The Station

Two-screen digital cinema showing the latest releases, part of a larger community enterprise based in a historic Victorian railway station.

What's On @ The Station

Come and Sing "A French Connection"

18 Jun 2025 - 18 Jun 2025

Boost your Well Being by Singing. A French Connection" From "Frere Jacques" to "The Cantique de Jean Racine come and sing French favourites, including some from songs from "Les Miserables". Wednesday 18 June 9.30 13.00 for All Voices, anyone who likes to sing! Screen 2 at The Station (Richmond) Arrive to pick up music and find a seat from 9.15am. Break for refreshments halfway: visit the Station Caf Bar, Archers or BYO. Single Ticket 11.50 2 Discount will be automatically applied when you add both the May and June sessions to your basket. Combined ticket 17

Come and Sing - The Best of Station Singers

10 Sept 2025 - 10 Sept 2025

Boost your Well Being by Singing. The Best of Station Singers" Wednesday 10 September 9.30 13.00 for All Voices, anyone who likes to sing! Screen 2 at The Station (Richmond) Come and join the Station Singers and enjoy singing some of their favourite songs. There will be a break for an interval when you can grab a refreshment from the Station Caf Bar, Archers or bring your own. Arrive to pick up music and find a seat from 9.15am Ticket 11.50 per singer

A Introduction to Life Drawing

11 May 2025 - 11 May 2025

From Greek and Roman sculptors, through the Renaissance Masters and up to contemporary abstract and expressionist painters, working from life has always been a key part of art. Studying the human form helps our understanding of proportion, weight and balance. It teaches us to observe the relationships between light and shade, structure and shape key essentials for creating art in any media and any style. This life workshop is suitable for beginners and improvers who would like to explore a variety of approaches to drawing the figure, using charcoal and other drawing media to translate the shapes, tones and form of the human body onto paper. Tuition and guidance will be given by experienced North Yorkshire art tutor/artist Laraine Simpson who has enjoyed teaching life drawing for many years helping both beginners and professional artists. Working with an experienced life model the workshop will include: Introduction to basic proportions of the human figure Demonstration of visual measuring techniques that are useful in creating figure drawings. Experimenting with a number of techniques/approaches to develop figure drawings e.g. quick gestural drawings through to longer, more considered drawings. Some drawing media and paper will be provided, but do bring along any of your own drawing materials you would like to explore with help from the tutor.

Spring Floral Workshop

17 May 2025 - 17 May 2025

Saturday 17th May 2025, 2pm - 4:30pm Join talented local florist Heather Roberts to create a beautiful natural spring arrangement or a spring wreath, using fresh seasonal flowers and foliage. No prior experience needed to enjoy this hands on workshop! £40 per person All materials and equipment will be provided - please bring a pair of scissors or secateaurs. To book your place email [email protected]

Butterfly Stained Glass Workshop

8 Jun 2025 - 8 Jun 2025

Sunday 8th June 2025, 10am - 1pm Make a stained glass butterfly with Anne, who has over 30 years experience in the art of stained glass. You will learn how to cut, shape, grind, copper foil, and solder glass, and take home your creations. Anne will provide a template, which you can adapt if you wish using the different coloured glass provided. All are welcome - from the absolute beginner to the more experienced. £55 per person

Linocutting Workshop

30 May 2025 - 30 May 2025

Friday 30th May 2025, 9am - 1pm 'Lines on Lino' - Printmaker Sally from Ashford Cottage Design will lead this lino cutting print workshop. You will learn how to explore mark making and then cut, and print, your lino cut design. This is suitable for beginners or anyone who enjoys this beautiful process and wishes to have a lovely morning playing with textures and making a small print. Depending on experience in the technique, you will have time to make one simple, or one more complex lino print during the workshop. Sally will guide you through each stage of the process and provide designs or ideas for a print which you can use as a starting point or adapt, or design your own. Bring along any locally foraged treasures or images that you want to work with to form the basis of your artwork which will form a postcard sized print . Wear something suitable or bring an apron for the printmaking as ink will be used. If you have your own lino tools please bring them along, but all materials are provided if necessary. If you're looking for inspiration, check out Sally's solo exhibition 'Moors and More' in The Station Artisan Gallery, 23rd May - 3rd June 2025. £55 per person

An Introduction To Aromatherapy

29 Jun 2025 - 29 Jun 2025

Sunday 29th June 2025, 10am - 1pm This workshop is a fun, interactive introduction to aromatherapy for physical and emotional wellbeing during summertime. Anne will take you through exploring 8 essential oils that she has selected as being particularly useful during summertime: - to nurture sunburnt skin - insect repellents - for digestive upsets that can happen on holidays - to help us swtich off, relax, and sleep - antiseptic first aid oils, and those for muscular aches and pains when we do activities we don't normally - essential oils for travelling. The workshop is suitable for all levels, from complete beginners to those who use essential oils regularly and want to expand their knowledge. Vital information on using essentail oils safely (including with children), different methods of use, and the most effective use for particular outcomes will all be covered. Practical information will be given on creating your own blends, using correct quantities, purchasing and storing your essential oils. You will create two of your own blends to take home and use. All materials are provided, but please bring a notepad and pen to jot down your findings. Please note - you are required to complete a short questionnaire before participating in this workshop to ensure no allergies or conflicts with medications will occur. Please email Anne direct for this - [email protected] £55 per person

Buds To Berries: Seasonal Impressions of a Northern Landscape - Corrin Laws

6 May 2025 - 20 May 2025

An exhibition of oil paintings and block relief prints. inspired by the changing seasons in the rural landscapes of Yorkshire, The Tees valley and beyond Buds to Berries: Seasonal impressions of a Northern landscape, is a collection of work inspired by the reassuring continuity of our seasons. A natural palette and impressionistic style describes the changing light and colours Corrin observes through out the year. She invites us to explore this familiar atmospheric landscape and discover the silhouettes of Winter trees in frosty fields. The misty morning light of Spring, the warm Summer hues of the riverbank and the rich reds of Autumn. Www.Corrinlawsart.Com

