One of my six stonebuilt Valley View Farm Cottages at Old Byland, near Helmsley would make an ideal base whilst you have a Winter break away. Here are some of the many activities and events that North Yorkshire has to offer throughout the winter months.
Walking Weekends – when you book a break during November, December, January and February you will get a free map of the walks in the National Parks.
Pickering War Weekend is the 16th – 18th of October. Learn about how we lived in the 1940’s with this reminiscent weekend, attend some of the events taking place either in Pickering or aboard the NYMR – great fun and informative too!
4X4 Weekends –Come and stay and have a thrilling weekend with all that the nearby Yorkshire 4 X 4 has to offer with off road thrills and adventures!
Shooting Weekends – Try your eye for accuracy with either rough shooting or clay pigeon shooting, either option can be arranged for you.
Biking Weekends – Book a weekend with your friends and try one of the official MTB routes in the North Yorkshire Moors - maps can be downloaded in preparation for your stay.
Gliding Weekends – Stay at Old Byland and get a discount at Sutton Bank Flying Club when you book gliding through Valley View Farm Cottages.
Cosy weekends in November – Book a cosy weekend and a special treat awaits you - sloe gin and liqueur chocolates – from Sloe Motion a farm business based in York.
Bonfire Night – Come away with your pet for a quiet time at Old Byland, no loud noises here only peace and quiet awaits both you and your four legged friend/s.
December Breaks – Plan some time with your friends and family away from all the shopping and the ‘busyness’ of December with a quiet weekend and share a glass of mulled wine with our compliments. However……… for those of you who do want to shop there are plenty of opportunities to get that ‘special something’ with the unique shopping venues close by – Castle Howard is a lovely place to combine shopping and sightseeing.
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.
Friday, 7 August 2009
Pickering War Weekend - 16th - 18th October 2009
The Pickering War Weekend is 16 – 18th of October. Learn about how we lived in the 1940’s with this reminiscent weekend, attend some of the events taking place either in Pickering or aboard the NYMR – great fun and informative too!
There will be the usual street parties and displays, special exhibitions at Beck Isle Museum, North Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway and the Kirk Theatre. Villages along the Railway line will also be holding events too.
The event starts at noon on Friday when the flag is raised in Pickering and from then on many visitors arrive in period costume. Saturday sees processions in the High Street, military vehicles, singers, bands and 40's style evening dances.
On the Friday and Saturday evenings from7.30pm -11pm there will be nostalgic dancing and fun to the music of Ava Disco with DJ Lynne. The event will include original soundtracks of events that took place during those WW2 years and dancing to nostalgic music for swing plus old time favourites such as the valeta, St Bernard Waltz, military two step plus quicksteps and foxtrots. Tickets price £11 (including buffet) obtainable from Pickering Tourist Information Centre (01751 473791).
The railway stations are taken over with Levisham becoming occupied France and Goathland defended by The Home Guard. It is a popular and fun event which is growing each year.
So why not make your base one of our Valley View Farm Cottages as you and your family are transported back to the War time years of the 1940's.
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.
There will be the usual street parties and displays, special exhibitions at Beck Isle Museum, North Yorkshire Moors Steam Railway and the Kirk Theatre. Villages along the Railway line will also be holding events too.The event starts at noon on Friday when the flag is raised in Pickering and from then on many visitors arrive in period costume. Saturday sees processions in the High Street, military vehicles, singers, bands and 40's style evening dances.
On the Friday and Saturday evenings from7.30pm -11pm there will be nostalgic dancing and fun to the music of Ava Disco with DJ Lynne. The event will include original soundtracks of events that took place during those WW2 years and dancing to nostalgic music for swing plus old time favourites such as the valeta, St Bernard Waltz, military two step plus quicksteps and foxtrots. Tickets price £11 (including buffet) obtainable from Pickering Tourist Information Centre (01751 473791).
The railway stations are taken over with Levisham becoming occupied France and Goathland defended by The Home Guard. It is a popular and fun event which is growing each year.
So why not make your base one of our Valley View Farm Cottages as you and your family are transported back to the War time years of the 1940's.
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.
