5 things to do in and around Harrogate this weekend 7-9 June

Have a day out at Tractor Fest

See more than 1,000 tractors at this year’s Tractor Fest.

Organised by the Yorkshire Vintage Association in conjunction with Newby Hall & Gardens, it makes a fun day out for all the family as there will also be entertainment, crafts and food and drink.

Tickets also include access to Newby Hall’s gardens, adventure playground, dolls house and teddy bear exhibitions.

Adults £18 online, £20 on the door, child £15 both online and on the door, family ticket (2+2) £54 online, £60 on the door, under 4s free, 10am-5pm Saturday and 10am - 4pm Sunday, June 8-9, Tractor Fest, Newby Hall, Ripon, HG4 5AE.

Go to Knaresborough Bed Race

The renowned annual event is back.

Held every second Saturday in June since 1966, it showcases a display of creatively decorated beds that have been turned into makeshift boats to cross the river.

This year's theme is ‘Great Inventions and Technology Through the Ages’ and the gruelling 2.4-mile course is a feat in strength for participants, but there’s plenty of encouragement from spectators to keep them going.

Free, June 8, for timings and locations visit this link, Knaresborough.

Watch Ed Gamble at the Royal Hall

The Royal Hall in Harrogate gets some big names that come to town, especially when it comes to comedians – just look at its annual Harrogate Comedy Festival that it holds every autumn, for example.

One of these big names coming to town sooner than that is Ed Gamble who is touring with his new stand-up show, Hot Diggity Dog.

Known for his work that includes his podcast Off Menu with James Acaster, being a judge on Great British Menu, Taskmaster champion and host of Taskmaster The Podcast, and being the host of The Traitors: Uncloaked, Ed is also on Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo, and has his own special Blood Sugar on Amazon Prime.

During Friday night's show, he will be talking about his thoughts on topical subjects. Be quick though as there’s not many tickets left.

From £28, 7.30pm, June 7, Royal Hall, Ripon Road, Harrogate, HG1 2SY.

Hunt for a bug at Brimham Rocks

Calling all nature explorers, this is your chance to go on a bug hunt.

Join the rangers to shake a branch, explore underneath and use materials to get up close to the creepy crawlies that call Brimham Rocks home.

Perfect for kids and adults alike, it’s a chance to uncover woodland creatures at this famous site.

Free, two drop-in sessions at 11am-12.30pm and 1-3pm, June 8, Brimham Rocks, Brimham Moor Road, Summerbridge, HG3 4DW.

Listen to Nidderdale Community Choir’s 10th anniversary concert

Brought together by their love of singing, Nidderdale Community Choir is putting on its 10-year anniversary concert at Pateley Bridge this Saturday.

Showcasing their harmonious talents, watch them perform as they sing both classical and contemporary pieces.

Free, 7-9.45pm, June 8, The Playhouse, Church Street, Pateley Bridge, HG3 5LB.

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