Primary Times North and East Yorkshire Summer 2016

What’s On Where for families and schools 

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SUMMER ISSUE №69 

4 July – 4 September 2016

Dear Reader 

Welcome to our bumper Summer issue. 

We have gathered together a host of fun activities and 

events to keep your family entertained over the summer 

holidays in our WOW, What’s on and Where, section. There 

are many more great events going on across our region 

that we could not fit into this issue which you can find by 

checking out our website www.primarytimes.net/nyorks. 

Our Summer Fun feature offers lots to do in the holidays. 

From hair raising family fun at Lightwater Valley, a visit to 

Flamingo Land and an adventure at Castle Howard – there 

is something for everyone in our magazine. On a quiet 

afternoon why not host your own picnic and celebrate trees 

– see page 21 for more details, don’t forget to check out the 

Festival of Archaeology and to enrol your children in a fun 

summer camp. 

Other regular features include Box Office which offers 

theatre productions perfect for the under 12s plus lots 

of competitions for you to enter with some great prizes 

to be won. 

We hope you have a wonderful fun-filled summer holiday. 

Best wishes 

Marion, Helen, Niki & Charlotte 

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19 Justin Sandercoe 

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20 Box Office 

28 Loopy Library 

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what’s on where 

WOW! 

What’s on where... 

We check listings carefully but event 

details and prices may be subject to change. 

Please always check with the venue. 

4 July – 5 September 

FootGolf! 

Lots of fun to be had this summer including 

Summer BBQ on 9th July & FootGolf! Play by 

kicking a football into specially designed holes and 

trying to take the least amount of shots as possible, 

as you would if you were playing golf. Plus Soft Play 

Days. www.benthamgolfclub.co.uk. Bentham 

Golf Club, LA2 7AG 

5 July - 5 September 

Be a Yorkshire Coast Explorer 

From rock-pooling trips, to fossil hunts and 

dinosaur walks, we have something for all the 

family. www.hiddenhorizons.co.uk. Hidden 

Horizons, YO11 2PW 

6-7 July 

Clash of Knights! 

Tensions will rise, alliances will be made and 

broken but only one team will triumph. Revel in 

the atmosphere of the encampment as it buzzes 

with the activity of everyday medieval life. Enjoy 

merry music while your budding young knights 

test their bravery on the field and burn off energy 

in battle drills. www.english-heritage.org.uk. 

Scarborough Castle, YO11 1HY 

8-10 July 

Whitby Sea Festival 

The Festival with the Sea at it’s Heart. The festival 

celebrates Whitby and the Yorkshire Coast’s proud 

connections to fishing, the sea and maritime 

heritage. There’s a great variety of activities 

across the weekend including Maritime – themed 

concerts, workshops, singarounds, sessions and 

the popular ‘Song for the Sea’ song competition. 

www.whitbyseafest.co.uk 

9 July 

Family Fun afternoon 

Book stall, games, raffle, bric a brac sale and 

jewelry plus much more. In aid of charity - Dig Deep 

a water aid charity in Kenya. www.richmond.org 

Gilling Village Hall, YO62 4JJ 

9-10 July 

Classic Cars & Vehicles 

Weekend 

Enjoy a lazy weekend recalling motoring memories 

from the past at our Classic Vehicles Weekend in 

the heart of the North York Moors National Park. 

Levisham, Goathland and Grosmont stations will 

be showcasing a spectacular display of classic cars, 

vehicles and motorbikes throughout the weekend. 

www.nymr.co.uk Levisham , YO18 7NN 

Skipton Clogfest 

Clogfest is the annual National Gathering for the 

Step Clog dancing community – the only event 

of its kind. Developed in the Northern mills and 

factories with regional variations from county 

to county. Large crowds gather, particularly for 

the Showcase at the Canal Basin on the Saturday 

afternoon so go early for a good view. Clogmakers 

will be displaying their wares for sale. 

www.calendarcustoms.com/articles/clogfest/ 

Skipton Castle, BD23 1AW 

Bridlington Seafood Festival 

Children’s activities & entertainments, seafood 

demonstrations, Little Nippers crabbing 

competition, Fancy Dress prizes & Firework Finale! 

www.bridlingtonseafoodfestival.co.uk. 

Bridlington Harbour, YO15 3AN 

10 July 

Green Hammerton Country 

Fayre 

Children will find lots to do with Pony Rides; 

Punch and Judy; a children’s Tombola; a show by 

Bad Apple Theatre Company; large inflatables; 

competitions; ferret racing and more. 

www.greenhammertoncountryfayre.co.uk. 

Green Hammerton, York, YO26 8BE 

Made in Ryedale 

Made in Ryedale is a new event for 2016 and 

showcases some of the best local produce, from 

food and drink to art and crafts. Try some local 

produce from sweets to chocolates and pastries to 

cider. Enjoy a stroll along the newly opened nature 

trail - bring your binoculars for wildlife spotting. 

www.visitryedale.co.uk. Ampleforth Abbey, 

YO62 4ER 

Northallerton Carnival 

Fun for all the family! www.northallerton.info 

12-14 July 

The Great Yorkshire Show 

The Great Yorkshire Show is a wonderful day out 

for all the family. There’s the best of British farming 

along with fashion shows, cookery demonstrations, 

the Great British Pole Climbing Championships, 

plenty of hands on activities as well as country skills 

and competitions. The programme is action packed 

from when the gates open on the first morning 

through to the close on Thursday evening. 

www.greatyorkshireshow.co.uk. Great 

Yorkshire Showground, HG2 8NZ 

15 July 

As You Like It 

The Three Inch Fools are a travelling troupe of 

actors who perform Shakespeare, both outdoors 

and in, at stately homes, castles, gardens, 

churches, market places (any place you can think 

of really) to audiences across the country. 

www.scampston.co.uk. Scampston Hall, 

YO17 8NG 

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15-17 July 

Wensleydale Railway Annual 

Diesel Gala 

The Wensleydale Railway will be operating its 

popular Diesel Gala on 15th, 16th and 17th July 

2016. This annual event brings together a super 

range of engines from all over the country and it is a 

great weekend for all the family. 

www.wensleydalerail.com. Wensleydale 

Railway, DL7 9AR 

16 July 

A Taste of Smuggling 

Step back in time to 18th-century Robin Hood’s Bay 

when smuggling was rife and discover its dangers, 

hiding places and secret passages. Join Paul 

Johnston from Baytown Beers and enjoy a gentle 

60-minute stroll around Old Baytown, followed by 

the opportunity to taste locally brewed beer at The 

Victoria. www.northyorkmoors.org.uk. Robin 

Hoods Bay Museum, YO22 4TH 

Ingleton Gala and Mountain 

Race 

Ingleton Village gala - fun for all the family with 

stalls, entertainment, food, tom bola, gifts. The 

infamous Mountain Race up Ingleborough is on 

the same day, so you are welcome to take part or 

cheer on the runners as they set off or return to the 

village. www.thisisingleton.co.uk. 

Ingleborough Community Centre, lA6 3HG 

Little Diggers – Festival of 

British Archaeology 

Little Diggers is taking part in the Festival of British 

Archaeology, so grab a trowel and DIG in as we take 

a hands on look at what archaeologists do! 

www.digyork.com. St Saviour’s Church, YO1 8NN 

Picton Show 

A small friendly country show, just the place to start 

out either yourself or your young horse/pony. 3 miles 

from Yarm. www.picton-north-yorkshire.co.uk 

16-17 July 

15th Century Castle Life 

Buckingham Retinue are re-creating life as 

it may have been in Skipton during a period 

known as the Wars of the Roses. To add to the 

entertainment for the day we are introducing 

a fictional murder into the life of the castle and 

you have the opportunity to get involved. www. 

skiptoncastle.co.uk Skipton Castle, BD23 1AW 

Masham Steam Engine and Fair 

Organ Rally 

Spectacular Engines and Fair Organs with 

vintage cars and commercial vehicles and 

tractors. Arts and Crafts and many stalls for you 

to browse round. www.spanglefish.com/ 

mashamsteamrally Marfield Fields, HG4 4PB 

The Great Seaside Vintage 

Fair 

50 stalls of genuine vintage fashion and 

homewares from the 1920’s to the 1980’s. 

Everything from vintage frocks to vintage 

vinyl, Art Deco clocks to 50’s kitchenalia, mid- 

Century furniture to 1960’s menswear, curious 

collectables to costume jewellery from every era. 

www.roseandbrownvintage.co.uk Whitby 

Pavilion, YO21 3EN 

16-21 July 

Festival of Archaeology 

This annual celebration offers more than 

1,000 events nationwide, giving everyone a 

way to discover, experience, explore, and enjoy 

the past. From meeting Romans as they go 

about their business in a recreated Roman 

marketplace at the Hull and East Riding Museum, 

to taking part in a dig on the North Yorks Moors, 

there is something for every member of the 

family regardless of age. You can search for 

events near you on the Festival website: 

www.festivalofarchaeology.co.uk 



Summer Fun 

Festival of Archaeology 

The Festival of Archaeology is a two week 

celebration of everything archaeological 

taking place between 16 and 31 July. This 

annual celebration offers more than 1,000 

events nationwide, giving everyone a way 

to discover, experience, explore, and enjoy 

the past. From meeting Romans as they 

go about their business in a recreated 

Roman marketplace at the Hull and East 

Riding Museum, to taking part in a dig on 

the North Yorks Moors, there is something 

for every member of the family regardless 

of age. You can search for events near you 

on the Festival website: 

www.festivalofarchaeology.co.uk 

YUM! 

Hull city centre plays host to the Yum! Festival of Food and Drink 

- two days of tasty street food, fresh local produce, and a bustling 

market around the Rose Bowl fountain on 22 and 23 July. With 

over 50 stalls of delicious hot and cold food, a variety of alcoholic 

and soft drinks, as well as live music, cooking demonstrations and children’s entertainment 

ranging from face painting, balloon modelling and magic to crazy golf, cupcake decorating 

and healthy cookery classes. Plenty of food and fun for all the family; come and picnic in 

Queen’s Gardens! www.yumfestival.co.uk 

The Balloon Tree 

Award winning farmshop & cafe 

specialising in homegrown fruit, 

veg & locally sourced meats and 

the finest homemade food including 

quiches, scones, soups & seasonal 

dishes. PYO in the summer 

months. Spacious light cafe serving 

homemade seasonal dishes and 

award winning cakes. Landscaped 

Cafe Garden, Children’s Play Area 

& Animal Corner. The farmshop and 

cafe are open 7 days a week. A great 

day out for all the family! Opening 

Times: Shop: Open 7 days a week, 

9.00 – 18.00. Mon – Sun. Cafe: 

Open 7 days a week, 9.00 – 17.00 

Mon – Sun. Stamford Bridge Road 

(A166), Gate Helmsley YO41 1NB 

(One mile west of Stamford Bridge). 

Tel: 01759 373023. 

www.theballoontree.co.uk 

CHILDRENS SUMMER 

CAMPS AT THE ACADEMY 

HEALTH CLUB 

9 August – 1 September 

The Academy Health Club will be 

running their summer camps again this 

year for 5 - 11 year olds, in association 

with TSC Sports and Dance Coaching. 

These are open to members and nonmembers 

and will run 9-11 August, 16-18 

August, 23-25 August and 30 August 

– 1 September. 

