Skipton Castle, superbly preserved castle, Yorkshire

Skipton Castle Events - 2008-09

22nd & 23rd February 2008

Opera - The Elixir of Love By Heritage Opera a professional opera company

7pm - 10pm Castle Granary.

By Donizetti, sung in Italian with English subtitles

For enquiries and bookings contact the Box office on Tel 01772 451991 or www.heritageopera.co.uk/

1st & 2nd March 2008

Printlink Art Exhibition by a group of contemporary Craven Printmakers

In the Castle Granary 10am - 6pm (Sunday 12 noon - 6pm)

24th, 25th & 26th May 2008

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)

8th June 2008

Specialist Plant Fair by Flower Power Fairs An opportunity to purchase rare, unusual and high quality plants directly from many of the top nurseries in the North. A wide selection of herbaceous perennials, foliage plants, delphiniums, herbs and shrubs to name but a few to tempt you and to enhance your gardens. The Fair takes place on the Jousting field, is open from 10am-4pm. Admission £2.00. Children under 10 free with an Adult.

27th, 28th & 29th June 2008

Taming of the Shrew An outdoor promenade comedy by William Shakespeare. A professional presentation by Dean Taylor Associates. For enquiries and bookings contact the Box office on Tel 01772 466256

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5th July 2008

North Country Theatre present 'The Prisoner of Zenda'. A hilarious swashbuckling Ruritanian Romance from the award winning originators of the West End and Broadway hit 'the 39 Steps 'an outdoor performance staged in the dramatic setting of the Castle grounds.

Please note that we advise you to bring your own seating and to bring umbrellas and wear warm clothing in the event of rain

For enquiries and bookings contact Tel 01756 792442

12th & 13th July 2008

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 Sunday from 12 noon

26th & 27th July 2008

Buckingham's Retinue Life in the 15th Century

Re-enactment of life in the 15th Century at Skipton Castle. Populated with real historical characters of the time but this time with a twist. A fictional murder mystery

10am - 6pm (Sunday 11 noon - 6pm)

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Sir John Mallory

2nd August 2008

Meet the Governor

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?

Within the Castle 11am-1pm & 2pm-4pm

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