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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 2012. Whatever you’re into. Whatever you fancy doing. There will be a festival for you. Everyone’s welcome in Yorkshire.

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orkshire - there’s a party going on!

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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 Festival15 June - 30 June 2012

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 and this year promises world-class acts to salvage your spirits with a programme including the best of music, science, literature and film. “The North of England’s leading arts Festival”. The Times.

harrogate-festival.org.uk

Bradford Mela10 June 2012

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 arts 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, each one is 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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exciting, unusual and downright bizarre –Festival of Light illuminates every corner of the town, with free light inspired performances, installations and curiosities, attracting tens of thousands of visitors to mark the start of the festive season.

Working with award winning performers from across the world and plenty from Yorkshire too, impressive buildings, public squares and forgotten gardens are transformed at dusk into glorious backdrops for the weekend’s spectacular outdoor shows, fireworks and entertainment.

huddersfieldlightfest.co.uk

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Festival of Light 30 November -2 December 2012the North’s liveliest, most

prestigious Literature Festival! 200 events over seventeen days including authors’ events, discussions, readings, performances, workshops, reader’s events, literary walks, poetry, festival fringe and events for children and young people. Held in the Victorian spa town at the foot of Ilkley Moor – surrounded by beautiful countryside – but only a stone’s throw from Haworth, Harrogate, Leeds and Bradford.

ilkleyliteraturefestival.org.uk

Ilkley LiteratureFestival28 September - 14 October 2012

Oscar winning Sir Ben Kingsley’s top five Yorkshire eventsLeeds West indian Carnival 26 - 27 August 20122012 marks the 45th edition of this ever popular carnival held over two days in and around Potternewton Park. leedscarnival.co.uk

Hull Freedom Festival 7 - 9 September 2012Hull’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

illuminating York 24 - 27 October 2012See York in a different light. Illuminating York is one of York’s most anticipated annual events, using modern lighting and projection technologies to celebrate the city’s unique architecture and history. illuminatingyork.org

Leeds Laughter Lines28 April – 4 May 2012Laughter Lines, Leeds Comedy Festival is here to bring exciting comedy to a new audience at an affordable price. The 15-show festival will showcase the best new talent on the circuit, alongside acts regularly featured on TV and radio. laughterlines.org

Halifax Festival6 - 15 July 2012Returning for the third year Halifax Festival brings music, theatre, dance, literature and film to the fabulous venues in the town, some traditional… some not quite so traditional! With more exciting events than ever before, 2012 is set to be the best festival yet. halifaxfestival.co.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 Festival19 May - 3 June 2012

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 speciality. 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 Week18 - 24 August 2012

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 Festival28 - 30 September 2012

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the Magic Loungeabout returns for its third year with an increasingly enticing programme of music and arts. A family friendly festival for the more discerning, it offers a credible mix of avante pop, fringe cabaret, inspiring speakers, thought provoking cinema and fine food, all set in the spectacular grounds of Broughon Hall near Skipton. The Magic Loungeabout is one of the most imaginative festivals in the north and the ultimate escape to the country for those in the know.

themagicloungeabout.net

in its 35th year, the UK’s foremost festival of new music delivers another rich mix of composers, commissions and performances from the UK,

Europe and beyond. The hcmf programme of concerts, exhibitions, installations, talks and workshops enjoys a world-wide reputation for quality and innovation – there’s a British focus to the first weekend and a whole day of free music on Monday 19 November.

Festival highlights will include the UK Premieres of Norwegian composer in residence Maja Ratkje’s ‘concerto for voice and orchestra’ with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra and a commission by Huddersfield composer Naomi Pinnock for the renowned Arditti Quartet, alongside a focus on Wolfgang Rihm in his 60th Birthday year and a rare opportunity to hear New York based German composer/conductor Matthias Pintscher’s work in the UK.

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HuddersfieldContemporaryMusic Festival16 - 25 November 2012

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Award-winning jazz vocalist Clare Teal recommends:York early Music Festival 6 - 14 July 2012Celebrating 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 20 - 22 July 2012 Topcliffe, North YorkshireThis family focused festival is set in 90 acres of stunning North Yorkshire parkland. Deer Shed offers high quality family festival camping at a reasonable ticket price. Great contemporary music and a really strong arts offering including commissioned theatre, circus, cinema, dance, crafts, comedy and poetry. deershedfestival.com

tramlines 19 - 22 July 2012 SheffieldSheffield’s biggest music festival welcomes 125,000 partygoers for a truly diverse musical experience. tramlines.org.uk

Leeds Festival 24 - 26 August 2012 Bramham ParkBrings the world’s foremost bands to Yorkshire over three fabulous late summer days. leedsfestival.com

rough Beats Festival 8 – 10 June 2012 Clapham, North YorkshireA lush green island of music, food, cinema, theatre and comedy. Straightforward Yorkshire fun with a tropical twist! Hand-built since 2003.roughbeatsfestival.co.uk

For even more go to yorkshire.com/festivals

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The Magic Loungeabout27 - 29 July 2012

Climb it, bike it, run it, do it.Following the rip-roaring success of last year, 2012 promises to take this huge outdoor pursuits festival to the next level. Enjoy elite competitions and professional

demonstrations whilst having a go yourself at all kinds of outdoor activity. This is the UK’s biggest outdoor event for outdoor people.