Come and join the fun, sports, 

swimming, games, street dance, crafts 

and more! Cost per day: £28.00 plus 

pack lunch £4.00. 08.30 – 16.45 

daily. For more information contact 

Louise Styan at lstyan@theacademy. 

co.uk or call her on 01423 704051. 

www.theacademy.co.uk. 

www.tscsportsanddance.co.uk 

Treetop Nets Yorkshire 

Treetop Nets Yorkshire is now open and offering an idyllic 

family day out this summer. Conveniently placed right next to 

Lightwater Valley Theme Park it is open to all ages and abilities from three and up 

and provides the chance to play high up in the trees, bounce on the world’s highest 

trampoline and run along the world’s longest suspended net walkway. It also boasts a 

gigantic aerial ball pool, a tree house and a 50 foot high crow’s nest. To find out more, 

please visit www.treetopnets.co.uk or call 015394 47186. 

Fountains Abbey 

Head out on a wild adventure at Fountains 

Abbey and Studley Royal this summer! Start 

checking off your ‘50 things to do before you’re 

11 ¾’ list on a family bike ride and enjoy a rare 

chance to cycle around the water garden and 

the abbey ruins, delve into the moon ponds 

on a pond dipping day, and track wild deer 

like a true nature detective. Find eye-popping 

artworks hidden in the water garden at with 

‘folly!’ Discover a mirage-like sculpture and a 

chandelier that comes to life before your eyes, 

including dancing cherubs and cheeky chasing 

monkeys! Mat Collishaw’s installations tell tales 

from the garden’s past. Stop by the brand new 

play area. It’s even bigger and better with a mini 

wooden abbey to scramble over, tall towers 

to climb, a zip wire to whizz along and much, 

much more! For more information visit: 

www.nationaltrust.org.uk/fountainsabbey 

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16th July – 11th Sept 2016 

SEA LIFE 

Dive into SEA LIFE Scarborough this summer and 

learn all about blue tangs and clownfish like Dory 

and Nemo. Join us on an interactive trail where 

you’ll discover facts about the real life versions of 

your favourite Disney•Pixar Finding Dory characters. 

Complete the trail and you’ll have earned your 

exclusive Finding Dory reward! 

www.visitsealife.com/scarborough. 

Scarborough SEA LIFE Sanctuary, YO12 6RP 

17 July 

East Yorkshire Show & Family 

Funday 

Something for all the family with circus skills, arts 

and crafts, petting farm, birds of prey, food fair, 

beer tent, vintage cars, live music and a fun fair. 

www.facebook.com/eastyorkshireshow. 

Brantingham Park , HU15 1HX 

Historial Vehicle Rally 

A fantastic day out for the whole family whether 

you have an interest in cars or not, all in the 

beautiful grounds of Newby Hall. Entry includes 

access into the Adventure Playground and Gardens 

too! www.newbyhall.com Newby Hall, HG4 5AE 

Trotters Farm Open Day 

FREE! Fun for all the family. Farm tours and tractor 

rides all day. Meet the animals and the farmers who 

look after them. Bouncy castle for the little ones. 

Face painting, Vintage tractors and engines. 

www.trotterspork.com Trotters Farm Shop, 

YO12 4PF 

20 July 

Driffield Show 

Something for all the family - the White Helmets 

Motorcycle Display Team, the Activity Arena has 

the Ridgeside Racing Lurchers Display Team. 

Showjumping, Handicraft and Horticulture, Fur 

and Feather Marquees, Renewables Section, 

Rural Craft Area with Demonstrations, Yorkshire 

Wolds Cookery School Food Theatre, Forestry 

and Fencing Area, Birds of Prey, Fly Fishing 

Demonstrations, Young Growers Challenge. 

Plus lots, lots more.... 

www.driffieldshow.co.uk The Showground, 

YO25 9DN 

20-24 July 

Toy Stories at the Workhouse 

Have-a-go at croquet and hoopla on the lawn, 

handle some original Victorian toys, make a 

marionette and listen to spooky toy stories. 

www.riponmuseums.co.uk The Workhouse 

Museum, HG4 1LE 

22-23 July 

YUM! 

Two days of tasty street food, culinary talent, fresh 

local produce, and a bustling market of world 

flavours. Come and see what’s on the menu at Hull 

city centre’s celebration of food and drink. From 

traditional dishes, to a touch of spice – stay local 

and taste the world! www.yumfestival.co.uk 

The Rose Bowl, Hull 

22-24 July 

Hornsea Carnival at Hornsea 

Hornsea Carnival offers a number of opportunities 

for you to get involved. There will be a Carnival 

Parade on the Saturday. Trade and Charity pitches 

will be available in the park . There is also a Food 

Festival Tent and a Craft Tent. 

www.hornseacarnival.org 

23 July 

Bug Hunting 

Experience the trail and then meet at the play area 

to go Bug Hunting. Check out our bug hotel in the 

mini beast area! Make a crazy bug in the activity 

barn. www.studfoldtrails.co.uk. Studfold, 

HG3 5SG 

Fireworks Championships 

Great fun for the whole family, bring along friends 

and a picnic for 4 great firework displays! Three of 

the UK’s best firework companies compete against 

each other with a 10 minute firework display 

choreographed to music followed by a finale display 

from the organisers. It’s an event not to be missed! 

www.newbyhall.com. Newby Hall, HG4 5AE 

Kids Time Trial - Schools out! 

With Summer in full swing, round 3 of our Kids Time 

Trial series will celebrate the Summer Holidays. No 

beaches here but plenty of dusty trails to play on. 

Hula skirts and outrageous shirts are mandatory for 

all! www.suttonbankbikes.co.uk. Sutton Bank 

Bikes, YO72EH 

Roald Dahl’s Birthday Party 

Celebrate 100 years since the birth of author Roald 

Dahl. Get creative, dress up as your favorite Roald 

Dahl character. Enjoy storytime from a selection of 

his best novels. There will be crafts, games and a 

tea party. www.settlestories.org.uk. Keelham 

Farm Shop, BD23 1UD 

Bishop Wilton Show 

Mekoro Gun Dogs, Terrier Racing, Uncle Mal 

children’s entertainer, Fun Dog Show and much 

more… www.bishopwiltonshow.com. 

Garrowby Hill, YO42 1TD 

23-24 July 

Steam Rally Weekend & Summer 

Parade at Withernsea 

Steam engines on the Promenade followed by the 

annual Summer Parade leaving the High School 

Drive at 2pm on the Saturday, proceeding through 

the town with various steam engines in tow, fancy 

dress entrants, floats, Withernsea Twirlers and 

various local groups and organisations following on 

to the waving crowds in true parade style. www. 

withernseatowncouncil.co.uk. Valley G 

ardens, HU19 2DN 

23-31 July 

Withernsea Carnival 2016 at 

Withernsea 

The Carnival is held at Valley Gardens and various 

venues around the town, including 2 days at the 

Lighthouse garden - with lots of activities for the 

children - and all for FREE! Entertainment for all ages. 

www.withernseatowncouncil.co.uk. Valley 

Gardens, HU19 2DN 

23 July – 5 August 

Hands on History - Go Medieval 

Join us during the school holidays at Scarborough 

Castle, where the hands on history crew have a range 

of medieval activities for you to try. From dressing 

up and craft activities, to dancing and sword fights – 

there’s something for everyone! 

www.english-heritage.org.uk. Scarborough 

Castle, YO11 1HY 


Little Alien’s Big Adventures 

Come and join little Zorg as she travels through 

the solar system, with all the usual interactive Tiny 

Time Tales fun and nonsense. Saturdays at 10.30am 

£3. www.sjt.uk.com. Stephen Joseph Theatre, 

Scarborough, YO11 1JW 


Rocket Science Summer Family Fun 

The countdown is on to six weeks of summer fun 

at RHS Garden Harlow Carr. Families can embark 

on an out-of-this-world adventure this summer in 

Harrogate as the northernmost RHS Garden goes 

intergalactic. Youngsters can take part in their very 

own space mission to Mars on a space-themed 

garden trail, enjoy stratospheric storytelling with the 

Garden Detectives, create cosmic crafts, and discover 

how our feathered friends have influenced flight and 

space exploration during spectacular birds-of-prey 

flying displays. www.rhs.org.uk/harlowcarr. RHS 

Garden Harlow Carr, HG3 1QB 




Magical Summer Fun at 

Studfold’s Fairy and Pixie Trail! 

A magical experience! Use your imagination to find 

the delightful tiny coloured fairies and pixies that 

help make Studfold’s Award Wining Adventure Trail 

a truly magical place. Suitable for all primary and 

pre-school children and their parents and parent’s 

parents! Bring a picnic and something to leave 

in the treasure swap box. Normal admission fees 

apply. Hot drinks available. Bring Primary Times 

with you for £1 off a family ticket. 

www.studfoldtrails.co.uk. Studfold, HG3 5SG 

Summer at York Maze 

Are you sitting comfortably? Then we will begin...... 

Throughout the day our story teller will be reading 

short stories in the barn. Why don’t the kids come 

dressed up as a character from their favourite book! 

We will be holding a fancy dress competition with 

prizes for the winners. www.yorkmaze.com. York 

Maze, YO19 5LT 

Oink! 

Watch hilarious pig racing, soak friends with water 

wars, complete the maize maze challenge and 

boogie on down with brand new summer foam 

parties. www.pigletsfarmpark.co.uk. Piglets 

Farm Park, YO32 9ST 


Pick Your Own! 

We have a punnet point by the shop and a map of 

the PYO trail, showing you what is available to pick 

that day and which field to go to. It’s a great day out 

for families to come and do PYO. 

www.theballoontree.co.uk. The Balloon Tree 

Gate, YO41 1NB 

Sumertime Fun! 

Take part in our traditional summertime fun 

activities throughout the summer holidays and 

enjoy a tasty treat from our new ice cream parlour. 

Take a picture at our seaside photo board and try 

your hand at some giant games. 

www.thedeep.co.uk. The Deep, Hull, HU1 4DP 

Wild families 

Spy seabirds on the cliffs, have fun on our nature 

trails and collect mini-beasts with your very own 

Discovery Backpack. Not sure what you’ve found? 

Our indoor discovery zone will have everything 

you need to identify the wildlife on the reserve. 

Everyday throughout the summer holidays. £3 per 

Discovery Backpack, includes bug pot, ID charts, 

binoculars and the Nature’s Treasure Trail. 

www.rspb.org.uk. RSPB Bridlington, YO15 1JF. 

See voucher on page 17. 

24 July 

2nd Yorkshire Open Egg 

Throwing & Russian Egg 

Roulette Championship 

Get Ready for Another Smashing Day Out! Free Entry 

onto the Field - £2 to Enter the Championships. 

eggsellent day of family fun! Including BBQ, live 

music, refreshments, car boot, stalls, bouncy 

castle & fun dog show. www.visitwhitby.com. 

Hinderwell Sports Club, TS13 5ER 

Burton Constable Hall 

Children’s 2.75K Trail Race 

This fast paced trail race specially designed for 

the under 16’s was a fantastic success last year. 

The 2.75km race will take the children on a scenic 

route around the grounds of Burton Constable 

Hall. Entry is £3 per child. Enter online at 

www.sportsentrysolutions.com. Burton 

Constable, HU11 4LN. 

Calling all Superhero’s 

Join in with Superhero Day to mark the 3 year 

anniversary of Hero roller coaster launch. 

www.flamingoland.co.uk. Flamingo Land 

Malton YO17 6UX 

Family Fun Day 

Joining us are the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, Hidden 

Horizons and North York Moors National Park. 

There will be a chance to meet the Hawk & Owl 

Trust and discover the fascinating world of 

raptors, and if you’ve ever fancied geocaching, 

the National Park, National Trust and Cleveland 

Way people will be offering sessions along our 

coastal path. Cars must be left at the top of the 

hill, and proceed on foot. 

www.northyorkmoors.org.uk. The Moors 

National Park Centre, YO21 2NB 

Have-a-go Archery 

The Whitby Company of Archers are here to give 

Robin Hoods and future Olympic champions alike 

some hands-on instruction. Once you have paid, 

you can have as many goes as you like during the 

day. All children to be accompanied by an adult. 



