‘A hidden gem’ run by volunteers to celebrate the heritage of the wonderful Washburn Valley. A stunning extension to Fewston Church, it’s free to come in!
The Centre features exhibitions about the heritage of the Valley, and we run an extensive programme of events including walks, workshops, talks and courses. At weekends there is a popular Tea Room featuring a wide selection of homemade cakes. The Centre is fully accessible and is available for hire.
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The Otley Wetlands Nature Reserve has been developing for over twenty years now on what was a gravel and sand quarry area. The walk will show a variety of habitats including lakes and woodland created from the quarry-land. We will then walk to the Gallows Hill Reserve; its position high on the riverbank makes for a different character from that of the Wetlands. The total length of the walk will be about 5 miles.
Cost £12 member, £15 non-member.
Following his talk on Dry Stone Walling last year, Brian will take us on a journey through the history of Enclosure of the land. Where and why did it begin? Who were the landowners? How did Enclosure shape the built landscape of the Valley as we know it today. Maybe some intriguing local tales!
Light refreshments served. Cost £10 member, £12 non-member.
A sumptuous Elizabethan menu with entertainment by the Cantabile Singers who will deliver some traditional madrigals. The wearing of masks is optional but could add to the fun. Cost £19.50 member, £24.50 non-member.
Less than a mile from the A59, the Centre is next to Fewston Church with a small car park.
Washburn Heritage Centre
Fewston
Harrogate HG3 1SU
T: 01943 880 794
E: [email protected]
OS grid reference SE195541
