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WELCOME TO YORK! August; appropriately named after a Roman emperor who was known for his love of fun days out. But back then the most fun dear Augustus could have was watching gladiators knock each other around or chariots throw their riders to the dust. Sounds dull. Fortunately there’s a bit more happening in modernday York and the good news is that nobody has to fall out of a chariot. highlights have to be the galtres Festival, the many events of Yorkshire day and dandy dick at the grand opera house. plus, the new valhalla exhibition at Jorvik viking centre will reveal all about viking burial, and the world sweetcorn eating championships at York maze will

provide plenty of laughs! model fans should head to the driffield steam and vintage rally and the elvington model air show, and if you’re a rock ‘n’ roller then you should make your way to the rock Back the clock event at new earswick Bowls club. and who doesn’t like mickey mouse? newby hall will be hosting a performance featuring the big cheese himself – a must for all children between five and 11. no matter what your interest, there’ll be something here to make your stay in the city fantastic. head to our events section to find out more! We who are about to have fun salute you!

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EVERY DAY

YORK MINSTER, 7am-6.30pm. Learn about

NEWGATE MARKET, 9am – 4pm (4.30pm Sat and Sun). 110 stalls offering something for everyone every day. Call 07887 754455

the Minster’s 8 Wonders helping visitors to discover what makes the iconic structure so magnificent. Every day there will be fun activities for children and families. Call 0844 9390015

YORK DUNGEONS, 12 Clifford Street.

YORK’S CHOCOLATE STORY, King’s

Highlighting Dungeons’ latest show, ‘Execution: Traitors of York’. Travel back to the 15th century and join the crowds gathered to witness the careless executioner as he shares the gory tales of York’s Micklegate Bar. Call 632599.

Square, York, 10am-5pm. See chocolate come to life, hear generations of chocolate secrets, explore from bean to bar and taste your way through York’s confectionery history. Call 08454 989411

YORKWALK, Museum Garden Gates, Museum

DOG WALKS, throughout Yorkshire. Dog

Street. A wide range of tours, including Essential York, Snickleways, Secret York and Roman York, with several taking place every day. Call 622303 or visit www.yorkwalk.co.uk for details.

Walks Yorkshire provide maps and information for a wide range of dog walks within the area’s beautiful scenery. Visit www.dogwalksyorkshire.com

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Mystery Plays Theatre, Museum Gardens York 7.30pm Featuring National Brass Band Championship finalists Shepherd Group Brass Band and York Railway Institute Band In aid of the Lord Mayor of York’s charities Tickets: £20, 17.50 & £12 (concessions £18 and £15) Booking through York Theatre Royal Box Office (01904) 623568 www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk More details: www.brassedon.org By arrangement with York Cultural Company Bar, food court and box office on site

YORK CITY SIGHTSEEING, Departs Exhibition Square, 9am-5.30pm. Open top bus tours. Discover York with them. Join the bus at any of their 22 stops. Buses run every 10-15 minutes in summer. Call 634296

YORK MAZE, Open 14 July-2 September, 10am-6.30pm daily. One of the largest maize mazes in the world, York Maze has won many awards including Yorkshire’s Best Tourism Experience and the UK Maize Maze of the year. Each year the maze has a new design to solve, with this year’s design depicting a Maya god. Visit www.yorkmaze.com

PLAY AND EXPLORE, Beningbrough Hall and Gardens, 11am-5.30pm daily. Open every day throughout the school holidays including adventure in the wilderness play area, build a den or find a geocache in the parkland. Call 472027.

SIGHTSEEING TOURS BY BIKE, 11am and 2pm. Explore York by bike, with all equipment provided. Call 720003.

THE DEEP, Hull, 10am-6pm daily. This award-

DEMONSTRATIONS AND WORKSHOPS, The York Cocoa House, Blake Street, 9am-4pm daily. Discover more about chocolate. The chocolate workshops are all hands on and are suitable for all ages and abilities. Visit www.yorkcocoahouse.co.uk

DIGGERLAND, Castleford, open seven days during school holidays (usually open Sat, Sun and bank holidays). Diggerland allows both adults and children to go crazy with mechanised madness. There are digger rides and drives, tractor trips, dumper trucks and Landrover safaris. Call 0871 2277007. YORK BOAT, Lendal Bridge Landing, throughout the day. An entertaining and informative river cruise. Escape the city rush and enjoy York from a different perspective whilst their friendly team guide you along the beautiful River Ouse. www.yorkboat.co.uk