Industrious Victorians @ 

Parkfest 

FREE! Mini-digs - have a go at a mini-dig and 

find out what archaeologists do! Industrious 

Victorian building - become builders and find out 

how to build an bridge! Pottery – watch a potter 

in action! And even give it a go! Have a go Archery 

& Wild Craft – learn some of the important skills 

needed to survive in times gone by? 

www.northyorkmoors.org.uk. Festival of 

Archeology The Moors National Park Centre 

YO21 2NB 

ParkFest - Family Fun Day 

FREE! Come rain or shine, our Sunday Fun Day is 

the place to be for the entire family. Various stands 

showcase local food, moorland crafts and National 

Park projects, or take part in a wide range of family 

activities – from candle-dipping and cooking 

demonstrations to medieval spear practice with 

Danelaw Living History Group. 

www.northyorkmoors.org.uk The Moors 


Pirate and Princess 

Party! 

Partygoers can enjoy a thrilling treasure 

hunt, navigate the maze, play giant games 

in the walled garden, chill out in the 

children’s corner, and search for animal 

figures and woodland creatures in the 

woodland walk, plus pirate magic shows, 

princess pampering, bouncy castles, 

balloon modelling, and popular characters 

will make an appearance on the day! 

www.burtonagnes.com. Burton Agnes, 

YO25 4NB 

25 July 

Busy Bees Treasure Hunt 

Can you find the bees in the grounds 

and discover the secrets of their busy l 

ives? Children must be accompanied by an 

adult. www.northyorksmoors.org. 

The Moors National Park Centre, 

YO21 2NB 

25-29 July 

Busy Bees 

With the summer hum of honey bees in the 

Workhouse Garden find out what flowers 

attract bees and why Workhouses often had 

beehives, sometimes in their roofs. Our hands 

on family activities include: flower pressing, 

making felt birds, making candles, 

storytelling and hunt the honeybee 

trail. www.riponmuseums.co.uk. The 

Workhouse Museum, HG4 1LE 

Hands on History - Wildlife 

Adventurers 

Take part a range of activties exploring 

wildlife at the abbey including storytelling, 

craft activities and a nature hunt around our 

grounds. www.english-heritage.org.uk. 

Whitby Abbey, YO22 4JT 

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Great British Summer 

at The Deep 

Rain or shine this summer, we’ve got 

a fun packed day out for all the family. 

Take part in seaside games including 

giant snakes and ladders and 4 in a 

row. Make giant bubbles and watch 

our seaside puppet show starring 

Henry hermit crab, Terry the turtle 

and Penny the puffin. Take pictures at 

our seaside photo board and enjoy a 

delicious ice-cream from the Sub- 

Zero ice-cream parlour. 

www.thedeep.co.uk 

Lightwater Valley 

Experience the ultimate family day out at Lightwater 

Valley Theme Park in Ripon, North Yorkshire, with 

over 40 rides and attractions set amidst 175 acres of 

glorious North Yorkshire countryside. 

For our mini adventurers, jump aboard one of our 

Eagle’s Creek Farm tractors for a fun and entertaining 

journey around our farm, or enjoy sliding and hanging 

around in our brand-new Soft Play & Café. 

For our mega adventurers, shoot the raging water of the Wild River Rapids, brave the 

terrifying Falls of Terror or climb aboard The Flying Cutlass for some tummy tickling pirate 

fun. 

For our ultimate adventurers, be thrown in the air in the grip of our Eagle’s Claw and 

hurtle through some of our deepest, darkest forest aboard Europe’s longest roller coaster - 

The Ultimate or ride Apollo, new for 2016!.FREE parking! 

For opening dates and times please visit www.lightwatervalley.co.uk 

Don’t forget that Primary times have teamed up with Lightwater Valley to bring you a 

great money saving offer. Simply book your tickets online at www.lightwatervalley.co.uk and 

quote PTSUMMER to get your tickets for just £15 per person. 

Petrifying Past 

This summer step back in time to the 

16th century and discover how Mother 

Shipton and the petrifying well became 

famous. Visitors during the summer 

holidays can follow our FREE Gruesome 

Tudors trail. Your quest commences 

every day at the stroke of 10am. Wilt thou 

ready thy shield to face the characters 

of Mother Shipton’s past, brave the 

stocks and emerge victorious?Join us 

for a fun filled adventure at the oldest 

attraction in England from 27th July to 

4th September, open from 10am with 

last admission 3.30pm. We also have 

a new adventure playground! For more 

information visit 

www.mothershipton.co.uk. 

Discover the Yorkshire 

Coast and North York 

Moors 

When schools out, head to the Yorkshire 

Coast for a sizzling summer of family 

fun. Child and parent friendly - 97 miles 

from Staithes to Spurn Point with a huge 

choice of things to see and do. Great 

indoor/outdoor activities - swimming, 

skate parks, crazy golf, surfing and flying 

kites, explore rock-pooling, fossil hunts 

and dinosaur walks. 

Alpamare Waterpark is due to open this 

summer; perfect for thrills, rejuvenation 

and relaxation, so much more than a 

swimming pool - a large wave pool, four 

state of the art thrilling water slides and a 

splash & play area for little water lovers. 

There’ll also be two heated outdoor pools 

to be enjoyed all year round, no matter 

what the weather. 

Located next to the Alpamare Waterpark 

is the Scarborough Open Air Theatre, 

perfect for entertaining the kids 

throughout the school summer holidays at 

the FREE family shows during the day and 

reasonably priced evening shows. The 

Yorkshire Coast has stretches of white 

sand and family-friendly seaside resorts. 

www.discoveryorkshirecoast.com 

Skipton castle 

For over 900 years Skipton Castle has 

stood firm through wars and sieges at the 

gateway to the Yorkshire Dales. Once 

home to the famous Clifford Lords, it 

is one of the best preserved and most 

complete medieval castles in England. 

Fully roofed, it is a fascinating and 

delightful place to explore in any season 

– from the atmospheric Dungeon to the 

great Watch Tower, from the Chapel to 

the beautiful Conduit Court. Come and 

explore and be transported back in time. 

For a schedule of our exciting events visit 

our website www.skiptoncastle.co.uk 

Flamingo Land 

Visit over the summer holidays and enjoy our new attraction 

the ‘Pirates of Zanzibar’. This is a swashbuckling live show 

featuring breathtaking acrobatic fight scenes, special effects and 

pyrotechnics! Enjoy our 8 thrill rides plus family attractions, 

including Dino-Stone Park where you can spin on the family coaster 

Twistosaurus! Flamingo Land is the UK’s most visited Zoo (Source: 

Visit England) with over 140 species of reptiles, mammals and 

birds, including the new mother and baby black rhinos is the Selous 

Reserve. Look out for our new otter, lemur, scimitar-horned oryx and penguin babies. The 

vibrant outdoor area Riverside One, featuring an all-weather stage, hosts our Party in the 

Park concerts: Our next concert is at 6pm on Saturday 30th July - headlined by Scouting 

For Girls. Party in the Park is part of general admission to the park for that day. Alternatively, 

it is £10 for post 5pm admission for the concert - book now atwww.flamingoland.co.uk 

Find out about Dory 

and friends! 

16th July – 11th Sept 2016 

Dive into SEA LIFE Scarborough this 

summer and learn all about blue tangs 

and clownfish like Dory and Nemo. Join 

us on an interactive trail where you’ll 

discover facts about the real life versions 

of your favourite Disney•Pixar Finding 

Dory characters. Complete the trail and 

you’ll have earned your exclusive Finding 

Dory reward! www.visitsealife.co.uk/ 

scarborough 

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Summer Tree Climb Activity at 

Bolton Abbey 

Our Tree Climb Activity is part of Bolton 

Abbey’s Welly Walk, which is available every 

day during the summer holidays. Along the 1 

mile route there are numerous obstacles and 

challenges, including: Tunnels, slides, mazes, 

ladders, balance beams, swings and more! There 

is a small charge of £2.50 per child, per climb. 

www.highadventureoec.co.uk. Bolton Abbey, 

BD23 6AL 

Art in the Park 

FREE! Join Scrap Store for a free crafty afternoon, all 

you need is your imagination. Drop in. 

www.westparkgoole.co.uk. West Park, Goole, 

DN14 6XA 


Flower Hunter 

Join us for family fun on ‘Little Boots Tuesdays’. 

Bog bean, fairy flax and yellow rattle! Wild flowers 

here we come! ‘Little Boots Tuesday’ activities start 

with a craft session, followed by an outdoor activity 

and end with story time. Spend the afternoon or 

pop in for an hour or two, it’s up to you! 

www.northyorkmoors.org.uk. Sutton Bank 

National Park Centre, YO7 2EH 


Birchfield Maize Maze 

Corn Maze and Children’s play area, with ice cream 

parlor and café. www.birchfieldicecream.co.uk. 

Birchfield Family Dairies, HG3 4JS 

27 July 

Borrowby Show 

Field classes covering farm animals. Tent classes 

and exhibits with cattle, sheep and farm produce 

through garden produce, flowers, cookery, wine, 

arts & crafts and children’s competitions. Plus show 

jumping , a gymkhana and fancy dress parade. 

www.borrowbyshow.org.uk. Hillside Rural 

Activities Park, YO7 4AN 

Let’s Go Fly a Kite! 

Let’s go fly a kite and make it as well! . Join us in 

this kite making workshop and make your very 

own kite and learn how to fly it. 

www.yorkshiredales.org.uk 

Dales Countryside Museum, DL8 3NT 

Discovery Day 

Children aged 4-11 are invited to join our Education 

Officer and her team and discover the natural 

world during these hour-long sessions. This week’s 

activities are pond-dipping and shelter building. 

www.yorkshirearboretum.org The Yorkshire 

Arboretum Castle Howard, York, YO60 7BY 


Family Disco Night 

Wednesdays. Join Dave Marshall for some summer 

family fun! Featuring music, games, competitions 

and more! Great fun for kids while the grown ups 

get to take part or relax with a cheeky beer! 

www.whitbypavilion.co.uk Whitby Pavilion, 

YO21 3EN 


Summer at Scarborough 

Museums Trust 

Every Tuesday during holidays (2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 

August) : Fossil Handling at the Rotunda Museum. 

Come and meet our Rotunda geologists, learn 

about our fossil collection or bring your own for 

identification, from 10.30am-12noon and 1.30- 

3pm. www.scarboroughmuseumstrust.com 

otunda Museum, YO11 2PS 


Summer Holiday Animal 

Adventures 

This summer there will be daily outdoor activities for 

the whole family to enjoy with Rusticus 

outdoor adventures, Wildlife photography, 

Birds of prey, Face-painters & Kayaking. 

www.castlehoward.co.uk. Castle Howard, 

YO60 7DA 

The Gruesome Tudors 

The Gruesome Tudors are taking over the park this 

summer! Come along, meet some of the characters 

from Mother Shiptons past and experience what it 

would be like to live in these times. 

www.mothershipton.co.uk. Mother Shipton, 

HG5 8DD 


Summer Holiday Activities 

Join us at the Beck Isle Museum for exciting art 

activities suitable for the whole family everyday 

throughout the summer holidays. Try making yarn 

dolls in our country craft week, designing and 

making penny spinners and other Victorian toys 

and creating bugs using old pegs, pipe cleaners 

and all sorts of other materials. 

www.beckislemuseum.org.uk. Beck Isle 

Museum, YO18 8DU 

29-31 July 

Scarborough Seafest 

FREE! Live music, free cooking demonstrations 

and entertainment for all to enjoy! 

http://twitter.com/scarboroseafest 

Foreshore Road, YO11 1PD 


Xplorer Orienteering 

FREE! fun activity for the family. Under 8s should be 

supervised by an adult. Come and explore your local 

park, learn some interesting facts whilst looking 

around the park for animal or plant pictured 

markers on trees and objects around the grounds. 

www.westparkgoole.co.uk. West Park Goole, 

DN14 6XA 

30 July 

Tractor Ted Live 

The UK’s favourite little green tractor, Tractor 

Ted has announced that Thornton Hall Farm has 

been chosen to be one of their new Little Farm 

sites for 2016! This popular TV programme 

currently showing on Nick Jnr, is also to be 

shown on Channel 5’s ‘Milkshake’. 

www.thorntonhallcountrypark.co.uk. 