Mixed Media and Much More - Walton Group of Artists

6 May 2025 - 20 May 2025

Walton Group of Artists meets every Tuesday near Wetherby and holds an annual exhibition in November each year. Group members love supporting and encouraging each other and are excited to be exhibiting for the second time at The Station. The artists use a real mix of mediums, from textile, pencil, acrylic, oil, collage, watercolour, fused glass and ceramics, but generally just love trying anything. Walton Group of Artists have demonstrations and workshops throughout the year which visitors are welcome to attend. "We hope that you will enjoy the exhibition and find something that speaks to your heart." The members are both professional and amateur and several members are also part of Artists Around Wetherby - Open Studios. Exhibiting Artists include:

Moors and More - Sally Zaranko

23 May 2025 - 3 Jun 2025

An exhibition of Lino prints and mixed media pieces based on the Yorkshire Dales The exhibition will showcase iconic species found in the dales and the sabbats from the wheel of the year. The exhibition explores the nature of the year and how birds and humans are tied to the seasons.

New Horizons - Lisa House

23 May 2025 - 3 Jun 2025

An exhibition of mixed media textured landscape and still life paintings, inspired by travels This exhibition will be a collection of Lisa’s latest creative paintings inspired by various locations, UK and abroad. Her work is highly textured, atmospheric, and more recently very decorative. Working with paint and fabrics, her work is very bespoke and imaginative. The exhibition will showcase a collection of her paintings filled with whimsical charm. Meet the artist who will be painting in residence on Saturday 24th 9.30 - 3pm, Sunday 25th 11 - 3pm, Wednesday 28th 11 - 3pm, Saturday 31st 9.30 - 3pm, Sunday 1st June 11 - 3pm

Routes and Branches - Curated Exhibition

6 May 2025 - 17 Jun 2025

Friday 6th - Tuesday 17th June 2025 On 27 September 1825 a small steam locomotive named Locomotion No.1 coupled up to a passenger train at Shildon in County Durham. There were officially 300 ticket holders, but many more jumped aboard for the momentous journey. As the train made its way eastward toward the port of Stockton, crowds of spectators gathered along the route, eager to witness this historic event of the first steam-powered passenger train on a public railway. Few of them could have imagined how far-reaching this 26-mile journey would be, with this revolution of transportation having a such an impact on the world for the next 200 years and beyond. Join us in celebrating the people, places, and perspectives of the railway with this exhibition of creative works by eight local artists and primary school children.

Selective - Vicky Tucker

6 May 2025 - 17 Jun 2025

An exhibition featuring a selection of the artists' best works to date Vicky Tucker is a North Yorkshire artist renowned for her hyper- realistic animal portraiture. Vicky excels at capturing the essence of her subject with incredible fine detail. She has collectors of her work worldwide. A keen conservationist, Vicky is determined to effect positive change with her work. Regularly donating a percentage of sales form key pieces to charities Explorers Against Extinction and Skydog Sanctuary enables Vicky to make a difference. ‘Selective’ showcases many of Vicky’s best works to date. Charles Parry is a North Yorkshire based artist, his beautiful landscape and sea-scape paintings capture mood and light brilliantly. Following an accident that put Charles in hospital for some 3 years he left the Liverpool School of Art. His beautiful work was spotted and submitted to the Welsh Eisteddfod, from this he was offered a job. A long career ensued working in agencies and exhibiting work at many galleries around the country, whilst working in marketing. Retired now, Charles continues his love of painting with views inspired by his love of the natural world, in particular North Yorkshire and the Lake District.

Yorkshire Dales Rivers and Reservoirs - Sarah Garforth

20 Jun 2025 - 1 Jul 2025

An exhibition of Oil Paintings inspired by the Rivers and Reservoirs in the Yorkshire Dales This exhibition takes you on a journey around the Yorkshire Dales, following in the footsteps of Sarah and her dog Dotty. Collecting sketches to work on later in the studio, she takes you through some of her favourite dales, drawing iconic views and lesser known hidden gems in Nidderdale, Swaledale and Wharfdale. The resulting work is a mixture of loose sketchbook style watercolours and mixed media oils.

The Clays - Andrew and Jill Clay

20 Jun 2025 - 1 Jul 2025

A joint exhibition of paintings, Chigiri-e and photography inspired by the artists' two favourite places Jill has worked for over 30 years teaching arts around the country, as well as in Spain and The Shetland Islands. The overall feel of Jill's work is nature, with a Japanese twist. Working with watercolours, recycled glass and hand made papers from kyoto she produces original, affordable pieces of work. Andrew has been a photographer for many years now and had in the past been called the sheep whisperer. Living amongst nature gives him daily inspiration.

Portraits In Pencil - Heather Ritchie

20 Jun 2025 - 1 Jul 2025

An exhibition of coloured pencil drawings inspired by animals, nature and the human form Heather is largely self taught, but joined the Bonny Snowdon Academy to further her skills, enabling her to create realism in her portraits. Her love of using high grade coloured pencils for her work stems from her draughting career which required dexterity and precision. Inspired by her fondness for animals she has created many private commissions of family pets. She is a member of the Association of Animal Artists.

Weightwatchers

10 May 2025 - 16 Aug 2025

What happens at a WW meeting? Some talking, some listening, and a programme that works for everyone Meetings are a place to come together and get inspired to become the best version of yourself. You'll be greeted by like-minded people, and although everyone has their own reason to join, you soon find you are not alone. Every Saturday in the Townsend Suite. 9am and 10am. All welcome.

