Bridge 30 Open For Trains

If you are a keen railway enthusiast but missed the opening of the new bridge 30 on the 27th March 2010, then here is a video of the first train ride over the new bridge 30.



Bridge 30 has carried the Moors Railway over the Eller Beck at Darnholme, between Grosmont and Goathland since 1864 and in the midst of the January snow the 145 year old wrought iron bridge was removed and has since been replaced with a new steel beam structure.

Watch the video to see the first train ride over the new bridge 30. All passengers on the historic train ride got a souvenir certificate.

If this has wet your appetite for a train ride on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway then with the North Yorkshire Moors Railway just a 30 minute drive from Valley View Farm in Old Byland, why not stay at one of our 4 star self catering cottages and be one of the first to ride over the new bridge.

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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Short Breaks North Yorkshire From 19th April

Why not treat yourself to a short break in North Yorkshire. We only have two cottages available for a short break from 19th April.

Holt Cottage (Sleeps 6) 4 nights from 19th April 2010 £292.

Granary Cottage (Sleeps 6) 4 nights from 19th April 2010 £313.

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Late Availability From 9th April 2010

Here is the late availability for the holiday cottages for the week commencing 9th April 2010:

We currently have 4 cottages available for a 7 night break, so why not grab yourself a late break over the Easter Holidays.

Couch Cottage (Sleeps 2) 7 nights from 9th April 2010 £457.
Form Cottage (Sleeps 2) 7 nights from 9th April 2010 £457.
Drey Cottage (Sleeps 4) 7 nights from 9th April 2010 £602.
Granary Cottage (Sleeps 6) 7 nights from 9th April 2010 £694.

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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York Art Gallery Easter Activities For Children

York Art Gallery has some great activities for the children this Easter holiday.

There will be a drop-in practical art session for accompanied children. £1 per child to cover the cost of materials.

• Portraits - 6, 7 and 8 April - 11am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm

Draw self portrait or a member of family taking inspiration from the portraits within York Art Gallery exhibition 100 Years of Gifts.

• Landscape - 13, 14 and 15 April - 11am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm

Create abstract landscape using paint or collage, using ideas from 100 Years of Gifts.

Why not have a few days away and take a short break here at Valley View Farm cottages and a break away with a visit to York and an art session for the children.

Give us a call on 01439 798221 or +441439 798221 to check availability for this week.

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Make Easter Nest At Castle Museum York

Here's something a little bit different for the children to do this Easter. If you take then along to the Castle Museum at York between the 1 - 18 April from 10am - 4pm they can make their own chocolate Easter nest to take home.

They will get to take a look at traditional Easter egg packaging from York's Rowntree's and Terry's chocolate factories for inspiration.

There will also be the chance to make an Easter basket to put their nest in, or take a template away to finish at home. The Kitchen Studio can accommodate around 15 to 20 people at a time for making the Easter nest.

Admission to the museum is free for children accompanied by a paying adult!

Why not have a few days away this half term and take a short break here at Valley View Farm cottages.

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Things To Do In North Yorkshire April 2010

There are lots of things to see and do this April in North Yorkshire, here is a selection of events and places to visit:

• Middleham Stables Annual Open Day event is on Good Friday (2nd April 2010).
• Visit the Daffodils at Farndale throughout April.
  
• Visit Castle Howard over Easter from Friday 2nd to Monday 5th April, for fairground rides, Easter egg hunts and much more.
• Visit Rievaulx Abbey between Saturday 3rd and Monday 5th April and see the Medieval Falconry Demonstrations.
• Visit Castle Museum at York between the 1 - 18 April from 10am - 4pm they can make their own chocolate Easter nest to take home.
• Spring Whitby Angling Festival will take place between the 3rd and the 18th. April 2010.
• Easter Fun Weekend At Newby Hall & Gardens - A fantasy woodland adventure with costumed story book characters helping you on your way to discover the Newby treasure! 04 April to 05 April.
• Whitby Spirit Of The Forties Weekend - 16th - 18th April 2010.
  
• Nunnington Hall has a weekend full of Easter fun with a special trail for families. From the Saturday 27th March – Monday 19th April.
• RHS Harlow Carr’s Easter Egg Hunt 10am – 4pm, 2-5 April.
• Fountains Abbey -Easter School Holiday Fun - Eggstrawdinary Eggs! 11 am - 3 pm.
• Easter Egg Hunt & Egg Painting Competition at Ripley Castle - Easter Egg Hunt in the Castle's magnificent grounds with egg painting and colouring competitions. Sat 3rd - Mon 5th April from 10.30am - 3.30pm.
• Swinton Park's Easter Treasure Trail in the grounds from 27 March – 11 April 2010.
• Easter Family Fun Trail at Whitby Abbey - An Easter egg trail with a difference. Friday 2nd - Monday 5 April (bank holiday) 10am - 6pm.
• 1940's Easter Weekend at Ryedale Folk Museum every Friday from 2 April 2010 until 4 April 2010 with re-enactors from the East Yorkshire Regiment Living History Group and meet characters from the 1940s, military, civilian and the Land Army girls.
• The Walled Garden at Scampston - opens 2nd April.
• Rievaulx Abbey Celebrates the 900th birthday of St Aelred with tasty treats in the tearoom.
  
• Why not take a tour of Fountains Abbey Tour during April. Daily 11am, 1pm, 2pm.
• Duncombe Park will play host to an Easter Craft Fair from Sunday 4th April - Monday 5th April, 2010 between 10:00m - 5:00pm.
• Pickering Walking Festival will take place on Friday 16th April 2010 with a night walk at 20:00, Saturday 17th - Sunday 18th April 2010.
• Visit Whitby Goth Weekend at Whitby Pavilion Complex from Thursday 22nd April to Sunday 25th April.
• Harrogate Spring Flower Show will be held at the Great Yorkshire Showground between the 22nd and 25th April.
• Mountain Bike World Cup at Dalby Forest - 23rd - 25th April.
• If you are interested in medieval history and re-enacting the past then come along to Richmond Castle for St George's Medieval Courtly Combat weekend (Saturday 24th - Sunday 25th April 2010.)
• Spring Steam Gala - North Yorkshire Moors Railway - 30th April.

Why not take a break at the Valley View Farm Cottages over the Easter Holidays or during April.

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Whitby Spirit Of The Forties Weekend April 2010

The Whitby Spirit Of The Forties weekend takes place this year from the 16th - 18th April 2010.The weekend includes:

• Friday night hangar dance and vocals of Lola Lamour,
  
• re-enactors in uniform,
  
• living history displays,
• continental food feste,
• black market,
  
• military vehicles,
  
• militaria stalls,
• firing display,
  
• pipe and drums display,
  
• demonstrations,
  
• veteran cars,
  
• 1940s music,
• Saturday parade,
  
• flea market,
  
• tea dance,
• jazz band,
• inter-services crazy golf tournament,
• fun dog show,
  
• evening hangar dance,
  
• Sunday evening gala concert with brass band,
  
• male voice choir.

This year there will be vocals from Lola Lamour and music from Moonlight Serenade Orchestra,

The entertainment will take place at Whitby Spa Pavilion Complex on the West Cliff and also around the town.

Why not make your base one of the Valley View Farm Cottages.

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