When people talk about community spirit in Swaledale and Arkengarthdale it really means something. Local volunteers have come together through the Two Dales Community Partnership to develop projects and take advantage of new funding opportunities and make improvements in the Two Dales. This includes appointing a community development worker, and offering local advice and support. To find out more visit the Two Dales Community Partnership.


As with all the Dales, the Two Dales have been shaped by the generations of people who have lived and worked here, the close-knit communities even have their own dialect.

 
Swaledale Festival

The Swaledale Festival is run every year in the early Summer. Set amongst the outstanding beauty of the Two Dales it is 'everything a festival should be'. This unique festival brings together artists and musicians of international repute with a wealth of local talent and expertise.
The result is a diverse programme to suit all tastes with classical music, folk, brass, jazz, theatre, crafts, exhibitions, walks, talks, workshops, children's events and much more in a range of venues which include historic churches, local pubs, village halls, the famous Georgian Theatre at Richmond and England's highest pub at Tan Hill.


For a Free programme of events please contact:

Swaledale Festival - tel 01969 622217 or one of the local information centres
Leyburn Tourist Information Office - tel 01969 623069
RIchmond Tourist Information Office - tel 01748 850252
Reeth National Park Centre - tel 01748 884059