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Christmas Food Ideas: Just a Pinch of Delia!

admin — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:05:17 +0000

Delia Smith has a new book out – “Delia’s Happy Christmas” available from the 15th October, the follow-up or sequel to her original “Delia’s Christmas” book first published nearly 20 years ago.

Delia has revisited Christmas with both traditional and new versions of classic Christmas fayre. Sections include how to cook ahead and prepare and avoid the last-minute panic! including pickles, preserves and cooking for the freezer and if you still leave everything to the last-minute a section on fantastic fast recipes.

This excerpt is from the Yorkshire Dales Food Blog: to read more about great food ideas and events, please visit their site!

Santa’s Grottos and Little Helpers: Find Father Christmas around North Yorkshire this November and December

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:08:36 +0000

Finding Santa Claus in his Grotto and around York and Yorkshire:

Yorkshire Museum of Farming with The Derwent Valley Light Railway

A traditional Christmas experience with a guided tour around Santa’s Village, with a visit to his house.
Meet the Elves in their workshop and take a train ride to meet Santa and receive an early Christmas present, before enjoying a mince pie and sherry in front of a roaring fire.

Open from 10.00am – Last Admission 3.00pm

Saturday 5th December – Sunday 6th December 2009
Saturday 12th December – Sunday 13th December 2009
Saturday 19th December – Tuesday 22nd December 2009

Yorkshire Museum of Farming
Murton Park
Murton Lane
Murton
York
YO19 5UF
Tel: 01904 489966

Yorkshire Air Museum: Santa’s Plane

Booking is essential to see Santa aboard his magical Airliner Grotto!

Saturday 12th December - Sunday 13th December 2009
Saturday 19th December – Wednesday 23rd December 2009

Yorkshire Air Museum
Halifax Way
Elvington
York
YO41 4AU
Tel: 01904 608719

North Yorkshire Moors Railway: Santa Specials

Santa Specials will run from Pickering Station and from Grosmont Station in December, you will visit Sanat in his Grotto, receive an early Christmas present, with refreshments and a mince pie.

Saturday 5th December - Sunday 6th December 2009
Saturday 12th December - Sunday 13th December 2009
Saturday 12th December – Tuesday 22nd December 2009

Tel: Bookings 01751 472508

Pickering Station
Park Street
Pickering
North Yorkshire
YO18 7AJ

Grosmont Station
Grosmont
North Yorkshire
YO22 5QE

Clifford’s Tower: Victorian Father Christmas and Christmas Shopping Weekend

Tales of Christmas past and famous yuletide stories and poems, as told by a traditionally attired Victorian Father Christmas.

Saturday 28th November – Sunday 29th November 2009
From 11.00am – 4.00pm

Clifford’s Tower
Tower Street
York
YO1

YorkBoat: Santa Cruises

Every child on board the YorkBoat Cruise will receive a personalised gift from Father Christmas, along with refreshments and fun onboard.

Cruise lasts about 1 hour, times of sailing are dependant upon the date booked.

Tel: Booking is essential 01904 628324

Event details
Dates and Times Dates Times
Thursday 3rd December 2009
Saturday 5th December – Sunday 6th December 2009
Thursday 10th December 2009
Saturday 12th December – Sunday 13th December 2009
Thursday 17th December 2009
Saturday 19th December - Sunday 20th December 2009
Tuesday 22nd December 2009

York River Boat Cruises t/a YorkBoat
The Boatyard
Lendal Bridge
York
YO1 7DP

Stockeld Park: The Christmas Adventure

After a 4000 mile long journey from the North Pole, Santa will complete the last mile on skis and will emerge from the Enchanted Wood to greet excited children and parents waiting to welcome him.

After saying a few hellos and ho-ho-ho’s, and dishing out free chocolate treats he will make himself at home in his favourite grotto where he will be in residence until Christmas Eve.

Santa has presents suitable for all ages, including under 3′s.

Saturday 14th November – Thursday 24th December 2009
Weekdays to Thursday 18th December 3.00pm – 7.00pm
Weekends 12.00pm – 7.00pm
Weekdays from 19th December – 23rd December 12noon – 7.00pm
On Christmas Eve Santa will be in his Grotto between 12noon until 6.00pm York.

The Christmas Adventure
Stockeld Park
Wetherby
Yorkshire LS22 4AN
Tel: 01937 586333

Santa’s Underground Grotto at National Coal Mining Museum

Visit Santa in his unique underground grotto this Christmas season - 140 metres underground, Santa and his elves will be entertaining children of all ages.