The Jolly Melodies Music Company Music Classes

6 May 2025 - 1 Jul 2025

Jolly Melodies music classes, formerly known as Music with Mummy are a structured programme of weekly classes for pre-school children aged four and under. Its main aim is to teach basic aspects of music to young children, while having fun! Each half term the children are introduced to a different learning concept through a new theme in the songs, games and activities. The material has been specially composed to gently direct these very young children towards our clearly defined objectives. Jolly Melodies music classes give parents, grandparents and carers the chance to spend some quality musical time with their child in a safe and friendly setting. Your little one’s confidence, creativity and co-ordination will flourish. Watch them learn as they: Explore different percussion sounds & enhance co-ordination Build their confidence and self-expression through dance Develop listening skills and a musical ear Practise rhymes to develop speech Learn to listen and concentrate Find their singing voice and learn to sing in tune Join Helen at The Station on Tuesdays during term time: 9.30am: Jolly Melodies Toddlers (15 months - 3years 6 months) 10.15am: Jolly Melodies Toddlers (15 months - 3years 6 months) 11.05am: Jolly Babies (0 months - 15 months) 12pm: Jolly Babies - Young Babies (0 months - 10 months) 12.45pm: Jolly Melodies Toddlers (15 months - 3 years 6 months)

Language Lovers - Judith Macleod'S Language Classes

6 May 2025 - 1 Jul 2025

Judith MacLeod will be returning to The Station to teach French and Italian on Tuesday mornings. Tuesdays 12 weeks from 7th January - 1st April 9.00 -10.00 Upper Intermediate Italian 10.15 - 11.15 Advanced Italian 1 11.30 -12.30 Upper Intermediate French 1 No session on 18th February The cost is £85 for classes with a minimum of 8 participants. If you are interested in joining a class please contact Judith on 01748 825557 / 07528 786584 or email [email protected]

May Merriment - May Half Term Activity Trail

24 May 2025 - 1 Jun 2025

Saturday 24th May - Sunday 1st June, 10am - 4pm The cheerful month of May has a long history in England of being a time of celebration, feasting, music and merriment...along with a few strange traditions that onlookers might find a bit mad! From music and dancing, to cheese rolling and wild horses - if we're going to join in the festivities, we'll need to find out more and collect all the things that make May merry. Can you join us this half term to search around The Station and find what we need? There's lots of exciting things to find - gather them all, and collect a small prize! Trail sheets are just £1 per child and are available from The Station Shop every day from 10am - 4pm.

Paint, Pizza and Prosecco

21 May 2025 - 21 May 2025

Wednesday 21st May 2025, 6pm - 8pm Enjoy an evening of painting, pizza, and prosecco with local artist Jaci Stroud. Jaci will share step by step tutition to create your own hummingbird and hibiscus painting in vibrant watercolour inks. Take home your masterpiece at the end of the evening, ready to frame and display in pride of place to remember a fun and creative evening. Who knows, you may discover a hidden talent! Come alone or with friends - we'll provide all materials, friendly help throughout, and freshly made pizza from our on site Cafe Bar, plus a welcome drink (more drinks available to purchase at the bar). No artistic experience necessary. £35 per person other drinks available - select upon booking

Platform Pop-Up: Brilliant Books

15 Jun 2025 - 15 Jun 2025

Sunday 15th June 2025, 10am - 4pm A variety of new, second-hand, antiquarian and collectable books from expert sellers on The Station platform - along with The Station’s regular ‘Lost and Found’ book stall. Heaven for book worms and collectors! Free admission

Journal - Fabric Sculpting Workshop

19 Aug 2025 - 19 Aug 2025

Join artist, Abigail Lagden, to create you own fabric sculpted journal design. You will learn all the basic fabric sculpting techniques, and will use fabrics, embellishments and a fabric hardener to decorate the cover of an A5 hard-backed journal, creating stunning textures and designs. Once your project has been dried you will use a dry brushing technique to really enhance the fabric texture and surface detail, using colour and shading. The exact design will be up to you and your imagination, but examples will be available for inspiration and design guidance. All materials will be provided and your journal will be ready to take home with you at the end of the session. No experience is necessary just bring your imagination. An apron and gloves will be provided, however, please wear old clothes that you don't mind getting messy. This is a workshop for adults, but is suitable for age 12+ too.

W1: A Linear Walk From Castle Bolton To Richmond Castle

20 Sept 2025 - 20 Sept 2025

Leave Station car park 9.15am. We will transfer to Castle Bolton by private bus for a 10am start. The charge for the bus is included in the ticket price. 15 miles. Hard. 12 Following the success of this walk in 2021, we are bringing it back for 2025. The walk links two noble castles situated in neighbouring dales. A bus will take us to the imposing Bolton Castle where we head up onto open moorland that once rang with the sounds of lead mining but today the cry of lapwings, curlew and grouse greet us. As we descend into Swaledale we enjoy splendid views of Reeth nestling under Calver Hill. We take the Coast-to-Coast route, now designated as a National Trail, back to Richmond following the River Swale as it flows through meadows and woods, past a priory and smelt mill to our destination of Richmond Castle. Expect to return to Richmond around 5.30pm.

W3: Great Shunner Fell, The Buttertubs And Lovely Seat

21 Sept 2025 - 21 Sept 2025

Leave Station car park at 9.00am. Start at Hardraw Village (GR: SD 867 912, What3Words: ///seatbelt.crackling.search ) at 10am. 13 Miles, 2,064 of climb. Hard. 7. Iconic Great Shunner Fell stands at 716 metres above Wensleydale and Swaledale. We use the Pennine Way all the way up from Hardraw and admire the views opening up behind us. A short descent takes us to Little Shunner Fell just a rise in the landscape. We descend down the old Coal Miners track and a short walk down the road leads us to the spectacular Buttertubs. From here we make the short sharp ascent to Lovely Seat. After posing for photos on the seat we descend back to the road and on to Hardraw with its famous waterfall.

