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.
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Bush Craft
Friday 4 August
13:00 - 16:00
Drop in and learn bush craft skills including shelter building, fire making and whittling. £3 per child.
Barns, Walls & Bridges
Sunday 6 and 27 August
13:30 - 16:00
Join our experienced Dales Volunteers on this moderate 4 mile (6.7km) guided walk. We’ll see an old packhorse bridge and walk on part of the route used by Lady Anne Clifford as she travelled from Skipton to Penrith 450 years ago to inspect her castles. Booking Advised Adult £5.00, Under16s FREE.
Drystone Walling Demonstration
Tuesday 8,15,22 and 30 August
11:00 - 15:00
Join our Dales Volunteers as they showcase the traditional craft of drystone walling - one of the most iconic features of the National Park landscape.
Hawes Town Trail
Tuesday 8 and 22 August
14:00 - 16:00
Join our Dales Volunteers on this 2 mile guided walk exploring Gayle and Hawes. Free - donations welcome.
Seeing Red
Wednesday 9 August
14:00 - 15:00
Come and hear about red squirrel conservation work and find out the best places to spot squirrels in the Yorkshire Dales National Park.
Flying High - Kite Making
Friday 11 August
11:00 - 12:00 and 14:00 - 15:00
Let's go fly a kite and make it as well. Join our morning or afternoon workshop. £3 per child.
What does a ranger do?
Wednesday 16 August
14:00 - 15:00
Meet a Yorkshire Dales National Park Ranger for an illustrated talk about what the ranger service does to keep the Yorkshire Dales a special place.
Painting with Felt
Friday 18 August
13:00 - 16:00
Let's get creative with felt. Drop in and make your own artwork. £3 per child
Discover Aisgill Force
Sunday 20 August
13:30 - 16:00
Join our Dales Volunteers on a 4 mile guided walk to Aisgill waterfall near Gayle. Booking advised. Adult £5, Child Free.
Traditional Knitting Demonstration
Sunday 20 August
14:00 - 16:00
Join Dales knitting expert Kate Trusson for a demonstration with 4 needles and knitting sticks using traditional patterns.
Nature Printing
Friday 25 August
10:30 - 16:00
Drop in and have a go at mono printing using natural materials with artist Margaret Murphy. £3 per child.
In the Kitchen - Preserves
Friday 25 August
11:00 - 15:00
Join us in our traditional farmhouse kitchen where Mrs H explains the methods of preserving foods.
Traditional Rugmaking Demonstration
Sunday 27 August
10:30 - 16:00
Join local rugmakers Jane Cook and Elaine Foster as they demonstrate making proddy and hooked rugs. Have a go or buy a rug or kit to take home.
To book any of the events please call us on 01969 666210 or email hawes@yorkshiredales.org.uk to find out more.