Thornton Hall Country Park, BD23 3TS 

30-31 July 

Norman Fury! 

Mark the 950th anniversary of the Norman 

Conquest with our action-packed event! Watch 

displays of military tactics and cavelry training, 

and discover more about North Yorkshire’s 

turbulent Norman past. 

www.english-heritage.org.uk. 

Richmond Castle, DL10 4QW 

Whitby Lifeboat Flag Weekend 

Whitby Lifeboat Flag Weekend promises to be 

a funfilled fundraising weekend for all the 

family. Attractions include a host of stalls with 

home made baking book tombola and pick a peg a 

classic car show bouncy castle and inflatable slides 

and the ever popular coconut shy. The RNLI Sea 

safety roadshow will also be in attendance. On each 

day both of Whitby’s Lifeboats will be on display for 

the public to view. www.whitbylifeboat.org.uk. 

Market Pl, Whitby YO22 4DD 

Yorkshire Dales Food & Drink 

Festival 

Promoting the ‘Field to Fork’ ethos and 

showcasing the finest food, drink and chefs 

principally from the Yorkshire Dales region, the 

festival is a combination of over 300 traders 

selling the best of regional produce. 

www.yorkshiredalesfoodanddrinkfestival. 

com. Skipton Auction Mart, BD23 1UD 





Fatt Matts Circus 

Circus at the Farm is back too with crazy upside 

down juggling, death defying stunts and amazing 

acrobatics. www.pigletsfarmpark.co.uk Piglets 

Farm Park York, YO32 9ST 

31 July 

Geocoaching Taster Day: Robin 

Hoods Bay 

In partnership with the North York Moors National Park 

Authority. Hire a GPS unit to search for hidden boxes 

and clues on a 1.5mile trail. £20 deposit plus proof of 

ID required. For further information call 01439 772738. 

Dogs on leads are welcome. www.northyorkmoors. 

org.uk. Robin Hoods Bay Station Car Park, YO22 4PB 

MoorFest 

Come and explore our magical moorland. Enjoy the 

tantalising myths of the moors on trails and walks, 

and discover the sights and smells of our landscape 

through storytelling, food-tasting and craft-making. 

For all the family. www.northyorkmoors.org.uk. 

Sutton Bank National Park Centre, YO7 2EH 

1 August 

Yorkshire Day! 

Celebrate all that is great in Yorkshire. Enter the 

round Straw Bale rolling race and the Yorkshire pud 

throwing contest - ay up!! www.yorkmaze.com. 

York Maze, YO19 5LT 

1-5 August 

Special Constables & Convicts 

Celebrating our Prison & Police Museum’s 200th 

birthday with a week of activities concentrating 

on being an early policeman or prisoner. Hands-on 

family activities include: Try on an early police 

uniform and make a magnificent handlebar 

moustache to go with it. Rotten Rations – have a 

go at bread-making. The quality of bread given out 

to prisoners at Ripon Prison was criticised for being 

too good! www.riponmuseums.co.uk Prison and 

Police Museum Ripon HG4 1LX 

3 August 

Family bike ride 

6pm – 8pm (last entry 7pm) Use some pedal power 

and enjoy a rare chance to cycle around the Water 

Garden at Studley Royal and the ruins of Fountains 

Abbey. A single circuit is approx. 2.5 miles or for 

little legs there’s a short cut! Enter at Studley Royal. 

www.nationaltrust.org.uk. Fountains Abbey 

Ripon HG4 3DY 

4-26 August 

Summer Carnival Chocolate 

Workshop 

Celebrate the Rio Olympics this Summer holidays 

by joining in the fun here at Ameliaâ€s Chocolate, 

Scarborough! We will make Chocolate Carnival Masks 

for that Rio feel and Chocolate Gold Medals. 

www.ameliaschocolate.co.uk Amelia’s 

Chocolate, YO11 1SL 

6 August 

108th Osmotherley Horticultural 

& Agricultural Show 

Come along and enter on the day. All Horse & Pony 

classes including clear round, show jumping & 

Gymkhana, Dog Show, Sheep Dog Trials, Tug of War, 

Gun Dogs, Fell Race & Vintage Tractors. 

www.osmotherleyshow.co.uk. Home Farm, 

Thimbleby, near Northallerton 

Beach Party & BBQ 

Chill out at the York Maze beach party with a surf 

simulator, limbo dancing, music and barbeque. Cool 

off in “water wars” where everyone can get a soaking! 

www.yorkmaze.com. York Maze, YO19 5LT 

Family Abbey Tour - a Monk’s Life 

Join our guide and dress up as a monk to find out 

what life was like for the monks of Fountains Abbey 

in the Middle Ages. www.nationaltrust.org.uk. 

Fountains Abbey Ripon HG4 3DY 

6-7 August 

Dippy Craft & Gift Fair 

A fun weekend with around 40 hand-picked stalls 

of assorted crafts and gifts. From jewellery to bath 

bombs, handbags to greetings cards, a vast array of 

beautiful items for you to peruse, including many 

bespoke and ‘hand-made by the designer’ creations. 

A great opportunity to treat yourself or find that very 

special & unique gift. www.whitbypavilion.co.uk. 

Whitby Pavilion, YO21 3EN 

Teddy Bear’s Picnic 

Bring along your teddy and your picnic lunch for a 

day packed full of fun for the little ones. Meet Paddy 

the Panda and join in with the singing, dancing and 

Teddy Bear antics. www.lightwatervalley.co.uk. 

Lightwater Valley Theme Park, HG4 3HT 

7 August 

Dalby Duck Dash 

The annual Dalby Duck Dash organised by the 

Friends of Dalby will be held at the visitor centre 

on 7th August with ducks on sales from 10am and 

many prizes to be won. www.forestry.gov.uk/ 

dalbyforest. Low Dalby, YO187LR 

8 August 

Arboretum Explorers’ Club - 

Beast Day 

Lots of nature based activities for intrepid 

explorers aged 6-11 including a minibeast hunt, 

decomposition activities, art, outdoor music and 

crafts. No adults allowed! £15 per child including 

lunch. www.yorkshirearboretum.org. The 

Yorkshire Arboretum, YO60 7BY 

Family Open Day - YHA Boggle Hole 

Spend a day with us at YHA Boggle Hole, with 

children’s activities, exhibitions, things to see and 

do, and one of the finest beaches on the Yorkshire 

Coast. Joining us are the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, 

Hidden Horizons and the North York Moors National 

Park. Separate walks and events will be available on 

the day and need to be booked separately. 

www.northyorkmoors.org.uk. YHA Boggle Hole, 

YO22 4UQ 

8-14 August 

Caterpillar Treasure Hunt 

The caterpillars are eating everything in sight! Which 

butterflies will they turn into? Find out and a reward 

awaits you. Children must be accompanied by an 

adult. www.northyorkmoors.org.uk. The Moors 


9 August 

Dinosaur Adventure 

Be transported 165 million years back in time, 

when dinosaurs roamed the land! This event is part 

of ‘Little Boots Tuesdays’. They start with a craft 

session, followed by an outdoor activity and end 

with story time. Booking is essential to guarantee 

a space. Suitable for ages 3-7. Children must be 

accompanied by an adult. Sorry, no dogs. 


National Park Centre, YO7 2EH 

9-16 August 

Kids Outdoor Day At Brimham 

Rocks 

Fancy having a go at climbing? Join Harrogate Climbing 

Centre for a day weaseling, climbing and abseiling. No 

previous experience required. £7 per person. Booking 

essential. www.nationaltrust.org.uk. Brimham 

Rocks Road, HG3 4DW 

11 August 

Hungry Caterpillar’s Party 

Collect caterpillar food in a special caterpillar bag, 

then turn it into a beautiful butterfly bag! Finish 

with a fruity tea party and a story or two. There 

are two separate sessions, starting at 10.30am and 

2.15pm. Suitable for ages 3-7. Children must be 

accompanied by an adult. Sorry, no dogs. 



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12 August 

Moths and Minibeasts Evening 

The whole family can discover the moths and minibeasts 

found in our gardens at night with expert 

Graham Featherstone. There will also be children’s 

crafts, hot refreshments and a guided sensory walk. 

Adult £2 Child £5 - price includes juice and a biscuit 

for children and a hot drink for adults. 

www.scampstonhall.co.uk. Scampston Hall, 

YO17 8NG 

13 August 

Family Bush Craft Taster Session 

Join Mark Grimes of Yorkshire Bushcraft to learn 

the skills of bushcraft in a two hour taster session. 

Learn some exciting survival techniques for the 

wild. Suitable for adults and children alike! www. 

scampstonhall.co.uk. Scampston Hall, YO17 8NG 

Summer Fun Weekend 

Join us for a special weekend of family activities 

and entertainment in the Dales. Activities include 

bushcraft, bug safaris, family fishing competition, 

pony rides, face painting, guided walks and 

live music. With plenty of great food and drink 

including a BBQ, food tastings and the opportunity 

to go behind the scenes in our smokehouse. 

www.yorskhiredales.org.uk Kilnsey Park 

Estate, BD23 5PS 

World Sweetcorn Eating 

Championships 

Celebrate the wonderful plants the maze is made 

from with live music and sweetcorn BBQ. Watch 

the excitement of the World Sweetcorn Eating 

Championships, or join in yourself. Could you be the 

one to set a new record and walk away with a cash 

prize! www.yorkmaze.com York Maze, YO19 5LT 

13-26 August 

Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival 

Visit our beautiful Yorkshire Dales village, follow 

the trails, solve the clues and you may even win a 

prize. The trails are accessible to both prams and 

wheelchairs so bring the whole family. Car parking 

£3 and trail sheets £1. 

www.kettlewellscarecrowfestival.co.uk. 