Open from 10.00am – 5.00pm seven days a week.

Saturday 21st November – Sunday 22nd November 2009
Saturday 28th November – Sunday 29th November 2009
Saturday 5th December - Sunday 6th December 2009
Friday 11th December – Sunday 13th December 2009
Friday 18th December - Wednesday 23rd December 2009

National Coal Mining Museum
Caphouse Colliery
New Road
Overton
Wakefield
WF4 4RH
Tel: 01924 848806

Travel Through Narnia to Meet Father Christmas

Narnia: ‘Always Spring, forever Christmas’

Make an enchanted journey through the Wardrobe in the ‘Spare oom’ into the magical world of Narnia. Touch the lampost and meet Mr Tumness, Lucy, the Beavers and of course Aslan. Feel the cold of winter, under the icy grip of the White Witch, turn into the warmth and bursting into life of spring as you arrive for a special audience with Father Christmas in him own home.

Opening times are from 10.00am – 4.00pm

Sunday 6th December 2009
Saturday 12th December – Sunday 13th December 2009
Saturday 19th December - Wednesday 23rd December 2009

The Rock-Plex Centre
12 Priory Street
York
YO1 6EX
Tel: 01904 659475

Haxby Village Christmas Tree Festival with Santa’s Grotto

Aa weekend of Christmas music, festivities, fun and food! See Santa and his helpers arrive in style at 1.00pm both days. The Grotto will be open from 1.00pm – 3.30pm.

The Festival is open from 10.00am – 3.30pm

Saturday 5th December – Sunday 6th December 2009

Haxby Memorial Hall
The Village
Haxby
York
North Yorkshire
Tel: 01904 765780

Grassington Dickensian Festival with Santa’s Grotto

Victorian family fun day out featuring street entertainment, bands, choirs, traditional Christmas market, Santa’s grotto, torchlit procession, Punch and Judy show and lots more.

Festival open from 10.00am – 5.00pm

Saturday 5th December 2009
Saturday 12th December 2009
Saturday 19th December 2009

Grassington Square & Main Street
Grassington
Skipton
North Yorkshire
BD23 5AT

External Links:
Yorkshire Museum of Farming, Murton Park
The Derwent Valley Light Railway
Yorkshire Air Museum in December 2009
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Victorian Christmas: Clifford’s Tower
YorkBoat Website
Christmas Adventure at Stockeld Park
National Coal Mining Museum
Narnia at Rock Church
Haxby Memorial Hall
Grassington Dickensian Festival

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Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? Christmas Fairs and Markets in York and North Yorkshire

estherrosie — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:42:11 +0000

A visit to one of the many Christmas Fairs and Christmas Markets held in York and North Yorkshire should definitely be top of your list for a great family day out in the next couple of months.
Now the dark nights are officially here it is time to embrace the winter months, wrap up in your favourite hat, scarf and cosy coat and peruse some of the best local produce, crafts and beautiful Christmas gift ideas that your region has to offer.

Surround yourself with the sounds and smells that only a winter Yorkshire can bring you and get right in the mood for the Christmas festivities to come.

You don’t even need to wait that long. The Christmas Markets and Christmas Fairs kick off right from the start of November and there are plenty to choose from depending on the style of goods you are looking for.

If you would like your event or venue’s link here just pop it in the comments box for me at the end of the page or email to Esther at support@directoryofyork.net

We are busy collecting Christmas menus/party dates and any great ideas for Christmas in York and North Yorkshire. We post them all for free here and we are happy to link back to you.

I look forward to receiving all your events and entertainment promotions.

Here are some of the York Christmas Fairs and Markets and some other great North Yorkshire Arts and Craft Fairs – if you know of any more or want a mention for your stall just pop it in the comments box below or email me(Esther) at support@directoryofyork.net

