Skipton Castle Events  2010

6th & 7th March 2010 

Printlink Art Exhibition by a group of contemporary Craven Printmakers

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

29th, 30th & 31st May 2010

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)

12th &13th June 2010

Tower Hamlets 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 

20th June 2010

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 is open from 10am-4pm. Admission £2.00. Children under 10 free with an Adult.

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      25th, 26th & 27th June 2010

The Tempest. An outdoor promenade comedy by William Shakespeare. A professional presentation by Dean Taylor Associates. This will be their sixth year at Skipton Castle

"Perfect Entertainment when Dean Taylor Productions take to the lawns" - Bolton Evening News

Ticket Prices: Adult £22 (groups of 6 and over £16)

Concessions £16 (groups of 6 and over £13)

Children £12 (5-16 years, under 5s free)

Schools, Colleges £6per student, tutors free

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

Friday 25 June Skipton Castle 2+7pm

Saturday 26 June Skipton Castle 2+7pm

Sunday 27 June Skipton Castle 2pm

17th & 18th July 2010

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

 24th & 25th July 2010

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)

7th & 8th August 2010

Feudal Archers Life in a 12th Century Castle

10am - 6pm (Sunday 12 noon - 6pm) 

   14th & 15th  August  2010

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?

Normal admissions to events apply unless stated otherwise