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To say Yorkshire is eventful doesn’t even come close. Exciting, unique, innovative, welcoming, spectacular. Now that’s more like it.

From festivals for foodies and weekends for music lovers, to celebrating the arts and the weird and wonderful, it’s impossible to pigeon hole our festival and events calendar.

That’s why we’re celebrating with Yorkshire’s Great Party throughout 2011 and 2012. Whatever you’re into. Whatever you fancy doing. There will be a festival for you. Everyone’s welcome in Yorkshire.

gary Verity Chief Executive, Welcome to Yorkshire

orkshire - there’s a party going on!

yorkshire.com/festivals

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Fresh from celebrating its 30th Anniversary in style, Grassington Festival has set its sights high and there are even bigger plans to bring a staggering programme of world-class performances and arts events to this beautiful dales village. With over 100 events in a jam-packed fortnight and the festival carnival, street theatre, films, walks, talks and workshops, plus the festival fringe, there’s more to see and do than ever before.

grassington-festival.org.uk

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Grassington Festival17 June - 2 July 2011

Talent to quicken the pulse

global talent in one of Yorkshire’s finest historical towns. Who could ask for more? The Harrogate International Festival has quickened the pulse of Yorkshire’s cultural heart with the finest classical, jazz and world music since 1966. This year promises world-class acts, like Paloma Faith, left, in a carefully orchestrated extravaganza to salvage your spirits with literature, science and music, topped with an extra special jazz programme from 2011’s guest curator, Clare Teal.

harrogate-festival.org.uk

Bradford Mela Weekend of 12 June 2011

a wonderful celebration of friendship, family and cultural heritage, the world famous Bradford Mela will once again turn Bradford into one big party. And everyone’s invited. The first ever event of its kind in Europe, it continues to go from strength to strength and this year you can look forward to its family friendly mix of quality outdoor entertainment, tasty foods, street theatre, market stalls, children’s activities and funfair rides.

bradfordmela.org.uk

With such a diverse and thriving arts scene in Yorkshire, it’s no surprise that we’re blessed with fantastic art events, festivals and celebrations all year around. From literature to laugh-a-minute comedy festivals, city centre extravaganzas to stages in the middle of the countryside, everyone’s different.

We have our fair share of arts festivals where you can just sit back and marvel at the creative talent. But being a hands on kind of place, there’s always plenty of opportunities to get involved, get close to the artists and often have a go yourself. So if you’ve got a creative side, or fancy discovering one, there’s always something in Yorkshire to inspire you.

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Featuring amazing street theatre and live performances across Huddersfield town centre, the Festival of Light is an unmissable winter event attracting huge crowds every year.

With a full programme stretching across the weekend, the festival takes over the whole town centre with strolling street performers, light installations and attractions, plus a series of lively fringe events in bars and venues. The headline event will be a huge street theatre show set against the majestic backdrop of St George’s Square.

huddersfieldlightfest.co.uk

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this year sees the seventh annual Grin Up North Sheffield Comedy Festival bringing some of the very best comedy talent to Yorkshire in a range of venues from 100 to 12,000!

Past acts have included Rhod Gilbert, Jo Brand, Eddie Izzard, Ross Noble, Jimmy Carr, Julian Clary, Michael McIntyre, Sarah Millican, Simon Amstell, Russell Howard, Jo Caulfield, Al Murray, Frankie Boyle and Alan Carr.

sheffieldcomedyfestival.com

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Grin Up North SheffieldComedy Festival 1 - 31 October 2011

Oscar winning Sir Ben Kingsley’s top five Yorkshire eventsLeeds West indian Carnival 28 - 29 August 20112011 marks the 44th edition of this ever popular carnival held over two days in and around Potternewton Park. leedscarnival.co.uk

Hull Freedom Festival 1 - 3 September 2011Hull’s Freedom Festival features shining lights of British pop, international dance, street theatre and family entertainment over three days and it’s all free!visithullandeastyorkshire.com/events

ilkley Literature Festival 30 September - 16 October 2011With more than 200 events over seventeen days it’s easy to find something that will raise an eyebrow, make you think, make you cry or most likely, make you laugh. ilkleyliteraturefestival.org.uk

