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Category: Activities

Meet Peppa Pig & George at Lightwater Valley
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Saturday 29th June 2024

Oink, oink! Guess what? Peppa Pig and her little brother George are visiting the park on Sat 29th and Sun 30th June! Come and see this lovable piggy duo, plus enjoy a full day of adventures with over 40 rides and attractions and of course...the odd muddy puddle! All included in your adventure park day ticket, this is an event not to be missed! ...

The Herriot Hike 2024
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Sunday May 12 2024

May 12, 2024. Step out and support Herriot Hospice Homecare by taking on the Herriot Hike 2024! This 9 mile sponsored walk along Sutton Bank takes in what James Herriot himself called ‘the finest view in England’ – but make up your mind for yourself on Sunday 12 May! For more information email : [email protected]

Meet Bluey & Bingo at Lightwater Valley
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Saturday 11th May 2024

We are very excited to announce that the loveable doggy duo, Bluey and Bingo are coming to Lightwater Valley on 11th & 12th May. Come and see the inexhaustible Bluey and her endlessly curious, little sister Bingo as they make personal appearances at intervals throughout the day.All included in your adventure park day ticket, with no extra cost ...

Wellbeing for Body, Mind & Spirit Session
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7th November 2023

Wellbeing for Body, Mind & Spirit. Holy Rood House, Centre for Health & Pastoral Care, 10 Sowerby Rd. Thirsk. YO7 1HX. This event is for anyone living with low energy, chronic fatigue or Long-Covid. Helen Warwick, Creative Therapist & Chaplain, will be offering healing ways to find a life-giving path through fatigue, physical & psychological ...

Thirsk Ladies Cycle Group
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Tuesday 3rd October 2023

Leisure cycling around the Hambleton lanes, with a café stop, at a pace to suit the weakest rider; each Tuesday from 10am until 2pm. New riders welcome on the first Tuesday of the month. After three rides, ladies are requested to join Cycling UK. For more information click here

BresBet Ladies' Day
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Saturday 9th September 2023

BresBet Ladies' Day. Thirsk Racecourse, Station Road, Thirsk YO7 1QL. Where fashion and glamour meet the racecourse. Enter Best Dressed competitions and enjoy the electric atmosphere, live music from The Emerald Thieves. Gates open 11am, first race 1.10pm. For more info click here

Thirsk Ladies Cycle Group
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Tuesday 5th September 2023

Thirsk Ladies Cycle Group. Outside Thirsk and Sowerby Leisure Centre YO7 1LU. Leisure cycling around the Hambleton lanes, with a café stop, at a pace to suit the weakest rider; each Tuesday from 10am until 2pm. New riders welcome on the first Tuesday of the month. After three rides, ladies are requested to join Cycling UK. For more info click ...

Weekend Bus To The Moors
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Up To Monday 28th August 2023

Weekend bus to the Moors. This year Thirsk Moorsbus Days are both Saturday & Sunday. The Moorsbus leaves Thirsk Market Place and arrives in Helmsley via Coxwold, Byland Abbey and Ampleforth. There is one bus from Thirsk on Saturdays, three per day on Sundays & Bank Holiday Monday. The service is run by a non-profit organisation and is reliant ...

BresBet Sausage & Cider Evening at Thirsk Racecourse
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Friday 18th August 2023

BresBet Sausage & Cider Evening at Thirsk Racecourse. An evening of racing alongside a sausage and cider festival showcasing some of Yorkshire's premium brands! Our friends at Heck will be supplying the sausages with a range of pork, chicken and vegetarian bangers on offer! Masham Cider and a range of other local independent cider makers will ...

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Wednesday 16th August 2023

Fabric Sculpted Fairy Houses workshop at Rural Arts. Using fabric sculpting techniques, you will create your very own magical fairy house for your home or garden. In this workshop you will work with artist, Abigail Lagden, to learn basic fabric sculpting techniques, and use materials and embellishments to create a magical fairy house for your home ...

Thirsk and Sowerby Festival
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Sunday 6th August 2023

Thirsk and Sowerby Festival on the flatts is an amazing family event, full on fun, live music and much much more. We cannot wait to see you between 10am/4pm on Sunday 6th August 2023 to show you what we have in store. For more information click here

Flower Power Plant Fair
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Sunday 21st May 2023

Flower Power Plant Fair at Sion Hill Hall, Kirby Wiske, Thirsk YO7 4ET. Flower Power Plant Fairs bring together the very best in Northern Growers and Nurseries. Quality plants, grown in the UK, and usually propagated and nurtured by the growers. The fairs enable plant enthusiasts and keen gardeners to meet, learn from the experts and buy the latest ...

Clash Of Crowns Presentation
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Wednesday 17th May 2023

Clash of Crowns, Thirsk Community Library, Meadowfields, Chapel St. Thirsk YO7 1TH. The Battle of Byland 1322 - Yorkshire's forgotten conflict. Author Harry Pearson will talk about the battle on our doorstep & its 700th commemoration last year. Refreshments included. Please pledge your support and pop along. All proceeds to keep the Library Doors ...