PIGLETS ADVENTURE FARM PARK, The Farmer’s Cart, Towthorpe Grange, 10am-5pm. Animal petting, crazy farm golf, obstacle course, ride-on tractor rides & pedal go-carts. Call 499183

winning visitor attraction is home to over 3,500 fish including spectacular sharks and rays – making it the perfect day out. www.thedeep.co.uk

EVERY NIGHT

CAMP HILL, Kirklington, Bedale. Action and

GHOST TRAIL OF YORK, West Doors of

adventure wonderland complete with water zorbs, quad bike all–terrain racing, segway course, high ropes adventure course and a fantastic maize maze. Call 01845 567788 or visit www.camphill.co.uk

York Minster. 7.30pm. Call 633276.

YORK TERROR TRAIL, starts Golden Fleece Inn, 6.45pm. Visit www.yorkterrortrail.co.uk

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EVERY SUNDAY, WEDNESDAY AND ALL BANK HOLIDAYS UNTIL END OF SEPTEMBER

10am-4pm. Call 613242.

SUTTON PARK, Sutton-on-the Forrest,

St. Mary’s Square, Coppergate Centre, 11am-5pm. A fascinating collection of owls and other stunning birds of prey. Flying shows at 1pm and 3pm. Visit www.owl-adventures.co.uk

1.30-5pm (gardens open from 11am). Stunning stately home and heritage garden complete with tea room and beautiful courtyard serving food, home baking and ice creams. Call 01347 810249.

UNTIL 5 NOVEMBER VALHALLA EXHIBITION, 10 Coppergate YO1 9NR. 10am – 5pm. Visiting JORVIK this summer? Don’t miss this exclusive exhibition just around the corner on Coppergate. Call 615505.

RUNNING UNTIL 30 SEPTEMBER DISCOVERY GARDEN WALKS, Beningbrough Hall, 2pm. Call 472027

RUNNING UNTIL 2 SEPTEMBER SUMMER HOLIDAY FUN, National Railway Museum, 10am-6pm daily. Make your very own ‘hook a train’ game in their brand new craft activity. Call 08448 153139.

RUNNING UNTIL 1 SEPTEMBER EXHIBITIONS OF QUILTS AND TEXTILE ARTS, The Quilt Museum,

RUNNING UNTIL SEPTEMBER YORK’S BIRD OF PREY DISPLAY,

RUNNING UNTIL THE 27TH AUGUST ART OF THE MYSTERY PLAYS EXHIBITION, Janette Ray Rare Books, 8 Bootham, Wednesday to Saturday, 9.30am– 5.30pm. Work inspired by the history of the plays in York. Three new works by Amy Dennis and an impressive and seminal work by Edward Bawden. Call 623088.

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1st YORKSHIRE DAY, York Maze, 10am6.30pm. Celebrate all that is great in Yorkshire. Enter the round Straw Bale rolling race and the Yorkshire pud throwing contest - ay up! Visit www.yorkmaze.co.uk

1st YORKSHIRE DAY, Beningbrough Hall, 11am-5.30pm. Curd Tart and Fat Rascals, Yorkshire tea and a Yorkshire themed trail. Join us to celebrate all things great and small from this white rose county. Call 472027

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10am, 15 miles north east of York. 01653 648333 House@castlehoward.co.uk

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1st TERRY DEARY’S VICIOUS VALHALLA, Jorvik Viking Centre, 10.30am1pm. Celebrate Yorkshire Day in the company of Terry Deary, the author of ‘Vicious Vikings’, at JORVIK’s summer exhibition, Valhalla: In search of the Viking Dead! Chat with Terry, find out more about his latest projects and get a copy of his brilliant ‘Viking Tales’ novels. Visit www.valhallayork.com

1st YORKSHIRE DAY, Burnby Hall, Pocklington, 10am-4pm. Celebrate Yorkshire Day with East Riding Artists who will be working in the gardens. Call 01759 307125

2nd FREE VALUATION DAY, The Bar Convent, 11am-3pm. Get your antiques, collectibles and jewellery valued for free by experts from Tennants Auctioneers. Call 01423 531661

3rd &17th AN INTRODUCTION TO BUSHCRAFT AND SHELTER BUILDING, The Moors National Park Centre, Danby, 2pm-4.30pm. Call 01439 772738

3rd LATIN DANCE NIGHT, La Tasca, 21 Back Swinegate, Displays of Salsa, Samba and Tango with the opportunity to learn a few routines and time for lots of freestyle dance. Call 07981 339602

4th-12th YORKSHIRE MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL. Combining falconry, archery, thrilling re–enactments, activities for children, dramatic performances and guided visits to a host of stunning medieval sites in gorgeous settings. Visit www.yorkshire-medieval-festival.com

4th-5th RURAL GAMES, Yorkshire Museum of Farming, all day. Traditional rural games and activities. Call 489966.

