Local Events
What better way to enjoy a short break than to immerse yourself in local life. To help you do that, here are some dates for your diary showcasing the fantastic array of fairs, shows and festivals we have within an hour’s drive from the park.
Many of these events are a huge contributor to the local economies and a massive part of local life. We hope you enjoy any you attend and please let us know which events have been your favourite.
SEPTEMBER
Settle Flowerpot Festival – until Sunday 7th- Wander around settle and be amazed by the quirky flowerpot creations. Find out more here.
Thornton Rocks Goes Country – Friday 5th – A night of live country music from the best tribute acts in the UK at Thornton Hall Country park. Find out more here.
Thornton Rocks – Saturday 6th – Live music and DJ sets over 2 stages, with headliner Marvin Humes, at Thornton Hall Country park. Find out more here.
Bentham Show – Saturday 6th – Our towns annual agricultural show, now in its 151st year! Takes place in the Auction mart car park. More details to be announced here.
Music on the Field – Sunday 7th – Bentham Playing Fields biggest annual fundraiser, with local live music acts, craft stalls, refreshments, fun & games and face painting. Find out more here.
Skipton Artisan market – Sunday 7th (Every first Sunday of the month) – Up to 27 stalls featuring food, gifts and household items, mainly homemade, in the Canal Basin. Find out more here.
Westmoreland County Agricultural show at Westmoreland showground – Wednesday 10th & Thursday 11th – Annual Agricultural show day, featuring animals, stalls, entertainment, food and drink and much more. Find out more here.
Hodder Valley show – Saturday 13th – Traditional agricultural show featuring livestock, dog show, fell race, music, food and much more. Find out more here.
Kendal Torchlight – Saturday 27th – Torchlight procession through Kendal celebrating the best of the town’s creative spirit. The theme for 2025 is Seasons.. Find out more here.
OCTOBER
Kendal music festival – Saturday 4th – Live music taking over pubs, venues and corners of the town, with a mix of local talent and guest artists and a variety of genres. Find out more here.
Pumpkin picking on the farm – 4th – 31st (selected dates) – Pumpkin picking at Greenlands Farm Village. Find out more here.
Skipton Artisan market – Sunday 5th (Every first Sunday of the month) – Up to 27 stalls featuring food, gifts and household items, mainly homemade, in the Canal Basin. Find out more here.
Skipton Halloween Monster Trail – Saturday 25th October – Sunday 2nd November – Pick up a trail leaflet from Skipton Town hall or Craven Court and then bravely find the 10 monsters hiding around the town. Find out more here.
Pumpkin Trail at Bolton Abbey – Saturday 25th – Sunday 2nd November – Find the clues in the spooky Strid Wood following the giant pumpkins! find out more here.
Bentham Bonfire – Saturday 25th – Our community’s annual Bonfire & Firework display at Bentham Auction mart. Enjoy food & drink and fairground rides before the bonfire is lit, followed by a spectacular firework display. Find out more here.
NOVEMBER
Skipton Artisan market – Sunday 2nd (Every first Sunday of the month) – Up to 27 stalls featuring food, gifts and household items, mainly homemade, in the Canal Basin. Find out more here.
Kirkby Lonsdale Bonfire – Wednesday 5th – Details yet to be released.
Light up Lancaster – Thursday 6th – Saturday 8th – The magical light-art trail throughout the city returns! This year the artworks and installations will be open from 5 – 10pm, giving you longer to explore and experience the festival. Find out more here.
Santa’s Grotto at Greenlands – Saturday 15th November – Tuesday 23rd December (Selected dates) – Santa, his team of jolly elves and his Reindeer recruits create a magical festive experience. Find out more here.
Crafts in the Pen – Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th November – Over 230 stalls of arts and craft pop up in Skipton Auction mart for a fabulous festive weekend, along with a Santa’s grotto. Find out more here.
Polar Express – Friday 14th – 24th December – Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway – Enjoy all of the wonder and magic of this beloved Christmas film whilst travelling through the Yorkshire countryside on a steam train. Xmas pyjamas optional! Find out more here.
Snow White, The Fairest panto in all the land! – Friday 28th November – Sunday 28th December (selected dates) – Lancaster Grand Theatres annual family panto. Find out more here.
12 days of Christmas trail at Bolton Abbey – Saturday 29th – Sunday 4th January – Enjoy a walk through Strid Wood finding the festive clues to solve the Christmas mystery. Find out more here.
DECEMBER
12 days of Christmas trail at Bolton Abbey – running until Sunday 4th January – Enjoy a walk through Strid Wood finding the festive clues to solve the Christmas mystery. Find out more here.
Christmas Market at Beetham Nurseries – Thursday 4th – Sunday 7th – Festive chalets featuring local businesses, food & drink and plenty of Christmas family fun, along with live music. Find out more here.
Kirkby Lonsdale Christmas Fair – Friday 5th – Sunday 7th – Parade, markets, light switch on and more. More details to be announced here.
Robin Hood: Adult Panto – Saturday 6th – Sunday 21st – An adults only panto suitable for 18+ at Lancaster Grand Theatre. Find out more here.
Visit Santa at White Scar Cave – Selected dates from Saturday 6th – Tuesday 23rd – Visit Father Christmas in his grotto at the cave entrance, and the cave will have special illuminations and festive effects. Find out more here.
Santa’s Grotto at Ingleborough Cave – Selected dates from Saturday 6th – Tuesday 23rd – Explore magical underground passages with Santa’s Elves, leading to a festive meeting with Santa. Find out more here.
Skipton Christmas market – Sunday 7th & Sunday 14th – Festive stalls featuring food, gifts and household items, mainly homemade, on the High Street. Find out more here.
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