Coastival11 February 2012, ScarboroughTHE arts event on the Yorkshire coast, Coastival includes concerts, exhibitions, films, performances and stuff for kids. Staged at various venues around the town, from historic theatres to the more quirky, there’s something for everyone. coastival.com

18th Bradford international Film Festival 18 - 28 March 2012BIFF showcases a multitude of vibrant cinema in 11 days packed full including premieres, previews and retrospectives. nationalmediamuseum.org.uk

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imagine a fantastic line up oflive classical music, exhibitions, talks, drama, and poetry. Now imagine all this in a wonderfully eclectic mix of venues from chapels and churches, village halls and pubs, castles and barns, and the open air of the awe-inspiring Yorkshire Dales. Now you’ll have an idea of what the Swaledale Festival is all about.

swaledale-festival.org.uk

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Swaledale Festival28 May - 11 June 2011

rock and pop. Jazz and funk. Folk, blues or classical? Jumping up and down waving your arms around or chilling out with a glass of something nice from the picnic basket. there’s more than one way to enjoy Yorkshire’s famous ‘feel-good’ music festivals.

The venues are pretty amazing too. From stately homes to city centre stages. Concerts on the sea front to performances in the middle of our picture-perfect National Parks. Spectacular backdrops are our specialty. And with great hospitality wherever you go, you’re in for a great time.

For over 40 years Whitby has played host to the UK’s biggest celebration of traditional music, song, dance and storytelling. With national and international performers, the town is transformed by over 600 concerts, dances and workshops for all ages.

whitbyfolk.co.uk

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Whitby Folk Week20 - 26 August 2011

rated in the top five jazz festivals in the country by The Guardian, Scarborough Jazz Festival is firmly on the national if not international stage. Showcasing a plethora of outstanding British musicians the SJF proves that jazz is still one of the most innovative and universally popular genres around today.

scarboroughjazzfestival.co.uk

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Scarborough Jazz Festival23 - 25 September 2011

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the Magic Loungeabout returns at its beautiful new home of Broughton Hall, North Yorkshire. Now over a full weekend, Saturday will see electronic pop with the Human League, whilst Sunday is a distinctive new day, which will be more acoustic led, headlining with Badly Drawn Boy. With 15 new areas of entertainment, including concierge service, pop up restaurants, a cinema, an inspiring speakers tent, grown up games area, themed camping areas, video projections, walk about art, and VIP day tent packages with waiter service. The Magic Loungeabout – a rather more refined unwind.

themagicloungeabout.net

one of the uK’s leading festivals of experimental and new music. It has a world wide reputation for the quality and breadth of the events it hosts. Attracting composers, artists and musicians from around the world, each year includes world, European and UK premieres. Along with the best of British new music, 2011 will see a focus on the music of Norway and Denmark, with Bent Sorenson as Composer in Residence.

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HuddersfieldContemporaryMusic Festival18 - 27 November 2011

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Award-winning jazz vocalist and Harrogate Festival guest curator Clare Teal recommends:York early Music Festival 8 - 16 July 2011Celebrating music from the medieval period through to the 19th Century. International performers make a mid-summer mix of concerts, lectures and workshops. ncem.co.uk/yemf

Deer shed Festival July 22 - 24 2011 Topcliffe, North YorkshireNominated for ‘best new festival’ at the UK Festival Awards this child-friendly utopia promises the best in music, arts and entertainment set in beautiful North Yorkshire parkland. deershedfestival.com

tramlines 22 - 24 July 2011 SheffieldSheffield’s biggest music festival welcomes 125,000 partygoers for a truly diverse musical experience. tramlines.org.uk

Leeds Festival 26 - 28 August 2011 Bramham ParkBrings the world’s foremost bands to Yorkshire over three fabulous late summer days. leedsfestival.com

Musicport 4 - 6 November 2011 BridlingtonThis exciting festival of world music takes place in the magnificently restored Spa Bridlington. musicportfestival.com

For even more go to yorkshire.com/festivals

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The Magic Loungeabout29 - 31 July 2011

World class mountain biking returns to Yorkshire for three adrenaline-packed days. This year’s UCI Mountain Bike Cross-Country World Cup kicks off with a mountain bike street race through Pickering in Friday’s Pro Sprint Eliminator. The weekend comes to a climax

on Sunday May 22 as the Elite Men’s and Women’s World Cup events take place, with Olympic and World champions taking on the challenges of Medusa’s Drop, Dixon’s Hollow and Worry Gill at breakneck speed.

mtbworldcup.co.uk

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inches away from the adrenaline-fueled action or enjoying the contest from the civility of the Champagne tent, there’s always more than one way to enjoy your sport in Yorkshire.

