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.

JUNE

Skipton Artisan Market – Sunday 7th – Held on the first Sunday of each month in the Canal basin, featuring stalls with food, gifts, household items and more. Find out more here.

Skipton Car Show – Sunday 7th – Over 200 vehicles from supercars to American muscle, and vintage vehicles will take over Skipton High Street. Find out more here. 

Barbon Hill Climb – Saturday 13th – The UK’s Shortest hill climb, the aim is simple, get to the top the quickest! Spectator zone with refreshments.

Lowgill Sports – Saturday 13th – An annual local community sports day including plank walk, sack race and much more. Find out more here.

Comedy at the Castle – Friday 19th – Sunday 21st – A lineup of 15 of the UK’s best comics featured over 3  nights, with award winning street food and bar. Find out more here. 

14th Century castle life at Skipton Castle – Saturday 27th/Sunday 28th – Live re-enactment recreating life as it may have been in Skipton in the 14th Century. Find out more here. 

Carnforth 1940’s Weekend – Saturday 27th – Sunday 28th – 1940’s weekend located at Carnforth Station, famous for being featured in Brief Encounter. Find out more here. 

Skipton Sheep Day – Sunday 28th – Annual celebration of Skipton’s heritage, with displays, races, stalls, music and food & drink. Find out more here. 

3 Peaks Golf Festival – Monday 29th – Wednesday 1st July – Our inaugural golfing festival, also featuring Kirkby Lonsdale & Skipton. Find out more here. 

JULY

Skipton Artisan Market – Sunday 5th – Held on the first Sunday of each month in the Canal basin, featuring stalls with food, gifts, household items and more. Find out more here.

Ingleton 1940s Weekend – Friday 3rd – Sunday 5th – Step back in time for Ingleton’s annual weekend full of nostalgic entertainment. Enjoy live music, dancing, vehicle parade and much more. Find out more here.

Rug & Quilt Festival – Monday 6th – Sunday 12th – “A Festival of the rich heritage & art of Rug & quilt making”. Find out more here. 

Morecambe Music Festival – Thursday 9th – Sunday 12th – A variety of musical acts spaced out across 40 different venues around Morecambe. Find out more here.

Settle Flowerpot Festival – Saturday 11th – Sunday 6th September – Annual display of quirky flowerpot creations, guaranteed to amaze and amuse. Find out more here. 

Meet the Governor at Skipton Castle – Saturday 11th/Sunday 12th – Meet Sir John Malloy, the Governor of Skipton Castle during the English Civil War. Find out more here. 

Barbon Hill Climb – Saturday 11th – The UK’s Shortest hill climb, the aim is simple, get to the top the quickest! Spectator zone with refreshments.

Ingleton Gala – Saturday 18th – Ingleton’s annual gala promises to be a family friendly day filled with entertainment & fun. Find out more here.

Heysham Village Viking Festival – Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th – Immerse yourself in true Viking spirit at this annual festival with thrilling battle re-enactments and an array of Viking themed activities. Find out more here. 

Wheels up North Weekender –  Sunday 19th – Vehicle displays from vintage to supercars, rally cars to motorbikes, live music, family entertainment, stunt shows, trade village and food & drink. Find out more here. 

Bouncefest Kendal – Wednesday 22nd – Thursday 23rd – Fun filled inflatable play zone for kids of all ages. Find out more here. 

Buckingham’s Retinue at Skipton Castle – Saturday 25th/Sunday 26th – Live Re-enactment where members of the castle household take part in friendly competition, with the chance of audience participation in Sword school & medieval dancing! Find out more here. 

Kendal Family Festival – Saturday 25th – A family day out with live entertainment, fun activities, food stalls, workshops, and more. Find out more here. 

AUGUST

Settle Flowerpot Festival – All August – Annual display of quirky flowerpot creations, guaranteed to amaze and amuse. Find out more here. 

Trayned Bandes at Skipton Castle – Saturday 1st/Sunday 2nd – Live Re-enactment following a Civil War Regiment prepare for battle against the Parliamentarian Army. Find out more here.

Skipton Artisan Market – Sunday 2nd – Held on the first Sunday of each month in the Canal basin, featuring stalls with food, gifts, household items and more. Find out more here.

Bouncefest Morecambe – Tuesday 4th – Fun filled inflatable play zone for kids of all ages. Find out more here. 

Gaping Gill Winch Meet –  Friday 14th – Friday 23rd – Craven Potholing Club host the chance for the public to explore Gaping Gill. Find out more here.

Bouncefest Kendal – Wednesday 12th – Thursday 13th – Fun filled inflatable play zone for kids of all ages. Find out more here. 

Morecambe Maritime Festival – Saturday 15th – Celebrate Morecambe’s proud maritime culture & heritage with Sea Songs & Shanties and outdoor activities on the promenade. Find out more here. 

Bouncefest Morecambe – Tuesday 18th – Fun filled inflatable play zone for kids of all ages. Find out more here. 

Flores De Chevalerie at Skipton Castle – Saturday 22nd/Sunday 23rd – Flores De Chevalerie showcases genuine competitive combat combined with historic authenticity in this 13th Century tournee brought to life! Find out more here. 

Gargrave Show – Saturday 22nd – Agricultural show in its 120th Year, featuring livestock classes, horticulture, baking, family fun, fell race and much more. Find out more here. 

Malham Show – Saturday 29th – Country Show & Sports day, with livestock classes, traditional dales skills, children’s zone, Thwaites Brewery Dray, food marquee, fell races & more. Find out more here. 

Ingleton Horse & Dog Show – Sunday 30th – Fun day of horse shows, gymkhana games and charity dog show.

SEPTEMBER

Kilnsey Show – Tuesday 1st – Agricultural show that has been marking the end of Summer since 1897. Showcasing farming life through livestock classes, equine events, sheepdog trails, baking, handicrafts, horticulture & the Crag Race. Find out more here. 

Kendal Music Festival – Friday 4th / Saturday 5th – Live music across a host of venues in Kendal. Find out more here. 

Grassington 1940s Weekend – Saturday 19th/Sunday 20th – Grassington transforms into a living snapshot of 1940’s England for the weekend, with vintage vehicles, live entertainment and much more. Find out more here. 

Yarndale – Saturday 26th/Sunday 27th – “The Festival of Yarn & Woolly Creativity” returns to Skipton Auction Mart, with a variety  of exhibitors with “yarny” stuff to sell. Find out more here.

Kendal Torchlight – Saturday 26th – Torchlight procession through Kendal, this years theme is “Folklore & Fantasy”. Find out more here. 

We hope you will enjoy staying with us as the perfect base to experience any of the events listed above…. BOOK HERE