Kettlewell Village, BD23 5QX 

14 August 

RIPLEY SHOW 

With competitive events, demonstrations, 

competitions, country activities and trade stands, 

there really is something for everybody at the 

Ripley Show. The Show takes place in the shadow 

of Ripley Castle near Harrogate and is a traditional 

country show in a beautiful location. Come and visit 

us on 10th August – you’ll have a great time! 

www.ripleyshow.co.uk. Ripley, HG3 3EA 

Thoralby Village Fete 

A traditional village fete with children’s sports, 

afternoon teas and a variety of stalls., including 

raffle, tombola, cakes, books, nearly new. Other 

activities feature fancy dress, children’s games, 

face painting, a bouncy castle; a coconut shy, egg 

catching and lots of other fun events. 

www.yorkshiredales.org.uk. Thoralby Village 

Hall, DL8 3SU 

15 August 

Arboretum Explorer’s Club- 

Creative Arts Day 

Lots of nature based activities for intrepid explorers 

aged 6-11 including story stick, story trail, colour 

collection, crafts and poetry. No adults allowed! 

www.yorkshirearboretum.org The Yorkshire 

Arboretum, YO60 7BY 

Field Day Activities 

FREE! Fun Sports & Play Activities for the whole 

family, with live music and live drawn animation, 

help Walter go on an amazing adventure, controlled 

by you! You can also make your very own character 

in our special craft-tent! www.westparkgoole. 

co.uk West Park Goole, DN14 6XA 




UNMISSABLE SUMMER 

FAMILY FUN AT PIGLETS 

ADVENTURE FARM 

With exciting magic shows, incredible 

circus acrobatics, amazing falconry 

and exotic animal displays, to name 

only a few, summer at Piglets 

Adventure Farm is full of unmissable 

family fun. On your marks, get set, 

Oink! All included in entry and every 

day from 23rd July to 4th September, 

you can watch hilarious Pig Racing 

in the Pork-shire Hurdle, soak friends 

with water bomb wars, complete the 

maize maze challenge and at the end of the day, boogie on down with brand new 

summer foam parties. Open daily from 10am – 5:30pm. For each event date, take a 

look at the website www.pigletsfarmpark.co.uk or call 01904499700 Piglets 

Adventure Farm Park, Towthorpe Grange, York, YO32 9ST 

Energi Trampoline Park 

Imagine how much fun you, your family 

and friends can have together in a 

gigantic indoor park filled wall to wall 

with trampolines. Jump your way right 

across the park; launch into foam pits; 

showboat on the basketball hoops, join 

in a dodgeball game, push yourself on 

the Cardio Wall, or challenge a friend on 

the timed assault course. With party and 

corporate rooms, adult fitness classes, 

sessions for children with additional 

needs, daily toddler sessions, Friday 

night teen discos and café; there really is 

something for everyone, aged 2 – 102, at 

Energi Trampoline Park York. 

www.energiyork.com 

SCARBOROUGH SPA 

Scarborough Spa is getting set for an action packed Summer 

Season, which includes plenty of activities for the kids. 

Youngsters can join in with the legendary Spa Orchestra in the 

‘Teddy Bear’s Picnics’, Mondays 4 July – 29 August. Magic 

Mike returns with a brand new summer show, Wednesdays 3 

– 24 August. Expect a fun-filled magical comedy performance 

with the Hey Presto Dancers and of course, Naughty Oscar! 

Avast! Don’t forget, Captain Crackers and the Hunt for Hidden 

Treasure will be back on dry land. Join the gang for an 

afternoon of song, laughter and mischief as the captain and his 

crew set out to find the treasure! Saturdays, 6 – 27 August. 

For further details visit www.scarboroughspa.co.uk 

WHITBY PAVILION 

From films to wrestling, Whitby Pavilion has a number of great events 

aimed at the kids this summer. Magic Mike takes to the Pavilion Theatre 

for a brand new show for 2016. Expect a fun-filled magical comedy 

performance with the Hey Presto Dancers and of course, Naughty 

Oscar! Mondays, 1 – 15 August. Get set for some jaw dropping high 

flying action with The Big Time American Wrestling Experience on 

Friday 12 August. Come and see the larger-than-life characters from all 

corners of the world do battle inside the ring. Love the cinema? Then 

head to the Pavilion’s Digtal Cinema for some top new releases including 

The Secret Life of Pets (PG), The BFG (PG) and Ice Age: Collision 

Course (U). For further details visit www.whitbypavilion.co.uk 

At The Movies: A Life in Pictures 

From the same team who delivered Fables and Fairy Tales; this year’s show, At The 

Movies: A Life in Pictures is a dazzling celebration of a movie star; journeying through 

the music, comedy and dance of 20th century Hollywood film-making. Beginning at an 

awards ceremony, not unlike those in the USA, we meet Kay Lawrence, the Golden Girl 

of Hollywood. She is accepting her ‘Lifetime Achievement 

Award at the age of 80. The show unfolds around her as 

she tells of her life in the Pictures from being spotted in her 

parent’s vaudeville act, through early success in silent films 

and a boom in the Movies Musicals of the 1930s. At the 

Movies: A Life In Pictures forms part of The Spa Bridlington 

repertory season and performs every Tuesday, Wednesday 

and Thursday from 14 July to 1 September at 7.30pm, 

and includes Thursday matinee performances. For more 

information go to www.TheSpaBridlington.com or call 

the box office on (01262) 678258. 

York Maze 2016 

‘Get lost’ this summer at York Maze, Europe’s biggest 

maze, and winner of many awards including Yorkshire’s 

Best Tourism Experience. York Maze is an amazing 

family day out with over 20 rides, attractions and shows, 

including the Corn Snake Tower Slides and Kernel Kernel’s 

House of Cornfusion where rooms magically begin to 

shrink, fall over, and even turn upside down. New for 2016 

step on board the new tractor trailer ride Crowmania 2 – 

but be warned you may get wet on this ride! Also new for 

2016 take your seat for the all new Crowbot Show. Open 

daily Sat 16 July – Mon 5 September 2016. See website 

www.yorkmaze.com for details. 

Action & Adventure 

August at Scarborough 

Castle 

Step into England’s Story this summer 

at Scarborough Castle with an actionpacked 

month of events. Adrenaline-fuelled 

performances will keep the whole family 

entertained, and there’s also the chance to 

explore living encampments and take part 

in hands-on activities! Clash of Knights 

on 6th and 7th August sees four teams of 

heroic knights battle with clubs and shields 

in a contest of skill and strength. Watch 

the forces of Parliament attempt to wrestle 

control of mighty Scarborough Castle on 

13th and 14th August at Scarborough Under 

Siege and there’s more fun to be had over 

the August bank holiday weekend when 

the castle grounds welcome a living history 

encampment with all the sights, sounds and 

smells of a bygone era at Medieval Life and 

Times. www.english-heritage.org.uk/ 

visit/places/scarborough-castle 

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Get set for the 

Olympics 

It really is hard to believe that it’s 

four years since the Queen and James Bond 

parachuted into history during the 2012 

Summer Olympic Games in London. (Yes, 

we know it wasn’t really the Queen and that 

James Bond is an actor called Daniel Craig!). 

This year the Olympic torch passes to Brazil 

where the Games of the XXXI Olympiad 

(commonly known as Rio 2016) will take place 

in Rio de Janeiro. For many athletes this is the 

goal they have been training for, not only for the 

past four years, but in some cases, most 

of their lives. The 2016 Summer Olympic 

program features 28 sports, 41 disciplines and 

306 events. The games organizers expect to 

host over 10,500 athletes from 206 countries. 

British athletes have competed at every single 

Olympic games since they were revived by 

Baron Pierre du Coubertin in 1896. Coubertin 

drew his inspiration from the Ancient Olympic 

games which took place every four years from 

the 8th century BC to the 4th century AD. The 

origins of these games are shrouded in mystery 

and many theories have been given for their 

existence. Scholars can’t even pinpoint exactly 

when they began but 776 BC is the most widely 

accepted date. (Similarly, there is no agreement 

about when these ancient Games stopped – 

the date that is most agreed on is 393 AD). 

same year as the Summer Games but since 

then they now take place on a four-year cycle 

two years after the Summer Games. 

The genesis of the Paralympics came in 1948 

when Sir Ludwig Guttman, in an effort to 

promote rehabilitation of soldiers wounded in 

World War II, organized a multi-sport event to 

coincide with the London Summer Games of 

that year. This event became known as the 

International Wheelchair Games. In 1960 

Guttman brought 400 athletes to compete in 

‘Parallel Olympics’ alongside the Summer 

Olympics in Rome - an event that ultimately 

became the first Paralympics. Since then the 

Paralympics has been held every four years 

alongside the Summer Games and, since 1988, 

in the same host city. The Youth Games began 

in 2010 to accommodate athletes 

aged 14-18. 

The Olympic Games have been constantly 

evolving since 1896 and many of the symbols 

associated with the games have been added 

during the years since. The Olympic flag with 

the iconic five intertwined rings was first 

adopted in 1914. The five rings (blue, yellow, 

black, red and green) symbolize the five 

continents Africa, Asia, America, Oceania and 

Europe. The Olympic Torch relay was 

introduced in 1936 at the Berlin Games. 

This year, the torch began its journey in April 

when it was lit at a ceremony in Southern 

Greece and spent a week travelling the country 

to Athens. It arrives in Brazil on 3rd May and will 

then embark on a 95-day tour of Brazil, visiting 

83 cities, 26 state capitals and 500 towns. It is 

estimated that the torch will reach 90% of the 

population while covering approximate 20,000 

kilometres (over 12,000 miles) of the country by 

road and 16,000 (approximately 9,940 miles) by 

air. The torch relay will involve around 12,000 

torchbearers and will end at the Maracanä 

Stadium in Rio on 5th August for the Games 

Opening Ceremony. 

Most people will watch the Games on television. 

The first live TV broadcast was 

in Germany in 1936, but only for a local 

audience. The first international TV broadcast 

came 20 years later with the 1956 Winter 

Olympics in Cortina, Italy. In 2012 approximately 

900 million people watched 

all or part of the opening ceremony of the 

London Summer Games on television. 

Anne Marie Scanlon for Primary Times 

The ancient Olympics took place in the 

sanctuary of Zeus in Olympia, Greece, hence 

the name. These games were primarily religious 

in origin and competitors came from different, 

and rival, Greek factions. Baron de Coubertin 

founded the International Olympic Committee in 

1894 and the very first modern Olympic Games 

took place in Athens two years later. The first 

games had participants from 14 nations with 

241 athletes taking part in 43 events. In the 

2016 Games in Rio competitors from Team GB 

will tackle, amongst other events, Boxing, 

Canoeing, Cycling, Track, Diving & Swimming, 

Equestrian events, Hockey, Fencing, Football, 

Golf, Gymnastics, Rowing, Rugby, Sailing, 

Shooting and Weightlifting. 

Since it’s inception the Olympic movement has 

grown to include Winter Games, the 

Paralympics and the Youth Games. The Winter 

Olympics began in 1924 to accommodate 

sports that take place on snow and ice. Until 

1992 the Winter Olympics were held in the 

By Robbie Dale (Flickr: Sir Chris Hoy) 

Many British athletes have taken home medals since the Games began. Cyclist Chris Hoy has 

won the most gold medals for Britain with 6, he also took home a silver. Hoy won three of his gold 

medals in the 2008 Summer Olympics becoming the first British athlete to take top prize three 

times in one year since swimmer Henry Taylor in 1908. Rower Steve Redgrave took home gold 

medals in five consecutive games from 1984. Redgrave also won a bronze medal. Cyclist Bradley 

Wiggins has seven Olympic medals – 4 Gold, 1 Silver and 2 Bronze. 



15-19 August 

What the Dickens? 

Come and take part as comedy hits the Courthouse. 

Is Mr Pickwick guilty of raising Mrs Bardell’s hopes 

of love and marriage? Do they go together like a 

horse and carriage? Find out at our Dickens trial 

reenactment. www.riponmuseums.co.uk. 

Courthouse Museum, HG4 1QS 

15 August – 2 September 

GEORGEFEST 16 

Discover what life was like in Georgian times with an 

exciting programme of themed events and activities for 

all the family. www.georgiantheatreroyal.co.uk 

Georgian Theatre Royal, DL10 4DW 

17 August 

Fun with Feathers 

Find out all about feathers, try our quiz, then paint write 

or draw using feathers for inspiration. 12 children at 

any one time. www.yorkshiredales.org.uk. Dales 

Countryside Museum, DL8 3NT 

Papercraft Pastimes 

Enjoy Georgian-themed pastimes and puzzles 

with an additional Gold Cup trail. 

www.richmondshiremuseum.org.uk. 

