxing digital detox, staying in a hand-built, off-grid, Woodland Tree Lodge, nestled in the trees on the edge of the moor at Swinton Bivouac. Unplug and unwind, find space to clear your mind and relax. You’ll also have access to the wellness, thermal, outdoor and wild swimming experiences at Swinton Country Club and Spa. From £362.50 per person. Visit swintonestate.com for more information.

Swim Clinic Retreat

3–4 July & 17–18 September

Looking to perfect your front crawl? Taught by Salim Ahmed, founder of SwimLab, you will learn to perfect your front crawl technique, increase your speed and improve your endurance. Stay in the opulent Swinton Park Hotel during your retreat, which also includes forest walking, yoga, wild swimming, pool sessions, nutritious breakfast and lunches. From £295 per person.

Visit swintonestate.com for more information.

Every Wednesday throughout the school holidays

Woodland School is all about exploring the great outdoors. Learning through play and exciting activities in the Druid’s Plantation. Parents are welcome to relax in the Café Bistro throughout the session.

Two sessions run each day: 10am until 12:30pm & 1:30pm until 4pm. Each session follows a different theme.

Suitable for ages 6–12 years. £15 per child per session with pre-booking required as space is limited.

To book, call our friendly reservations team on 01765 680900.

Bad Dad by David Walliams Outdoor Theatre at Swinton Bivouac

4 August, from 6pm

Join Heartbreak Productions at Swinton Bivouac for this warm-hearted tale that follows the highs and lows of a fatherson relationship.

An open-air adaptation of David Walliams’ Bad Dad is the perfect summer family entertainment! Buy tickets at swintonestateshop.com

Dales Diary Summer 2023

Kiplin Hall & Gardens

Near Scorton, Richmond, DL10 6AT 01748 818178 kiplinhall.co.uk

Open 6 days a week (closed on Thursdays)

The Forage Box

Thursday 22 June, 10am–2pm

Adult £35, Child (5–18) £15. Booking essential. Shop in nature’s pantry! Discover wild food on a 4-hour workshop.

Jazz in the Parkland with The Friends of Kiplin Hall

Friday 7 July, 7pm–9pm

Friend £14, Adult £16, Child £5.

Quantum Theatre presents Wind in the Willows

Saturday 8 July, 7pm–9pm

Adult £15, Con/child £10, Family £45.

Buckets of Fun – Summer

Friday 21 July–Wednesday 6 September

Discover buckets of fun activities hiding in the grounds this summer. Included with admission.

Three Inch Fools presents As You Like It

Saturday 22 July, 7pm–9pm

Adult £18, Child £10, Under 5 free, Family £45.

Green Howards Museum

Trinity Church Square, Richmond, DL10 4QN 01748 826561 greenhowards.org.uk

Monday to Saturday 10am to 4.30pm

Free Exhibition: We are Golden

Monday–Saturday, 10am–4.30pm

Free display celebrating the museum’s 50 years at home in the centre of Richmond.

Exhibition Private View and Film

Sunday 18, Tuesday 20 & Thursday 22 June

Curator-led Great Escapes special exhibition private view at the museum, plus a screening of The Great Escape at The Station Cinema. £13. Times vary. Booking essential.

Museum Talk: 80th anniversary of Sicily landings

Thursdays 29 June & 27 July, 7pm

Two linked talks marking the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings in Sicily, telling the stories of the soldiers who were there. £5. Booking essential. Call 01748 826561.

High Tea

19 July–12 August

Enjoy a sumptuous summer-themed high tea served in the splendid surroundings of the museum’s Normanby Room. £20/£25. Booking essential.