ONE of the region's premiere craft events has been extended to four days.

The Newby Hall August bank holiday fair has been established for 19 years at the venue near Ripon, North Yorkshire.

This year, it will run from Friday to Monday, August 24 to 27, from 10.30am to 5pm each day.

New aspects this year include a gourmet food hall, cheeses and pottery, while, as in previous years, hand-made goods will be on sale to the public at bargain prices.

Up to 200 exhibitors will be on hand, while visitors can also enjoy the hall's gardens and woodland walks.

The event is sponsored by Rainbow Fair and admission costs £5 for adults, £4 for pensioners and £3.50 for accompanied children aged six to 16