W20: A Nature Discovery Walk At Nosterfield

26 Sept 2025 - 26 Sept 2025

Leave Station car park at 9.45am. Rendezvous at Nosterfield Nature Reserve car park (GR: SE 279 795, What3Words: ///divides.commenced.voltage) at 10.30am. An easy nature walk of around 5 Miles. 7 Following an early sell out in 2023 and 2024, we are repeating this Discovery Walk at the National Nature Reserve at Nosterfield and the nearby reserve at Nosterfield Quarry. During a short walk over level ground we will learn about the restoration of former quarries into nature reserves well known locally for their bird life and flowers, learning something of the restoration methods in use to create and improve habitats, including the propagation nursery set up at the site to supply plants for this work. Your knowledgeable team for the day will help you identify the flora and fauna present. A member of the Nosterfield team will explain their work. Please bring binoculars if you have them. We aim to spend the morning at Nosterfield Reserve before transferring to Nosterfield Quarry for the afternoon, with a planned finish at around 4pm. Supported by: The Lower Ure Conservation Trust

W4: The Ripon Sanctuary Way

21 Sept 2025 - 21 Sept 2025

Leave Station car park 9.00am. Start at West Door Ripon Cathedral HG4 1QT (GR: SE 314 711, What3Words: ///procured.shams.universally) at 10.00am. 11 Miles. Moderate. 7 In 937AD King Athelstan granted the right of overnight Sanctuary in Ripon, both in the Cathedral but also within a boundary marked by 8 boundary crosses. The next day justice was administered by the church authorities. This walk recreates the 8 boundary markers with interpretation boards and a route to link them, covering riverside and countryside paths and some walking through urban Ripon. As we go round the route we will learn more about the origins of Sanctuary, alongside an enjoyable circumnavigation of this historic City. Although deemed moderate because of its length this walk is mostly over easy ground, although it might be muddy in places.

W6: Hudeshope And Harberry Hill

22 Sept 2025 - 22 Sept 2025

Leave Station car park at 9.00am. Start at Middleton-in-Teesdale Memorial Fountain (GR: NY 948 254, What3Words: ///animates.turns.ejects) at 10.00am. 8 Miles. Moderate. 7 We explore the beautiful Hudeshope Valley, encompassing woodland paths, fields, moorland and the historical remains of the once bustling 18th and 19th century Teesdale lead mining industry. We climb to the summit of Harberry Hill, with magnificent views up Teesdale, across rough unpathed ground, which can be boggy in places. We pass one of the reservoirs used to collect water for hushing, a process used to remove topsoil and undergrowth to expose the lead veins under the surface. This process has shaped the landscape in this area and the walk gives the opportunity to go into one of the largest hushes. We descend on good paths back down to Hudeshope Beck, as it winds its way down towards the Tees and our return to Middleton.

W7: The Changing Nature Of Farming In Swaledale: Hazel Brow Farm Discovery Walk

22 Sept 2025 - 22 Sept 2025

Leave Station car park 9.15am. Start at pull in parking overlooking Surrender Bridge (GR: SD 989 998, What3Words: ///districts.veered.manliness) at 10.00am. 7.5 Miles. Moderate. 7 Recent years have brought major changes to farming in Swaledale that affect the food we eat, the environment and the landscape in which we live. Hazel Brow Farm in Low Row is a farm that has constantly sought to adapt and diversify. We will visit the farm, and you will hear how they have coped with ever-changing demands. In 2024 the farm won a Tees-Swale gold award for Public Engagement. Starting and finishing at the ruins of the smelting mill of Surrender Bridge the walk will take us over rough moorland and along valley paths to illustrate the landscape in which the local farmers work as well as the important industrial past through which we pass. There are great views of Swaledale throughout and plenty of opportunities to hear and see the wide variety of moorland birds. Supported by: Hazel Brow Farm

W11: Aske Hall And Gillingwood Hall

23 Sept 2025 - 23 Sept 2025

Leave Station car park 9.30am. Start at Mocha Caf Car Park at Aske Hall DL10 5HQ (GR: NZ 178 037), What3Words: ///fidgeting,bypassed,solutions) at 10.00am. 8 miles. Moderate. 7 An undulating walk, all on good paths, with fine views and a variety of landscapes and historic features. We walk past the impressive Aske Hall, for a steady climb over Richmond Golf Course to reach the historic former racecourse. Our gentle climb continues to the viewpoint of Jockey Cap Hill. We then descend through woodland to return to the valley,passing Gillingwood Hall, and back to our start where there should be time to sample the coffee or chocolate at Mocha.

W13: Rokeby Park And Its Historical Setting Walk And Visit

24 Sept 2025 - 24 Sept 2025

Leave Station car park 9.15am. Start at Greta Bridge roadside parking by the bridge (GR: NZ 086 132, What3Words: ///rollover.clutches.mixture) at 9.45am. 6.5 Miles. Easy. 15 to include the guided tour of Rokeby Park Our day starts at Greta Bridge and the roman settlement and fort that existed there alongside the old roman road. As we enter the Rokeby Estate we learn about the history of Mortham Tower, and also the connections to Sir Walter Scott and JMW Turner and the romantic setting of Waters Meet. We follow a delightful, wooded stretch of the River Tees to Egglestone Abbey. Returning to Rokeby Park, the main part of the afternoon will be taken up by a guided tour of the house and grounds and the fascinating history of the families who have lived there. We will walk back to Greta Bridge in time to visit the Morritt Arms and a chance to see Gilroys famous wall mural. There will be time for refreshments. With the walk and visit this will be a full day. A guide from Rokeby Park will be with us all day and will tell us about the connections between the landscape and the history of the estate. Supported by: Rokeby Park

W12: Barningham Moor And The Stang

24 Sept 2025 - 24 Sept 2025

Leave Station car park 9.15am. Pull in parking on moor beyond the Cattle Grid above Barningham Village (GR: NZ 080 101, What3Words: ///importing.rafters.includes) at 10.00am. 9.5 Miles. Moderate. 7 We follow tracks and paths as we climb over Barningham Moor, crossing Badger Way before we reach our high point of the day at How Tallon, with stunning views across to Teesdale. We head north towards the Stang Forest and East Hope, before making our way to Barningham village via Low Lane. There also are interesting historical features en route including neolithic sites and the mysterious cup rings. A walk through this pretty village takes us back to our cars.

