Our packed events programme includes a wide range of different activities, from guided walks around Hawes to exciting activities in and around the Museum.
Events are included in Museum entry unless otherwise stated.
Don't miss out on our events and exhibitions all year round.
Email here for our Annual Pass.
Let's get Knitting
Sunday 3 September
13:00 - 16:00
Learn a simple knitting pattern and watch a spinning demonstration as fleece is spun into wool.
Hawes Town Trail
Tuesday 5 September
14:00 - 16:00
Join our Dales Volunteers on this 2 mile guided walk exploring of Gayle and Hawes. Free - donations welcome.
19:30
A talk by Eric Matthews about the recent work at Hornby Castle. Part of the Friends of the Museum annual lecture programme. Free - donations welcome.
Men of Lead
Wednesday 20 September
14:00 - 15:00
An Illustrated talk by author David Joy on the history of lead mining in the Yorkshire Dales.
Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival
23 to 30 September 2017
A celebration of local produce - and everything and anything cheese!
13:00 - 16:00
Join our Dales volunteers on this guided walk learning about the history of milking in the Yorkshire Dales, meeting local farmers and visiting the museum starting at the Creamery in Hawes. Booking advised. Adult £5, Child Free.
Making & Marketing Cheese in the Victorian Kitchen
Tuesday 26 September
14:00 - 16:00
Join our Friends of the Museum in the Dales Kitchen as they tell us about making and marketing cheese in Victorian times.
Dairying - Taste & Make
Wednesday 27 and Friday 29 September
13:30 - 16:30
Drop in, chat and taste local cheese, try your hand at making real butter and discover delicious Yorkshire Dales oat cakes and the historical stories these everyday ingredients tell.
To book any of the events please call us on 01969 666210 or email hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk to find out more.
