What's On In The Yorkshire Dales

The International Textile Exhibition is back with fifteen different countries being represented.
Ocean is the inspiration for the work entered into the competition from internationally renowned textiles artists.

Be amazed at the vastness of our solar system and learn fun facts along this self-guided (1.5 mile/2.5km) Planet Trail.

We celebrate the 10th anniversary of our Dark Skies Festival – 14 February to 2 March 2025!

Come visit Lord Scrope’s household and learn about the turbulent time of the Wars of the Roses It is the year 1461 after the battle of Towton, the biggest and …

Visit our high quality craft fair in the Market House, right in the centre of Hawes in beautiful Wensleydale. The show will feature a wide range of unique hand made …

Sculpt your own little Swaledale sheep with character and personality. Using stoneware clay, you will be shown step by step how to complete your piece by local potter Suzie Wright. …

We warmly invite you, whether from near or afar, to come and enjoy the music, art, creativity, and walking that makes up the 2025 Swaledale festival.

Our magnificent pirate ship returns from the rough seas this summer and will be moored on the ‘pop-up’ beach on the bank of the River Wharfe, outside the Cavendish Pavilion.

The garden is a treasure trove of art and nature. Set alongside our permanent collection of 90 sculptures, over 60 new pieces have been selected from artists from across the …

Kelpies of the River Ure and The Strid were known to lure travellers into these dangerous waters, but what did they look like?

Explore archaeology this summer with our Hands on History sessions:

We are delighted to have members of the Wensleydale Longwool Sheep Breeder’s Association with us today.