4th-5th OLYPIGS SILLY SPORTS, The Farmer’s Cart, Towthorpe Grange. Active

fun for all the family to take part in and enjoy. Call 499183 and visit www.thefarmerscart.co.uk

4-5th & 18-19th OPEN WEEKENDS, Holgate Windmill. www.holgatewindmill.org

4th LATE MUSIC PRESENTS PAUL CAREY JONES & IAN RYAN, Unitarian Chapel, St Saviourgate. Visit www.latemusic.org

4th WALK TEN CASTLE HOWARD FOR MARIE CURIE CANCER CARE, Castle Howard, 6pm. Join Marie Curie Cancer Care for a 10K summer evening sponsored walk at the historic estate of Castle Howard. 08700 340040.

4th ALL SEASONS MARKET, Guildhall, St. Helens Square. Craft fair and market stalls. Visit www.allseasonevents.co.uk or call 07838 420209

4th SUMMER ROYAL RECITAL: FRANCIS JACKSON, York Minster, 7pm. Jubilee - themed organ concert by Francis Jackson (Organist Emeritus). www.boxoffice.yorkminster.org

4th WORLD SWEETCORN EATING CHAMPIONSHIPS & FESTIVALS, York Maze, 10am-6.30pm. Visit www.yorkmaze.co.uk

4th SOVEREIGN PARK SUMMER FAIR, Princess Drive, off Boroughbridge Road YO26 5SX. 1 – 3pm. Rain or shine, there’s tons of fun to be had, from a climbing wall to cake stalls, train rides, arts and crafts and a real life fire engine! Plus, don’t miss your chance to go for gold in the Sovereign Park Olympics!

5th TOCKWITH SHOW, Tockwith & District Showground, Cattal Moor Lane, Tockwith. A traditional country show with a county-wide reputation for its displays of working rural crafts, farmers’ market and wide range of attractions. Call 07702 264715

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VALHALLA in search of the viking dead

JORVIKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer exhibition,

created in association with York Minster and the Manx Museum, Isle of Man explores the archaeological evidence for Viking burials across the British Isles.

Free entry

with your JORVIK admission ticket 10 Coppergate Around the corner from JORVIK Viking Centre

www.valhallayork.com Tel. 01904 615505

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5th GEO-CACHING TASTER DAY, Beningbrough Hall, 11am-3pm. Garmin will help you get started on your treasure hunt. They have six caches hidden around the parkland - how many will you find? Call 472027

8th & 15th TEDDY BEARS PICNIC, Yorkshire Museum of Farming, all day. Call 489966.

8th THORNTON-LE-DALE SHOW, Thornton-le-Dale, 9am. The 93rd Annual Show complete with the working terrier show, lurcher show, junior show jumping, children’s fancy dress and sports events ranging from the Men’s 400 yards race. Visit www.thorntonledale.com

8th BUGS, BEETLES & BUTTERFLIES,

enthusiasts and anyone else who fancies a great day out. You’ll find trade stands, pilots from all over Europe, and full size participation. Call 07860 345613

11th & 12th DRIFFIELD STEAM AND VINTAGE RALLY, The Showground, Driffield, 10am. Vintage working and old time fair, craft hall, model exhibition and extensive market. Call 01377 254384 or visit www.driffieldvintagerally.co.uk

11th & 12th WELCOME CRAFT FAIRS, Ryedale Folk Museum, Hutton-le-Hole, 11am-4pm. A great day out. Visit www.welcomecrafts.com

11th SUMMER ROYAL RECITALS: DAVID PIPE, York Minster, 7pm. Jubilee -

Burnby Hall, Pocklington, 10am-4pm. Become a nature detective and learn all about the wonderful wildlife of the gardens. Call 01759 307125

themed organ concert by David Pipe. Visit www.boxoffice.yorkminster.org

10th STONEYARD OPEN DAY, York

11am-5.30pm. Join the Alfa Romeo Owners Club for their annual gathering. Call 0845 4504068.