W15: Lunedale And Bink Moss

25 Sept 2025 - 25 Sept 2025

Leave Station car park at 9.00am. Start at Hargill Bridge on B6276 west of Selset Reservoir (GR: NY 885 217, What3Words: ///incur.boomed.outgrown) at 10.00am. 8 miles. Moderate. 7 From Hargill Bridge, the route ascends along Hargill Beck and then Green Grain, following a track to reach the foot of Bink Moss. From there, we go off piste to the summit of Bink Moss, at 619 metres the high point of the walk, and on to Hagworm Hill (597m) where we pick up a bridleway. A further yomp follows, bringing us to Standards (598m), the final summit of the walk. From here the route descends along good tracks returning to Hargill Bridge.

W14: Hudswell And Hag Wood Nature Walk

24 Sept 2025 - 24 Sept 2025

Start at Station car park at 9.30am. 7 miles. Moderate. 7 Join the local National Trust Ranger for a walk through Hudswell and Hag Woods. We will be identifying flora and fauna as we go and stopping to discuss the management of these important woodlands and riverside pastures. There are lots of fine views of the river and the wooded valley, and from Hag Wood we will see one of Turners famous views of Richmond Castle. Please note that some of the woodland paths are steep, with some steps, and may be slippery in wet conditions. Although the walk is relatively short, we do stop to discuss points of interest, so this will be a full day. Please bring lunch and a drink. Supported by: The National Trust

W16: Discovering Industrial And Artistic Spennymoor And Ecclesiastical Bishop Auckland

25 Sept 2025 - 25 Sept 2025

Leave Station car park 9.15am. Start outside Spennymoor Town Hall (car parking to the rear) DL16 6DG (What3Words: ///tender.spoke.paths) at 10.00am. A special interest day with a walk of around 6 Miles. Easy. 7 This walk is steeped in the rich artistic, historical and industrial heritage of County Durham. Taking the Town Trail around Spennymoor we will visit many of the scenes that the acclaimed local artist, Norman Cornish, painted and made famous. His son-in-law, Mike Thornton, author of the definitive book on the artist, will be our guide for the first part of the walk. From Spennymoor, we will walk back through time along a disused rail bed to Bishop Auckland, and through the Deer Park of the Bishop's Palace. We can appreciate the enormous restoration that has taken place in creating a world class visitor attraction in Bishop Auckland. Our walk concludes at the Town Hall in Bishop Auckland where we will see the Cornish mural depicting the famous Durham Miners Gala. We will take the local bus back to Spennymoor to conclude the walk. Bring your bus pass if you have one.

W19: Bowes Fell And Gods Bridge

26 Sept 2025 - 26 Sept 2025

Leave Station car park at 9.15am. Start Bowes and Gilmonby Village Hall DL12 9HR (GR: NY 996 135, What3Words: ///lotteries.superbly.years) at 10.00am. 10.5 Miles. Moderate. 7 We explore some of the vast, empty moors in the southwestern corner of County Durham, mainly using sections of both the main route and the Bowes Loop of the Pennine Way. Bowes is a handsome village dominated by the ruins of the 12th Century Bowes Castle, and also the site of Dotheboys Hall, theYorkshire boarding school exposed for its harsh conditions in Dickens novel Nicholas Nickleby. Also of interest are the remnants of RAF Bowes Moor, near Barnard Castle, which was used in the 1940s to store mustard gas, which was burnt off at the end of World War II.The highlight of the walk is undoubtedly Gods Bridge, a limestone bridge over the River Greta, and the UKs best example of a natural bridge formed by cave development.

W21: Buckden Pike

27 Sept 2025 - 27 Sept 2025

Leave Station car park at 9.00am. Start Buckden National Park Car Park (Charge 5.50/day). (GR: SD 942 772, What3Words: ///sports.unhelpful.outreach) at 10:00am. 9 miles, 1700 feet of climbing. Hard. Buckden Pike (702 m) is the iconic mountain at the top of Wharfedale. We ascend from the south-west using the old miners route, passing the lead mine entrance and ruined buildings. From the summit, on a clear day, we will get good views of the Yorkshire 3 peaks and other recognisable Dales mountains. We descend on the new gravelled path to reach the hamlet of Cray. Then its east along the Limestone Pavement under Yokenthwaite Moor to pretty Hubberholme and back along the Wharfe to Buckden.

