DALES DIARY

DALESDIARY WINTER 2022

Swinton Park Estate

Masham, Ripon, HG4 4JH 01765 680900 swintonestate.com

Chef’s Table

Every Friday at Swinton Cookery School

Cookery School meets gourmet dining experience at its finest! Relax and watch as chef prepares a gourmet menu for you and your guests, talking you through each stage. Swinton Cookery School’s chef brings the experience to life with an array of skills and tips, serving each course as it has been prepared for you. £85 per person which includes a champagne and canapés reception and five seasonal courses. Yuletide at The Terrace

1–23 December

Escape the Yorkshire elements to the warm and cosy setting of The Terrace Restaurant and enjoy a delectable three-course Christmas dinner available throughout December. Two courses: £25. Three courses: £32. Includes after-dinner coffee and a delicious mince pie. Booking required.

Festive Afternoon Tea

1–31 December

Indulge in a selection of hand-crafted cakes and festive treats for a Festive Afternoon Tea served in one of Swinton Park’s beautifully decorated rooms. After your Festive Afternoon Tea, take a stroll into the parkland and gardens with complimentary access. Booking required. £35 per person. Christmas Trail at Swinton Bivouac

Starting 17 December throughout the Christmas holidays

Bring the family for a Christmas trail around the woodland at Swinton Bivouac, supporting FROGS (Friends of Grewelthorpe School). Follow the trail to solve the clues and break the code to win, while enjoying a beautiful Druid’s Temple woodland walk. Pick up a trail sheet from the Bivouac Café to begin your adventure! Stop by the Bivouac Café for a warming drink and sweet treat. £5 per child with a gift upon completion.

Sound Baths

11 January, 8 February

A form of holistic therapy, join Janie Beardsall at Swinton Country Club and Spa for a sound journey. Sound waves from the voice or an instrument such as drums or Himalayan Singing Bowls are absorbed by the body to restore balance. It is a beautiful way to relax and meditate, so come and try it. £30 per person. Upgrade to a spa experience for £95. Yoga Spa Days

18 January, 21 February

Join Swinton Country Club and Spa for a Yoga Spa Day. Combine the benefits of yoga with relaxation time in the luxury of the pools, saunas and steam rooms at Swinton Country Club and Spa. This is followed by a wholesome and nutritious meal in The Terrace Restaurant. £95 per person. Free From Half Day Cookery Course at Swinton Cookery School

19 January, 9 March

A hands-on cookery course great for those who have recently been advised of allergies, are trying new diets or looking to add more dishes to their ‘free from’ repertoire. It includes dairy-, nut-, gluten- and egg-free recipes. The classes take place in our stunning country kitchen with breathtaking views of the Swinton Estate grounds and the Yorkshire Dales. £100 per person.

For more information please visit swintonestate.com To book, please call our reservations team on 01765 680900 or email reservations@swintonestate.com

Kiplin Hall & Gardens

Near Scorton, Richmond, DL10 6AT 01748 818178 kiplinhall.co.uk Open 6 days a week (closed on Thursdays)

A Time Traveller’s Christmas

Friday 2–Sunday 18 December

Explore Christmas traditions past and present from around the world at Kiplin Hall this Christmas. Enjoy festive displays in the hall inspired by the lives of the owner families. Explore a modern American Thanksgiving dinner inspired by Kiplin’s historic connection to Maryland. Be enchanted by the Italian legend of La Befana, an old lady who would sweep the hearth with her broom and leave gifts for good children. In the 1800s Christopher Crowe lived at Kiplin after a career as a diplomat in Italy. These and many more discoveries are waiting for you this festive season as we go back in time for Christmas at Kiplin. The Tea Room will be serving warming soups and festive bakes using produce grown in the walled garden. Snowdrop Strolls

From Friday 3 February Gardens and Tea Room re-open

Step into spring at Kiplin Hall and Gardens as the snowdrops emerge! Explore our woodland walks and lakeside paths as swathes of snowdrops carpet the ground. Perfect for stretching the legs after the lazy days of Christmas. The pure white blooms only giving way to the taller beauties of yellow daffodils as the warmer weather takes hold. Dogs are welcome in the grounds and Tea Room but must be kept on a lead at all times.

