Bolton Castle Monday Sept 18th – Friday 22nd (10.00-5.30) Sunday Sept 3rd (4.00-5.30) – Wed 6th (10.00–5.30) Tues Sept 12th – Friday 15th (10.00–5.30) Making History Wild Dales Photography Painting the Dales The Historic Heart of

Bolton Castle’s stunning setting and 600 years of history attract thousands of visitors every year to see vivid evidence of the events which have shaped it since it was built in 1399.

Now there is even more to enjoy, with a new range of courses and performances based in the Castle and on its estates. Develop your skills and learn new ones in Writing, Painting, Photography, Music, Flower Arranging or Fishing – or more than one! Work independently and in groups with our inspiring course leaders. Meet new friends, enjoy exclusive access to Bolton Castle ‘out of hours’, and explore the landscape and wildlife of A 5 day practical course in writing historical A 3 day course (with Sunday induction 4.00-5.30pm) A 4 day course with Piers Browne, the distinguished Wensleydale and beyond. fiction, with guidance from tutors including with Wild Dales photographer Simon Phillpotts. Wensleydale artist and ‘Painter of the North’, Alison Weir, who has sold nearly 3 million copies Simon’s images are frequently Highly Commended reaping the benefit of his unrivalled intimate • All events and courses open to visitors and local of historical fiction and history world-wide, and in the British Wildlife Photography Awards, and knowledge of the Dales’ landscape. With 101 residents. Anthony Quinn. His novel Disappeared was chosen have featured in the Telegraph, Times, Guardian shows worldwide (35 in London galleries), 25 Royal • Residential options available on some courses. by the Daily Mail and The Times as one of the and Daily Mail among others. He has appeared Academy Exhibitions, numerous prizes, and many We can also help you find your own local best novels of 2014 - ‘highly original… beautifully on BBC’s Countryfile with Julia Bradbury and ITV years’ experience as a teacher, he also knows how accommodation. (NB.No accommodation is haunting’, and shortlisted for a Strand Award. His 1’s The Dales with Ade Edmonson, frequently to inspire you to new heights! available in the Castle). short stories were shortlisted for the Hennessy exhibits in , most recently with Richard • Learn water-colour or oils skills and how to • Course fee Includes daily lunch in the Castle cafe Award, and in 2016 he was Northern Ireland and Cherry Kearton, the world’s premier wildlife capture the Dales landscape, the Castle’s or picnic. Libraries Writer-in-Residence. photographers and filmmakers. glorious setting and sense of history.

• Weather permitting, paint in the midst of the • A chance to write intensively in an inspiring and • Learn how to capture the unique beauty of the wild landscape of the Castle estates. Booking details authentically historic atmosphere, with group Dales’ wildlife and scenery, sharing Simon All courses & events can be booked online at and individual tutor sessions. Get feedback on Phillpott’s expertise and local knowledge. • Includes lunch in the Castle or picnic and www.boltoncastle.co.uk or from the Box your writing and tips for success. • Enjoy exclusive access to Simon’s squirrel hide exclusive Castle access ‘after hours’ Office on 01969 623981 during castle opening • Aspiring and published writers welcome. and to wildlife sites on the Bolton Castle Estates, • This course is for those with some painting hours. (If the Box Office is busy please leave a • Weather permitting, write in the midst of the including the Castle’s birds of prey. experience. Please bring your own paints, message) wild landscape of the Castle estates • Includes lunch in the Castle or picnic and brushes etc. There is no art shop nearby. • Includes lunch in the Castle or picnic and exclusive Castle access ‘after hours’. • Group/couple reductions are available for exclusive Castle access ‘after hours’ • This course is for those with some experience. courses. Please email Please bring your own equipment. [email protected] for details. • Tickets for single events can also be Course fee: £485. Course fee: £380. (Includes lunches and tickets to 2 talks) Please enquire about group bookings. purchased (cash only) at The Wobbly Dog, Residential option (5 nights 17th – 21st): £730. Residential: £570. (4 nights 11th – 14th) Private . Private en-suite room Sun-Thurs nights in delightful Course fee: £380. en-suite room in charming very comfortable local • Those with a valid entry ticket to the Castle local house shared with other course members. Residential: We can help you find comfortable local house shared with course members. Garden, on the day of an event receive a 25% Garden, inglenook, peaceful, views, shared kitchen. accommodation. Please email inglenook, peaceful, stunning views, shared kitchen. reduction on tickets. Breakfast pack provided. [email protected]. Breakfast starter pack provided. Cover w’colour of Bolton Castle by Fred Lawson Fred w’colour of Bolton Castle by Cover courtesy of www.williamgreenwoodfineart.co.uk.

