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Sunday 11 May
3 – 4.30 pm MG & Classic Car Rally – Spring Rally of the Yorkshire Dales MG Owners Club and friends. Adult £1, Child 50p. Normal admission charges to Hall: Adult £4.80, Concession £3.80, Child £2.80, Family (2 + 3) £14

Sunday 18 May
1 – 5 pm Plant & Book Fair in the Walled Garden - run by the Friends of Kiplin Hall. Also cakes, jams and produce stall. Adult £1, Child free. All donations of plants, books and produce welcomed

Sunday 1 June
2 – 5 pm Dog Show with a Difference – Herriot Happenings Week family event in the Walled Garden. Fun competitions for pets and owners, plus Phoenix Paws with their dancing dogs and agility lessons. Entry: Adult £2.50, Child £1. 2 new tricks for your dog £1. Normal admission charges to the Hall

Sunday 15 June
2 – 5 pm Meet the Calverts – Enjoy an afternoon with the people who built Kiplin Hall in the 1620s. 17th century sweet treats and usual selection of homemade cakes served in the Tea Room. Normal admission charges to Hall – Adult £4.80, Concession £3.80, Child £2.80, Family (2 + 3) £14. Friends/Volunteers free

Friday 27 & Saturday 28 June
7.30 pm (picnics from 6.30 pm) The Prisoner of Zenda – two open-air performances by acclaimed local company, North Country Theatre, of their adaptation of Anthony Hope’s Victorian adventure novel.
From the company who have delighted audiences for a decade with epic dramas, hilarious spoofs and witty adaptations (including the 2007 Olivier Award winning ‘The 39 Steps’, just opened on Broadway), the ultimate in swashbuckling Ruritanian romance – ‘The Prisoner of Zenda’ – adapted by Nobby Dimon from the Victorian novel by Anthony Hope.

British aristocrat, Rudolph Rassendell, is distantly related to the royal family of Ruritania. When visiting for the coronation of his cousin, the crown prince, he is discovered to be a double of the drunken and dissolute monarch.

Rebellion and kidnapping, mistaken identity and romance, swordplay and dashing good looks as our hero saves the day and beautiful Princess Flavia is forced to choose between her heart and duty.

“They say laughter is the best medicine, and if so North Country Theatre performances should be available on prescription.” Darlington and Stockton Times.

Tickets: Adult £14; Concession £12; Child £8. Tickets in advance – save £2 per ticket

Friday 11 July
10 am – 4 pm Watercolour and Pastel Workshops
Led by Ripon artist Heather Dormer (NDD, ATD), an experienced teacher who offers guidance at all levels in both media. She will also demonstrate techniques to illustrate the vibrancy of using pastels. Please bring your own materials if you have them (**materials provided, if not – but please let us know when you book**), and a packed lunch. Tea/coffee provided.
Minimum 10 and Maximum 20 participants. Booking essential. £25 per person

Sunday 13 July
2 – 5 pm Scottish Dancing by the Northallerton Caledonian Society - performing in the gardens near the Hall. No charge – feel free to watch
Thursday 24 July 7.30 pm (picnics from 6.30 pm) Much Ado About Nothing – All male cast, The Lord Chamberlain’s Men, present Shakespeare outdoors. Tickets: Adult £13; Conc. £11; Child £7.50. More info ...

Thursday 7 August
11 am – 4 pm Pirates Ahoy! – Treasure trail, swash-buckling stories, make a pirate hat and other activities. Dress up and join the crew for the day! Activities in the gardens and Hall (all indoors if wet). Adults & Children £3 each. Drop in any time – no booking required. Children must be accompanied by an adult

* TBC * Sunday 24 August
2 – 5 pm Birds of Prey and Archery - Meet Harris hawks, owls and other furry friends of Fitzalan Hawks & Ferrets and have a go with the Company of Scorton Archers prices TBC. No booking required. Normal admission charges to Hall: Adult £4.50, Conc. £3.50, Child £2.50

Friday 17 October
7.30 pm The Fabulous Fifties – An evening of period entertainment presented by the History Wardrobe. A fund raising event by the Friends of Kiplin Hall. Adult £12, Concession/Friend £10 including refreshments. Booking essential

Tues 28 October
11 am – 4 pm Halloween Happenings at the Haunted Hall – a Halloween Family Activities Day in the Hall. Adults & Children only £3 each. Dress up and drop in any time – no booking required!

Thursday 30 and Friday 31 October
6 and 8 pm Torchlight Ghost Tours – learn about Kiplin Hall’s ghostly inhabitants! Adult £8, Child £5 (6+ and not TOO sensitive!) including refreshments. Maximum 25 per tour, booking essential. Bring a torch!

Friday 21 & Friday 28 November
10 am – 4 pm Festive Wreaths and Garlands Workshops
Each workshop will include a talk and demonstration on making these attractive Christmas decorations, followed by your own productions. Led by Caroline Harvey, formerly of the Constance Spry Flower School. Please bring aprons, scissors, note book, pen and packed lunch, and, if possible, a small amount of plant material. Tea/coffee provided. Book early – very popular sell-out last year!
Minimum 10 and Maximum 20 participants. Booking essential. £25 per person

Fri and Sat 5 – 6 December
11 am – 7 pm
Sun 7 December
11 am – 4 pm Deck the Hall – Enjoy period Christmas trees and decorations throughout the Hall, courtesy of local groups and the Friends and volunteers of Kiplin Hall. Long Gallery decorative theme for children and Christmas activities. Plus Exhibition by Local Artists – originals and prints for sale. Normal admission prices: Adult £4.80, Concession £3.80, Child £2.80

Friday 5 December
7.30 pm Regency Christmas - The History Wardrobe invites you to step back in time for a merry evening in the Age of Elegance. Adult £14, Conc./Friend/Volunteer £13, including viewing of Hall until 7 pm and seasonal refreshments. Booking essential

Saturday 6 December
7.30 pm Victorian Musical Evening with the magical Harp Singers, including viewing of Hall until 7 pm and seasonal refreshments. Ticket £9, Friend/Volunteer £8, Child £5. Booking essential