THE FESTIVAL SITE HAS BEEN IMPROVED TO
PROVIDE EVEN MORE "GREEN ROADS" SO THAT VISITORS WILL NOT BE INCONVENIENCED BY
POOR GROUND CONDITIONS IN THE EVENT OF BAD WEATHER.
TICKETS FOR 2008
Adult daily £6
3 Day ticket £9
Accompanied Under 16s free
Unaccompanied under 16s £3 daily
FREE ALL DAY PARKING
Advance three-day ticket sales are available by contacting Leyburn Tourist Information Centre 01969 623069.
For further general information ring Leyburn Tourist Information Centre 01969 623069 or e-mail leyburn@ybtic.co.uk
YORKSHIRE DALES REAL ALE FESTIVAL
For more information see www.dalesidebrewery.com
The site is well signed and is located on the outskirts of the town on the A684,
approaching Leyburn from the East
Alternatively, why not travel to Leyburn the scenic way on the newly opened Wensleydale Railway, which runs from Leeming Bar Station to Leyburn. Full information can be obtained by visiting www.wensleydalerailway.com
For
accommodation details and route map to Leyburn,
please visit the
website of the Leyburn and mid-Wensleydale Business Association at
www.wensleydale.net
On Sunday and Monday the Dalesbus summer network will be in operation, linking Leyburn with Wakefield, Bradford, Leeds, Harrogate, Pateley Bridge and Ripon. See the Dalesbus website www.dalesbus.org.
The FOOD HALL comprises
around 80
exhibitors of mainly LOCAL food and drink in a 14,000 sq. ft. marquee. Sample the delights
of their produce or simply browse. Then visit the outside cooked food
stands for a real treat.
The THEATRE MARQUEE
provides a full programme of cookery demonstrations by leading local chefs.
With seating for 150 and 6 demonstrations each day, there is bound to be
something for everyone in an ideal place to sit and relax - learn how it's done
and sample the result.
The
Farming Display
Raising awareness of farming is one of
the main reasons for the festival’s existence and a key part of its success.
The RICHARD WHITELEY
PAVILION is
equipped with chairs for weary feet. Local Brass & Jazz Bands, will
entertain you throughout each day in the Pavilion
A free parking facility is provided at the Festival site The car park is operated entirely by volunteers of the Royal British Legion.
Free buses will be available to transport visitors into the town every 10 minutes or so, where you can enjoy the variety of independent shops and eating establishments that Leyburn has to offer.
Controlled disabled parking is available at the Festival site.
Coach parking is provided adjacent to the main site.
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ALL CELEBRITIES, DEMONSTRATORS, SPEAKERS AND STEWARDS ARE KINDLY DONATING THEIR TIME AT NO COST TO THE FESTIVAL
Mrs. Pitman, Glynn and Marjorie Iveson, Tennant's Auctioneers
Weetons of Harrogate
Yorkshire Forward
Calor Gas Ltd
The Festival is organised and managed by
LEYBURN AND MID-WENSLEYDALE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED,
Leyburn & Mid-Wensleydale Partnership is a charitable company limited by guarantee
Reg. No. 04764026 Charity No. 1111746
All members work on an entirely voluntary basis.
Proceeds from the Festival are used to support local community projects.
Since December 2003, over £80,000 has been donated by the Partnership to approved community projects.
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