From	Time	What’s On	Where
02 November 2009	10.30am – 3.30pm	RSPCA Christmas Fair	The Guildhall
04 November 2009	9.30am – 4.30pm	Arts and Craft Fair	The Golden Lion Hotel, Northallerton,
05 November 2009		Grassington Dickensian Christmas Fair	Grassington Hall
05 November 2009	10am – 1pm	Christmas Fayre	Filey Evron Centre Concert Hall
06 November 2009	9.30am – 3.30pm	NSPCC Christmas Shopping Fair	Castle Howard
7^th and 8^th November 2009	10am – 5pm	Arts and Craft Fair	St Williams College
07 November 2009	9am – 1pm	Driffield Farmers’ Market	Driffield Showgournd, Kelleythorpe
08 November 2009	11am – 4pm	Contemporary Art and Craft Fair	The Tithe Barn
08 November 2009		Jewellery and Bead Craft Fair	Ripley Town Hall
12^th – 15^th November 2009		Crafts for Christmas Fairs	The Yorkshire Event Centre, Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8PW
14 November 2009		Grand Christmas Gift and Antique Fair	Thirsk Rural Business Centre
14 November 2009	10am – 4pm	Christmas Craft Fair – Yorkshire Air Ambulance	Fylingdales Village Hall, Whitby
14^th and 15^th November 2009	9.30am – 4.30pm	Christmas Craft Festival	Duncombe Park
15 November 2009	11am – 3pm	Christmas Gift and Craft Fair	Foxholes Village Hall, Scarborough
21^st and 22^nd November 2009	10am to 4pm	Christmas Craft Fair	Goathland Parish Hall Whitby
22 November 2009	10am to 6pm	The Christmas Fashion and Gift Fair	National Railway Museum
26^th – 29^th November 2009	10am – 5pm	Arts and Craft Fair	St Williams College
26^th – 29^th November 2009		St Nicholas Fair – Christmas Market	York Centre
27^th -29^th November 2009	10am onwards	Simply Christmas 2009	Harrogate International Centre
28 November 2009	10am – 12 noon	Christmas Fair	Martin House Children’s Hospice, Scarborough
28^th – 29^th November 2009	10am – 5pm	Antiques Fair	National Railway Museum
28^th – 29^th November 2009	10am to 4pm	Christmas Shopping Weekend and Fairy Trail	Whitby Abbey
28^th -29^th November 2009	10.30am – 4pm	Traditional Christmas Fair	The Moors National Park Centre, Danby, Whitby
29 November 2009	11am – 4pm	FLARE Contemporary Art and Craft Market	The Chapel – York Cemetery
29 November 2009		York Dolls House and Miniatures Fair	York Racecourse
29 November 2009	10am to 4pm	Christmas Contemporary Market	Castle Howard
2^nd – 20^th December 2009		York International Christmas Fayre	Parliament Street
3^rd – 6th December 2009	10am – 5pm	Lightwater Shopping Village (Ripon) Dickensian Festival	Light Water Shopping Village
5^th and 6^th December 2009	10.30am – 4.30pm	Christmas Fair	Sutton Bank YO7 2EH
08 December 2009	10am – 4pm	Christmas Craft and Produce Market	Castle Howard
12^th and 13^th December 2009	10.00am – 5.00pm	Christmas Fayre	Barley Hall, Stonegate YO1 8AR
13 December 2009	10.30am – 2.30pm	Mumsworld Christmas Gift Fair Extravaganza	Cairn Hotel, Ripon Road, North Yorkshire, HG1 2JD
13 December 2009		Toy and Train Collectors Fair	York Racecourse

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York Events December and Christmas 2009 – What’s On in York and North Yorkshire UK

estherrosie — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:34:22 +0000

If you would like your event or venue’s link here just pop it in the comments box for me at the end of the page or email to Esther at support@directoryofyork.net

We are busy collecting Christmas menus/party dates and any great ideas for Christmas in York and North Yorkshire. We post them all for free here and we are happy to link back to you.

I look forward to receiving all your events and entertainment promotions. Bye for now

