Feb
16
10:00 am10:00
Traditional Upper Dales Heritage Textile Crafts Day
A unique opportunity to see demonstrations of traditional Dales crafts
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Mar
9
1:00 pm13:00
Mosses of Upper Swaledale
A walk led by Sue & Les Knight who live locally and enjoy the mosses of upper Swaledale.
Mar
16
1:00 pm13:00
Lichens of Upper Swaledale
A walk led by Sue & Les Knight who live locally and record the lichens of Upper Swaledale.
Apr
12
10:00 am10:00
Textile Printing Workshop
Join our textile printing workshop to make beautiful designs inspired by the local environment
Apr
20
2:00 pm14:00
Hill Farming in the North of England with John Bentley
John Bentley will introduce his recent book ‘Hill Farming in the North of England’
Apr
24
10:30 am10:30
Keld Study Day
Our Keld Study Days provide an opportunity for the exploration of faith and spirituality. They cover different themes and are led by a variety of speakers. We provide a relaxed, quiet and gentle atmosphere to which all are welcome.
May
18
10:00 am10:00
Jun
14
10:00 am10:00
Swaledale Geology and Landscape
Spend a day looking at the geology and landscape of Swaledale with local experts
Jun
21
9:00 am09:00
Moorland Bird Safari
A chance to join our popular guided safari to observe moorland birds in their native habitat.
Jun
22
11:00 am11:00
Wildflower Walk
A short guided walk led by Janet Bethune & Sue Knight starting in Keld, and exploring the rich and varied flora of the Upper Dale.
Jun
29
10:00 am10:00
Felting Lampshade Workshop
Louise Curnin returns with one of her popular wet felting workshops
Jul
3
10:30 am10:30
Keld Study Day
Our Keld Study Days provide an opportunity for the exploration of faith and spirituality. They cover different themes and are led by a variety of speakers. We provide a relaxed, quiet and gentle atmosphere to which all are welcome.
Jul
4
10:00 am10:00
Remembering Upper Swaledale Open Day
Drop in to our free open day to find out more about the heritage of Upper Swaledale
Jul
11
10:00 am10:00
Jul
20
10:00 am10:00
Swaledale Barn Walk
A new route for our popular ‘Every Barn Tells A Story’ walk, exploring the rich heritage of local field barns
Aug
9
10:00 am10:00
Source of the Swale and Ravenseat
Join us to explore the moorland source of the River Swale
Aug
24
10:00 am10:00
Smarber Chapel and the Corpse Way
Explore the ruined Smarber chapel and the old Corpse Way
Aug
30
10:30 am10:30
Keld Study Day
Our Keld Study Days provide an opportunity for the exploration of faith and spirituality. They cover different themes and are led by a variety of speakers. We provide a relaxed, quiet and gentle atmosphere to which all are welcome.
Sept
25
10:30 am10:30
Keld Study Day
Our Keld Study Days provide an opportunity for the exploration of faith and spirituality. They cover different themes and are led by a variety of speakers. We provide a relaxed, quiet and gentle atmosphere to which all are welcome.
Sept
28
2:00 pm14:00
History of Cheese and Butter Making in Swaledale
Find out about the rich history of cheese and butter making in Swaledale
Oct
5
10:00 am10:00
Felt Plant Pot Cover Workshop
Learn how to make your own felt pot cover inspired by the local nature in Keld
Oct
20
9:30 am09:30
Glass Fusion Workshop
Learn how to create beautiful glass inspired by the local landscape
Oct
10
10:00 am10:00
Felt Lampshade Workshop
Join our felting workshop and create your own lampshade inspired by the scenery of the Upper Dale
Sept
26
10:30 am10:30
There's A Sermon In There Somewhere!
Our Keld study days provide an opportunity for the exploration of faith and spirituality.
