April Events & Activities

Review what's on in April in the Yorkshire Dales and North Yorkshire:

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Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, A Day Out With Thomas 6th -9th April 2012 - Yorkshire's Friendly Line welcomes back its favourite visitor to host 'Day Out With Thomas' TM Bank Holiday weekend events. Thomas, along with Sir Topham Hatt, The Fat Controller, will be hosting the event that always proves so popular. Thomas and his friends are looking forward to visiting the line. Refreshments are available at the station buffet at Embsay or Mrs Kyndley's Tea Rooms at Bolton Abbey Station. There are gift and book shops at either station together with toilets and substantial car parking and facilities for the disabled at Bolton Abbey Station.

York Chocolate Festival. 6th to 9th April 2012 - York reclaims its rightful title of the Home of Chocolate and an indulgent celebration of the industry, chocolate lovers, artisan chocolatiers, museums and attractions share a piece of York's chocolate history.  

Yorkshire Three Peaks, 21st April 2012 - The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge takes in the peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough, usually in this order, and in under 12 hours. These peaks form part of the Pennine range, and encircle the head of the valley of the River Ribble. Full support is provided on our events.

Harrogate Spring Flower Show 26th - 29th April 2012 - See over 100 leading horticultural nurseries gathered together for the Harrogate Spring Flower Show, all exhibiting and competing for Best in Show and the NEHS Trophy. The Wakefield & North of England Tulip Society joins the Daffodil Society to put on two spectacular shows in the Plant Societies' Marquee. Pick up tips from professional garden designers and revel in the heady scents of the Floristry and Flower Arrangement Marquee. There is good natured competition to take home the prized trophy from the 14 flower arrangement and 6 floristry classes.

Plot to Plate - Saturday 21st April 2012 (10am to 4pm), Boroughbridge - Plot to Plate is a broadly themed event based around all things food related. It is a festival of food and gardening linked to National Gardening Week, incorporating the town scarecrow festival. We have a petting zoo, vintage tractors and sheep, buskers. morris dancers, local food producers market place, WI and National Vegetable Society workshops, seed and plant stalls.The event , organised by Boroughbridge Allotment Society, will take place in locations around Boroughbridge Town Centre including Hall Square, the Fountain on St James Square and the Shared Space in Boroughbridge Car Park.

Harrogate International Youth Festival, 6th -12th April 2012 - Offers groups and ensembles of young musicians and dancers the chance to perform in some of the UK's most prestigious and historic venues. Ranging from the newly refurbished Royal Hall to unique outdoor venues such as the ruins of Fountains Abbey, we offer performance opportunities unlike any other.