Minster, 9.30am-3pm. Explore behind-the-scenes, meeting expert local craftspeople and apprentices in the workshops. Call 0844 939 0015.

11th & 12th ELVINGTON MODEL AIR SHOW, Elvington Airfield, YO41 4AU. 10am – 5pm (last entry 4pm). This is a must for model

12th ALFA RALLY, Newby Hall and Gardens,

12th RIPLEY AGRICULTURAL SHOW, Ripley Castle Park, Harrogate, all day. Heavy and light horses, open dog show, companion dog show, sheep, cattle and pigs and Yorkshire’s largest and finest display of vintage tractors. Call 01943 466654.

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Free fun on bikes – for all the family Sat 8 and Sun 9 September. Rowntree Park, York ➜ Have-a-go sessions for all ages and abilities on all sorts of pedal powered machinery! ➜ Guided rides around one of York’s beautiful scenic routes ➜ Stunt shows from The Clan and Savage Skills ➜ Information on cycling and other modes of sustainable travel ➜ Displays and demonstrations from Emergency Services www.facebook.com/YorkFestivalOfCycling

Have you heard any Terrible Tales today? Join us on York CitySightseeing’s Gory, Grisly, Gruesome Terrible Tales Tour and hear the horror stories of York. Find out if you’d want a Viking Blood Eagle. Discover the ghosts that haunt the city and listen to the blood curdling screams from centuries ago! Pick up a brochure and board the bus at any of our York CitySightseeing stops - if you dare!

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BRIGHOUSE & RASTRICK BRASS BAND, York Minster, 8pm. Call 0844 939 0015. 18th BEACH PARTY & BARBEQUE, York Maze, 10am-6.30pm. Chill out at the York Maze beach party with a surf simulator, limbo dancing, music and barbeque. Cool off in ‘water wars’ where everyone can get a soaking! www.yorkmaze.com 18th SUMMER ROYAL RECITAL: KEITH WRIGHT, York Minster, 7pm. Jubilee-themed organ concerts for 2012, featuring some of the country’s top performers. www.boxoffice.yorkminster.org

14th & 26th COURTYARD CRAFT AND 18th PROMS SPECTACULAR, Castle LOCAL PRODUCE MARKETS, Castle Howard, 10am-4pm. Visit www.castlehoward.co.uk

14th JONATHAN ROYALE – COMEDY PSYCHIC SHOW, City Screen Basement, 7.30pm. Laughs aplenty for this Derren Brown parody. Call 0871 9025726.

14th STAINED GLASS TOUR, St Denys Church, Walmgate. Explore the wonderful medieval glass in the company of their expert guides. Call 611687 or visit www.stainedglasscentre.org

Howard, 7.30pm. Celebrate the very best of British with this magical evening of popular classics, wonderful movie themes and amazing fireworks. To book visit www.castlehoward.co.uk

18th ROSEDALE SHOW, Milburn Arms Field, Rosedale Abbey, Pickering, all day. Highlights include a show of cattle, goats, heavy horses, ponies, jumping, sheep, produce, flowers, fruit, vegetables, rabbits, pigeons and poultry, vintage tractors and scarecrows. Call 01751 417740

15th THE PIRATES OF BURNBY HALL 18th DANCING ON THE GREEN WITH GARDENS, Burnby Hall, Pocklington, 10am-4pm. ROCK BACK THE CLOCK, New Earswick All aboard for a day of swashbuckling fun with Hull Scrapstore. Call 01759 307125

15th DANBY AGRICULTURAL SHOW, Vicarage Field, Danby. This year’s show sees Simply Brass Band, Whitby Falconers, wood carving and sheep shearing demonstrations. Also shows for cattle, sheep, horses, ponies and so much more. Visit www.danbyshow.co.uk

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Bowls Club, 7.30pm. The summer Rock ‘n’ Roll season finishes with Rock Back the Clock. To book call 750230.

