Knaresborough’s Party in the Castle will return next year, organisers have confirmed.
The free event, which was held in glorious sunshine in the grounds of Knaresborough Castle in June, enabled residents to watch BBC coverage of Glastonbury together on a big screen.
It was organised through a collaboration between business group Knaresborough and District Chamber and North Yorkshire Council.
Hundreds attended this year’s event. Pic: Mike Whorley
Enjoying the Glastonbury vibe. Pic: Mike Whorley
The two groups have now confirmed Party in the Castle 2024 will be held on Saturday, June 29.
A spokesperson for Knaresborough Chamber said:
“We are excited to announce the funding of 50% from North Yorkshire Council through Cllr Matt Walker and we have saved the date with Tim Dabell, manager of parks and open spaces, to secure the castle yard.
“We will be announcing our town events sponsorship packages in the new year. Party in the Castle is on for 2024!”
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Hundreds of people watched a free live screening of the Glastonbury festival in the grounds of Knaresborough Castle on Saturday.
The Party in the Castle saw friends and families turn up with their own food and drink and soak up the atmosphere in glorious weather.
Organised by volunteers from Knaresborough & District Chamber, the event proved hugely popular.
The chamber hopes it will be the first of annual community events in the castle, providing North Yorkshire Council grants permission to use the site.
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Lead organiser and chamber member Kelly Young said:
“We were bowled over with the level of support both before and during the event and the feedback from the Knaresborough community has been fantastic. There was an amazing atmosphere and the whole place was like a big family party.
“We feel so privileged to have been given the chance to bring the town together through music, against such a stunning backdrop as Knaresborough Castle. We also hope that the central location of the event, close to many local businesses, will have bought increased consumer spend to our community, as well as making it affordable for everyone to attend on any budget.”
Cllr Hannah Gostlow, who represents Knaresborough West on North Yorkshire Council, helped to fund the TV through her councillor’s Locality budget. A crowdfunding campaign also contributed to funds for the not-for-profit event.
Here are some images from the night by photographer Mike Whorley.
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to enable Knaresborough to stage free annual parties in the grounds of the town’s castle.
Party in the Castle will feature a live big screen broadcast of the Glastonbury festival on June 24. People are invited to turn up with a picnic and enjoy the sounds of the likes of Guns N’ Roses, Lizzo and Lewis Capaldi.
Organisers Knaresborough and District Chamber hopes the event will have a similar vibe — and good weather — to the free coronation party at the castle last month.
Chamber member Kelly Young said it will hopefully become an annual event. But she added although entry is free, funds need to be raised for the big screen and to cover other costs such as first aid and insurance.
The crowdfunder therefore aims to raise £2,000 and has already achieved about £1,400. Any surplus will be used on future events.
Cllr Hannah Gostlow, who represents Knaresborough East on North Yorkshire Council, has also applied to the council to allocate £2,500 of her Locality budget on the event. Each councillor receives an annual Locality budget of £10,000 to spend locally.
Party in the Castle will take place from 5pm to 11pm. Anyone wishing to support the crowdfunder can do so here.
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