With a natural abundance of the most rugged and challenging terrain right here in our county, it’s no surprise outdoor sporting events are big attractions. And not just for spectating. Taking part is often on the cards too, so remember to bring your kit. Yorkshire’s love of horses is also something we’re famous for. So if it’s a day at the races, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Four-legged, two- legged or two wheeled. Whatever sport you’re into, you’re in for an exhilarating time.

the stunning location of Bramham Park has hosted this prestigious three day event since 1974, and the magnificent house provides the backdrop to the competition. One of UK’s most famous equestrian events, the cross country course, set in glorious

and historic parkland, attracts the world’s best event riders. Alongside the main event, this year there’ll be various show jumping and event classes, children’s play area, falconry displays, dog agility, and over 120 shops.

bramham-horse.co.uk

Three day eventing at its best

Welcome to YorkshireBramham International Horse Trials2 - 5 June 2011

the highlight of the racing summer in Yorkshire sees the oldest, richest, fastest, and most famous races combined with fashion and fun over four fabulous days. With record prize money at stake, and mouth-watering duels between the season’s best horses and riders, the Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival is the mid-summer highlight of the flat racing calendar. Plenty of hats and sharp suits, sporting excellence and socialising go hand in hand here. Don’t forget the St Leger at Doncaster in September too.

yorkracecourse.co.uk

UCI Mountain Bike Cross-Country World Cup20 - 22 May 2011 Dalby Forest, near Pickering

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Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival17 - 20 August 2011

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What could be better than a weekend of fantastic beer, great walks, beautiful countryside, and excellent entertainment? The 10th Annual Black Sheep Boots and Beer Walking Festival is set to be the most exciting yet. Based in Hawes and the surrounding villages the event offers a jam packed weekend planned to suit all levels of walkers - definitely not to be missed!

blacksheepbrewery.com/bootsnbeer

Celebrating 125 years in 2011 and first played on the east coast in 1876, Welcome to Yorkshire Scarborough Cricket Festival is one of the most historic sporting events in the world, hosting many of the world’s greatest cricketers down the years. The ground, at North Marine Road, welcomes large crowds of holiday makers watching a very high standard of championship and one-day cricket in summer sunshine. Scarborough is a cricket watchers delight, with stands situated close to the boundary with a great view of the action. Why not join them?

scarboroughcricketclub.co.uk

Welcometo Yorkshire ScarboroughCricket Festival17 - 21 August 2011

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Boots and Beer Walking Festival 9 - 11September 2011

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Yorkshire County Cricket Club Captain Andrew Gale highlights his favourites:oxfam trailtrekker 4 - 5 June 2011 Yorkshire DalesAn epic 100km overnight trek starting and finishing in Skipton, attracting 250 teams every year from across the UK and beyond. oxfam.org.uk/trailtrekker

Cliffhanger2 - 3 July 2011 SheffieldOne of the UK’s largest outdoor pursuits festivals. 20,000 visitors will enjoy elite competitions and professional demonstrations in rock climbing, orienteering, kayaking and more. cliff-hanger.co.uk

go racing summer Festival 16 - 24 July 2011A feast of top quality racing and great entertainment at the annual Yorkshire Racing Summer Festival – and some great discounts on offer. goracing.co.uk

World snooker Championship21 April - 7 May 2012Watch the world’s best as they battle it out to become the World Champion at the famous Crucible Theatre, Sheffield. worldsnooker.com

three Peaks race28 April 2012The Three Peaks Race competitors run 23.5 miles with 4,500 feet of climbing as they line up in Horton-in-Ribblesdale in April. threepeaksrace.org.uk

