Mar
8
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.
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Mar
15
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.
Jun
21
10:00 am10:00
Glacial Walk
The landscape around Kisdon includes some well-preserved glacial features from the last ice age. This walk, led by local academic Prof. Mark Rutter, explores these features to help build a picture of Upper Swaledale approximately 15 thousand years ago as the glaciers retreated leaving the landscape we know today.
Jul
5
10:00 am10:00
Wildflower Walk & Talk
An introduction to Swaledale wildflowers (with a glancing look at grasses and maybe fungi - if available)
Aug
2
10:30 am10:30
Great Sleddale Hurricane Crash Site Walk
Find the isolated crash site of a WWII Hawker Hurricane in Great Sleddale
Sept
12
10:00 am10:00
Smarber Chapel and the Corpse Way
Explore the ruined Smarber chapel and the old Corpse Way
Oct
20
9:30 am09:30
Glass Fusion Workshop
Learn how to create beautiful glass inspired by the local landscape
Oct
18
10:30 am10:30
Keld Study Day - Kim Plumpton
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.
Oct
12
10:00 am10:00
Needle Felted Sheep Workshop
Spend a relaxed, creative day learning how to needle felt your own charming 10cm sheep with breed-specific wool!
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
Sept
25
10:30 am10:30
Keld Study Day - David Herbert
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.
Aug
24
10:00 am10:00
Smarber Chapel and the Corpse Way
Explore the ruined Smarber chapel and the old Corpse Way
Aug
9
10:00 am10:00
Source of the Swale and Ravenseat
Join us to explore the moorland source of the River Swale
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
Jul
11
10:00 am10:00
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
3
10:30 am10:30
Keld Study Day - Godfrey Nicholson
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.
Jun
29
10:00 am10:00
Felting Lampshade Workshop
Louise Curnin returns with one of her popular wet felting workshops
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
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
14
10:00 am10:00
Swaledale Geology and Landscape
Spend a day looking at the geology and landscape of Swaledale with local experts
May
18
10:00 am10:00
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
12
10:00 am10:00
Textile Printing Workshop
Join our textile printing workshop to make beautiful designs inspired by the local environment
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.
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.
Feb
16
10:00 am10:00
Traditional Upper Dales Heritage Textile Crafts Day
A unique opportunity to see demonstrations of traditional Dales crafts
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