Knaresborough Heritage Centre officially opened over the weekend. The centre, which celebrates and showcases Knaresborough’s rich history, is located in the former Printzone premises at 12 High...
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Knaresborough Heritage Centre opens
Knaresborough Heritage Centre officially opened over the weekend. The centre, which celebrates and showcases Knaresborough’s rich history, is located in the former Printzone premises at 12 High Street. Knaresborough Museum Association, which runs the centre, marked...
Tim Stedman to star in Harrogate panto again
Harrogate Theatre has announced that Tim Stedman will star in this year's pantomime once again. Mr Stedman will be making his 24th panto appearance in Harrogate, where he has become a huge fan favourite playing the fool. He will take on the role of Phillipe Fillop in...
5 things to do in and around Harrogate this weekend
Get out and about with our guide of the top cultural goings-on from 19-21 April. See the bluebells of Nidderdale Now that the weather is finally fine and dry, it’s time to dust off those walking boots and get out into the great outdoors. And this walk is especially...
Unique worldwide collection of measurement items to be housed in Ripon
A remarkable and extensive international collection containing items of worldwide importance has been delivered to its new home in Ripon following 38 years of planning. The collection, now in secure storage at the Old Wesleyan Chapel on Coltsgate Hill, was gathered...
The Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park in Ripon has a new 60-strong artwork exhibition
Above: Fish Pool by Diane Maclean Go on an immersive journey through art and nature at the Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park, near Ripon, at its new 60 collection artwork exhibition entitled Sculpture in the Landscape. It opens for the season next week on Thursday...
Meet the Ripon leather workers following St Wilfrid’s path
Stiches that bridge time between ancient and modern craftsmanship are linking the skills of two outstanding leatherworkers in the Ripon area. The handmade heritage stretches back to the foundation by Wilfrid of the city's cathedral in 672 AD Master craftsman Andy...
Review: Oh What a Lovely War brings songs and satire to Harrogate Theatre
Lauren Crisp is a book editor, writer and keen follower of arts and culture. Born and raised in Harrogate, Lauren recently moved back to North Yorkshire after a stint in London, where she regularly reviewed theatre – everything from big West End shows to small fringe...
Sir Tony Robinson headlines Northern Aldborough Festival line-up
The 2024 line-up for the Northern Aldborough Festival has been announced. Sir Tony Robinson, who played Baldrick in Blackadder, Leeds Piano Competition winner Alim Beisembayev, and one of the world’s great violin virtuosos, Viktoria Mullova, are some of the headline...
How Harrogate singer Sarah Collins calmed nerves on stage with LeAnn Rimes
‘Sing, Sarah, sing!’ could be said to sum up Sarah Collins’ approach to life — and it’s what she told herself to calm her emotions when sharing the stage with a global music star. It’s nearly two weeks since Sarah found herself performing the hit LeAnn Rimes song How...
Bringing burlesque and body confidence to Knaresborough
The power of burlesque to develop empowerment, body positivity and self-confidence will be on display in its sparkling, unapologetic glory in Knaresborough this week. The town is playing host to a professional cabaret show, a burlesque workshop and craft sessions...
Tickets go on sale for third Ripon Theatre Festival
Ripon's fast-growing theatre festival — now in its third year — will take place from Tuesday, July 2 to Sunday, July 7. Building on the success of the two previous festivals, the events and activities will run over five days and six nights. With interest expected to...
Harrogate’s ‘biggest dance music festival ever’ coming to the Stray
Record label and house music brand Love To Be is to host a dance music festival on the Stray in Harrogate, on Saturday, September 14. In a social media post announcing the event, Love To Be said it would be 'the biggest dance music festival ever to take place in...