Richmondshire Museum, DL10 4JA 

17-21 August 

Victorian Herbology at the 

Workhouse MUSEUM 

Find out about Victorian herbal cures, mix a poultice 

using a pestle and mortar, make lavender sachets and 

plant a seed to grow on your window sill. 

www.riponmuseums.co.uk Ripon, HG4 1LE 

Georgian Jaunts and Jollies 

Learn about 18th century games and how to play 

them at this family learning and craft session. 

www.greenhowards.org.uk. Green Howards 

Museum, DL10 4QN 

19 August 

A Taste of Georgian Life 

Try Georgian food, dress up in period costume and explore 

the Theatre. www.georgiantheatreroyal.co.uk 

Georgian Theatre Royal, DL10 4DW 

19-21 August 

Foodies Festival 

Yorkshire foodies can look forward to another 

taste-bud-tickling weekend this summer as Foodies 

Festival, the UK’s biggest celebration of food & drink, 

returns to Harrogate’s Ripley Castle. 

www.foodies.seetickets.com Ripley Castle, HG3 3AY 

19-22 August 

Whitby Regatta 

Enjoy 3 full days of free entertainment for all the family 

to enjoy with yacht racing, fun fair and a spectacular 

firework display! www.whitbyregatta.co.uk. Various 

locations in Whitby 

20 August 

Farm Fest! 

FARM FEST is back and this year it is bigger than ever! 

For the first time ever, we will split the day into two 

parts with a FREE family event from 12pm - 4pm. 

From 5pm onwards, the farm will turn into a Live 

Music venue with bands, solo artist and performers 

playing in our new Barn. www.grainary.co.uk. The 

Grainary Farm Stay and Tea Rooms, O13 0DT 

18 August 

Drama Workshop Fun Drama Workshop presented by Butterfly School Scarborough 

with the Stephen Joseph Theatre, on Thursday 18th August 11am - 2pm at St George’s RC 

Church in Eastfield, Scarborough. Suitable for 5-12 year olds, only £3. Booking essential - 

phone Kathy 01723 850388. Holy Nativity Westway, YO11 3EQ 

Geo-caching Tale Trail 

Adventurers stanby. Using your GPS devices, hunt 

over hill and dale to find our hidden geocaches. 

They’re hidden in different containers and hiding 

spots all over Settle. Only the bold and brave will 

find them all and uncover the hidden story...Prizes 

to be won! www.settlestories.org.uk 

Market Pl, Settle, BD24 9EF 

Kernel Kernel’s Birthday 

Come and help the Kernel celebrate his birthday. 

Make a birthday card for him in our craft activities. 

Prizes for the creators of the Kernel’s favourite 

cards. www.yorkmaze.com York Maze, YO19 5LT 

Make a Pig in a Day 

Again back by popular demand, our expect Josie 

will show you how to make your very own willow 

pig, yours to trot away with you at the end of the 

course and a wonderful addition to any family 

home or garden. All materials, tuition and lunch 

included. www.gaylemill.org.uk. Gayle Mill 

Mill Lane, DL8 3RZ 

Family Fun Day Yorebridge 

Community Sport and Leisure 

Indoor and outdoor activities for all ages; tennis, 

netball, rounders, qwik cricket, ball games, giant 

outdoor games and sports. Stage 1 Cycle’s popular 

Saturday Cycling club will be doing a session. Soft 

Play for under 5’s will take place indoors along with 

table tennis, arts & crafts. Free admission to all. 

Barbecue and refreshements available. 

www.yorebridge-sport.co.uk. The Wensleydale 

Centre, DL8 3BJ 

20-21 August 

12th Century Knights 

Be transported bak in time with Historia Normannis 

The walls of Skipton castle will echo to the sound of 

swords and shields once again- but don’t worry, it’s 

only the re-enactors of Historia Normannis! www. 

skiptoncastle.co.uk. Skipton Castle, BD23 1AW 

Andy’s Dinosaur Weekend 

Are you ready to go on a dinosaur adventure? 

BAFTA nominated Andy Day, as seen on CBeebies, 

brings his love of dinosaurs and music to the 

stage, in an energetic, interactive live show. 

Dance, sing along and join in for over 20 minutes 

of pure energetic music and madness with Andy’s 

Dino Rap. Oh and mums and dads that means you 

too! www.lightwatervalley.co.uk. Lightwater 

Valley Theme Park, HG4 3HT 

20-26 August 

Whitby Folk Week 2016 

One of the country’s most favourite folk festivals 

is back, bringing you a whole week of traditional 

music, dance and storytelling. Whitby will be 

taken over with the sounds of some of the finest 

musicians, playing in bars and venues all across 

the coastal town. www.whitbyfolk.co.uk. 

21 August 

National Car & Bike Hill Climb 

The National Speed Hill Climb normally throws 

up some circuit records. With the summer sun 

and temperatures high, this is the event which 

will have you on the edge of your seat as cars and 

bikes fly past on their way up the hill. 

www.discoveryorkshirecoast.com. 

Scarborough, Olivers Mount, YO11 2YW 

Tastes and Talents 

Discover the taste and talents of the North York 

Moors with storytelling, food-tasting, craftmaking, 

trails and more! Free for all the family 

This event is part of ‘Sutton Bank Sundays’, where 

our National Park Centre is a hive of activity - as 

well as the free drop-in-any-time activities, 

there are hands-on exhibitions, a café, adventure 

play area and bike rental too. Children must be 

accompanied by an adult. 


National Park Centre, YO7 2EH

Forever Living 

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With my husband deployed 

and childcare rising I took a 

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I have been working the 

business flexibly and part-time 

from home never missing out 

on time with my 3 children yet 

earning enough to replace a 

full time 9-5 income. Let me 

help you too. 

Bring nature loving kids to 

RSPB Bempton Cliffs 

It’s all go on the award-winning 

nature reserve near Bridlington 

this summer. Inside the 

Seabird Centre the Discovery 

Zone will feature digital 

microscopes so youngsters 

can examine things they’ve 

collected on the nature trail. There’ll be arts and crafts activities 

too. Outside, you can follow the Gannet Trail or Nature’s Treasure 

Trail with the chance to win a pair of binoculars. Hiring a Discovery 

Backpack adds to the fun as it helps identify the wildlife you might 

come across. And you can pick up everything for a picnic from the 

food/drink counter. www.rspb.org.uk/bemptoncliffs. 

See offer below. 



WIN! 

Crafty kids can WIN 

prizes with Love Your 

Clothes! 

It’s that time of year again, when you’re scratching your head 

wondering what to do to occupy the kids over the 

school holidays. That’s why clothing sustainability campaign, Love 

Your Clothes, has developed a bumper pack of 

FREE family activities that will provide hours of entertainment by 

just reusing unwanted socks! 

As part of its ‘Lost Socks’ campaign launching 28th July, Love Your 

Clothes are encouraging kids to find new uses for socks by 

making their very own sock puppet buddy for the summer holidays. 

Download FREE family fun 

activity packs and easy to follow 

step-by-step guides from 

www.loveyourclothes.org.uk/lost-socks 

to create the sock puppets. Share 

pictures of the sock puppets enjoying 

summer adventures on twitter and 

facebook using the hashtag #lostsocks 

for a chance to WIN a ‘family craft 

day kit’ from Korbond - known for 

their essential care & repair 

sewing products. 

Keep your eyes peeled for the Sock Puppet 

Posse ‘Sort Your Sock Stuff Out!’ music 

video launching 10th August on 

www.loveyourclothes.org.uk. Guaranteed 

to keep the whole family amused, the 

new music video lays down a list of top 

tips on how old socks can be reused 

as other things. 

Share the video on facebook and twitter 

using the hashtag #lostsocks to get 

the chance to WIN £750 worth of Virgin 

Experience Days vouchers towards a 

family adventure! 

For details on how to enter competitions and family activity packs 

visit www.loveyourclothes.org.uk/lost-socks. Be sure to check out 

Korbond’s YouTube channel www.youtube.com/korbonduk for ‘Back 

to School’ tips that cover labelling school uniforms and mastering 

hemming. For competition terms and conditions visit www.loveyourclothes. 

org.uk/lost-socks. Closing Date: 16/09/16 

22-23 August 

Pirate Treasure Hunt 

Use your pirate’s map and clues to solve the mystery 

of the missing gold coins. A tasty prize awaits! Drop in 

any time - Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

www.northyorkmoors.org.uk. The Moors National 

Park Centre, YO21 2NB 

23 August 

Plundering Pirates 

The National Park coast has a long history of 

pirates and smuggling. Make some leaf boats and 

twig rafts to sail on Crow Wood pond. Children must 

be accompanied by an adult. 



25 August 

Teddy Bears’ Picnic 

Bring Teddy along for some woodland adventures and 

finish with juice and biscuits in our storytelling area. 

There are two separate sessions, starting at 10.30am 

and 2.15pm. Suitable for ages 3-7. Children must 

be accompanied by an adult.Sorry, no dogs. www. 

northyorkmoors.org.uk. The Moors National Park 

Centre, YO21 2NB 

26-29 August 

Street Food & Family Fun 

The UK’s 1st National Street Food and Family Fun 

Festival. A four day FREE festival, quirky and unique 

performers and entertainers for children of all ages, 

75 Street Food Vans and a TeePee Village with Craft 

Beer, Cocktails and Fine Dining Experiences....Relax in 

a vintage deckchair and enjoy the food, fizz and fun 

whilst your children are entertained like they’ve never 

been entertained before!! 

www.streatpr.co.uk. Valley Gardens, HG1 2SZ 

27 August 

Little Diggers – Medieval Toys 

and Games 

Join us and discover what it would have been like to be 

kid in the past. In this fun session, aimed at 2-5 year 

olds we will be exploring historical toys and games. 

With games, activities and a take home craft! www. 

digyork.com. St Saviour’s Church, YO1 8NN, 

Opera North Family Day @ Burton 

Constable Hall 

Activities for children will take place in the Stable 

Block with chances to join in singing or story-telling; 

experiment with percussion instruments or build your 

own props. Visitors to the Hall will discover a range 

of musical pieces and instruments as they tour the 

magnificent rooms, including ‘pop up’ performances 

by musicians from the Opera North Orchestra, 

including string quartet, wind ensemble, and harp. 

www.burtonconstable.com. Burton Constable, 

HU11 4LN. 

The Wensleydale Agricultural Show 

With competitive events for livestock such as sheep, 

cattle, horses and poultry. There will be over 60 classes 

ranging from large fowls to true bantams and an egg 

section. Ring displays continue throughout the day, 

many trade stands offer a wide range of products & 

produce and Leyburn band plays. 

www.wensleydaleshow.org.uk. Leyburn, DL8 5JG 

Wild Wednesday 

Go Wild in the National Park! Do you have what it 

takes to track a Bullhead? Spend a day river dipping 

and making crafty things with us at Aysgarth Falls. 