W22: Arkengarthdale And The Heggs-Castle Renaturing Project - Discovery Walk

27 Sept 2025 - 27 Sept 2025

Leave Station car park 9.30am. Start at parking opposite Reeth School DL11 6SP (GR: SE 034 992, What3Words: ///inert.holidays.roadblock) at 10.00am. 8 Miles. Moderate. 7 Following an early sell out in 2024 we repeat this opportunity to take part in a guided tour led by of the one of the landowners of the Heggs-Castle renaturing project. The project isa 200-acre collaborative scheme by 3 landowners to increase biodiversity and to develop a naturalmethod of flood management. Starting from Reeth we walk up the beautiful valley of Arkengarthdale to Heggs Farm to begin the tour. Afterwards the route continues north, crossing the beck to the largely lost hamlet of Arkle Town, and highlighting two further renaturing sites. We make a steady climb up Calver Hill (487m) to enjoy the views of the Swale and Arkle valleys before descending back to Reeth. Supported by: The Heggs-Castle Renaturing Project

W23: Swaledale Moor And Vale

28 Sept 2025 - 28 Sept 2025

Leave Station car park 9.15am. Parking on Healaugh Village Green (honesty box) (GR:SE 019 990, What3Words: ///powder.shorts.beaks). Start walk at 10.00am. 12 Miles. Hard. 7 A day of contrasts that will take us into the moors above Swaledale, with their rich lead mining heritage, and along the beautiful river valley of the Swale. Our route takes us up Calver, before dropping down to Surrender Bridge. We follow the flue lines of old smelting mills as we cross Barras Top and descend to the Old Gang Smelting Mill, and evidence of mine workings. Then its over the moor and a steady descent to Isles Bridge and along the river path back to Healaugh.

W24: A Sunday Lunch Walk From Carperby

28 Sept 2025 - 28 Sept 2025

Leave Station car park 9.45am. Parking behind Wheatsheaf Inn, Carperby DL8 4DF (GR:SE 008 898, What3Words:///mealtime.probing.interacts). Start walk at 10.30am. 6.5 Miles. Easy/moderate. 7 An attractive walk in Wensleydale visiting Aysgarth Falls enroute to the village of West Burton, where we will admire a very different waterfall. Walking on field paths beside the limestone Dove Scar we reach Sorrelsykes Park with its trio of curious follies. A path alongside the River Ure takes us back to Aysgarth Falls. Crossing the old railway line which ran to Hawes, we return on field paths to the ancient village of Carperby for lunch at about 1.45pm in the Wheatsheaf Inn, a traditional Yorkshire pub. Walk participants will be contacted prior to the walk for their pub lunch menu choices which include a traditional Sunday Lunch.

W17: Swaledale - River Trust Discovery Walk

25 Sept 2025 - 25 Sept 2025

Leave Station car park at 9.15am. Start at layby just after the United Reform Chapel in Low Row (GR:SD 979 977, What3Words :///rewarded.plus.warblers) at 10.00am. 6 Miles. Moderate. 7 Our walk is led by a member of the team at the Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust. This will be a walk and talk on the theme of rivers and wildlife, starting from near Isles Bridge just west of Low Row, following the River Swale to Gunnerside from where we climb up above the village to be rewarded with beautiful views of Swaledale. A ridge walk at the edge of the moorland is followed by a steady descent through fields and woodland before returning to our starting point. Please note there are some uneven paths and stiles, and a steep climb. Supported by: The Yorkshire Dales Rivers Trust

W18: Upper Swaledale With The Swaledale Mountain Rescue Team

26 Sept 2025 - 26 Sept 2025

Leave Station car park 9.00am. Start at Rukins Farm Car Park (GR: NY 892 012, What3Words: ///attending.sonic.drag) at 10.00am. 6 Miles. Moderate. 7 The Dales can be as enchanting as they are treacherous. Over the years, Swaledale Mountain Rescue has answered countless calls for help, assisting injured or lost hikers, mountain bikers, and even animals. This walk offers a unique chance to visit the locations of some of these challenging rescues, learn about the unfortunate casualties, and hear the gripping stories of how they were savedall whilst soaking in the breathtaking beauty of the Upper Swale valley and its well-trodden paths between Keld and Muker. Supported by: The Swaledale Mountain Rescue Team

W5: The Former Chapels Of Arkengarthdale

21 Sept 2025 - 21 Sept 2025

Leave Station car park 9.15am. Start at Langthwaite Car Park (GR: NZ 005 023, What3Words: ///ticket.until.yummy) at 10.00am. 6 Miles. Easy. 7 Following an early sell out in 2024, we are pleased to include this walk in 2025. In the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries, Arkengarthdale was an internationally significant lead-producing area. Alongside the industry, nonconformist religion flourished, and seeking out the (now redundant) chapels of the time gives an agreeable focus to this easy walk through a remote and peaceful corner of the Dales. Expect historical snippets and wonderful views. We finish with a visit to the deserted churchyard of Arkle Town before our return to Langthwaite.

W10: A Linear Walk From Kirby Stephen To Garsdale Over Wild Boar Fell

23 Sept 2025 - 23 Sept 2025

Leave Richmond Station car park at 9.15am. Rendezvous on Garsdale Station platform LA10 5PP (GR: SD789919, What3Words: ///snores.likely.bulbs ) to catch the 10.52am train to Kirby Stephen. 13 Miles. Hard. 7. Participants will be asked to purchase their own rail ticket (5.10) bring you railcard if you have one. Wild Boar Fell and its distinct sharp outline is well known to travellers on the A66 or to Kirkby Stephen. After a short but picturesque train ride, we set off from Kirkby Stephen station across open fields and moorland to the curiously named High Dolphinsty overlooking the Upper Eden valley. A steep climb along the top of the steep cliffs, takes us up to the summit of Wild Boar Fell, at 708 metres with the Howgill Fells spread out to the West and High Dales Fells to the East. We will visit the strange stone pillars before the ridge walk down to Swarth Fell and Swarth Fell Pike. From here its a gentle if boggy descent back to Garsdale Station.

W9: Studley Royal And Markenfield Hall

23 Sept 2025 - 23 Sept 2025

Leave Station car park 9.00am. Start at Fountains Abbey Visitor Centre entrance (Free parking). (GR: SE 273 687, What3Words: ///squaring.crass.prepare) at 10.00am. 9 Miles. Moderate. 7 Our walk takes us through the landscaped grounds and deer park of Studley Royal, using a stretch of the Ripon Rowell Walk. We follow the wooded valley of the Skell crossing the 5 remaining stone arch bridges, and into the open countryside. We will pass the delightful moated Markenfield Hall. Leaving the Walk at Ingerthorpe we head west, mainly on field paths, passing the former Fishpond that served Fountains Abbey, before reaching the wooded valley of the Skell as we return to our start.