From	Time	What’s On	Where
14 November 2009 – 03 January 2010		Ice Factor Ice Rink	York Centre
22 November 2009 – 03 January 2010		Brief Encounters	National Railway Museum
01 December 2009	8.00pm	First Tuesday Jazz Suppers	The Court Cafe and Bistro – the Dean Court Hotel
1^st – 8^th December 2009	8.00pm	Carols in Kirkgate
01 December 2009	4.15pm, 7.15pm	The Chuckle Brothers: A Christmas Chuckle	Grand Opera House YO1 9SW
1^st – 23^rd December 2009	10.00am – 4.00pm	Deck the Halls: Christmas Decorations	Barley Hall, Stonegate YO1 8AR
1^st -15^th December 2009	12.30pm – 1.15pm	Talk: The Spirit Of Christmas Past	York Castle Museum
2^nd – 20^th December 2009		York Christmas Fayre	Parliament Street
02 December 2009	7.00pm	Alison Moyet	Grand Opera House YO1 9SW
02 December 2009	10.00am – 3.00pm	Christmas Wreath Workshop and Lunch	Beningborough Hall YO30 1DD
3^rd – 5^th December 2009	7.30pm – 10.00pm	Origins and Lemons	Friargate Theatre YO1 9SL
03 December 2009	7.00pm	Christmas: Barley Hall by Candlelight	Barley Hall, Stonegate YO1 8AR
04 December 2009	8.00pm	Arthur Smith	Selby Town Hall YO8 4AJ
04 December 2009	10.00am – 3.00pm	Christmas Wreath Workshop and Lunch	Beningbrough Hall YO30 1DD
05 December 2009	7.30pm	A Carole for Christmas Day	NECM, Walmgate YO1 9TL
05 December 2009	1.00pm	Oberlin Piano Trio: Schubert, Mendelssohn	NECM, Walmgate YO1 9TL
05 December 2009	8.00pm	Mostly Autumn	Grand Opera House YO1 9SW
5^th – 12^th December 2009	2.00pm, 7.30pm	Pantomime: Dick Whittington	Joseph Rowntree Theatre YO91 1RT
5^th and 6^th December 2009	12noon – 2.30pm	Christmas Lunch	Beningbrough Hall YO30 1DD
5^th and 6^th December 2009	10.00am – 4.00pm	Medieval Christmas	Helmsley Castle
5^th and 6^th December 2009	2.30pm – 3.30pm	Christmas Choirs	Brodsworth Hall
5^th and 6^th December 2009	10.30am – 4.30pm	Christmas Fair	Sutton Bank YO7 2EH
06 December 2009	2.30pm	Music For a While	Middlethorpe Hall YO23 2QD
06 December 2009	7.00pm	Hyena Lounge Comedy Club: Sarah Millican & More	York Picturehouse, 9 Coney Street YO1
07 December 2009	10.00am – 3.00pm	Christmas Wreath Workshop and Lunch	Beningborough Hall YO30 1DD
08 December 2009	7.30pm	John Potter: Field	NECM, Walmgate YO1 9TL
9^th – 12^th December 2009	2.30pm, 7.30pm	Olde Time Music Hall	Helmsley Arts Centre YO62 5DW
09 December 2009	8.00pm	Glenn Tilbrook	Pocklington Arts Centre YO42 2AR
10 December 2009 – 30 January 2010		Pantomime: Humpty Dumpty	York Theatre Royal YO1 7HD
10 December 2009	7.30pm	Little Women	Pocklington Arts Centre YO42 2AR
10 December 2009	7.00pm	Christmas: Barley Hall by Candlelight	Barley Hall, Stonegate YO1 8AR
11 December 2009	8.00pm	Mas Y Mas: Afro-Cuban Music	Selby Town Hall YO8 4AJ
11 December 2009 – 03 January 2010	Various	Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Christmas Pantomime	Grand Opera House YO1 9SW
11 December 2009	7.00pm	Christmas Carol Concert	York Minster
12^th – 20^th December 2009		Christmas at Temple Newsam	Temple Newsam
12 December 2009	7.30pm	Musical: Christmas Crackers	Galtres Entertainment Centre, Easingwold YO61 3AD
12 December 2009	7.30pm	Christmas Music by Candlelight	York Minster
12^th and 13^th December 2009	10.00am – 5.00pm	Christmas Fayre	Barley Hall, Stonegate YO1 8AR
12^th and 13^th December 2009		Santa’s Plane!	Yorkshire Air Museum YO41 4AU
12^th and 13^th December 2009	12noon – 2.30pm	Christmas Lunch	Beningborough Hall YO30 1DD
12^th and 13^th December 2009	2.30pm – 3.30pm	Christmas Carols	Brodsworth Hall
13 December 2009	7.00pm	Hyena Lounge Comedy Club: Lucy Porter & More	York Picturehouse, 9 Coney Street YO1
13 December 2009	7.30pm	A Celebration of Film Music	Joseph Rowntree Theatre YO91 1RT
13 December 2009	1.30pm	Christmas Choirs	Rievaulx Abbey
13 December 2009		Toy and Train Collectors Fair	York Racecourse
15 December 2009	7.30pm	Romeo and Juliet	Joseph Rowntree Theatre YO91 1RT
16 December 2009		Film: Dorian Gray	Helmsley Arts Centre YO62 5DW
17^th and 18^th December 2009	7.30pm	Gala Christmas Concert	Joseph Rowntree Theatre YO91 1RT
17 December 2009	7.00pm	Christmas: Barley Hall by Candlelight	Barley Hall, Stonegate YO1 8AR
17 December 2009	7.00pm	The Feast of Christmas	Bedern Hall YO1 7AL
18 December 2009		Musical Drama: A Meeting of Minds	Helmsley Arts Centre YO62 5DW
19 December 2009	12.30pm	Minster Minstrels Christmas Concert	NECM, Walmgate YO1 9TL
19 December 2009	8.00pm	The Shee: Funky Folk Music	Selby Town Hall YO8 4AJ
19 December 2009	7.30pm	Christmas Music Night	Joseph Rowntree Theatre YO91 1RT
19^th – 23^rd December 2009		Santa’s Plane!	Yorkshire Air Museum YO41 4AU
19^th and 20^th December 2009	12noon – 2.30pm	Christmas Lunch	Beningborough Hall YO30 1DD
19^th and 20^th December 2009	2.30pm – 3.30pm	Christmas Choirs	Brodsworth Hall
20 December 2009	7.00pm	Hyena Lounge Comedy Club: Christmas Baubles	York Picturehouse, 9 Coney Street YO1
27 December 2009	7.00pm	Hyena Lounge Comedy Club: Dan Atkinson	York Picturehouse, 9 Coney Street YO1
27 December 2009	7.30pm – 9.30pm	Christmas Favourites Club	Beningborough Hall YO30 1DD

