Heritage Diesel Gala At Pickering September 2011

I just wanted to remind all you railway and train enthusiasts that the Heritage Diesel Gala will take place from the 16th September at 8am to the 18th September at 6pm at Pickering.

This will be a weekend of heritage diesel locomotion, featuring home-based and visiting engines.

Visiting locomotives will include:

• Class 55 55002 ‘Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry’ (KOYLI)
• Class 20’s 20096 & 20107
• Class 31 31128 ‘Charybdis’
• Class 33 D6515
• Class 73 73136 ‘Perseverance’
  

Home based locomotives include:

• Class 08 08 556 or 08 850
• Class 11 12139 (Look a like)
• Class 24 D5061
• Class 25 D7628 ‘Sybilla’
• Class 37 37 264
• Class 50 50 027 ‘Lion’
• Class 101 101680
  

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway is just a 30 minute drive from Valley View Farm in Old Byland, so why not stay at one of our 4 star self catering cottages and take a ride on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, a great way to see the North York Moors.

If you would like to book a break 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.

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Yorkshire Crafts Fair & Market Castle Howard 13th September 2011

Just wanted to let you know about the Made in Yorkshire Craft and Produce Market at Castle Howard on Tuesday 13th September 2011. Open from 10.00am until 4.00pm with free admission.

Castle Howard is just 18 miles from Old Byland and less than a 40 minute drive, so why not treat yourself to stay at one of the Valley View Farm Cottages and combine it with a visit to Castle Howard.

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.

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York Food & Drink Festival 16th - 25th September 2011

Are you a lover of food and drink, well if so why not come to Yorkshire and spend a few days at the York Festival of Food and Drink event.

The York Festival of Food and Drink is one of England's finest and largest food festivals. It runs for 10 days from the 16th - 25th September, celebrating the very best of Yorkshire produce.

So if this gets your taste buds tingling then why not make your base one of our Valley View Farm Cottages, which are just an hours drive from York, allowing you to enjoy the York Food & Drink Festival as well as the beautiful and tranquil North York Moors where we are situated.

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.

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Cottage Availability From 9th September 2011

Here is the cottage availability from 9th September 2011:

From 9th September 2011

Couch Cottage 3 nights from 9th September 2011 £237.

Drey Cottage 7 nights from 9th September 2011 £571.

Holt Cottage 7 nights from 9th September 2011 £632.

Formicary Cottage 4 nights from 12th September 2011 £237.

There are plenty of things to see and do in North Yorkshire but if you just want to have a break and relax then the cottages are a tranquil place to unwind with a good book, newspaper or a game with the family. Click on this link to see what games we have available. All you need to do is bring your slippers!

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York Races Sunday 4th September 2011

I just wanted to remind you that this Sunday at York Race course there will be a race meeting.

September Meeting Family Race Day Sunday 4th September

"Fun for all on Press Family Raceday: seven thoroughbred races plus pony racing, our interactive racing zone, bouncy castle and special appearances at intervals by popular children's television characters Captain Barnacles, leader of the Octonauts as well as Timmy the Lamb from Timmy Time.

There is a special relaxed feel about the only Sunday of York’s year; it naturally attracts a family crowd and remember that under 16's go for free."

Why not treat you and the family to a break away as well as a day at the races. Valley View Farm cottages are just an hours drive from York racecourse giving you the opportunity to spend a day at the races but also giving you the opportunity to explore the North York Moors.

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Thirsk Races, Ladies Day Saturday 3rd September 2011

Do you like going to the races? If so the on Saturday 3rd September it is Ladies Day & The TotePool Hambleton Cup at thirsk Races Inclusive package @ £70 2.25/5.00pm.

So if you enjoy a day, or evening at the races, why not study the following dates and take a break. Valley View Farm cottages are just a 20 minute drive from Thirsk racecourse giving you the opportunity to spend a day at the races.

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What's On Castle Howard September 2011

Here are some of the events taking place at Castle Howard in September 2011.

• Saturday 26th March to Sunday 30th October -The Lemon Garden at San Remo by George Howard
• Tuesday 13th September - Made in Yorkshire Craft and Produce Market Open from 10.00am until 4.00pm with free admission.
• Friday 16th September - Castle Howard Photography Course
• Tuesday 20th September - The Castle Howard Landscape
• Thursday 22nd September - Mausoleum Tour with the Castle Howard Curator
• Tuesday 27th September - Castle Howard and Brideshead: Fact, Fiction and In-Between
• Friday 30th September - Annual Pass Holder Event - Tour to the Mausoleum
  

As you can see there are lots of special events taking place to suit all interests.

Castle Howard is just 18 miles from Old Byland and less than a 40 minute drive, so why not treat yourself to stay at one of the Valley View Farm Cottages and combine it with a visit to Castle Howard.

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.

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