August Events

The majority of these events must be booked through the AONB.

Bookings can be made by downloading the relevant booking form from alongside the event details and then sending this into the AONB office with payment.

Payment can be made by:
 - cash (in person at the AONB office - please do not send cash through the post).
 - cheque (made payable to 'Harrogate Borough Council').
 - credit/debit card (Please note that there is a 1.2% surcharge for using a credit card).

Please note that some events are not suitable for dogs. If you wish to bring a dog please check when booking.
 
Saturday 2 August
Farm Walk
Join local Farmers Tony and Jenny Garman to look round their organic, wildlife-friendly farm near Warsill and meet the Nidderdale herd of Aberdeen Angus beef cattle.
11.00am - 1.00pm
Adults £4, under 16s free.
 
This event must be booked through the AONB!
 
 
Tuesday 5 August
Make Your Own Bird Box
Join AONB Ranger Colin Slator near North Stainley to make your own bird box. All materials and tools provided.
Start 10.00am
£3 per person.
 
This event must be booked through the AONB!
 
Tuesday 5 August
Walking, Wildlife and Whatever Else: Masham
Enjoy the beauty, biodiversity and heritage of the AONB on a walk with local guide Nigel Heptinstall
8 -10 miles
Meet 10.15am
Adults £4, under 16s free.
 
This event must be booked through the AONB!
 
 
Wednesday 6 August
Insect Extravaganza
Join the AONB Young Rangers near Grewelthorpe as they hunt for all creatures small! Equipment provided.
10.30am - 12.30pm
Children £2, supervising adults and Young Rangers free.
 
This event must be booked through the AONB!
 
Saturday 9 August 
Create a Wildflower Garden at Home
A Presentation with PowerPoint slides at Pateley Bridge by Nigel Hutchinson of Hedgerow Landscapes
Start 10.00am
Adults £4, under 16s free.
 
This event must be booked through the AONB!
 
 
Saturday 9 August
Ripley Show
Visit the AONB stand.
Please note that charges will apply to enter the show.
 
For further information please visit www.ripleyshow.co.uk
 

No Booking Required

 

Sunday 10 August
Geology Walk: 'The Geology of Upper Nidderdale'
Explore the fascinating geology of Upper Nidderdale with local Geologist Adrian Kidd
4 miles
1.30pm - 4.00pm
Adults £4, under 16s free.
 
This event must be booked through the AONB!
 

  Book here

Tuesday 12 August
Walking, Wildlife and Whatever Else: Grewelthorpe
Enjoy the beauty, biodiversity and heritage of the AONB on a walk with local guide Nigel Heptinstall
8 -10 miles
Meet 9.30am
Adults £4, under 16s free.
 
This event must be booked through the AONB!
 
 
Wednesday 13 August
Hay Meadow Moths
Come and trap some moths of the meadows and countryside near Greenhow with Dr Mike Barnham, past Lepidoptera Recorder of the Harrogate and District Naturalists' Society.
8.00pm till late
Adults £4, under 16s free.
 
This event must be booked through the AONB!
 
 
Saturday 16 August
History of Hackfall Woods
Join Rachael Wildman, the Hackfall Officer, on a walk of discovery and enjoy the beauty and history of Hackfall Woods. May be strenuous in places. Some steep slopes, steps and muddy paths.
Meet 10.00am. Duration 2-3 hours.
Adults £4, under 16s free.
 
This event must be booked through the AONB!
 
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Tuesday 19 August
Walking, Wildlife and Whatever Else: Kirby Malzeard
Enjoy the beauty, biodiversity and heritage of the AONB on a walk with local guide Nigel Heptinstall
8 -10 miles
Meet 9.30am
Adults £4, under 16s free.
 
This event must be booked through the AONB!
 

  Book here

Wednesday 20 August
Swinsty Access For All Walk
A 3 mile, fully accessible (i.e. suitable for wheelchairs) circular walk around Swinsty Reservoir in the beautiful Washburn Valley. Led by Sam Parkhouse, Open Country Assistant Project Officer.
Meet 11.00am. Duration 2 hrs max.
Adults £4, under 16s free.
 
This event must be booked through the AONB!
 

  Book here

Wednesday 20 August
Wildlife Crafts
Join the AONB Young Rangers near Grewelthorpe as they get crafty with wildlife. All materials and equipment provided.
10.30am - 12.30pm
Children £2, supervising adults and Young Rangers free.
 
This event must be booked through the AONB!
 
Tuesday 26 August
Walking, Wildlife and Whatever Else: Mosaic Walk
Enjoy the beauty, biodiversity and heritage of the AONB on a walk with local guide Nigel Heptinstall
8 -10 miles
Meet 10.00am
Adults £4, under 16s free.
 
This event must be booked through the AONB!
 

  Book here

Tuesday 26 August
Kilnsey Show
Visit the AONB stand.
Please note that charges will apply to enter the show.
 
For further information please visit www.yorkshirenet.co.uk/ydales/kilnseyshow/
 

No Booking Required