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inches away from the adrenaline-fuelled 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.

in this important olympic year North Yorkshire roads host the British Cycling National Road Race Championships. Ampleforth Abbey and College provide the venue and the rolling roads of Ryedale and Hambleton the course. Could this seal the selection ambitions of Britain’s top riders in this day long spectacle, played out in front of an expected large crowd.

ryedalegrandprix.co.uk

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National Cycling Championships 24 June 2012

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

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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 126 years in 2012 and first played on the east coast in 1876, 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 cricket. This year there is one-day cricket with Warwickshire Bears and a four day championship match with Gloucestershire. Scarborough Cricket Festival is a cricket watchers delight. Why not join them?

scarboroughcricketclub.co.uk

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Boots and Beer Walking Festival 7 - 9 September 2012

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Yorkshire County Cricket Club Captain Andrew Gale highlights his favourites:oxfam trailtrekker 26 - 27 May 2012 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

Bramham international Horse trials7 - 10 June 2012The stunning location of Bramham Park, with its magnificent house and parkland, has hosted this prestigious CCI*** Three Day Event since 1974. bramham-horse.co.uk

go racing summer Festival 21 - 29 July 2012A feast of top quality racing and great entertainment at the annual Yorkshire wide 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


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set in and around the city’s many amazing historic venues, there really is no better way to experience Yorkshire’s gastronomic heritage. Enjoy the markets on Parliament Street and events in the Guildhall, Mansion House and elsewhere.

yorkfoodfestival.com

Harrogate Spring and AutumnFlower Shows 26 - 29 April 2012 14 - 16 September 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. 2012 is sure to see exciting new displays and features.

flowershow.org.uk

inspiration for every gardener

Dales Festivalof Food & Drink5 - 7 May 2012 Leyburn

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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York Food & Drink Festival 21 - 30 September 2012

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GreatYorkshireShow10 - 12 July 2012

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 the perfect fusion of food, drink and music. 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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Galtres FestivalCrayke 24 - 26 August 2012

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Michelin starred chef Frances Atkins, of the Yorke Arms, Ramsgill recommends:Malton Food Lovers Festival 19 - 20 May 2012

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

Pontefract Liquorice Festival 8 July 2012Sample 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

rotherham show8 - 9 September 2012 Yorkshire’s largest free country show hosts a wide range of attractions in the town’s flagship Clifton Park. rotherham.gov.uk

tastes of Yorkshire16 June 2012A brand new food festival at Ripon which adds even more to our bustling programme of food events.tastesofyorkshire.com

Masham sheep Fair29 - 30 September 2012 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


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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 fancy dress street parties, fast and furious dragon boat races, fun runs and a whole weekend dedicated to liquorice. The London 2012 Games Torch Relay visits locations in Yorkshire between the 18 and 26 June, plus imove

celebrates Yorkshire’s cultural programme for London 2012. So if you’re planning a visit, expect the unexpected and you definitely won’t be disappointed.

yorkshire.com/olympics imoveand.com

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.

whitbygothweekend.co.uk

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WhitbyGothicWeekends26 – 30 Apriland 31 October – 5 November 2012

a classic returnsit’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 york800.com

York Mystery Plays 2 - 27 August 2012

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The Humber Bridge - one of the iconic Yorkshire locations to be visited during the London 2012 Games Torch Relay.

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SaltaireFestival6 - 16 September 2012

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.