Othello At Rural Arts
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Thursday 18th May 2023

Rural Arts, The Courthouse , Thirsk are hosting Othello - an extraordinary new production of Shakespeare’s most enduring tragedy, directed by Clint Dyer with a cast that includes Giles Terera (Hamilton), Rosy McEwen (The Alienist) and Paul Hilton (The Inheritance). She’s a bright, headstrong daughter of a senator; elevated by her status but stifled ...

Irish Day At Thirsk Races
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Saturday 14th May 2023

Irish Day at the Thirsk Racecourse. Come dressed in your favourite Irish themed outfits and enjoy a fun packed day. With hospitality packages, great group discounts, and offers available, it’s a wonderful day out for all the family. Pre- book online for discounted tickets and group offers or pay on the gates! Live music from the Emerald Thieves. ...

Peter Wright's Book Launch
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Thursday 11th May 2023

Book launch of 'The Tales & Tails of a Yorkshire Vet' Peter Wright's new book. You are invited to join us for an evening at the bookshop where well known vet & author Peter will be introducing his new book The evening includes complimentary refreshments & a book signing. Booking is essential so pick up your free ticket in store now, or ...

Coronation Lunch
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Sunday 7th May 2023

As part of the National Coronation and to celebrate the coronation of Charles III and his wife, Camilla, as king and queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms - a big lunch will be taking pace on the Sowerby Parochial Field, Front Street. Bring food - free tea, coffee and soft drinks on site. No ticket needed. Noon - 4pm. free.

Thirsk Hunt Cup Day
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Saturday 6th May 2023

Thirsk Hunt Cup Day is the most prolific race day in our calendar with first class racing. Watch top horses compete to be crowned Thirsk Hunt Cup Winner 2023. Event organisers will be streaming the official Coronation Ceremony before racing and all the celebrations throughout the afternoon. It'll be a real carnival of celebration with stilt walkers, ...

Christmas Market
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10th-11th December 2022

Join us for a flurry of festive shopping on the 10th and 11th December. Sitting along side our Father Christmas Experience, you can do a spot of shopping whilst enjoying festive delights including our real reindeer, and guinea pig nativity scene!

With a variety of stalls you can really get ahead of the game with your Christmas shopping – whether ...

Christmas Market Charity Preview Night
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Friday 9th December 2022

Beat the crowds to get your hands on some incredible gifts and treats for yourself at our Charity Preview Evening on Friday 9th December (6pm – 9pm).

There is a small entrance fee of £5 that can be booked online or paid at the door. We will also be running a raffle that night with gifts from some of the stall holders and other, larger donations. ...

Father Christmas Experience
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10th -22nd December 2022

For the second year running, we are thrilled that Father Christmas will be visiting Thirsk Lodge Barns.

Firstly he is joining us on the 10th and 11th December, alongside our festive Christmas Market. Please note that there are less crafts available during these two days, however we still have the reindeer, foodie options and you can enjoy ...

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28th May - 5th June 2022

Have you considered heading over to Lightwater Valley for our Best of British May half-term week, filled with celebrations and jubilations to honour our Queen’s Jubilee.

LOOK FORWARD TO FUN-FILLED ADVENTURES WITH A ROYAL TWIST INCLUDING…

Live on the Lawns! Live music (31st of May)

Dance-along-a-Disco – get your dance moves at ...

Vickers Bet Race Day
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Thirsk Races

The Going will be updated 5 days prior to the race meeting. Whether you have been racing before or are considering coming along but not sure what to expect, our step by step guide will help you make the most of your day and ensure you enjoy your raceday experience at Thirsk Races. Children under 18 GO FREE to every race meeting at thirsk when accompanied ...

Evening Racing
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Thirsk Races

The Going will be updated 5 days prior to the race meeting. Whether you have been racing before or are considering coming along but not sure what to expect, our step by step guide will help you make the most of your day and ensure you enjoy your raceday experience at Thirsk Races. Children under 18 GO FREE to every race meeting at thirsk when accompanied ...

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Thirsk Races

The Going will be updated 5 days prior to the race meeting. Whether you have been racing before or are considering coming along but not sure what to expect, our step by step guide will help you make the most of your day and ensure you enjoy your raceday experience at Thirsk Races. Children under 18 GO FREE to every race meeting at thirsk when accompanied ...

Evening Racing
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Tuesday 31st May 2022

The Going will be updated 5 days prior to the race meeting. Whether you have been racing before or are considering coming along but not sure what to expect, our step by step guide will help you make the most of your day and ensure you enjoy your raceday experience at Thirsk Races. Children under 18 GO FREE to every race meeting at thirsk when accompanied ...

Afternoon Racing featuring Royal Ascot
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Tuesday 14th June 2022

The Going will be updated 5 days prior to the race meeting. Whether you have been racing before or are considering coming along but not sure what to expect, our step by step guide will help you make the most of your day and ensure you enjoy your raceday experience at Thirsk Races. Children under 18 GO FREE to every race meeting at thirsk when accompanied ...

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