EVENTS // FOOD & DRINK
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ST OLAVE’S CHURCH CONCERT
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ALICE’S ENCHANTED WONDERLAND, Mother Shipton’s Cave. Kids will find Mother Shipton’s Cave curiouser and curiouser this summer as they explore an adventure trail with intricate scenes inspired by the classic children’s story. Visit mothershipton.co.uk. // UNTIL 5th THE GREAT RYEDALE MAZE, Sherburn. Between the Yorkshire Dragon Maze, Mini Maze, a vintage funfair, Football Darts and a Big Top with live entertainment, there’s no doubt that the kids will be kept busy this summer at The Great Ryedale Maze. There will also be a range of hot and cold food and drinks to cater for all tastes, served from the Cabin Café.
// 17th - 26th YORK FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL, Parliament Street and Shambles Market, York. Workshops, local food producers, competitions and demonstrations. A jam-packed culinary weekend with something to suit any taste. Visit www. yorkfoodfestival.com
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CHILDREN’S CRAFT DAY, Bishopthorpe Village Hall. Arts and crafts, hand-made stalls and a tombola. Raising money Yorks charity, The Island. To book visit fb.me/e/Sxt4b6re // 4 - 5th FANGFEST, Fangfoss, YO41 5QC. A family-friendly bumper weekend full of art, pottery, illustrations, printmaking, wood carving and local history from local creatives. Search for Fangfest on Facebook for more information. // 5th - 13th YORK WALKING FESTIVAL, York City Centre. Search for hidden clues around York’s High Street Independents’ windows. Guess the theme and you could win a £50 York Gift Card. Download a map from indieyork.co.uk
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MAIZE MAZE AND SUMMER FUN, Sledmere House. Explore four acres of maize maze and help farmer Cobb with his conservation checklist. Learn about bugs, beetles and butterflies and how they keep the countryside thriving. There’s also Frisbee golf, sandpits and designated picnic areas to enjoy on the day. Visit sledmerehouse.com.
AN EVENING OF MUSIC AND LAUGHTER, Stockton on the Forest Village Hall. Join top keyboard entertainer Andrew Nix for a fun evening with interval refreshments. Free Parking available. Visit organfax.co.uk/ clubs/york.
// 11th POPPLETON COMMUNITY RAILWAY NURSERY HERITAGE OPEN DAY, Station Road, YO26 6QA. 10am - 4pm. Selling an array of perennials, shrubs, herbs and alpines grown in a historic railway nursery. Browse through the brica-brac and book stalls and chat with volunteers running this charity. Visit poppletonrailwaynursery.co.uk // 11th HESLINGTON CHURCH ILLUSTRATED TALK AND EXHIBITION, Heslington Church, Field Lane, Heslington. Learn about the parish’s history from the stone age to present including information from a recent excavation and illustrated talk. Email petermott57@gmail.com for more information.
KIDICAL MASS, Millenium Bridge, 3pm. Join this family-friendly mass bike ride through York as part of York Environment Week. Book tickets through eventbrite.co.uk. // 25th ECO SATURDAY, St Mary’s Church. As part of York Environment Week, this event will have lots of people on hand to talk about electric cars, growing your own veg, insulating homes and much more. MARATHON DU MALTON, Market Place, Malton. Fancy enjoying a tipple and taste some of Yorkshire’s best local produce, all the while running a 10k? Enjoy this race in the beautiful settings around Malton. Visit www. visitmalton.com
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YORK MAZE, Elvington. York Maze returns for its 2021 summer season, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Mr. Men and Little Miss. Navigate your way through the maize maze, take a trip on the Crowmania tractor-trailer ride or take on the Cobstacle course. Visit yorkmaze.com.
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EARLY EVENING CRUISE, City Cruises York, King’s Staith Landing, 7.30pm. Learn about York’s rich and colourful history on this one-hour twilight cruise with a fully stocked bar serving beers, wines, hot drinks and snacks. Visit cityexperiences.com/york/city-cruises/ to book now!
// 17th - 18th GIN & RUM FESTIVAL, York Minster. Discover new favourites with samples from hand-picked guest distillers and enjoy some tasty street food. DJ’s, talks and masterclasses: this festival has it all. Visit yorkminster.org/whats-on/ event/gin-rum-festival/
// 10th - 11th YORK NATIONAL BOOK FAIR, York Racecourse. Thought to be the largest book fair in Europe, offering rare, antique books as well as unusual and hard to get books from a few quid upwards. Visit yorkbookfair.com
MAKE A SEASONAL WREATH, Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens, 10am. Join local florist, Katherine ArmstrongBisson, and learn to make a seasonal wreath inspired by autumn foliage, flowers and foraged materials. The course includes entry to the garden plus welcome tea, coffee and biscuits and all materials will be provided. Visit stillingfleetlodgenurseries.co.uk and click on workshops and events for more information.
ANTIQUE HOME & VINTAGE FAIR, York Racecourse. 9:30am 3:30pm. Whether you’re a traditionalist, mid-century enthusiast or collector, there is something for everyone and all budgets. Visit www.antiquefairyork.com. // 24th THE LUNA CINEMA OUTDOOR SCREENINGS, Lakeside Holiday Park, Castle Howard. The UK’s leading open-air cinema set up their big screen in some beautiful surroundings, showing Top Gun, Dirty Dancing and Star Wars: A New Hope. To book tickets visit www. thelunacinema.com/castle-howard
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