Bank Holiday Monday Aug 28th at 6.30pm Meet best seliing author Alison Weir Courses & Concerts Music for Two Queens Mon Sept 18th at 7.00pm in the Great Chamber Music for Mary ‘Anne Boleyn: A King’s Obsession’ at Bolton Castle The dark tale of a woman ahead of her time, who Queen of Scots in Wensleydale and Elizabeth II gambled with her fickle and dangerous king...... Tues Sept 19th at 10.15am in the Great Chamber September 2017 Mary Stuart Making History spent 6 months Coffee, ideas and Q&A about novels and history! in captivity at Sept 18th: £9.50; Students and children £5.00 England’s Festival of Medieval Music Sept 19th: Free to those buying a ticket for Sept 18th the Castle: this at Bolton Castle and Redmire Otherwise Adults £7.00 with coffee; students £1.00. brilliant young 7th-10th September 2017 ensemble - ‘The King’s Singers 50 years on’ - contrasts music loved by her with HM The Spain comes to for this year’s Medieval Music in the Dales Queen’s more popular musical tastes. with leading performers from Spain and Catalonia Thurs September 28th – Fri 29th Flower Arranging for the Autumn Tickets: Adults £14 Concs £12 U18 £6 · Medieval Music in Concert · Workshops · Instrument makers from the UK, France & Spain Family (2+3) £30 Promenade £10.00 Be a flower-arranging genius with NAFAS · Medieval Market · Medieval Feast acclaimed Nick Grounds! Nick’s skills as Online, at the Box Office (01969 623981) or at Book online at www. medievalmusicinthedales.co.uk a nationally accredited flower-arranging The Wobbly Dog, Leyburn (cash only). T: 07931 357 618 E: [email protected] demonstrator are in constant demand, with Find new experiences, new skills, new friends at our A Trouvere Event in partnership with Bolton Castle and Bolt-On Events Weekend Castle entry ticket holders receive a over 100 demonstrations a year in the UK. The fascinating courses and events 25% reduction on all tickets. Queen has been photographed in front of one of his arrangements. Find out how it’s done! Making History • Sept 28th: Live Flower Arranging demo in the Writing historical fiction with Alison Weir Castle open to general public - see box below April 6th – Oct 31st by arrangement • Sept 29th 10.00-5.30: a day of workshops and Painting the Dales Oils & Watercolours with Piers Browne Half day to 5 day options available individual tuition. Thursday July 27th at 7.00pm • includes lunch in the Castle & demo ticket. Music for Two Queens The Complete Wensleydale Angler “You really were the icing on our anniversary Music for Elizabeth II & Mary Queen of Scots Shakespeare’s hilarious comedy cake!” Stamford Flower Club. Wild Dales Photography of love and mistaken identity Master angler Brian Towers has fished the Dales’ wildlife with Simon Phillpotts performed by young cycling ladies Dales for many years. He holds top level Course fee: £100 The HandleBards qualifications as an AAPGAI instructor and Medieval Music in the Dales “Uproariously funny” Sir Ian McKellen assessor, regularly gives flyfishing demos at England’s Festival of Medieval Music “Gloriously eccentric and very, very funny” country shows far & wide, including the Great |||||||||||||||||||| Shakespeare’s As You Like It The Stage Yorkshire Show & Sandringham. Learn Salmon Thursday Sept 28th at 7.00pm in the Castle with The Handlebards & Trout fishing techniques, how to be an Flower Arranging for the Autumn effortless caster, choose flies & tackle, and Come on your bicycle and get a free drink! Live flower arranging demo with NAFAS acclaimed Flower Arranging for the Autumn read the river. Nick Grounds Become a floral genius with Nick Grounds! Tickets £13.00/ £12.00, U18 £5.00 Prices include use of appropriate gear and 8 hours of guiding/tuition per day. Beginners, The Compleat Wensleydale Angler Family (2 adults + up to 4 children) £28.00 “Amazing demo! Even the gentlemen enjoyed Intermediate and Advanced guiding & tuition. Expert fly-fishing tuition on the River Ure Pre-booked picnics available. Email themselves.” The Garden Museum [email protected] Includes free access to Bolton Castle & lunch. 4 hrs: £100 Full day: £185 Castle entry ticket holders on the day receive Tickets £11.00 25% reduction on tickets. Pair:£350 Group of 3: £500 Bolt-on Events |||||||||||||||||||| www.boltoncastle.co.uk 01969 623981