Thursday, 6 August 2009
Forthcoming events
At the moment we are getting ready for harvesting and hoping that this spell of lovely weather holds, here is a picture of my son Stuart with the engineer making sure the combine is in good order for our forthcoming busy time.I have also had notification through today of an event that is passing through Old Byland on the evening of 12th - 13th of September, with an approximate time of 2400 hours - somehow I do not think I will be awake for this, however there may be some of you out there that are interested in cars from a past era.
The event is organised by the Yorkshire Revival Navigational Rally and to be eligible the cars taking part need to be in the 60' or 70's with engines no larger than 2000cc. To see the route and further information go to:http://www.ilkleymotorclub.org.uk/yrr/route.htm
I am young enough to remember these cars........
English Heritage Events In Yorkshire In October 2009
English Heritage are holding many exciting and interesting events at English Heritage sites across the county in October 2009. I know it's not yet October but it's always good to plan ahead!
Sat 3 & Sun 4 Oct Rievaulx Abbey Exclusive Encounter Falconry Days10.30am – 5pm
Non Members £70.00 including lunch.
Members £65 including lunch.
Fri 23 Oct to Sun 1 Nov Brodsworth Hall & Gardens The Enchanted Garden 6.30pm – 9pm
Advance Adult £6.50, Conc £5.50, Child £5.00 Members Adult £5.00, Conc £4.00, Child £3.50
On the Night Adult £7.50, Conc £6.50, Child £6.00 Members Adult £6.00, Conc £5.00, Child £4.50
Sat 24 Oct to Sun 1 Nov Helmsley Castle Medieval Legends Dressing Up & Knights Trail From 10am
Adult £4.50, Conc £3.80, Child £2.30, Family £11.30 Members free.
Thu 29 – Sat 31 Oct Whitby Abbey Days of Victorian Gothic 12noon – 3pm
Adult £6.00, Conc £5.00, Child £4.00, Family £16.00 Members free.
Discounted combination day & night tickets also available.
Thu 29 – Sat 31 Oct Whitby Abbey Nights of Victorian Gothic 6pm – 8.30pm
In advance Adult £7.00, Conc £6.00, Child £5.00 On the Night Adult £9.00, Conc £8.00, Child £7.00 Members in advance Adult £6.00, Conc £5.00, Child £4.00 Members on the Night Adult
£8.00, Conc £7.00, Child £6.00 Discounted combination day & night tickets also available.
Fri 30 & Sat 31 Oct Richmond Castle Haunted Halloween Victorian Ghost Stories Sessions at 5.30pm, 7.00pm & 8.30pm & 10.00pm
In advance Adult £8.00, Conc £7.00, Child £6.00 On the Night Adult £9.00 Conc £8.00, Child £7.00 Members in advance Adult £6.00, Conc £5.00, Child £4.00 Members on the night Adult
£7.00, Conc £6.00, Child £5.00
So plan ahead and why not make your base one of the Valley View Farm Cottages as you and your family enjoy the English Heritage events.
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.
Sat 3 & Sun 4 Oct Rievaulx Abbey Exclusive Encounter Falconry Days10.30am – 5pm
Non Members £70.00 including lunch.
Members £65 including lunch.
Fri 23 Oct to Sun 1 Nov Brodsworth Hall & Gardens The Enchanted Garden 6.30pm – 9pm
Advance Adult £6.50, Conc £5.50, Child £5.00 Members Adult £5.00, Conc £4.00, Child £3.50
On the Night Adult £7.50, Conc £6.50, Child £6.00 Members Adult £6.00, Conc £5.00, Child £4.50
Sat 24 Oct to Sun 1 Nov Helmsley Castle Medieval Legends Dressing Up & Knights Trail From 10am
Adult £4.50, Conc £3.80, Child £2.30, Family £11.30 Members free.
Thu 29 – Sat 31 Oct Whitby Abbey Days of Victorian Gothic 12noon – 3pm
Adult £6.00, Conc £5.00, Child £4.00, Family £16.00 Members free.
Discounted combination day & night tickets also available.
Thu 29 – Sat 31 Oct Whitby Abbey Nights of Victorian Gothic 6pm – 8.30pm
In advance Adult £7.00, Conc £6.00, Child £5.00 On the Night Adult £9.00, Conc £8.00, Child £7.00 Members in advance Adult £6.00, Conc £5.00, Child £4.00 Members on the Night Adult
£8.00, Conc £7.00, Child £6.00 Discounted combination day & night tickets also available.