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York Events October 2009 – What’s On in York and North Yorkshire

estherrosie — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 10:11:36 +0000

Date	Time	Event	Location/Venue
1^st October	10am – 2.30pm	York and North Yorkshire Cultural Conference	Scarborough Spa Scarborough
1^st and 2^nd October		Visit of the Relics of St Thérèse of Lisieux	York Minster
1^st to 3^rd October		Heroes – Rowntree Players	Joseph Rowntree Theatre
2^nd October	9pm – 4.30am	Haunted House of York	35 Stonegate
2^nd – 4^th October		Autumn Steam Gala	North York Moors Railway
4^th October		York 50+ Festival	Various Venues
4^th October		Threshing Day	Ryedale Folk Museum
4^th October	From 12 noon	Wedding Open Day	Sutton Park York
4^th October		Bus Rally	Yorkshire Air Museum
9^th and 10^th October		York Racecourse October Finale	York Racecourse
10^th October		Yorkshire Celebration by the Yorkshire Foundation	York Minster
10^th October		Annual Arcaeology and History Fair	The Guildhall York
13^th October		Craft and Local Produce Market	Castle Howard
16^th – 18^th October		War Weekend	North Yorkshire Moors Railway
16^th – 19^th October		Bram Stoker International Film Festival	Whitby Pavilion Complex Whitby
17^th October		The Biggest Band – Generation Groove	Joseph Rowntree Theatre
17^th October		North Yorkshire Soul Club	Riley Smith Hall Tadcaster
18^th October	10am – 5pm and 5pm – 10pm	York Festival of Story Telling	York Steiner School
18^th October		Thunder Day	Yorkshire Air Museum
23^rd October – 1^st November		Illuminating York	City of York
23^rd October – 1^st November		York Ghost Festival	City of York
24^th October	7pm	Barn Dance	Huntington Memorial Hall 46 Strensall Road YO32 9SH
24^th October		Traditional Craft Fair	Chantry Hall Bedale North Yorkshire
24^th October – 2^nd November OCTOBER HALF TERM		Children’s Activities	National Railway Museum
24^th – 25^th October		Arts and Craft Fair	St William’s College York
25^th October		American Folk Music	Ryedale Folk Museum
25^th October		Arts and Craft Fair	Castle Howard Malton
26^th – 30^th October		Climate Week at York	University of York
29^th to 31^st October		A Night in the West End – York Musical Theatre Company	Joseph Rowntree Theatre
30^th and 31^st October		Whitby Goth Weekend 2009	Whitby Pavilion Complex Whitby
31^st October	10am – 5pm	Arts and Crafts Fair	National Railway Museum
31^st October		Golden Fleece Ghost Hunt	16 Pavement York YO1 9UP
31^st October
31^st October – Halloween		Halloween Party	Ryedale Folk Museum
31^st October – 1^st November		Wizard Weekend	North York Moors Railway

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York Events – September 2009 – What’s on in York, North Yorkshire, UK

admin — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:13:03 +0000

Never fear that now the summer school holidays are coming to an end, and the nights will start to draw in, that there will be a lack of things to do in North Yorkshire.