For even more go to yorkshire.com/festivals

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one of the first major events in the UK’s foodie calendar. Celebrating the traditional links with rhubarb growing in Wakefield, and marking its status as a protected food, just like Champagne and Parma Ham. The finest and tastiest regional produce and the most talented local chefs will be here. Plus there’ll be street entertainment, cookery demonstrations, walks, tours and a deliciouslyorkshire market as well as visits to the famous rhubarb growers.

experiencewakefield.co.uk

Harrogate Spring and AutumnFlower Shows 16 - 18 Sept 2011 26 - 29 April 2012

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there’s so much more to our great country shows than prize winning veg. a gastro treat in the open air, with music and shows between tasting and tucking in, there’s no better way to get a real taste of what Yorkshire is all about. so get stuck in.

We have festivals dedicated to all things local and delicious. Shows that celebrate rhubarb’s undoubted greatness and if you’ve got an appetite for amazing floral displays, horticulture is on the menu too. Foodies and families will love the shows and festivals. A warm welcome and a relaxed atmosphere is always guaranteed and with more than just memories to take home, it’s easy to see why they are always popular.

With wonderful floral displaysand the latest horticultural innovations the Harrogate Spring and Autumn Flower Shows are two of the most prestigious, national flower

shows in the gardening calendar. 2011 is their centenary year and they plan to celebrate in style with new features.

flowershow.org.uk

inspiration for every gardener

Dales Festivalof Food & Drink5 - 7 May 2012

Dedicated to three simple things - food, farming and fun. With over 80 stalls featuring local food products, live cookery demonstrations from top chefs, farming skills, and over 40 small breweries on site. There’s lots for kids to do and live music each day. You can’t help but have fun.

dalesfestivaloffood.org

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Wakefield Festival ofFood, Drink & Rhubarb 24 - 25 February 2012

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GreatYorkshireShow 12 - 14 July 2011

the country’s leading agricultural event attracts over 125,000 visitors annually to celebrate agriculture and country life. The massive showground offers so much to see and do for all the family – no wonder so many people return year after year.

greatyorkshireshow.co.uk

the galtres Festival is one of the best family festivals in the country. There’s loads for all the family to do, and this beautiful rural setting makes it perfect for camping. Fantastic local, organic produce, more than 150 fine beers and ciders and clean loos too! Add 5 stages of music from chart-topping bands to local emerging talent, comedy and theatre performances. And with great value ticket prices, it’s hard to pass this one up.

galtresfestival.org.uk

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Michelin starred chef Frances Atkins, of the Yorke Arms, Ramsgill recommends:Malton Food Lovers Festival 2011 21 - 22 May 2011

This quintessential market town has a mouth-watering menu of celebrity chefs, seasonal local produce, and a celebration of beer and wine. maltonfoodfestival.co.uk

Kilnsey show30 August 2011The Dales’ foremost agricultural show with dry stone walling, produce, handicrafts, horticulture, equestrian events, fell races and harness racing. kilnseyshow.co.uk

rotherham show10 - 11 September 2011 Yorkshire’s largest free country show hosts a wide range of attractions in the town’s flagship Clifton Park. rotherham.gov.uk

York Food and Drink Festival16 - 25 September 2011Set in and around the city’s many amazing historic venues, there really is no better way to experience Yorkshire’s gastronomic heritage. yorkfoodfestival.com

Masham sheep Fair24 - 25 September 2011 Famous for its sheep sales where in the past as many as 70,000 sheep were sold each year. Masham Sheep Fair commemorates these times, filling the town with sheepy fun and entertainment. mashamsheepfair.com

For even more go to yorkshire.com/festivals

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Stunning scenery, fantastic cities, rich heritage and great people. It goes without saying that there’s nowhere quite like Yorkshire. And you’ll find all this wonderful uniqueness in the wide variety of events held in the county each year.

There are huge fancy dress street parties for those who want to live it up. Fast and furious dragon boat racing, fun runs and even coal sack races for the more sporty. Science festivals, animation events and whole weekends dedicated to all things liquorice. Even Christmas has a unique touch here. So if you’re planning to visit one of our unique events, expect the unexpected and you definitely won’t be disappointed.