Sept
15
2:00 pm14:00
The History of Lead Mining in Swaledale
Find out more about the history of lead mining in Swaledale including a guided tour of our exhibition in Keld Old School
Aug
18
4:00 pm16:00
From Horse Power to Tractor
Local farmer Chris Calvert talks about the evolution of horse power in traditional Dales farming
Aug
17
10:30 am10:30
After Sunday: Being Church Seven Days a Week
Our Keld study days provide an opportunity for the exploration of faith and spirituality.
Aug
9
1:00 pm13:00
Family History Research Workshop
Find out how to research your ancestry in our new workshop
Aug
3
10:30 am10:30
Great Sleddale Hurricane Crash Site Walk
Find the isolated crash site of a WWII Hawker Hurricane in Great Sleddale
Jul
21
2:00 pm14:00
An Afternoon with Bob Guy
Back by popular demand - an afternoon with lifelong Swaledale resident Bob Guy
Jul
14
10:00 am10:00
Landscape Felting Workshop
Learn how to make a unique felted landscape, inspired by the spectacular scenery of the Upper Dale
Jul
7
10:30 am10:30
Jul
4
10:30 am10:30
Five Impossible Things to Believe Before Christmas
Our Keld study days provide an opportunity for the exploration of faith and spirituality.
Jun
23
11:00 am11:00
Wild Flower Walk
Join our short guided walk led by Dr Sue Knight exploring the rich and varied flora of the Upper Dale.
Jun
9
10:00 am10:00
Pottery: Sculptured Clay Bowl Workshop
Join local potter Suzie Wright to create your own bowl inspired by the landscape around Keld.
Jun
1
10:15 am10:15
Moorland Bird Safari
An opportunity to see moorland bird species in their natural habitat in Upper Swaledale.
May
26
10:30 am10:30
Beldi Hill Lead Mine Walk
A guided walk through the rich lead mining landscape of Upper Swaledale
May
19
2:00 pm14:00
Memoirs of a Swaledale Woman
Find out about Maggie-Jo Chapman’s Upper Swaledale life in her own words.
Mar
31
1:00 pm13:00
Mar
24
4:00 pm16:00
Public Rights of Way: Development and Status
Ron Allan from North Yorkshire Council explores the history of the development of rights of way in the Upper Dale.
Mar
17
1:00 pm13:00
Mar
10
1:00 pm13:00
Lichens of Upper Swaledale Guided Walk
Join local lichen experts Sue and Les Knight for an introduction to the many lichens to be found in Upper Swaledale
Nov
12
1:00 pm13:00
Lichens of Upper Swaledale Guided Walk
Join local lichen experts Sue and Les Knight for an introduction to the many lichens to be found in Upper Swaledale
Oct
22
10:00 am10:00
Wet Felting Craft Workshop
Join us for a hands-on wet felting workshop where we will create beautiful tealight shades.
Oct
8
4:00 pm16:00
Upper Dales Mines: The Underground Structures
An illustrated talk by Dave Carlisle and Pete Roe giving a mining engineer’s view of the mining history of the area
Sept
17
2:00 pm14:00
An Afternoon with Bob Guy - SOLD OUT
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT - WE CAN ONLY ACCOMMODATE PRE-BOOKED TICKET HOLDERS
Aug
27
10:30 am10:30
The Haywood Exhibition 2023 (Copy)
An exhibition of the paintings of Robin and Rachel Haywood, inspired by local landscapes.
Aug
26
2:30 pm14:30
The Haywood Concert
A concert of pieces inspired by the landscape with Rachel Haywood and Matthew Collins
Aug
26
10:30 am10:30
The Haywood Exhibition 2023
An exhibition of the paintings of Robin and Rachel Haywood, inspired by local landscapes.
Aug
6
10:30 am10:30
Exploring Swinnergill and Arngill
A scenic walk in Upper Swaledale through Beldi Hill and Swinnergill
Jul
26
7:00 pm19:00
Yorkshire Smelting Mills: A Study of Contrasts
Join local expert Richard Lamb for a talk comparing the well-known Grinton and Octagon lead smelting mills
Jul
9
10:00 am10:00
Felt Workshop
Learn the traditional Upper Dales craft of felting in this workshop suitable for beginners