18th BOOK SIGNING, Waterstones, High Ousegate, 12noon-2pm. David Honeywell, reformed criminal turned author and journalist, will be signing copies of his latest book Never Ending Circles – an autobiographical work about crime and mental illness. Visit www.david-honeywell.com

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18th Princess Summer Ball, York Racecourse, 12–4pm. Le Grande Event Management presents the UK’s largest Princess Summer Ball in support of Local children’s Charity S.N.A.P.P.Y. Lots of entertainment on the day. Tickets £20. Call 07720 760593 or visit www.le-grande.co.uk

19th FREE FAMILY FUN DAY, Wigginton Recreation Hall. 11am–4pm. Haxby Shotokan Karate Club presents this karate-themed event, with free karate and self-defence classes, demonstrations, barbeque and much more. Call 07909 991541.

19th NATIONAL SPEED HILL CLIMB, Oliver’s Mount, Scarborough. www.auto66.com

19th CHARITY OPEN DAY, Sherburn airfiled. A full day out for the family in support of Help for Heroes. Flypasts, vintage aircraft, sports cars, children’s activities and café. Visit www.sherburnaeroclub.com

19th MOUNTAIN BIKE DEMO DAY, Dalby Forest, 10am–4pm with Fulford Cycles. Test ride the latest range of Orange Bikes and Mountain Bikes from Moda UK and KTM. Call 620349

20th VIEWS OF YORK EXHIBITION EVENING, Treasurer’s House, 5.30pm (tour starts at 7.30pm). Call 624247.

20th PROMS IN THE GARDENS, Museum Gardens, 7.30pm. Featuring National Brass Band Championship finalists Shepherd Group Brass Band and York Railway Institute Band. Call 623568.

21st WIZARD OF CASTLE MAGIC, Newby Hall, 2.30pm. Things will never be the same again when the wizard’s nephew, Mickey, and an invisible cat called Catastrophe, arrive at Castle Magic. All be revealed in this very spooky but funny

play for five – 11 year olds. Visit www.newbyhallandgardens.com

22nd EGTON SHOW 2012, Egton, 8.30am. Wrought iron and farrier display, a farmers market, plus all the usual horse, cattle, sheep, goat, ferret, fur and feather classes. Call 01947 604329. 22nd PICTURE BOOK PICNIC, Burnby Hall, Pocklington, 10am-4pm. Join them for a celebration of the most beautiful children’s picture books. Call 01759 307125 24th-26th GALTRES FESTIVAL 2012, Mosswood, Crayke. This year’s festival promises to be better than ever! Confirmed bands include Ash, Adam Ant, Buzzcocks, Chris Helme and Seth Lakeman. For fun lovers the theme of this year is Dragons and Knights with a host of activities planned in the medieval village including live jousting tournaments, archery and falconry displays. DISCOUNTED TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Book your discounted tickets now from www.galtresfestival.org.uk using code ‘Locallink767’

25th-27th CAWOOD CRAFT FESTIVAL, Cawood. The festival showcases traditional arts and artisan crafts, including clothes, bags, jewellery, woodwork, gifts, bead workshops, glasswork, tapestry, pictures and toys. Plus local cheeses, honey, ice-cream, meat, preserves, chutneys and ‘naughty but nice’ traditional sweets. Visit www.cawoodcraftfestival.co.uk

25th-27th ART EXHIBITION, Poppleton Tithe Barn, Church Lane, Nether Poppleton, 10am-6pm, Call 481690. 25th-27th THE GREAT WETHERBY RACECOURSE ANTIQUES FAIR, Wetherby Racecourse, 9-5pm. www.jaguarfairs.com

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25th-26th RIPLEY ANTIQUE FAIR, The Town hall, ripley, 9am-4pm. Quality fair with items including decorative antiques, pottery, porcelain, glass and paintings. call 01423 889163. 25th TORCHLIGHT MAZE, York maze, 10am-10pm. For a completely different maze experience try it in the dark! BBQ and café open all evening. don’t forget your torch! visit www.yorkmaze.com

25th SUMMER ROYAL RECITAL: JOHN SCOTT WHITELEY, York minster, 7pm. Jubilee-themed organ concerts for 2012, featuring some of the country’s top performers. www.boxoffice.yorkminster.org

25th BILSDALE SHOW, Thornhill Farm, chop gate, Bilsdale, 9am. Bilsdale silver Band, ponies, cattle, sheep, fur and feather, vintage machinery, horticulture, bouncy castle, archery and more. call 01642 778244.