E12: The Stockton & Darlington Railway: A Pictorial Journey - Caroline Hardie & Chris Lloyd

23 Sept 2025 - 23 Sept 2025

The Station, DL10 4LD 7:00pm 10 refreshments bookstall disabled access Two entertaining local authors, both Friends of the Stockton & Darlington Railway, join forces to discuss the 200th anniversary of the railway that literally got the world on track. Caroline Hardie and Chris Lloyd, using images from Carolines new book, The Stockton & Darlington Railway: A Pictorial Journey, will describe the lines beginnings and its place in history as the first modern railway. Caroline has also published a childrens book, Little Locos Big Day, about the lines opening day on September 27, 1825, while Chris, a Darlington historian and journalist for The Northern Echo and the Darlington & Stockton Times will draw on his extensive knowledge of the area to present what is sure to be a fascinating evening. Sponsored by: The Station Cinema [https://www.stationcinema.com/]

E13: Sleepless: Discovering The Power Of The Night Self - Annabel Abbs

23 Sept 2025 - 23 Sept 2025

Note: this is a short night walk The Station, DL10 4LD 8:30pm 10 refreshments bookstall disabled access Discover your Night Self on this walk after sunset with Annabel Abbs. Find out how the brain changes at night; how we are wired to look up at night; the latest studies that show being out at night is good for our mental health; that science suggests an after-dinner walk improves metabolic health, digestion, sleep; why our senses of smell and hearing bloom after dark, and so much more. Annabels latest book, Sleepless: Discovering the Power of the Night Self, examines the deep human need for darkness at night. We will walk - in silence and without headlamps or torches. Dress warmly and wear good footwear. NB This event be postponed if there is heavy rain

E9: River, Castle, Dale: Walking And Writing Town And Country - Mary Jane Holmes

23 Sept 2025 - 23 Sept 2025

The Station, DL10 4LD 10:00 am 15 refreshments bookstall Join local writer Mary-Jane Holmes, Set a Crow to Catch a Crow, on this writing workshop which will take place during a two hour stroll around the town of Richmond. As we explore its path and wynds, we will reflect on how our experience of environments shapes us and how by harnessing our powers of observation in relation to our surroundings, we can develop a more active way of seeing the world we inhabit. This workshop will combine discussion, walking, listening to the work of other writers and fun writing exercises. It is open to everyone whether you are a seasoned writer of any genre or simply curious about the creative writing process. Mary-Jane is a prize-winning poet who lives in Teesdale.

E14a: Sketchbook Walks With Liz Harvey

24 Sept 2025 - 24 Sept 2025

The Station, DL10 4LD 10:00 am & 13:00pm 25 refreshments bookstall disabled access These workshops are a three hour local stroll, with stops for sketching. Discover or rediscover lovely areas around Richmond in the company of a local artist, Liz Harvey. Sketchbooks and materials provided as well as portable stools so you can draw in (relative!) comfort. Liz is an experienced teacher and artist and will guide you through how to compose your work, use different mark making techniques and develop a series of sketches of the local area. The route will be dependent on weather, but come prepared with layers of clothes, a waterproof and comfortable shoes. Suitable for complete beginners and also more experienced artists as Liz will guide you individually at each stop to ensure you are able to develop your skills.

Sunrise Stained Glass Workshop

6 Jul 2025 - 6 Jul 2025

Make a beautiful stained glass sunrise lightcatcher panel with Anne, who has over 30 years experience in the art of stained glass. You will learn how to cut, shape, grind, copper foil, and solder glass, and take home your creation. Anne will provide a template, which you can adapt if you wish using the different coloured glass provided. All are welcome - from the absolute beginner to the more experienced. Depending on ability, you will have time to make one or two stems of flowers during the workshop. 55per person, all materials provided.

Beginners Watercolour Inks Course

29 Sept 2025 - 29 Sept 2025

Would you like to learn all about the magic of vibrant watercolour inks in a friendly, welcoming environment? With a course of 3 sessions, local artist Jaci Stroud will introduce you to this media and her techniques, tips and tricks. Support for all ages and ability from complete beginners to artists wanting a change! All materials are provided, and you can work at your own pace in this relaxed class. Jaci is artist in residence at Goosewing Studios and was a finalist in the competition Sketch for Survival 2024. She is inspired by our beautiful natural world - from elephants to peonies. 29th September Week 1: An introduction to watercolour inks - Brusho. Try different techniques for washes, backgrounds and making marks before Jaci will support you individually to create a simple painting. 6th October Week 2: Follow that line! Quick sketching techniques using charcoal, markers and pens before exploring composition ideas for your next painting. 13th October Week 3: The magic of colour! Individual support with tips and tricks to complete and extend your own paintings. 85 per person for the full 3-week course. 10am - 12.30pm each week. All materials provided.