Kiplin Hall Reopens for 2023

The historic house museum reopens for 2023 from Friday 3 March Silent Footsteps Exhibition

From Friday 3 March

Displays inside Kiplin Hall tell the story of the four owner families who have lived here over the last 400 years. The Silent Footsteps exhibition explores the lesser-known stories of the staff who worked at Kiplin Hall. Silently undertaking their duties in life these people are shadowy figures in the historical record. Research has allowed us to trace individuals like Elizabeth Wheatley, the house keeper at Kiplin from 1845 to 1851, sharing information about her life, and many others, with visitors. See objects from the Annie Marchant Kitchen and Dairy Collection displayed to illustrate the everyday items staff at Kiplin would have used undertaking their duties.

Buckets of Fun

Easter Holidays

Enjoy the great outdoors at Kiplin this Easter with our ‘buckets of fun’. Buckets of lawn games and family activities will be available in the grounds to be enjoyed and shared on the vast lawns with dramatic views of the historic house as a backdrop to the memories being made.

The Yorkshire School of Garden Design

ysgd.co.uk

An Introduction to Garden Design

21 and 28 February and 7 March, 10am–4pm

If you’re thinking of becoming a garden designer, or you would simply like to know more about this great profession, this informative and relaxed three-day course gives you the perfect introduction to the principles of garden design, creating planting schemes and the use of an exciting range of building products and accessories. This course is a good stepping stone into YSGD’s flagship one-year Diploma in Garden Design. This course is delivered over three consecutive Tuesdays and after each of the first and second Tuesdays students will be given a small activity to complete for the following week, deepening learning and enabling students to bring ideas to the class for tutor feedback. The course is based at Harewood House in YSGD’s teaching studio equipped with drawing boards and a host of resources and media. The course will be a practical and engaging blend of lectures, seminars and design exercises with plenty of tutor support and feedback. An Introduction to Garden Design is delivered by Alistair Baldwin with special guest input from renowned garden designers Pollyanna Wilkinson and Ula Maria who will share their top tips and advice for those interested in taking their garden design learning to the next level. £450 + VAT.

An Introduction to Lumion for Garden Designers

Tuesday 7 March, 10am–4pm

For those who would like to take their graphic presentations to the next level, this practical one-day introductory course is packed with know-how, hints and tips for using this fantastic rendering software. Bring your designs to life with a huge range of plants and trees, accessories, textures, shadows and people to give your clients a very impressive and detailed vision of your design. The Lumion course is delivered at Harewood House in YSGD’s teaching studio by Ed Golding of AWB Associates. Ed creates all of Alistair’s iconic Lumion imagery and has developed a deep understanding of how the software can maximise the effect of garden design imagery, from plants, trees and lawns to water, shadows, lighting effects and more. Students will require basic skills in SketchUp and a laptop to attend this course. YSGD will provide one-day access to Lumion for all attendees on the course and details on how to download a free trial of the latest version will be issued prior to the course. £195 + VAT.

Thorp Perrow Arboretum

Bedale, DL8 2PS 01677 425323 thorpperrow.com

Kids Eat Free February Half Term

Monday 13–Friday 17 February

Snowdrop Workshop

24 February

Join us for this hands-on educational workshop where you will learn how to propagate, plant and identify different varieties of Snowdrop (Galanthus). Led by Thorp Perrow’s Curator Faith Douglas, this illustrated talk and practical demonstration will cover the fundamentals, and will include the chance to assist with the management of the collection in the arboretum, pot some bulbs on and take the results home for further nurturing. The workshop will take place both outdoors and in the summer house, so sturdy footwear and gardening gloves are a must! £40 per person. Introduction to Bushcraft Workshop

12 March

Come and join Paul Holden Ridgway in this introduction to bushcraft and wilderness skills! From shelters and fire lighting to navigation and plant identification, this course is designed for the beginner and promises to be both educational and fun. Lunch and refreshments are included, sturdy footwear and appropriate outdoor clothing required. £70 per person. Adults only.

Spring Pruning Workshop

15 March

Join us for this hands-on educational workshop where you will learn all about early spring pruning with Thorp Perrow’s Curator, Faith. This illustrated talk and practical demonstration will start in the morning where you will cover the fundamentals of what, when, where and how to prune. After lunch you will be putting your new found skills to practice in the arboretum. The workshop will take place both outdoors and in the summer house, so sturdy footwear and gardening gloves are a must! £40 per person. Easter Wreath

23 March

We believe that wreaths are for every season and this workshop is a wonderful way to create a beautiful, nature-inspired door wreath to welcome family and friends to your home at Easter, and to celebrate the joys of springtime. The morning workshop will be led by our Curator Faith Douglas which will take place in the beautiful summer house located in the private garden of Thorp Perrow. A light lunch will be provided. All equipment is provided but you may like to bring gardening gloves. £70 per person.

