This is the 10th anniversary of York Open Studios and 119 local artists and makers will be opening their houses and studios to the public. There will be an even wider variety of work on view and for sale – paintings, prints, textiles, jewellery, ceramics, furniture, wood-carving, photography, sculpture and more…
Alongside York’s individual artists and makers we [...]
Treat your mother to a vintage afternoon tea! A selection of dainty sandwiches with traditional fillings of egg and cress, poached salmon and cucumber, and locally produced ham, home-made scones with fruit preserve and double cream, mini eclairs and tartlets and strawberry shortcake.
Available in the Bar Convent Cafe, York between Monday 28th March and Saturday 2nd [...]
For would be goodlifers,the vegetable season kicks off at Harlow Carr with a weekend event not to be missed by those interested in growing and cooking their own food. The weekend includes cookery demonstrations, talks by RHS experts, planting demonstrations, garden walks and fruit and vegetable exhibitors. Please note that last entry to the garden [...]
For women only, a free, Cycle Chic TM guided ride on Sunday 20th March. The ride will start from the University of York Sports Centre in Heslington, York at 11am.
The group will ride to York’s new city centre cycle Hub Station and visit Judy’s Affordable Vintage Fair at the Hospitium in the Museum Gardens. Refreshments will [...]
Following on from the success of last year, Hull Truck is presenting it’s second food festival, and promises it to be bigger and better. Demonstrations from John Christophe Novelli and Nigel Brown take centre stage with a market, live demonstrations and storytelling for the children. As a registered charity, Hull Truck organises the festival as a fundraising event [...]
A real treat for real ale fans, this CAMRA organised event takes place in Pudsey Civic Hall, Dawsons Corner, Stanningley, from Thursday-Saturday. Various opening times, see the Leeds Beer, Cider & Perry Festival website for further details.
A fine location for a fantastic local market. Held in the Caroline Street Car Park from 9am-3pm. Sample some of the regions finest local produce and if you can fit it in, visit the spectacular Salts Mill at the same time. Details on the Bradford Markets website.
Ticket applications to the live event at Kirkstall Abbey have now closed, but this live re-imagining of Mary Shelley’s much-loved gothic masterpiece, Frankenstein will be worth staying in for. A live TV event with drama, music and dance will be shown live on BBC Three from 8pm. Visit the BBC Three website for full details.
In support of Coming Relief, the Black Swan Tearoom in Helmsley is transforming itself into a topsy-turvy wonderland. There is magic, balloon modelling, a White Rabbit treasure hunt and the afternoon tea is £10 per person.Visit the Black Swan‘s website for more details.
I’ve been trawling through the event listings, so you don’t have to. Every week I will be picking my favourite events, outdoor, cultural, festival and foodie things to do across Yorkshire. If you are looking for a little inspiration for things to do across Yorkshire this weekend, look no further. Please do let me know [...]