If anything September provides a higher wealth of activities and entertainment for families and adults than August did!

Our list of what’s on in York and North Yorkshire is by no means exhaustive and if you would like to promote your event here for FREE simply send the information straight over to us at support@directoryofyork.net and we will get it published for you as soon as possible.

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3^rd September		Black Sheep Lower Dales Charity Bike Race	Freemasons Arms Nosterfield North Yorkshire
6^th September		Battle of Britain Commemoration Day	Yorkshire Air Museum
6^th September	7.30pm	Music Night	Joseph Rowntree Theatre
7^th – 13^th September		Hidden Treasures – Art Exhibition	Treasurer’s House
9^th September		Organising for Success – Next Steps Workshop	Priory Street Centre
10^th – 13^th September		English Heritage Open Days	Various Venues
11^th and 12^th September		York National Book Fair	York Racecourse
11^th – 13^th September		Black Sheep Brewery Boots and Beer Walking Festival	Hawes and surrounding villages
12^th and 13^th September		‘Wild about Wood’ Festival –	Castle Howard
12^th – 19^th September 12^th September	2.15pm	Tour of Britain 2009 Stage 1 Finish in York
12^th September		Henshaws Folk Night	Henshaws Arts and Crafts Centre 50 Bond End Knaresborough Harrogate North Yorkshire HG5 9AL
13^th September		Black Sheep Yorkshire Championship Cricket Trophy
13^th – 20^th September		Silver Screen Week	Fairfax House
15^th September	10am – 4pm	York 50+ Festival Information Fair	Guildhall
17^th September	8.30pm	Drive in Movie – Trainspotting nrm.org.uk	NRM’s Main Car park
17^th – 20^th September		Otley Black Sheep Folk Festival	Otley
19^th September	7 – 11pm	Brief Encounter Dinner nrm.org.uk	York Minster
19^th September		Stokesley Show
18^th – 27^th September		York Food and Drink Festival
19^th September – 10^th October		TakeOver09	York Theatre Royal
20^th September	11am- 4pm	Wedding and Special Occasions Fayre	Barley Hall
24^th September	10am – 4.30pm	Ready Steady Change – hosted by Participation Works	National Railway Museum
25^th September		York Farmers Market	Parliament Street
25^th September		World’s Biggest Coffee Morning – in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support
26^th September	9.30pm – 4am	Overnight Ghost Hunting	Golden Fleece
26th September		Trackrod Rally	Dably Forest North York Moors
27^th September	10am	Pedal Power – 24 mile ride	North York Moors
30^th September		Chanticleer Singers – Open Rehearsal	St Mary’s Priory Church Old Molton Ryedale

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The North York Moors

admin — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 02:44:58 +0000

At over 554 square miles, the North York Moors is the largest heather moorland in the United Kingdom. The moors became a National Park in 1952, soon after the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act was passed through Parliament, following World War Two. The park has many small villages within its border, giving the moors a total population of 25,000.

What is so special about the park is the great range of changing landscapes across the area; there are cliff faces on the eastern edge of the park overlooking the North Sea, and moving inland the North York Moors contains hills, valleys, lowlands and rivers.

Within the North York Moors there are many special places of interest, holding particular historical significance and archeological or architectural importance. Within its boundaries, you can discover Abbeys, Castles, Museums, Geological areas of interest and a great deal of British wildlife. Did you know that there are 12,000 archaeological sites and features in the park, including 700 scheduled ancient monuments?

Throughout the year there are hundreds of different events being coordinated on the North York Moors. Many of these involve treks of varying types, as well as smaller events set in and around the small villages found in the park.

How to get to the North York Moors

North York Moors has many activities for visitors, including cycling, walking and horse riding.

By public transport: you can take the North York Moors bus called Moorsbus. The Moorsbus travel on extensive routes across the moors, but the two easiest to travel on leave from York UK and are the M15 and 840. The prices for the bus run between four and seven pounds per person although family concessions are available.

By private car: there are many different areas you can travel to and given the size of the North York Moors, there are plenty of places to park. The choices of areas are numerous and depend greatly on what you wish to do while in the National Park.

The Moors are free to visit and are open all year round, although the highest visitor volumes occur during the warmer summer months.

Address:

North York Moors National Park
The Old Vicarage
Bondgate
Helmsley
York
YO62 5BP

01439 770657