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Author and raconteur Gervase Phinn suggests:railfest 2 - 10 June 2012 National Railway Museum, YorkGet close to awe-inspiring locomotive legends and record breaking trains. First, fastest, youngest, largest, smallest, heaviest – catch them all over 9 exhilarating days. nrm.org.uk/railfest2012

seafest20 - 22 July 2012 ScarboroughCelebrating 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

Leeds international Film Festival 1 - 18 November 2012More than 300 beautiful, challenging and inspiring international films are screened at the event across the city’s landmark venues including Leeds Town Hall and Hyde Park Picture House. leedsfilm.com

Bradford animation Festival 13 - 17 November 2012The 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

Leeds Canvas 18 - 20 May 2012Filmmakers and artists the Quay Brothers use the Dark Arches, County Arcade, the Corn Exchange and Kirkgate Market as their canvas in their extraordinary production Overworlds & Underworlds. 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: convergingpaths.co.uk

New shows for North Yorkshire

Converging PathsThroughout 2012

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Firecracker Ball 2011We have designed and produced the event for 6 years

which this year passed the milestone of £1m rasied for charity

Angels Events provide a full range of event services incorporating design, build and management. We are best known for our Charitable work (The Firecracker Ball) Corporate events, as well as private parties & weddings. As a result of our constant investment into bespoke and unique styling items, our sister company Angels Style, can offer a dry hire prop service, event styling and event management. Enabling you to pick and mix as you require, a most cost effective way of producing your unique party, event or wedding.

Angels Events Ltd. Belvedere House, Victoria Avenue, Harrogate HG1 1ELwww.the-angels.com. T//01423 503442.

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throughout 2012Converging Paths Around Yorkshire 22

imove Around Yorkshire 20

York 800 Yorkshire 21

aprilWorld Snooker Championships 21 April – 7 May Sheffield 15

Harrogate Spring Flower Show 26 – 29 April Harrogate 17

Whitby Gothic Weekends 26 – 30 April Whitby 21

Leeds Laughter Lines 26 April - 4 May Leeds 7

Three Peaks Race 28 April Horton-in-Ribblesdale 15

mayDales Festival of Food & Drink 5 – 7 May Leyburn 17

Leeds Canvas 18 – 20 May Leeds 23

Swaledale Festival 19 May – 3 June Swaledale 9

Malton Food Lovers Festival 19 – 20 May Malton 19

Oxfam Trailtrekker 26 – 27 May Yorkshire Dales 15

juneRailfest 2 - 10 June York 23

Bramham International Horse Trials 7 – 10 June Leeds 15

Rough Beats 8 – 10 June Clapham 11

Bradford Mela 10 June Bradford 5

Grassington Festival 15 – 30 June Grassington 5

Tastes of Yorkshire 16 June Ripon 19

London 2012 Games Torch Relay 18 - 26 June Around Yorkshire 20

National Cycling Championships 24 June Ampleforth 13

julyHarrogate International Summer Festival Throughout July Harrogate 5

York Early Music Festival 6 – 14 July York 11

Halifax Festival 6 - 15 July Halifax 7

Cliffhanger 7 – 8 July Sheffield 13

Great Yorkshire Show 10 – 12 July Harrogate 18

Tramlines 19 – 22 July Sheffield 11

Deer Shed Festival 20 – 22 July Topcliffe 11

Seafest 20 – 22 July Scarborough 2

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julyGo Racing Summer Festival 21 – 29 July Various 15

The Magic Loungeabout 27 – 29 July Skipton 11

augustYork Mystery Plays 2 – 27 August York 21

Whitby Folk Week 18 – 24 August Whitby 9

Ebor Festival 22 – 25 August York Racecourse 13

Galtres Festival 24 – 26 August Crayke 19

Leeds Festival 24 – 26 August Bramham Park 11

Leeds West Indian Carnival 26 - 27 August Leeds 7

Scarborough Cricket Festival 27 – 31 August Scarborough 14

septemberSaltaire Festival 6 – 16 September Saltaire 22

Boots and Beet Walking Festival 7 – 9 September Hawes 15

Hull Freedom Festival 7 - 9 September Hull 7

Rotherham Show 8 – 9 September Rotherham 19

Harrogate Autumn Flower Show 14 – 16 September Harrogate 17

York Food & Drink Festival 21 – 30 September York 17

Scarborough Jazz Festival 28 – 30 September Scarborough 9

Ilkley Literature Festival 28 September – 14 October Ilkley 6

Masham Sheep Fair 29 – 30 September Masham 19

octoberRailway in Wartime 12 – 14 October Pickering 21

Illuminating York 24 – 27 October York 7

Whitby Gothic Weekends 31 October - 5 November Whitby 21

novemberLeeds International Film Festival 1 – 18 November Leeds 23

Bradford Animation Festival 13 – 17 November Bradford 23

Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival 16 – 25 November Huddersfield 10

Festival of Light 30 November – 2 December Huddersfield 7

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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.

2012 dates shown to December. Check yorkshire.com/festivals and with the organisers for 2013 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

Whichever part of Britain you’re coming from, getting to Yorkshire by rail, road, sea or air couldn’t be easier – and the journey takes you through some of our most stunning scenery on the way.

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Yorkshire Festivals Guide 2012