Grassington Festival 11th-26th June 2010

The Grassington Annual Festival of Arts and Music will take place fromFriday 11th - Saturday 26th June 2010.
Tickets cost from £18 - £26, plus some free events.

The Grassington Festival is set in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, just north of Skipton, and offers a wide variety of events - from jazz, folk, gospel and classical music performances to 'celebrity evenings' and exhibitions, workshops, theatre and puppetry taking place from Friday 11th June until Saturday 26th June 2010.

Some of the key events:

• Tuesday 22nd June - Last Night of the Proms to celebrate the 30th Anniversary with celebratory night of classical delights with Skipton Camerata, and tenor Mark LeBrocq and soprano Mary Nelson.
• Wednesday 23rd June - The Manfreds and Special Guests - Dave Berry and Maggie Bell.
• Thursday 24th June - Comedy Night – Ross Noble.
• Friday 25th June - Rick Wakeman.
• Saturday 26th June - Last Night Party Featuring The Proclaimers.
  

Most performances take place in a Festival Marquee with fantastic views across the Dale providing an uplifting end to the festival fortnight. Other gigs take place at local pubs and churches and there is music and street theatre in the Town Square.

Grassington is about 44 miles from Old Byland, so why not treat yourself to stay at one of the Valley View Farm Cottages and combine it with a visit to the Grassington Festival.

If you would like to book a stay at one of the Valley View Farm holiday cottages then you can book online by clicking on the link or alternatively book over the telephone on 01439 798221.