Festival history

The year 2000 saw the first Summer Festival of Art and Music held in the Church. It proved to be a huge success and has become an annual event with events being held each weekend.

The Festival's length and timing has varied over the years to suit current needs but three weeks seems to be the favoured length.

Many local artists display their artwork usually during the first two weeks and then students from the local secondary schools have been invited to display their 'A' level course work.  This year sees a change for the 3rd week with Harrogate Photographic Society and Harrogate Embroiderer's Guild invited to display work. 

At least two concerts are held plus the ever popular Strawberry Tea and the Festival concludes with a Songs of Praise service on the final Sunday.