Organised by the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, ‘Railway in Wartime’ is one of thebest nostalgic events in Britain, attracting over 20,000 visitors each year. Along the 18 miles of fully restored railway you can experience the WWII home front, a mass evacuation of school children and even German-occupied French territory at Levisham Station, (Sorry Le Visham). So turn back the clock and take the train to 1943.

nymr.co.uk

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Held twice a year the Whitby Gothic Weekendshave grown to be amongst the most popular gothic events in the world. With visitors from around the globe every strand of the movement is represented bringing spectacle to the home of Dracula.

wgw.topmum.co.uk

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WhitbyGothicWeekends4 - 6 Nov 2011and spring 2012

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The Hebden Bridge Handmade Parade 11 June 2011

Crazy costumes, giant puppets, music and dance. Join the thousands cheering on this unique and colourful street parade. Or get involved - your creations will be a welcome addition!

handmadeparade.co.uk

National Science Week.

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SaltaireFestival8 - 18 September 2011

ten days and two full weekendsof arts and entertainment in the midst of the glorious UNESCO World Heritage Site of Saltaire. Theatre, comedy, music and bustling markets all set with the beautiful backdrop of the Victorian village, mill and magnificently restored Robert’s Park.

saltairefestival.co.uk

at Jorvik Viking Centre you are standingon the site of one of the most famous and astounding discoveries of modern archaeology. Houses, workshops and backyards of the Viking city of Jorvik, as it stood 1,000 years ago. Let the Viking Festival immerse you in those times.

jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk

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Author and raconteur Gervase Phinn suggests:Pontefract Liquorice Festival 10 July 2011Sample liquorice food and drinks and plenty of non-liquorice delights. With loads of great talent on the main stage, street entertainers and craft stalls. experiencewakefield.co.uk

seafest Scarborough15 - 17 July 2011Celebrating the county’s proud maritime heritage. Featuring sea fish cookery, the sound of shanties and folk music in the authentic atmosphere of Scarborough’s ale houses. seafest.org.uk

Pickering traction engine rally 4 - 7 August 2011A fantastic four days of steam engines, organs, tractors, classic vehicles, antiques and old time and modern fairground. pickeringsteam.com

Bradford animation Festival 8 - 12 November 2011The National Media Museum presents one of the UK’s longest standing, best-loved and most successful animation and video games festivals. nationalmediamuseum.org.uk/baf

White rose Winter Music Festival 17 - 19 November 2011In a fully heated, undercover theatre, at Harewood House, where a varied programme of opera, classical and proms shows are staged. whiterosefestivals.com

For even more go to yorkshire.com/festivals

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Leeds International Pianoforte Competition29 August - 16 September 2012

Under the Dark Arches beneath Leeds station flow through OverWorlds & UnderWorlds. Travel to the County Arcade, encounter ambushes and surprises in the Corn Exchange and Kirkgate Market. Visit a city transformed where myth penetrates the everyday, where the imagined becomes real and the real imagined. Leeds will become a canvas for filmmakers and artists the Quay Brothers. Commissioned as part of Artists Taking the Lead for the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad.

overworldsandunderworlds.com

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Catch award-winning theatre company Slung Low at festivals throughout North Yorkshire during 2012. North Yorkshire County Council and the Arts Council are backing this brand new collaboration between five of the county’s foremost festivals in what promises to be the show of the season. Slung Low use the technology and resources available to a 21st Century artist to achieve that oldest of artistic aims – a good story well told.

For updates go to: create.uk.net

Keep your eyes peeledKeep an eye on yorkshire.com/festivals and look out for even more festivals as 2012 approaches. on top of our magnificent array of annual festivals Yorkshire also plays host to some extra special events, making the county a must visit destination in the lead up to and during London 2012.

We’ll be joining the rest of the country in the Olympic Torch Relay during 70 days from May 18th and in helping host the Cultural Olympiad during the summer months - but we’ll have some of our own specials too.

