Cleveland Show, Stewart Park, Middlesbrough on Saturday, 9-5pm
Returning this year by popular demand Jamie Squibb Freestyle Motorcross Arena Stunt Show. Also, the Ben Potters birds of prey display, the sheep show, and the dog and duck show.
There will be live music, acts to be announced. Free children's fun zone courtesy of Parkway Day Nursery.
There will also be craft and trade stands, army assault course, fun fair, show jumping, Cleveland Canines dog show and so much more. There will also be all the usual classes for horses (direct qualifier for Veteran Horse of the Year 2017), cattle, sheep, goats, show jumping, Cleveland Clever Canines, vintage machinery, dogs, rabbits, ferrets, pigeons and poultry, horticulture and honey. See the country come to town.
- Adults: £6, children & OAP, £4, family ticket, £15.
Sunderland International Airshow, Roker and Seaburn beach, this weekend, 10:00am-6:00pm.
It’s always a soaring success and now Sunderland International Airshow is set to impress fans again this year with another dazzling display of aerial feats.
Organisers of the annual crowd-pleaser have announced its return this summer with a programme once again starring the Red Arrows.
The scene is set for another spectacular show which will also feature the return of the Royal Air Force’s Typhoon and Aerobatic teams and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
The Sunderland Airshow is one of the largest seafront airshows in the UK and the only major airshow in the North East. It is a showcase for incredible aerial displays, acrobatics, vintage aircraft and, back on the ground, music and family entertainment.
Park Fest: Artisan art fair and family fun day, Moors National Park Centre, Danby, on this weekend 11:00am-4:00pm.
ParkFest kicks off with a pop-up Artisan art fair in the centre's grounds, a celebration of North Yorkshire's creative artists and makers. Held in conjunction with Scarborough Arts Forum, it's an opportunity to browse and buy inspiring pieces of original art, meet the artists and makers, and watch them demonstrate their techniques.
Alongside the 12 talented artists, enjoy face painting, printmaking for adults and children, storytelling, poetry workshops, and music from The Rattlin' Sheiks. Admission free. http://www.northyorkmoor.org.uk
60s Fest, North York Moors Railway, this weekend
Head back in time to the swinging sixties with events up and down the railway.
You will be transported to Memphis with Levisham becoming Elvisham, Goathland once known as Aidensfield of Heartbeat fame and Grosmont will be taken over by 60s transport legends with Minis and 60s cars on show.
- Tel: 01751-472508.
Art in the Pen, Auction Mart, Thirsk, on this weekend, 10am
Features the best in modern, conceptual and contemporary art in friendly and innovative venues. Come and spend an enjoyable day exploring a diverse range of art and crafts for every budget.
Whether you are a collector or buying for the first time, Art in the Pen provides a wonderful opportunity to be the first to discover the many new and emerging talents amongst established and flourishing artists.
Fireworks Championships, Newby Hall and Gardens, Ripon on Saturday
Three teams create a stunning displays choreographed to music and the audience votes for a winner on the night via SMS. To finish there is a final display by the organisers to round off what is always a fantastic night.
Bring a picnic along and a group of friends and family, come and see for yourself.
- Tel. 01423-322583.
Come along and meet the Gruffalo. Plus lots of fun for all the family, including face painting, mini train ride, arts and crafts and lots more.
The Gruffalo will be making personal appearances at intervals throughout the day.
- Tel: 01325-460532.
Goldsbrough Hall garden open to the public, Knaresborough, on Sunday, 12-5pm
Previously opened for NGS from 1928-30 and now beautifully restored by present owners (re-opened in 2010). 12 acre garden and formal landscaped grounds in parkland setting and Grade II, C17 house, former residence of the late HRH Princess Mary, daughter of George V and Queen Mary.
Gertrude Jekyll inspired replanted 120ft double herbaceous borders and rose garden. Quarter-mile Lime Tree Walk planted by royalty in the 1920s and a flower border featuring 'Yorkshire Princess' rose, named after Princess Mary.
- Admission £5.00, children free. Home-made teas. Tel. 01423-867321.
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