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Swaledale is famed for its stunning and unspoilt beauty which has been featured in many TV programmes including the BBC's Wainwright's Walks and All Creatures Great and Small. It is situated in North Yorkshire.

Yorkshire Events

This page lists a range of exciting events occuring in Yorkshire.

This link provides a useful website allowing journey planning using public transport in Yorkshire: http://www.yorkshiretravel.net/welcome.do.

For further information about the Yorkshire Dales National Park, visit: http://www.yorkshiredales.org.uk/

2010

Richmondshire Choral Society
17th April 2010, Spring Concert 2010, visit: http://www.richmondshirechoralsociety.org.uk/ - 'Made in England' - A concert of music by English composers with worldwide connections.

Harrogate Flower Show
22nd-25th April 2010, visit: www.flowershow.org - over 100 top class nursery exhibitors, fruit and veg demonstrations, garden design, cookery, floristry, arsta dna crafts and much more!

Dales Festival of Food and Drink
1st-3rd May 2010, visit: www.DalesFestivalofFood.org - The North's premier food and drink event. 

Swaledale Festival
29th May - 13th June 2010, visit: http://www.swaledale-festival.org.uk/ - An annual celebration of music and the arts.

Yorkshire Game Fair
30th-31st May 2010, visit: www.yorkshiregamefair.co.uk - One of the best hunting, shooting and fishing events in the North.

Reeth Show
25th August 2010, visit: http://www.reethshow.co.uk/ - A traditional Dales Agricultural Show that is always a great family day out in the beautiful Swaledale.

The Great North Country Fair
25th-26th September 2010, visit: www.greatnorthcountryfair.co.uk - A truly entertaining, fun packed Country Fair with something for all the family.

 

2011

Swaledale Festival
28th May - 11th June 2011, visit: http://www.swaledale-festival.org.uk/ - An annual celebration of music and the arts.

 

Swaledale attractions

Swaledale Horned SheepSwaledale and its surrounding areas are packed with things to see and do. You could easily spend a week or two relaxing without straying further than the Swaledale valley. If you do want to try something different though, there are lots of activities, sights and attractions to keep you occupied. Whether you want to entertain your children, learn about the local history, experience local food and beer, or simply go shopping – we’ve got it all!

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Wainwright's Walks in Swaledale

Wainwright's WalksIf you've been watching the BBC programme Wainwright's Walks and admiring the stunning scenery and local villages, you'll be pleased to know that Holiday Home Yorkshire's cottages are in the heart of some of the areas shown in the programme.

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All Creatures Great & Small and Swaledale

Swaledale All Creatures Great and SmallSwaledale became famous when its winding roads and quiet villages were used in the hit BBC TV series, All Creatures Great And Small. The programme, about a veterinary practice in Yorkshire, ran from the late 70's, during the 80's and had its final show in 1990.

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