Watch this space…

Slung LowThroughout 2012

York Mystery Plays 2 - 27 August 2012

It’s 800 years since York gained its charter and as part of the York 800 celebrations enjoy a spectacular production of York Mystery Plays in the Museum Gardens. An extraordinary, passionate and visually stunning performance set against the backdrop of St Mary’s Abbey ruins. Produced by York Theatre Royal, Riding Lights and York Museums Trust. Part of the Cultural Olympiad.

yorkmysteryplays-2012.com

Leeds Canvas Weekend of 19 May 2012 © The York Press

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The ISU European Figure Skating Championships are being held in England for the first time in over 20 years after Sheffield was successful in its bid to stage the prestigious event.

europeans2012.co.uk

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee will mark 60 years of the Queen’s reign. Celebrations will centre around the 2nd – 5th June with a special four-day Jubilee weekend which will allow time to come together to celebrate and commemorate the events of the last 60 years. Look out for events in Yorkshire.

royal.gov.uk

The seventeenth Leeds International Pianoforte Competition boasts a distinguished international jury under the Chairmanship of the competition’s joint founder, Dame Fanny Waterman.

www.leedspiano.com

The Queen’sDiamondJubilee2 - 5 June 2012

European Figure Skating Championships 23 - 29 Jan 2012

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mayUCI World Mountain Biking, Dalby Forest 20-22 May Dalby Forest 13

Malton Food Lovers Festival 21 - 22 May Malton 19

Swaledale Festival 28 May - 11 June Swaledale 9

JuneBramham Park Horse Trials 2 - 5 June Leeds 13

Oxfam TrailTrekker 4 - 5 June Skipton 15

Hand Made Parade 11 June Hebden Bridge 21

Bradford Mela 12 June Bradford 5

Grassington Festival 17 June - 2 July Grassington 5

JulyCliffhanger 2 - 3 July Sheffield 15

York Early Music Festival 8 - 16 July York 11

Pontefract Liquorice Festival 10 July Pontefract 23

Great Yorkshire Show 12 - 14 July Harrogate 18

Seafest 15 - 17 July Scarborough 23

Harrogate International Summer Festival Throughout July Harrogate 5

Go Racing Summer Festival 16 - 24 July Various 15

Deer Shed Festival 22 - 24 July Topcliffe 11

Tramlines 22 - 24 July Sheffield 11

The Magic Loungeabout 29 - 31 July Skipton 11

AugustPickering Traction Engine Rally 4 - 7 August Pickering 23

Scarborough Cricket Festival 17 - 20 August Scarborough 14

Welcome to Yorkshire Ebor Festival 17 - 21 August York Racecourse 13

Whitby Folk Week 20 - 26 August Whitby 9

Leeds Festival 26 - 28 August Bramham Park 11

Galtres Festival 27 - 28 August Crayke 19

Leeds West Indian Carnival 28 - 29 August Leeds 7

Kilnsey Show 30 August Upper Wharfedale 19

SeptemberHull Freedom Festival 1 - 3 September Hull 7

St Leger Festival 7 - 10 September Doncaster 13

Saltaire Festival 8 - 18 September Saltaire 22

Beer and Boots Walking Festival 9 - 11 September Hawes 15

Rotherham Show 10 - 11 September Rotherham 19

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SeptemberHarrogate Autumn Flower Show 16 - 18 September Harrogate 5

York Festival of Food & Drink 16 - 25 September York 19

Scarborough Jazz Festival 23 - 25 September Scarborough 9

Masham Sheep Fair 24 - 25 September Masham 19

Ilkley Literature Festival 31 Sept - 16 Oct Ilkley 7

OctoberGrin Up North 1 - 31 October Sheffield 6

Railway in Wartime 14 - 16 October Pickering-Grosmont 21

NovemberMusicport 4 - 6 November Bridlington 11

Whitby Gothic Weekends 4 - 6 November Whitby 21

Bradford Animation Festival 8 - 12 November Bradford 23

White Rose Winter Music Festival 17 - 19 November Harewood House 23

Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival 18 - 27 November Huddersfield 10

DecemberFestival of Light 2 - 4 December Huddersfield 7

2012ISU European Figure Skating 19 - 20 January Sheffield 25

Coastival 11 February Scarborough 7

Jorvik Viking Festival 11 - 18 February York 23

Wakefield Festival of Food, Drink and Rhubarb 17 - 18 February Wakefield 17

The 18th Bradford International Film Festival 18 - 28 March Bradford 7

World Snooker Championship 21 April - 7 May Sheffield 15

Harrogate Spring Flower Show 26 - 29 April Harrogate 17

Three Peaks Race 28 April Horton-in-Ribblesdale 15

Dales Festival of Food & Drink 5 - 7 May Leyburn 17

Leeds Canvas 18 - 19 May Leeds 24

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee 2 - 5 June Various locations 24

York Mystery Plays 2 - 27 August York 25

Leeds International Pianoforte Competition 29 Aug - 16 Sept Leeds 25

Calendar of Events

Whilst every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this publication, Welcome to Yorkshire can accept no responsibility for errors or omissions.

