Annual events in Leyburn
Wensleydale Tournament of Song and Speech - March 7 - 28 2025
Festival for music, singing, poetry and prose. The scope and quality of the performances provide an extravaganza of entertainment. Visit website for further details.
Wensleydale Wander 12 April 2025
Organised by the Rotary Club of Wensleydale, participants choose one of two walks which meander through Leyburn and Lower Wensleydale.
Middleham Stables Open Day - Good Friday 18 April 2025
Lower Wensleydale is famous for horseracing. The area is the leading training centre in the North of England. The Open Day is being held on Good Friday. The event attracts thousands of racing enthusiasts from all over the country.
Swaledale Festival 24 May to 7 June 2025
A great celebration of music and the arts in the wonderful Yorkshire Dales.
Layburn Arts Centre 1940s' Day and Evening entertainment with Jayne Darling Saturday 2 August 2025
A day and evening of nostalgia with the ever-popular Jayne Darling at Leyburn Arts Centre.
Wensleydale Agricultural Show Saturday 23 August 2025
The premier agricultural event in Lower Wensleydale brings the community together in a festival celebrating the area's agricultural heretage. Something for everyone of all ages, with arena entertainment, showing classes for farm animals and categories for home baking and gardening, stalls and refreshments. There is usually an entertainment spectacular in the main arena to provide entertainment for all the family. A Dales event not to be misssed.
Bonfire Night 2025
A spectacular event lighting up the sky over Leyburn Shawl. Just a few steps from the Market Place. Pass Campbell's Supermarket and turn left at the top of the cul-de-sac. Great community spirit. Hosted by Wensleydale Round Table.
Christmas Event December 2025
Organised by the Leyburn Business Group with the support of Wensleydale Round Table. Father Christmas, stalls, refreshments and festive music.
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