Drop in at any time 11am to 3pm, we provide all 

equipment and materials - all you need to bring is 

an adult to help you with any tricky stuff, shoes for 

paddling in the river and a towel (that river water 

is wet). www.yorskhiredales.org.uk. Aysgarth 

National Park Centre, DL8 3TH 

28 August 

Old Gang Mines 

An easy 3½ miles (5.6 km) stroll around the 

fascinating remains of the lead mining industry of 

Swaledale with our expert guides visiting two smelt 

mills and associated buildings, flues, levels, adits 

and tips. www.yorkshiredales.org.uk. Meet at 

Surrender Bridge near Reeth 

29 August 

Have-a-go Archery 

The Whitby Company of Archers are here to give 

Robin Hoods and future Olympic champions alike 

some hands-on instruction. Once you have paid, you 

can have as many goes as you like during the day. All 

children to be accompanied by an adult. 

www.northyorkmoors.org.uk The Moors National 

Park Centre, YO21 2NB 

29-30 August 

Bouncy Tractor Ted 

Bouncy Tractor Ted will be here with a giant 

jigsaw and bouncy animals too. 

www.pigletsfarmpark.co.uk. 

Piglets Farm Park, YO32 9ST 

30 August 

Kilnsey Show & Sports 

All-round family appeal with much to interest our 

younger visitors, including our standalone Children’s 

Marquee, which offers a host of educationally-led 

activities. Towards the end of the afternoon, Kilnsey 

Sports take centre stage, notably the famous fell races, 

involving the punishing ascent and descent of famous 

Kilnsey Crag, one of the toughest fell running tests in 

the sport, followed by the thrilling excitement of the 

harness racing. www.kilnseyshow.co.uk. Kilnsey 

Showground, BD23 5PS 

2-4 September 

Freedom Festival, Hull 

The Freedom Festival is an annual Music and 

Performance Arts Festival held in the city of Kingston 

upon Hull. www.freedomfestival.co.uk. Hull, 

HU1 1UU 

2-5 September 

Norland Scarecrow Festival 

With the money that is raised going to local causes and 

charities, it’s also a great family day out! This year’s 

festival theme is “books” – all the scarecrows will be 

built with this theme in mind. As well as scarecrows, 

there’s music, food, face painting and lots more at this 

year’s Festival. www.norlandscarecrowfestival.com. 

Norland, HX6 3RL 

2-17 September 

Ripon International Festival 

The City of Ripon’s now established International 

Festival brings the best of the Arts to Ripon and the 

surrounding area. This year’s performers of note 

include London Mozart Players, Royal Northern 

Sinfonia, Kathryn Tickell, Red Priest, The Busch Piano 

Trio, The Carnival Band and Ferio Saxophone Quartet. 

www.riponinternationalfestival.com. The City of 

Ripon, and surrounding area. 

3 September 

Stickmaking workshop 

Choose between an antler, horn and wood. Learn 

all the techniques to create and finish your own 

personalised stick. Lunch is provided. 

www.yorkshiredales.org.uk. Dales Countryside 

Museum, DL8 3NT 

4 September 

Dog Day! 

Displays of dog agility, from the Ebor Dog Club. Bring 

your dog and give it a try! www.yorkmaze.com. 

York Maze YO19 5LT 

The Moorcock Show 

Traditional Yorkshire Dales Sheep show. Come and 

learn about the different local breeds of sheep and 

see the best of the swaledale, bluefaced Leicester, 

and texel sheep. There are local craft and food stalls 

for you to peruse and there will be different types of 

music through out the afternoon. For the children 

there will be a bouncy castle and other amusements. 

There is also catering facilities of the show field and the 

traditional beer tent. www.Moorcockshow.co.uk. 

Mossdale Farm Hawes, DL8 3LS 

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East Riding Theatre 

Beverley, HU17 9BE. 

www.beverleypuppetfestival.com 

Beverley Puppet Festival 

15-17 July 

Beverley’s much loved, award winning 

Puppet Festival returns this summer with 

a line up featuring giant puppets, creepy 

clowns, barmy birds, magical unicorns 

and a zoo full of strange beasts. Audiences 

can see the brand new programme and 

book tickets on the festival website www. 

beverleypuppetfestival.com. 

The StoryTellas 

19th – 29th August 

Once upon a time 3 self(ie)-obsessed 

girls are plunged through the pages of 

your favourite fairy-tales. They soon 

discover the confusion that awaits 

them: scrambled stories; happy endings 

misplaced; and their own identities, truly 

unrecognizable. The StoryTellas is at East 

Riding Theatre Tickets available: 

www.eastridingtheatre.co.uk/2016/03/ 

the-storytellas/. 

The Frazer Theatre 

Knaresborough, HG5 0EQ. 

www.frazertheatre.co.uk 

Knaresborough Comedy Festival 

16 July 

In a special first-time-ever event, the 

Knaresborough Comedy Festival 2016 

will present an all-ages comedy show, 

featuring acts who specialise in tailoring 

their comedy to a form suitable for all 

the family to enjoy. Parents will be able 

to bring their children to the show safe 

in knowledge that there will be no bad 

language or unsuitable content, just good 

honest laughs that everybody can enjoy! 

www.knaresboroughcomedyfestival.co.uk 

Grand Opera House 

York, YO1 9SW. www.atgtickets.com 

Oklahoma 

4-6 August 

Will the course of true love run smooth in 

turn of the century Oklahoma? Rodgers and 

Hammerstein’s classic musical follows the 

high spirited rivalry between handsome 

farmer Curly and brooding farmhand Jud, 

both in love with headstrong farm girl 

Laurey. 

Helmsley Arts Centre, 

Helmsley, YO62 5DW. 

www.helmsleyarts.co.uk 

Community Play Performance 

16 July 

Come and enjoy the fruits of our labours 

as the HAC Community Play performers 

present the performance they have created 

that day. You saw them here first! Tickets 

by donation, in aid of the continuing 

development of the Arts Centre. 

Phillip Pullman’s The Firework 

Makers Daughter 

25-26 July 

Get set for an action packed 2-day drama 

workshop exploring the sparkling and 

sizzling world of Philip Pullman’s much 

loved novel, ending in a truly magical 

display of scenes from the book to show 

family & friends. Led by Helena Fox, whose 

Roald Dahl workshops in previous years 

have proved so popular last year, and 

Florrie Stockbridge, who co-leads the 1812 

Youth Theatre. Age 7+ 

Joseph Rowntree 

Theatre 

York, YO31 8TA. 

www.josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk 

Showcase 2016 

9 July 

Come watch the pupils of Anna’s Academy 

of Dance showcase their talents in a variety 

of dance styles. Ballet, Tap, Modern, Jazz 

and Musical Theatre you name it we can do 

it!! Performers as young as 3 taking to the 

stage, come and cheer us on in a show to 

remember! 

Dance, Dance, Dance 2016 

10 July 

Yvonne Hoque School of Dance. A variety 

of dance genres showcased by our 

hardworking pupils. There’s something 

for everyone with our diverse selection 

of music and dance styles. A must see for 

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Hull New Theatre 

Children aged 8 – 16 are invited 

to get on stage this summer and 

develop their acting, singing and 

dancing skills with a five day musical 

theatre workshop at Hull City Hall. 

Performing Arts etc presents their 

version of the well known Broadway 

fable Guys and Dolls from Monday 

8 – Friday 12 August. Participants 

don’t need any experience and will 

learn from professional directors 

and perform their work at the end 

of the week. The workshop costs 

£110 for five days. Email 

theatre.marketing@hcandl.co.uk 

for more information and/or to 

request a registration form. 

Stagecoach Summer School 

We are very excited to announce 

that we are doing the musical “Annie 

Kids” at our summer school this year 

– it will be adapted to suit boys and 

girls and is open to all. No previous 

experience necessary. It will run 

from Monday 1 August to Friday 5 

August at Scarcroft School, Moss 

Street, York, YO23 1BS. Times are: 

4-5 year olds – 9.45 to 12noon 

daily 

Cost: £65 (£50 sibling) 

6 to 18 years – 10am to 4pm daily. 

Performance to parents on the 

Friday. 

You can book places online by going 

to www.stagecoach.co.uk/york. 

Theatre education 

at it’s best 

Est: 1996 Tempus Fugit Educational 

Theatre brings its Theatre School 

Group Sessions to Harrogate 

ACT 1 (6yrs to 11yrs) Friday 4.00 

to 6.30pm. ACT 2 (12yrs to 18yrs) 

Saturday 10.00 to 12.30am. ACT 

3 (Adults) Thursday 7 to 9.30pm 

The term will culminate in a 

performance to an audience of 

invited guests in our “Little Theatre” 

To book yourself on to our Summer 

School or to audition for our group 

sessions call 01423 567373 

www.tempus-fugit-educationaltheatre.com 

22 Coppice Drive, Harrogate, 

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anyone who loves dance and performance. 

Junction Goole 

Goole, DN14 5DL. 

www.junctiongoole.co.uk 

Margaret Harness School of Dance: 

2016 Showcase 

13-16 July 

A mixture of jazz, tap, ballet, rock and 

roll and lyrical dance. Margaret Harness 

School of Dance return to Junction for their 

biennial production. Proceeds to Charity – 

to be announced. Suitable for all ages. 

Scarborough Spa 

Scarborough, YO11 2HD. 

www.scarboroughspa.co.uk 

Magic Mike’s Summer Show 

3-24 August 

New Tricks! New Illusions! New Summer 

Show! Magic Mike returns to The Spa this 

Summer with a brand new show for 2016! 

Wednesdays, 3, 10, 17, 24 August 

The Magic Mike Show returns to The Spa 

for an exciting and colourful stage show in 

the Ocean Room. 

Teddy Bears’ Picnics with the Spa 

Orchestra 

4-29 August 

Every Monday 11am This summer The Spa 

Orchestra’s popular Teddy Bears’ Picnic 

concerts return to The Spa’s Suncourt! The 

concerts are aimed at introducing young 

children to music and musical activities. 

A great opportunity for everyone to get 

involved- sing along, play along and dance 

along with the Spa Orchestra. 

Captain Crackers and the Hunt for 

Hidden Treasure 

6-27 August 

Saturday Summer Holiday Entertainment 

with Captain Crackers and his Hunt for the 

Hidden Treasure! Join us for an afternoon 

of song, laughter and mischief as the 

captain and his crew set out to discover the 

treasure before the evil captain crimson. 

With lots of help from kate the mate, 

scouse the cook and salty the sea dog this 

is a fun filled afternoon for all the family 

and is not to be missed. 

The Spa Bridlington 

Bridlington, YO15 3JH. 

www.thespabridlington.com 

BJ’s Fuzzy Wuzzy Pet Shop 

28 July and 4, 11, 18, 25 August 

A brand new show written and produced 

by Magic Mike especially for younger 

children to enjoy. Join Bee-Jay in his busy 

little pet shop with his adorable characters 

that arrive with a story to tell. Hugo the 

Bear, Squawk the Parrot and Hop-Scotch 

the Bunny to name but a few will be 

looking forward to meeting you. A fun 

afternoon show the whole family will love, 

full of music, dancing, laughter and lots of 

audience participation which will keep you 

smiling long after you leave! 


26 July and 2, 9, 16, 23 August 

Magic Mike returns to Bridlington for an 

exciting and colourful stage show. Enjoy 

this entertaining afternoon in a family 

friendly environment. Magic Mike has 

visitors coming back each year to see 

his fast moving hilarious show that has 

grown ups laughing as much as children. 

LEAPS Summer Spectacular 

1 August 

Proceeds to RNLI. See the talent of the 

area with a cast of over 100 stars. 

The Stephen Joseph 

Theatre 

Scarborough, YO11 1JW. 

www.sjt.uk.com 

Just So Stories 


Why are animals the way they are? A long 

time ago Rudyard Kipling wrote the Just 

So Stories for his own children, about 

where he imagined animals’ trunks and 

humps and throats and things came from. 

Now, more than a hundred years later, 

the SJT tells you its own version of these 

famous tales. Well, that’s what should be 

happening, anyway. 

