Sat 3rd - Sun 4th March 2012
Helen Peyton Printmaker
A retro-spective exhibition by this accomplished artist from the Yorkshire Dales
She is artist in residence at Craven Museum and Gallery, where she is currently working on contemporary reduction linocuts inspired from their collection. She creates prints on the 1850s Britannia press in the museum, where visitors can watch her work and talk about the time consuming, complicated process. Helen has been drawn to the artefacts that give her an emotional response, the cooker was one her granny had, the cotton bobbins from a local mill where members of her family worked, a record player that she played her first singles on.
Her latest pieces include two that were selected for the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 2011, record player and television. Record player was selected to promote the RA exhibition and made into a greetings card.
She has recently been filmed for the 2nd series of The Dales; she was followed throughout her busy schedule for 6 weeks, including giving Adrian Edmondson, the shows host, a drawing lesson
10am - 5pm (Sunday 12 noon - 5pm)
Sat 2nd - Mon 4th June 2012
The Red Wyvern Society Journey back to the 15th Century during the Wars of the Roses.
A recreation of a medieval campsite within the castle grounds.
See the garrison demonstrate their arms and armour.
10am - 6pm (Sunday 12 noon - 6pm)
Sat 16th June 2012
Keith James in concert The songs of Leonard Cohen
Each song stripped back -desolate, naked and sensual.
Concert held in the Castle Granary
Sat 30th June - Sun 1st July
Guild of Gentry and Allied Skills
Journey back to the 17th Century
Household life
10am-6pm (Sunday 12 noon-6pm)
Sat 7th - Sun 8th July 2012
Clog Festival
Clog Festival Probably starting in the mills, when workers wearing clogs would tap their feet in rhythm of the machines, it has now developed into a precise form of dance, with intricate foot movements Saturday from 10.30 until 2pm, Sunday from 11.30 until 3pm
Sat 21st - Sun 22nd July 2012
Buckingham's Retinue Life in the 15th Century
Re-enactment of life in the 15th Century at Skipton Castle.
10am - 6pm (Sunday 12 noon - 6pm)
Sat 28th - Sun 29th July 2012
Feudal Archers Life in a 12th Century Castle
10am - 6pm (Sunday 12 noon - 6pm)
Sat 4th - Sun 5th August 2012
Trayned Bandes
See this military unit setting up an encampment during the English Civil War.
10am - 6pm (Sunday 12 noon - 6pm)
www.traynedbandes.org.uk
Sat 11th-Sun 12th August 2012
John Nevison the Yorkshire Highwayman
John Nevison was a famous late 17th century Yorkshire highwayman who robbed the length of the Great North Road but especially in the northern counties. One story about him was how he was supposed to have ridden from London to York in less than a day to gain an alibi for a robbery he'd been witnessed committing.
On the weekend of 13th and 14th August, 'Swift Nicks' Nevison has had to escape from the Black Horse Inn with the law of the land after him. Luckily he is good friends with the castle steward and as the Countess is away he has been allowed into the castle to hide where he intends to wait until dark and then to attempt to sneak back to retrieve his favourite horse 'Nutmeg'.
10am - 5pm (Sunday 12 noon - 5pm)
Sat 18th - Sun 19th Aug 2012
Historia Normannis
Bringing History to life in the 12th Century
The walls of Skipton castle will echo to the sound of swords and shields once again- but don't worry, it's only the reenactors of Historia Normannis! Come and see medieval craftsmen demonstrating their trades, knights displaying their prowess, and ladies describing life as it would have been in the reign of Henry II. The castle itself will be the site of historic set-pieces, recreating the daily workings of a local medieval court, the furnishings of a Lord's bedchamber, and outside the walls, a working medieval seige weapon! A great day out for history enthusiasts and curious families alike- it promises to be an event not to be missed!
10am - 6pm (Sunday 12 noon - 6pm)
www.normannis.co.uk/
Sat 25th-Sun 26th August 2012
Meet the Governor of Skipton Castle
Come and meet Sir John Mallory Governor of Skipton Castle during the English Civil War
Hear about the castle's siege and skirmishes its garrison have already fought and how the
King's cause is faring in Yorkshire. Just how long can Sir John 'stout it out' for the King?
10am - 5pm (Sunday 12 noon - 5pm)
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