Summer Jazz and Cocktails

11 Jul 2025 - 11 Jul 2025

Celebrate the Summer with the popular Jazz band The Joseph Carville Trio as they perform easy listening music from smooth jazz to light classical whilst you enjoy a two-course evening meal. The Main Event Slow roast belly pork with mint and pea risotto and tender stem broccoli GF Smoked haddock fishcake with peas, samphire, new potatoes and butter sauce Curried lentil pancakes with new potatoes and cucumber relish GF/Vegan To Finish Lemon posset with shortbread GF Chocolate tart with raspberry sorbet GF/Vegan Sticky toffee pudding with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream 30.00 per person -drinks not included 7pm doors open for 7:30pm start

Taster Foraging Workshop - Foragebox

21 Jun 2025 - 21 Jun 2025

Saturday 21st June 2025, 9am - 11am This course is designed to get you as involved as possible - this includes identifying, picking and tasting a range of wild species that will be found on the day. There will also be samples of wild food for everyone to get stuck into! The focus with all of our workshops is on the 4 'F's of Foraging: Fungi, Fruit, Flowers and Foliage. We aim for an array of these elements on every session we run (weather and season permitting!) Adults: £25 Children (under 18): £15

Watercolour Inks & More Course

30 Jun 2025 - 30 Jun 2025

A playful approach to watercolour inks and much more! This course is for people who have tried watercolour and / or watercolour inks, who would like to further develop their paintings and explore introducing a variety of mixed media techniques. Over a course of four sessions, local artist Jaci Stroud will support you to develop your unique style of painting, with tips, tricks, and the opportunity to explore a variety of techniques and materials. Each session with have an introductory acitivity and individual support. 30th June Week 1: Using watercolour inks to create a range of experimental backgrounds. Tips and suggestions how to control inks for your desired effect to create paintings. 7th July Week 2: Explore the properties and use of other media e.g. soft pastels, charcoal and acrylic on a range of surfaces. Playfully mix and match different media to create a painting. 14th & 21st July Weeks 3 & 4: Composition ideas. Creating your paintings from still life and / or photographs to develop your final piece or pieces of art. The use of colour combinations - try breaking your own artistic rules! 95 per person for the full 4-week course. 10am - 12.30pm each week. All materials provided.

Beginners Linoprinting Workshop

5 Jul 2025 - 5 Jul 2025

Join local artist Merlyn from The Littlest Falcon to spend a creative day learning the art of single-colour linoprinting in this relaxed, hands-on three-hour session, perfect for beginners. What to Expect: Well begin by designing your print, so please come with an idea in mind, or bring along some reference objects or photos for inspiration. Merlyn will also provide a selection of reference images and linoprint examples. Youll learn various mark-making techniques and how to transfer your design onto your lino block. Once carved, youll be able to test print your block and make any adjustments before printing your final design. Well be printing by hand burnishing - a simple method you can easily replicate at home - but youll also get the chance to try out two different tabletop presses Merlyn will bring along. Materials: Well work with lino blocks approximately 6x8 in size, printing onto 8x10 paper. Oil-based inks will be used (note: these take about a week to dry once you take your print home). All printing materials will be provided. What to Bring: Your own apron Clothes you dont mind getting inkyoil-based ink can stain. Any tools youd like to use (optional)

Ironmongery Workshop

6 Jul 2025 - 8 Aug 2025

Make an iron spiral candle holder with the blacksmiths from True North Trades - as seen on Robson Green's Weekend Escapes! In this workshop you will learn techniques used by blacksmiths for over 1,000 years to turn a bar of steel into a cherished item to take home and keep forever. You will be walked through the process step by step by our blacksmith, working with an anvil and hammer. There is no age limit for this workshop, but you must be at least 4' 5" to take part and it will require a degree of strength to swing the hammer. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Essential safety information - you must not wear open-toes shoes or clothes unsuitable to be near open flames (e.g. flammable material such as nylon).

Mosaic Taster Workshop

2 Aug 2025 - 2 Aug 2025

A fun and relaxed introductory mosaic workshop, playing with colour and texture to create your own coaster to take home. Suitable for adults and teenagers. No artistic experience necessary, just a desire to try something new! Expert tutor, Helen, will guide you through all the steps to equip you with the building blocks to expand further if you wish. 1. An introduction to the materials a host of different ceramic and glass tesserae / pottery fragments / glass off-cuts 2. Planning and drawing a design - design inspiration is provided, or you may wish to use one of the pre-prepared designs 3. Learning to cut tiles with tile cutters and glass cutters 4. Glueing tiles into position on base board, then the final grouting stage to complete the surface finish All materials are provided but please bring an apron to help keep your clothes clean. Find out more about your tutor here: stainedglassyork.co.uk / instagram.com/stainedglassdesignandcraft

The Seas - Ailsa Reed

6 May 2025 - 17 Jun 2025

An exhibition of paintings inspired by the sea in all its different moods Ailsa Reads' seascape exhibition is a response to the fascination she has with the sea in every season. She captures the ever-changing moods, colours, light, and movement of its restless nature, which can be calming or exciting and exhilarating. Www.Ailsaread.Co.UK

Open Spaces - Matthew Scott

20 Jun 2025 - 1 Jul 2025

An exhibition of watercolour and oil paintings inspired by the landscapes of Northern England ‘Open Spaces’ is an exploration of the landscapes of Northern England, inspired by the views Matt observes on his hikes with his dog, Charlie. In this exhibition, Matt aims to capture the beauty and variety of these landscapes through the seasons, highlighting the changing atmosphere resulting from different light and weather conditions. The exhibited works include both oil and watercolour, as he finds the approaches and techniques of the two mediums suitable for conveying different moods and themes. Www.Mattscottart.Co.UK

Dales In Felt - Harriet Morley

6 May 2025 - 15 Jul 2025

Step into the heart of the Yorkshire Dales through the rich textures and vibrant colours of Dales in Felt, a stunning exhibition of needle and wet felt artwork by Harriet Morley. With wool as her medium, Harriet transforms local landscapes, wildlife, and animals into richly layered works of art that invite viewers to feel the land as much as see it. From grazing sheep and dry stone walls to barn owls in flight and wildflowers in bloom, each artwork captures the spirit and serenity of this iconic region. Dales in Felt is both a tribute to traditional craft and a contemporary exploration of nature through fibre. Experience the Dales like never before, through the warm, woollen lens of a unique artist. Www.Creatingwoolart.Co.UK

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