National Meadows Day!

01 July 2023 to 02 July 2023

Celebrate our marvelous meadows with guided walks, wildflower & insect ID workshops and scything demonstrations in the Dales and Forest of Bowland. 

National Meadows Day 

Saturday 1 July | Various events in the Yorkshire Dales and Forest of Bowland  

The Yorkshire Dales and Forest of Bowland are home to some of the last remaining traditional wildflower meadows in England. These priority habitats are important for farming, absorb carbon and support incredible biodiversity. One field alone can contain up to 120 species of wildflowers and grasses. 

Celebrate and learn about our marvelous meadows this National Meadows Day with events at three locations. Activities include guided walks, plant and insect identification workshops and scything demonstrations.     

• Lower Winskill, Settle - no booking necessary
  11am - 3pm Lower Winskill, Langcliffe, Settle, BD24 9PZ (please note sat nav may take you to Higher Winskill)
  A variety of activities including: Make your own meadow workshops, Wildflower walk, Bumblebee walk, Farmer walk, Crafts & a self guided nature trail. Parking and refreshments available   

• Hazel Brown, Low Row, Swaledale - Visit www.hazelbrowfarm.org for more information and to book

• Gathering Fields, Over Wyresdale - Visit www.forestofbowland.com/festival-bowland-events for more information 

Conservation, Display, Walk, Talks & Presentations