Dark Skies crafting fun with Jane Included in the museum admission price. A drop in activity Continue reading

Take a journey through the Cosmos with stargazing expert Richard Darn. From spotting ancient constellations to finding galaxies, this is a fun, practical session to take your astro knowledge on to a new level! You will even get the chance to handle space rocks over four billion years old! If the sun is out we'll even have a go at safe solar observing. With a chance to make and launch your own rocket and 10% off a Dark Skies themed menu at the Firebox cafe, this is great for kids over 6 and adults! Included in museum admission     Continue reading

Join us for our Dark Skies Bike ride and pizza planet making afternoon event.   Please book via Stage1Cycles  Continue reading

Come and enjoy an afternoon of Dark Skies Crafting fun with Jane. Included in museum admission. Drop in activity.    Continue reading

Moon and stars biscuit decorating with Helen at the Firebox Cafe   Included in museum admission  Continue reading

A dark skies presentation and celestial experience of a guide to the night sky with Richard Darn. We’ll go in search of wonders in the night sky as the winter stars give way to those of spring. We will spy distant star clusters and have a fantastic view of a near first quarter moon. Bring your smartphone and we will show you how to take a picture of the lunar craters, lava flows and mountains! Plus a short distance away is Mars, glowing with its trademark red tint. There will also be a fascinating dark skies beginner’s tour of the heavens using planetarium software. Ticket to include supper provided by the Firebox Café. £15 per person. Booking Essential    Continue reading

Join Dales Volunteers as they showcase the traditional craft of drystone walling. They will explain the construction of this iconic feature of the National Park landscape. Included in museum admissionContinue reading

Join Dales Volunteers as they showcase the traditional craft of dry stone walling. They will explain the construction of this iconic feature of the National Park landscape. Included in museum admission.Continue reading

Join us on our Hawes Town Trail guided walk. Our experienced Dales Volunteers will guide you on this short 2.5 mile (3.5km) walk. Walk through the lovely market town and explore the history of Hawes and the village of Gayle. You will also discover the origins of Wensleydale cheese, see where the railway once went and follow a section of the Pennine Way. Starts at the Dales Countryside Museum. 2pm - 4pm Booking Essential. No dogs allowed.Continue reading

Join Dales Volunteers as they showcase the traditional craft of drystone walling. They will explain the construction of this iconic feature of the National Park landscape. Included in museum admission.Continue reading

Join Dales Volunteers on our flora and fauna 4 mile guided walk in Upper Wensleydale. From the Museum we go exploring plants, waterfalls and possibly red squirrels. Starts at the Dales Countryside Museum. Booking Essential. £6. No dogs allowed.Continue reading

Join us on our Hawes Town Trail guided walk. Our experienced Dales Volunteers will guide you on this short 2.5 mile (3.5km) walk. Walk through the lovely market town and explore the history of Hawes and the village of Gayle. You will also discover the origins of Wensleydale cheese, see where the railway once went and follow a section of the Pennine Way. Starts at the Dales Countryside Museum. 2pm - 4pm Booking Essential. No dogs allowed.Continue reading

Join our experienced Dales Volunteers on this guided 5 mile (8 km) walk to discover the geology which formed the Yorkshire Dales. Walk through the site of the former stone mines, Shaw Ghyll and visit the spectacular Hardraw Force, the highest waterfall in England. Starts at the Dales Countryside Museum. Booking Essential. £10 plus entrance fee to the waterfall. No dogs allowed.Continue reading

Join us on our Hawes Town Trail guided walk. Our experienced Dales Volunteers will guide you on this short 2.5 mile (3.5km) walk. Walk through the lovely market town and explore the history of Hawes and the village of Gayle. You will also discover the origins of Wensleydale cheese, see where the railway once went and follow a section of the Pennine Way. Starts at the Dales Countryside Museum. 2pm - 4pm Booking Essential. No dogs allowed.Continue reading

Drystone Walling Demonstration. Join Dales Volunteers as they showcase the traditional craft of drystone walling. They will explain the construction of this iconic feature of the National Park landscape. Included in museum admissionContinue reading

Drystone Walling Demonstration. Join Dales Volunteers as they showcase the traditional craft of drystone walling. They will explain the construction of this iconic feature of the National Park landscape. Included in museum admissionContinue reading

This lovely 5.5 mile (8.8km) Hawes rural heritage walk takes you into Herriot country. Walk through fields and along old bridleways with stunning views of the Yorkshire Dales. We will look for evidence of old industries and traditional rural activities as we walk, including local hamlets, villages, barns and lime kilns. Starts at the Dales Countryside Museum. Booking Essential. £10 No dogs allowed.Continue reading

Drystone Walling Demonstration. Join Dales Volunteers as they showcase the traditional craft of drystone walling. They will explain the construction of this iconic feature of the National Park landscape. Included in museum admissionContinue reading

Join our experienced Dales Volunteers on this guided 5 mile (8 km) walk to discover the geology which formed the Yorkshire Dales. Walk through the site of the former stone mines, Shaw Ghyll and visit the spectacular Hardraw Force, the highest waterfall in England. Starts at the Dales Countryside Museum. Booking Essential. £10 plus entrance fee to the waterfall. No dogs allowed.Continue reading

Drystone Walling Demonstration. Join Dales Volunteers as they showcase the traditional craft of drystone walling. They will explain the construction of this iconic feature of the National Park landscape. Included in museum admissionContinue reading

Drystone Walling Demonstration. Join Dales Volunteers as they showcase the traditional craft of drystone walling. They will explain the construction of this iconic feature of the National Park landscape. Included in museum admissionContinue reading

Join us on our Hawes Town Trail guided walk. Our experienced Dales Volunteers will guide you on this short 2.5 mile (3.5km) walk. Walk through the lovely market town and explore the history of Hawes and the village of Gayle. You will also discover the origins of Wensleydale cheese, see where the railway once went and follow a section of the Pennine Way. Starts at the Dales Countryside Museum. 2pm - 4pm Booking Essential. No dogs allowed.Continue reading