Please check with the festival organisers prior to finalising arrangements as prices, dates and opening times are subject to change.

2011 dates shown to December. Check yorkshire.com/festivals and with the organiser’s for 2012 dates.

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Yorkshire by railYou can get to Yorkshire by high-speed train from London or Edinburgh in less than two hours with Grand Central and East Coast services. The Midlands is even nearer to Yorkshire’s cities, while TransPennine services offer direct links from the North West and the North East.

Yorkshire by sea Ferry services to Hull and Newcastle link Yorkshire with Holland, Belgium and Germany. P&O Ferries operate overnight services to Hull from Rotterdam and Zeebrugge.

Yorkshire by roadBritain’s biggest and fastest highways cross Yorkshire from north to south and east to west, making getting here by car or by coach very simple indeed. For details of the quickest, or the most scenic, driving routes see the AA or RAC websites theaa.com and rac.co.uk

Yorkshire by airLeeds-Bradford International Airport is our busiest air gateway, with flights from Aberdeen, Belfast, Bristol, Exeter, Edinburgh, Glasgow, the Isle of Man, London Gatwick, Newquay, Plymouth and Southampton. You can also fly to Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield, Humberside Airport and Durham Tees Valley Airport.

How to get hereFor more travel information go to yorkshire.com/travel

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HARROGATE

MALHAM

WETHERBY

GUISBOROUGH

BRIGG

YORK

SELBY

HULL

CLEETHORPES

HEBDEN BRIDGE

HALIFAX

TODMORDEN

SCARBOROUGH

BRIDLINGTON

WHITBY

THIRSK

HAWES

BEVERLEY

RICHMOND

SETTLE

HORTON-IN-RIBBLESDALE

GRASSINGTON

OTLEY

PATELEY BRIDGE

REETH

RIPONMALTON

INGLETON

PICKERING

HUMBER BRIDGE

HELMSLEYSUTTON BANK

LEYBURN

SKIPTONILKLEY

KNARESBOROUGHA59

A65 A658

A1

A169

A64

A165

A166

A614

A63A63

A19A64

A1

A57

A19

A684

A170

A180

A1079

A15

A164

A629

Motorways

A Roads

Rail Routes

Airports

KEYHeritage Coasts

Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty

National Parks

Ferryport

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A18

SCUNTHORPE

NORTHALLERTON

PEAKDISTRICT

YORKSHIREDALES NORTH YORK

MOORS

GRIMSBY

MASHAM

SALTAIRE

SHEFFIELD

ROTHERHAM

DONCASTER

HORNSEA

WITHERNSEA

FILEY

BARNSLEYHUDDERSFIELD

HOLMFIRTH

WAKEFIELD

BRADFORDHAWORTH LEEDS

HARROGATE

MALHAM

WETHERBY

GUISBOROUGH

BRIGG

YORK

SELBY

HULL

CLEETHORPES

HEBDEN BRIDGE

HALIFAX

TODMORDEN

SCARBOROUGH

BRIDLINGTON

WHITBY

THIRSK

HAWES

BEVERLEY

RICHMOND

SETTLE

HORTON-IN-RIBBLESDALE

GRASSINGTON

OTLEY

PATELEY BRIDGE

REETH

RIPONMALTON

INGLETON

PICKERING

HUMBER BRIDGE

HELMSLEYSUTTON BANK

LEYBURN

SKIPTONILKLEY

KNARESBOROUGHA59

A65 A658

A1

A169

A64

A165

A166

A614

A63A63

A19A64

A1

A57

A19

A684

A170

A180

A1079

A15

A164

A629

Motorways

A Roads

Rail Routes

Airports

KEYHeritage Coasts

Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty

National Parks

Ferryport

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