Little Alien’s Big Adventures 


Come and join little Zorg as she travels 

through the solar system - the usual 

interactive Tiny Time Tales fun and 

nonsense. 

Whitby Pavilion 

Whitby, YO21 3EN. 

www.whitbypavilion.co.uk 

Starburst 2016 

15-16 July 

Starstruck present their 4th annual 

summer dance spectacular that’s fit to 

bursting with talent. Expect everything 

from street dance to jazz to tap as they 

perform everything from West End 

Musicals to High Edge pop. Including 

songs from the shows such as Chicago, 

Grease & Wicked. It’s sure to be a 

memorable evening! All Tickets £8 


1-5 August 

Mondays. New Tricks! New Illusions! 

New Summer Show! Magic Mike heads 

to Whitby Pavilion this Summer with a 

brand new show for 2016 which is full of 

family fun! 

The Big Time American Wrestling 

Experience 

12 August 

Come and see the larger-than-life 

Characters from all corners of the 

world do battle inside the ring with 

heavyweight collisions and jaw-dropping 

high flying action! Featuring Tag Team 

Matches, Royal Rumble Matches, Divas 

Competition, Ladder Matches & More! The 

perfect place to celebrate a birthday and 

get to meet and greet the Superstars with 

an exclusive backstage pass! All at family 

friendly prices making it the best value 

ticket in town! 

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York Barbican 

York, YO10 4AH. www.yorkbarbican.co.uk 

Gymfusion 2016 

2 July 

British Gymnastics is delighted to 

announce the theme for GymFusion 2016 

is Carnivals. Whether you go for the Rio 

samba style colour and flair, or the bustle 

and excitement of a circus carnival, any 

style is bound to bring pazazz, life and 

vitality to the event. You can’t fail to want 

to join the party gymnastics style! It’s time 

to get creative and decide what this theme 

might mean to you... 

Castle Yard 

Knaresborough, HG5 8AS 

Wind in the Willows 

5-7 August 

A journey-based performance of Wind in 

the Willows, unique to Knaresborough’s 

castle, Waterside (with rowing 

boats!) and Conyngham Hall. www. 

knaresboroughwindinthewillows.co.uk 

Holy Nativity School 

Westway, Eastfield YO11 3EQ 

Drama Workshop with the Stephen 

Joseph Theatre 

18 August 

Fun Drama Workshop presented by 

Butterfly School Scarborough with the 

Stephen Joseph Theatre, on Thursday 

18th August 11am - 2pm at St George’s RC 

Church in Eastfield, Scarborough. Suitable 

for 5-12 year olds, only £3. Booking 

essential - phone Kathy 01723 850388. 

Harrogate Theatre 

Harrogate, HG1 1QF. 

www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk 

Hairspray The Musical Presented by 

Upstage Academy 

16 July 

Upstage Academy welcomes you back 

to the 60s with the BIG MUSICAL; BIG 

COMEDY; BIG HAIR, own production of the 

Number One smash hit musical Hairspray! 

‘You have to dream big to be big’ 

Delight your family this summer with toe 

tapping numbers, spectacular costumes 

and a host of memorabilia, we will 

transport you back into one of the most 

historical eras. Whilst adding our own 

modern twist we promise to keep your 

favourite child hood memories alive. 

The Canterbury Tales Presented by 

The Pantaloons 

28 July 

A cast of just five actors present every 

single one of Geoffrey Chaucer’s timeless 

tales in under two hours. Join the pilgrims 

for puppetry and poetry, music and magic, 

talking chickens and burnt bottoms. 

Fast-paced, physical and funny, this show 

is pure medieval mayhem for the whole 

family. 

The Fisherman & the Pearl Lempen 

Puppet Theatre Company 

3 September 

The story of the old fisherman McManus, 

his love of the sea, and the precious gift 

found by his grand-daughter, Jo, that 

gives him knowledge of the creatures 

under the waves. Lempen Puppet Theatre 

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has performed in Austria, France, Germany, 

Italy, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Romania 

and Taiwan. A beautiful and captivating 

show to delight all the family. Performed at 

Ripon Leisure Centre, Dallamires Ln, Ripon 

HG4 1TT 

Hull City Hall 

HU1 3RQ. www.hcandl.co.uk 

Butterfly Dance present Dance 

Fever 

9 July 

Butterfly Dance Studios present their 

annual dancing musical show featuring 

their talented students A dancing treat 

with oodles of magic and heaps of sparkle, 

full of infectious enthusiasm. There is 

sure to be something to suit everyone’s 

taste with funky street dance, disco, latin 

american, ballet, tap, jazz, gym dance and 

singing. So don’t miss this feel-good family 

treat and enjoy this non-stop energy from 

this fantastic dance school featuring tots 

to adults. 

East Riding Youth Orchestra and 

Schools’ Choir 

15 July 

The East Riding Schools’ Music Service 

Summer Showcase concert features 

performances by the East Riding Youth 

Orchestra, Senior Wind Band & Youth 

Singers. We are also delighted to be joined 

by the East Riding Schools’ Choir. The 

choir is made up of pupils from Secondary 

schools throughout the East Riding of 

Yorkshire. These young musicians who 

range from 11 to 18 years old are a vibrant 

example of the musical talent of the East 

Riding. The concert is sure to provide an 

enjoyable evening’s entertainment for all 

ages and musical tastes. 

Hull Daily Mail Star Search 

20 July 

Hull Daily Mail Star Search Live Grand Final 

2016 

Summer Workshops 

8-12 August 

Performing Arts etc are delighted to return 

to Hull for the fifth year with their Summer 

School etc. This year we will be presenting 

Guys and Dolls Jr in Hull City Hall, while 

Hull New Theatre is being refurbished. 

Once again we have managed to maintain 

our prices, which means the project will be 

just £110 for 5 days of high quality tuition. 

If you’d like to register your interest in the 

project, please get in touch! This project is 

open to 8-16 year olds who will work with 

a professional director, musical director 

and choreographer to put on a musical in 

just five days. 

Scarborough Open Air 

Theatre 

Burniston Rd, Scarborough YO12 6PF. 

www.scarboroughopenairtheatre.com 

Summer at Scarborough Open Air 

Theatre 

12 July - James Bay, 30 July - WET WET 

WET, 3 August - Noel Gallagher’s High 

Flying Birds, 5 August - 

Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbot, 6 August 

- Legends, 8 August - Bryan Adams, 12 

August - Simply Red, 2 September - Busted, 

The Forum 

Bullamoor Road, Northallerton, DL6 1LP. 

01609 776230. www.forumnorthallerton. 

org.uk 

Grease 

6-9 July 

Hold onto your hats, as the T Birds and 

the Pink Ladies roar onto the stage at 

Northallerton Forum, in Crash Bang 

Wallop Youth Theatre’s latest production, 

“Grease”. CBW are well known for their 

energy and enthusiasm, and with classic 

songs such as “Sandy”, “Hopelessly devoted 

to you”, “You’re the one that I want”, not 

to mention “Grease”, this promises to be a 

show bursting with fun! 

I can show you, A Thing or 2 

20 August 

From the moment his tall, red and white 

striped hat appears around the door, Sally 

and her brother know that This cat is the 

funniest, most mischievous cat they have 

ever met. With the trickiest of tricks and 

craziest of ideas, he turns a rainy afternoon 

into an amazing adventure. 

Come and join in the fun during this live 

interactive theatre experience which is sure 

to bring your child’s imagination to life. 

Richard Whiteley 

Theatre 

Giggleswick School, BD24 0DE. 

www.giggleswick.org.uk 

NYCGB Summerfest 2016 

30 July 

The National Youth Girls’ Choir, directed by 

Esther Jones performs a colourful selection 

of songs from around the world including 

The Wooing of a Girl (Béla Bartók) and 

Las Amarillas (Stephen Hatfield), at the 

culmination of their summer residential 

course at Giggleswick School. Part of the 

NYCGB Summerfest 2016. Please note that 

there will be two performances: 2pm – 

Junior Choir 3.30pm - Senior Choir 

York Theatre Royal 

York, YO1 7HD. 

www.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk 

Sherlock Holmes: The Hound of the 

Baskervilles 

29 July - 27 August 

The greatest ever Sherlock Holmes murder 

mystery as a family friendly, hysterical, 

fast-paced romp! On his foggy Dartmoor 

estate, Sir Charles Baskerville is found 

dead with a look of bewilderment on his 

face and suspicious paw prints next to 

his body. Has the demon hound struck 

again? Can our legendary detective and 

his trusty sidekick solve the mystery of the 

Baskerville curse before anyone else comes 

to a grisly end? 

The Witches 

1-3 September 

This September, Roald Dahl’s scariest book 

is brought to life by York Theatre Royal’s 

16-19 year old Youth Theatre groups in a 

tremendously terrifying treat for the whole 

family! 

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What did the cheese say 

when he saw himself in 

a mirror? 

Helloo me! 

Martha Rooke, aged 8 

How do you know if 

the tide is going out? 

It gives a little 

wave! 

Annabel, aged 8 

What did one wall say 

to another? 

I’ll meet you in the 

corner! 

As’ad Wasti, aged 10 

Why do little green 

men have nice, warm 

homes? 

Because they live in 

little greenhouses! 

Ewan Reid, aged 8 

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North Yorkshire, 

Schools Publishing Limited, 

St James’s House, 118 Greys 

Road, Henley on Thames, 

Oxon RG9 1QW

COMPETITIONS 

WIN! 

a family pass, 

queue jumps and meals for 

Lightwater Valley Theme Park 

Experience the ultimate family day out at Lightwater Valley Theme 

Park in Ripon, North Yorkshire, with over 40 rides and attractions set 

amidst 175 acres of glorious North Yorkshire countryside, along with 

thrilling seasonal events that are guaranteed to keep the whole family 

coming back for more. On Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st August you 

can come along and see Andy Day, as seen on CBeebies, for dinosaur 

fun, facts and music at Andy’s Day’s Dino Raps! 

For your chance to win just answer this question; 

Which Cbeebies star is visiting Lightwater Valley in August? 

Enter online at www.primarytimes.net/nyorks/competitions 

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Closing Date: 30/07/16 

T & Cs: Winner will be chosen at random and the judge’s decision is final. No cash alternative. 

Tickets are valid for any one day during the 2016 season and are for a family of 5. 

WIN! 

a free family pass to Beningbrough Hall, 

Gallery and Gardens that admits up to 2 

adults and 3 children and worth up to £30. 

Step back in time this summer in this special anniversary year. Join 

Benny the time travelling Labrador on his trail. In the hall dress up, try 

on masks, sculpt a nose or sit for a digital portrait to send home. Then 

head outside and borrow one of our trikes for your adventure and tick 

off something from the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾’ play list. Let 

off steam in the wilderness play area or head to the den zone to create 

your hiding place. 

For your chance to WIN just answer this question; 

Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens are celebrating a 

special anniversary this year. How old is the current hall? 




WIN! 

a pair of tickets for 

Busted on 2 September at 

Scarborough Open Air Theatre 

SCARBOROUGH’S OPEN AIR THEATRE PRESENTS THE 

SUMMER’S BIGGEST SHOWS AT EUROPE’S LARGEST OPEN 

AIR THEATRE IN 2016. 10 acts will perform, with a stage on the 

lake continuing to play host to some of the biggest names in the music 

industry. 

The Open Air Theatre has 5,876 seats, and for some shows the lake 

is covered to give standing room close to the large stage. Don’t miss 

your favourite act; go to www.scarboroughopenairtheatre.com tickets 

on sale now! 

To be in with the chance of winning a pair of tickets for Busted on 2 

September, answer the following question: 

How many seats are there at the 

Scarborough Open Air Theatre? 




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