


Swaledale Geology and Landscape
Spend a day looking at the geology and landscape of Swaledale with local experts

Moorland Bird Safari
A chance to join our popular guided safari to observe moorland birds in their native habitat.

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.

Felting Lampshade Workshop
Louise Curnin returns with one of her popular wet felting workshops

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.

Remembering Upper Swaledale Open Day
Drop in to our free open day to find out more about the heritage of Upper Swaledale


Swaledale Barn Walk
A new route for our popular ‘Every Barn Tells A Story’ walk, exploring the rich heritage of local field barns

Source of the Swale and Ravenseat
Join us to explore the moorland source of the River Swale

Smarber Chapel and the Corpse Way
Explore the ruined Smarber chapel and the old Corpse Way

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.

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.

History of Cheese and Butter Making in Swaledale
Find out about the rich history of cheese and butter making in Swaledale

Felt Plant Pot Cover Workshop
Learn how to make your own felt pot cover inspired by the local nature in Keld

Glass Fusion Workshop
Learn how to create beautiful glass inspired by the local landscape

Hill Farming in the North of England with John Bentley
John Bentley will introduce his recent book ‘Hill Farming in the North of England’

Textile Printing Workshop
Join our textile printing workshop to make beautiful designs inspired by the local environment

Lichens of Upper Swaledale
A walk led by Sue & Les Knight who live locally and record the lichens of Upper Swaledale.

Mosses of Upper Swaledale
A walk led by Sue & Les Knight who live locally and enjoy the mosses of upper Swaledale.

Traditional Upper Dales Heritage Textile Crafts Day
A unique opportunity to see demonstrations of traditional Dales crafts

Felt Lampshade Workshop
Join our felting workshop and create your own lampshade inspired by the scenery of the Upper Dale

There's A Sermon In There Somewhere!
Our Keld study days provide an opportunity for the exploration of faith and spirituality.

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
From Horse Power to Tractor
Local farmer Chris Calvert talks about the evolution of horse power in traditional Dales farming

After Sunday: Being Church Seven Days a Week
Our Keld study days provide an opportunity for the exploration of faith and spirituality.

Family History Research Workshop
Find out how to research your ancestry in our new workshop

Great Sleddale Hurricane Crash Site Walk
Find the isolated crash site of a WWII Hawker Hurricane in Great Sleddale

An Afternoon with Bob Guy
Back by popular demand - an afternoon with lifelong Swaledale resident Bob Guy

Landscape Felting Workshop
Learn how to make a unique felted landscape, inspired by the spectacular scenery of the Upper Dale


Five Impossible Things to Believe Before Christmas
Our Keld study days provide an opportunity for the exploration of faith and spirituality.

Wild Flower Walk
Join our short guided walk led by Dr Sue Knight exploring the rich and varied flora of the Upper Dale.

Pottery: Sculptured Clay Bowl Workshop
Join local potter Suzie Wright to create your own bowl inspired by the landscape around Keld.

Moorland Bird Safari
An opportunity to see moorland bird species in their natural habitat in Upper Swaledale.

Beldi Hill Lead Mine Walk
A guided walk through the rich lead mining landscape of Upper Swaledale

Memoirs of a Swaledale Woman
Find out about Maggie-Jo Chapman’s Upper Swaledale life in her own words.


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.


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

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

Wet Felting Craft Workshop
Join us for a hands-on wet felting workshop where we will create beautiful tealight shades.

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

An Afternoon with Bob Guy - SOLD OUT
PLEASE NOTE THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT - WE CAN ONLY ACCOMMODATE PRE-BOOKED TICKET HOLDERS

The Haywood Exhibition 2023 (Copy)
An exhibition of the paintings of Robin and Rachel Haywood, inspired by local landscapes.