RHS Garden Harlow Carr

Crag Lane, Harrogate, HG3 1QB 01423 565418 rhs.org.uk/gardens/harlow-carr/whats-on

Bath House Gallery: Christmas Crafts

20 October–23 December

Come and stock up on seasonal treats for family and friends, choosing from a stunning selection of works by local artists, crafters and designers who will be showcasing their Christmas designs. Glow

17 November–30 December

Let it Glow! Enjoy an unmissable after-dark spectacle of lights at RHS Garden Harlow Carr this festive season. See the garden in breathtaking beauty as amazing illuminations light your way on the spectacular Glow trail. Pre-booking essential. Japanese Shop

7 January–19 March

The hugely popular Japanese shop is returning in 2023 with products sourced from all over Japan including everything from stunning silk kimonos to traditional wooden kokeshi dolls and exquisite Japanese tableware to beautiful Japanese art prints.

House Plant Habitation

4–12 February

Be wowed and inspired by intriguing displays and a vast array of houseplants on sale to suit every budget, as well as expert advice from our amazing RHS Plant Centre Team and some special guests. Window Ledge Wilderness

11–19 February: Half Term

This February half term, join our planting workshop as we upcycle old household items into mini gardens to help you create your own windowsill jungle. We will also be joined by the ever-popular Garden Detectives, ready to take you on an exciting expedition throughout the garden.

BAMM North Exhibition: ‘Coast and Country’

23 March–16 April

The British Association for Modern Mosaic are back at the historic Bath House with a brand new exhibition showcasing an array of lovingly made mosaics on display and available to purchase inspired by the seaside.

Find your original Christmas cottage at

SUN HILL LODGES

UNIQUE LUXURIOUS FARMHOUSE IN RURAL NORTH YORKSHIRE

Sunhill Cottages and Lodges is proud to present West Grange, a large, lavish country house near Leyburn. This luxury escape boasts chic interiors and rustic features and sleeps up to 10 guests.

• Hot Tub • Fantastic Views • Private Parking • Pub under 1 mile • Dog Friendly • Idyllic base to explore the Dales • A paradise for racing enthusiasts

sunhill-lodges.co.uk

Rediscovering Wellness

at swinton country club & spa

Swinton Country Club & Spa is one of the leading spa destinations in the UK. Situated at the heart of the 20,000 acre Swinton Estate, it draws on the natural elements of light, water and air as well as the landscape of the surrounding Yorkshire Dales. It is the combination of relaxation spaces, extensive pool and thermal facilities, outdoor activities, nutritious food and the best fitness and spa treatments, providing every guest with their personal definition of wellbeing. Detox, de-stress and recover

wellness activities

Choose from a range of wellness activities to relax both mind and body. From Indian Head massage and Reiki massage treatments; to peaceful yoga spa days, group or individual sound baths, Reiki Drumming and Forest Bathing sessions. Alternatively, head out into the grounds of Swinton Park with wild swimming, a visit to the hammocks in the Woodland Wellbeing Space - offering tranquillity in the trees, or our new Spa Garden - a dedicated outdoor environment for exercise, meditation and barefoot walking. spa treatments

Spa therapies at Swinton Country Club & Spa are all about you. We offer both a personal holistic spa retreat or an opportunity to spend time with friends, a combination of wellness, beauty and luxury to suit your needs. Our spa partnership with Bamford allows us to create amazing treatments which reflect the care and attention of our ethos, delivering the three core wellness values: detox, de-stress and re-energise. After your treatment, enjoy our three beautiful relaxation rooms.

spa days

Relax, unwind and focus on your wellness by choosing from a range of fabulous full-day and half-day spa experiences. Enjoy a combination of relaxation spaces, indoor pool and natural outdoor pool, thermal facilities and outdoor activities. The Terrace Restaurant provides delicious and nutritious food and our spa treatments will provide every guest with their personal definition of wellbeing. Spa Days also have full access to the gardens and parklands.