27th FARNDALE SHOW 2012, showfield behind the village hall, church houses, 8am. 105th annual exhibition of the Farndale agricultural, horticultural & industrial society. 01751 432788.

27th PLANT FAIR, newburgh priory, coxwold. visit www.newburghpriory.co.uk

27th DUNNINGTON VILLAGE SHOW, The reading room, 1.30pm. Try making jam, cakes, bread or enter the flowers and vegetables competition. call 488986

28th-29th AS YOU LIKE IT, newby hall and gardens, 7pm. performed by a small troupe and showcasing some of the globe company’s brightest stars, the production will bring the excitement and vibrancy of elizabethan theatre to newby’s gardens. visit www.newbyhallandgardens.com

25th FALCONRY DAY WITH SMJ FALCONRY, Burnby hall, pocklington, 11am4pm. come and see owls, hawks and falcons. call 01759 307125

26th-27th GET ACTIVE WEEKEND, castle howard, 10am-4pm. visit ‘get cycling’s’ bike roadshow, test out a variety of different pedal powered machines from toddler bikes to tandems - there is something for everyone! enter their competition to win a brand new bike! Learn archery and even take part in a beginner’s archery competition. visit www.castlehoward.co.uk

26th-27th SUMMER CRAFT & GIFT FESETIVAL, duncombe park, helmsley, 10am4.30pm. over 50 stalls selling product not normally found on the high street. call 01274 835588 20

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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS SUMMER: PIG RACING Everyday from the 21st July to the 31st August 3 LITTLE PIGS STORY TELLING AND ACTIVITIES 28th and 29th July OLYMPIGS SILLY SPORTS Fun for all the family on the 4th and 5th August

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The Old

Lodge Hotel Malton

The perfect base from which to explore the North Yorkshire Moors, East Coast and Yorkshire, plus the many other attractions of the surrounding area. ■ Open all day for good coffee, tea (and home made clotted cream scones!) ■ Fantastic Restaurant, plus a great selection of bar snacks ■ Gorgeous bedrooms, many with four poster beds ■ Four tourist office stars ■ Great Yorkshire Sunday Lunch served 12 noon to 9pm

see our website for further details and offers. The Old Lodge, Old Maltongate, Malton, North Yorkshire YO17 7EG

Telephone:

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www.theoldlodgemalton.com

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Courtyard Craft & Local Produce Markets Tuesday 14 August 2012 Sunday 26 August 2012 Over 20 stalls of Yorkshire crafts and produce in the Courtyard | Visit the Farm Shop, Garden Centre, Gift Shops and Cafés | Open 10am | Free admission and parking Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA

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CRAFT HALL, EXHIBITION, EXTENSIVE Trade MODEL Stand Enquiries: (01723) 584332MARKET Caravan and Camping available: (01347 848406) ***For ADMISSION PRICES HELD *** Further Information: Adults £8, Accompanied254384 Children (u16) FREE, (01377) www.driffieldvintagerally.co.uk O.A.P. £6, Unaccompanied Children £4 For Further Information:

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SUTTON PARK STATELY HOME AND HERITAGE GARDENS

Sutton-on the-Forest, York YO61 1DP Tel: 01347 810249

Email: suttonpark@statelyhome.co.uk • www.statelyhome.co.uk This lovely early Georgian house is the Yorkshire home of Sir Reginald & Lady Shefﬁeld.

HOUSE OPEN to the public every WEDNESDAY & SUNDAY from APRIL until end of SEPTEMBER - 1.30-5.00pm and all Bank Holidays last tour 4pm. Our superb award-winning GARDENS are open 11.00am DAILY until end of SEPTEMBER. We are also delighted to be able to offer the use of Sutton Park as the perfect location for your wedding ceremony. Our stunning Dining Room is unique and individual. Fully licensed to conduct civil ceremonies. Our award-winning tearooms are open WEDNESDAY-SUNDAY from 11.00-5.00pm serving the most delicious home-baked fare.

THORNTON le DALE SHOW

WEDNESDAY 8 AUGUST 9.00 am. - 8.00 pm. SHEEPDOG,FALCONRY,GUN DOG & GYMNASTIC DISPLAYS Livestock, Sheepdog Trial, Dog Show, Handicrafts, Dairy, Farm & Garden Produce, Trade Stands & Exhibitions, Children's Fun Fair & Entertainment, Junior Showjumping, Licensed Bar

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