Thirsk Race Fixtures August & September 2013

There are lots of great race events at Thirsk Race Course.

• Friday 2nd August 2013 - The Totepool.com Thirsk Summer Cup Meeting (Day 1) 
• Saturday 3rd August 2013 - The Totepool.com Thisk Summer Cup Meeting (Day 2) 
• Monday Evening 12th August 2013 - Glitz & Glamour Night
• Monday 19th August 2013 - Pirates Family Day
• Friday 30th August 2013 - Super-Heroes Family Day
• Saturday 7th September 2013 - Ladies' Day
• Tuesday 17th September 2013 - Thirsk's 2013 Finale!

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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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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Ripley Agricultural Show 11th August 2013

The Ripley Agricultural Show will be held on 11th August 2013 at Ripley Castle Park near Harrogate.

There are classes for heavy and light horses, dog shows, sheep, cattle, pigs, vintage machinery & tractors, horticulture, product and handicrafts.

There will be a restaurant and bar on site with various attractions to keep the family entertained for the day.

There are lots of traditional county fairs in Yorkshire, so keep up to date with our blog or visit our 'What To See & Do' page to plan a break away when you can also tie in a visit to one of the local shows.

Egton Bridge Gooseberry Show 6th August 2013

Do you love gooseberries or grow gooseberries? If so then the Egton Bridge Gooseberry Show is the show for you!

Egton Bridge Gooseberry Show will be held on Tuesday 6th August 2013 from 2pm. The event takes place in Egton Bridge which is near Whitby in the North York Moors National Park.

This is the oldest surviving gooseberry show in the country, established in 1800.

The show looks to find the heaviest gooseberry and past winners have weighed in at 33 drams which I believe is approximately 2 oz. There are four classes of gooseberries that gardeners can enter the gooseberries in: red gooseberries, yellow ones, greens and white ones.

So if you fancy viewing prize winning gooseberries then why not make Valley View Farm self catering cottages your base.

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.

Cottage Availability From 9th August 2013

Here is the cottage availability from the 9th August 2013

Couch Cottage, from 9th August, 7 nights £504
Form Cottage, from 9th August, 7 nights £504
Formicary Cottage, from 9th August, 7 nights £504
Drey Cottage, from 9th August, 7 nights £664
Holt Cottage, from 9th August, 3 nights £436

We have short breaks and week long stays so please visit our booking & availability page for more information or telephone 01439 798221.

Tockwith Show Sunday 4th August 2013

The Tockwith Show is a traditional country show with a high reputation within the county.  This year the show will be held on Sunday 4th August.

The main displays will be of working rural crafts alongside a Farmers Market.

Old Byland is just a 50 minute drive away from Tockwith and so if you're thinking of having a break away this summer the Tockwith Show may be one of the events you can enjoy.  There's always plenty to do in North Yorkshire to find out more about whats on around us please visit our 'What to See & Do' page on the website.

Thornton Le Dale Show Wednesday 7th August 2013

The Thornton Le Dale Show will be held on Wednesday 7th August 2013. The show is very popular locally and considered to be one of the friendliest of the Country's traditional village shows.

The show includes working terriers, lurchers, junior show jumping, children's fancy dress, sports, tug of war and much more.  There are long established classes for cattle, sheep, pigs, goats and horses.  Approximately 150 trophies are to be won in over 450 classes.

Traditional rural crafts feature prominently and Made in Yorkshire will present their popular Craft Marquee.

Valley View Farm is just a 30 minute drive away from Pickering and the show ground for the Thornton Le Dale show.  Why not book a midweek short break and enjoy a great day out at the show.  To find our more about our cottages and check availability visit our website.

Yorkshire Day 1st August 2013

I just wanted to let you know that it is Yorkshire Day on the 1st August 2013 and what better time to come and visit Yorkshire than on Yorkshire Day!

There will be plenty of events taking place in the region to make your stay in Yorkshire that bit more special!

So why not treat yourself to stay at one of the Valley View Farm Cottages and celebrate Yorkshire Day in the heart of 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.

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