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.
APRIL
Great Ingleton Easter Egg Hunt – Until Sunday 12th April – Seasons bakery are hosting their annual easter hunt, just pick up a a trail sheet from them for £3. Find out more here.
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.
Big Easter Weekend – Friday 3rd – Monday 6th – Seasons Bakery in Ingleton are hosting a weekend of Easter celebrations with BBQ, bar, music, games & fun fair. Find out more here.
Paddington at Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway – Friday 3rd & Saturday 4th – Enjoy a steam train ride, meet Paddington and enjoy some Easter-themed activities. Find out more here.
Peter Rabbit at Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway – Sunday 5th & Monday 6th – Enjoy a steam train ride, meet Peter Rabbit and enjoy some Easter-themed activities. Find out more here.
Wonderland late night opening – Saturday 11th – “Take a trip down the rabbit hole and discover a world of wonderful animals at the zoo” at the Wildlife Oasis. Find out more here.
Lancaster Comedy Fest – Thursday 16th – Sunday 19th – 40 shows over 4 days at The Jailors Barrel & The Storey, and range from Free entry to £5 or £7. Find out more here.
St John’s Hospice Kendal Colour Dash – Sunday 19th April – A 5km fun run featuring 5 paint colour stations, meaning you will finish the run with multi-coloured clothes! Find out more here.
Skipton Beer Festival – Thursday 21st – Saturday 23rd – A celebration of community, quality and craftsmanship. Find out more here.
Ride2Stride (Settle – Carlisle Walking & Music Festival) – Tuesday 28th – Monday 4th May – A festival of walks, talks and music along the Settle-Carlisle Railway. Find out more here.
71st Annual 3 Peaks Race (Marathon with mountains) – Saturday 25th April – Local marathon race featuring Pen-y-ghent, Ingleborough and Whernside. Find out more here.
Wray Scarecrow Festival & Fair – Saturday 25th – Monday 4th May – Annual festival featuring scarecrows decorated for a theme, this year it is G.O.A.T (Greatest of all time). The week includes a fell race, giant scarecrow parade, maypole dancing, car boot and much more, alongside the scarecrow trail. Find out more here.
MAY
Skipton Artisan Market – Sunday 3rd – 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.
Gaping Gill Winch Meet – Saturday 23rd – Friday 29th – Bradford Potholing Club host the chance for the public to explore Gaping Gill. Find out more here.
The Yorkshire Highwayman at Skipton Castle – Sunday 24th/Monday 25th – Live Re-enactment featuring one of Britain’s most notorious highwaymen, John Nevison. Find out more here.
Austwick Street Market & Cuckoo Festival – Monday 25th – Annual family day including fell races, stalls, live music, local crafts, Thwaites Dray Horses and Settle & Giggleswick Brass Band. Find out more here.
Country Fest – Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st – Family festival at Crooklands show ground with demonstrations, food, crafts, vehicles, music and more. Find out more here.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gaping Gill Winch Meet – Dates TBC – Craven Potholing Club host the chance for the public to explore Gaping Gill. 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.
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.
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