Fri 30 & Sat 31 Oct Richmond Castle Haunted Halloween Victorian Ghost Stories Sessions at 5.30pm, 7.00pm & 8.30pm & 10.00pm
In advance Adult £8.00, Conc £7.00, Child £6.00 On the Night Adult £9.00 Conc £8.00, Child £7.00 Members in advance Adult £6.00, Conc £5.00, Child £4.00 Members on the night Adult
£7.00, Conc £6.00, Child £5.00
So plan ahead and why not make your base one of the Valley View Farm Cottages as you and your family enjoy the English Heritage events.
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.
Wednesday, 5 August 2009
English Heritage Events In Yorkshire In November 2009
English Heritage are holding interesting events at English Heritage sites across Yorkshire November 2009, so get ahead of the rest by planning a trip away for November. The events also have a Christmas theme so you really will be planning ahead and getting organised for Christmas.
Sat 28 & Sun 29 Nov Whitby Abbey Christmas Shopping Weekend & Fairy Trail for Children
10am – 4pm Adult £5.50, Conc £4.70, Child £2.80, Family £13.80 Members free.
Sat 28 & Sun 29 November Cliffords Tower Victorian Father Christmas & Christmas Shopping Weekend 11am-4pm
Adult £3.50, Conc £3.00, Child £1.80, Family £8.80 Members free.
So plan ahead and why not make your base one of the Valley View Farm Cottages as you and your family enjoy the English Heritage events in Yorkshire in November.
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.
Sat 28 & Sun 29 Nov Whitby Abbey Christmas Shopping Weekend & Fairy Trail for Children
10am – 4pm Adult £5.50, Conc £4.70, Child £2.80, Family £13.80 Members free.
Sat 28 & Sun 29 November Cliffords Tower Victorian Father Christmas & Christmas Shopping Weekend 11am-4pm
Adult £3.50, Conc £3.00, Child £1.80, Family £8.80 Members free.
So plan ahead and why not make your base one of the Valley View Farm Cottages as you and your family enjoy the English Heritage events in Yorkshire in November.
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.
Tuesday, 4 August 2009
Best Days Out In Yorkshire
The TimesOnline have done a feature of the best 100 days out in Britain.
Here are a few of their best days out in Yorkshire as suggested by TimesOnline.
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.
Here are a few of their best days out in Yorkshire as suggested by TimesOnline.
- Yorkshire Belle, Bridlington, East Riding of Yorkshire
- White Scar Cave, Ingleton, North Yorkshire
- Peasholm Park, Scarborough, North Yorkshire
- York Maze, North Yorkshire
- Settle to Carlisle, North Yorkshire
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.
Monday, 3 August 2009
Most Popular Post On Valley View Farm Cottages Blog For July 2009
Here is a round up of the most popular articles on the Valley View Farm blog for July 2009, so grab a cup of tea and if you're sitting comfortably then why not catch up with some of the posts you may have missed.
1) Events In Yorkshire In July & August 2009.
2) Valley View Farm Cottages In North Yorkshire.
3) English Heritage Events In Yorkshire In July 2009.
4) Market Days In Yorkshire.
5) North Yorkshire Country Shows And Festivals In August 2009
6) More Photographs Of Valley View Farm Cottages
7) Photographs Of Cottages In Slideshow.
8) Directions To Valley View Farm Cottages, Old Byland, Helmsley, North Yorkshire
9) Country Shows Of North Yorkshire
10) BBC Countryfile Photographic Competition 2009.
So if you missed any of these posts, now's your chance to catch up and find out abit about Valley View Farm Cottages and what North Yorkshire has to offer.
1) Events In Yorkshire In July & August 2009.
2) Valley View Farm Cottages In North Yorkshire.
3) English Heritage Events In Yorkshire In July 2009.
4) Market Days In Yorkshire.
5) North Yorkshire Country Shows And Festivals In August 2009
6) More Photographs Of Valley View Farm Cottages
7) Photographs Of Cottages In Slideshow.
8) Directions To Valley View Farm Cottages, Old Byland, Helmsley, North Yorkshire
9) Country Shows Of North Yorkshire
10) BBC Countryfile Photographic Competition 2009.
So if you missed any of these posts, now's your chance to catch up and find out abit about Valley View Farm Cottages and what North Yorkshire has to offer.
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