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These venues present occasional folk arts events. Some are also available for hire.

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    East Yorkshire
  • Gate Arts Centre
    Small theatre presenting broad range of performing arts, including folk.
    17-23 Gladstone Terrace, Goole, East Yorkshire DN14 5AQ
    Contact: Charlie Studdy
    Telephone: 01405 763652
    Email: charlie.gtc@btconnect.com

North Yorkshire
  • Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal
    A number of events every year - folk night planned for 2003.
    The National Trust, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 3DY
    Contact: David Edwards
    Telephone: 01765 643166
    Email: ytndpe@smtp.n.trust.org.uk
    Website: http://www.fountainsabbey.org.uk/

  • The Green Dragon Inn
    Residential arts, dance and music venue with the emphasis on traditional music. Regular events. 7 apartments, 16 letting rooms, camping. Can accommodate folk parties. 15-acre site includes Hardraw Force, England`s highest unbroken waterfall.
    Hardraw, nr Hawes, Wensleydale, North Yorkshire DL8 3LZ
    Contact: Mark Thompson
    Telephone: 01969 667392 (preferred)
    Email: info@greendragonhardraw.com
    Website: http://www.greendragonhardraw.com/

  • Helmsley Arts Centre
    130 - 145 seats (raked): good acoustic space.
    The Old Meeting House, Helmsley, York, North Yorkshire Y062 5DW
    Contact: David Goodwin
    Telephone: 01439 771109
    Email: helmsleyarts@aol.com
    Website: http://www.helmsleyarts.co.uk/

  • Pocklington Arts Centre
    Seats 192. Live music and theatre.
    Oak House, Market Place, Pocklington, York, North Yorkshire YO42 2AR
    Contact: Janet Farmer
    Telephone: 01759 301547
    fax: 017569 304819
    Email: info@pocklingtonartscentre.co.uk
    Website: http://www.pocklington.gov.uk/arts-centre/

  • Selby Town Hall
    A lovely little arts centre booking a wide range of acts including a wide range of British and international folk music. Bar and plenty of free parking.
    Selby Town Hall, York Street, Selby, North Yorkshire YO8 4AJ
    Contact: Fred Matthews
    Telephone: 01757 708449
    Fax: 01757 213 761
    Email: news@selbytownhall.co.uk
    Website: http://www.selbytownhall.co.uk/


  • The Shed
    One of the smallest venues in the world with a disproportionate reputation. Home of the Yorkshire Pudding Boat Race.
    The Shed, Brawby, Malton, North Yorkshire YO17 6PY
    Contact: Simon Thackery
    Telephone: 01653 668494
    Website: http://www.theshed.co.uk/

South Yorkshire
  • Marbrook Tavern
    Local pub with room for folk events, good cask ales and a warm welcome.
    Contact: Robert Chamberlain
    Address: 55 Cemetery Road, Hemingfield, Barnsley S73 0QD
    Telephone / Fax: 01226 754527
    Email: norman@taylorsbar.com

  • Merlin Theatre
    Arts and educational centre. Occasional events. Facilities available for hire.
    Tintagel House, 2 Meadow Bank Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S11 9AH
    Contact: Robert Chamberlain
    Telephone: 0114 255 1638
    Email: merlin.theatre@ic24.net

  • Circle Arts Centre (formerly the Regal Arts Centre)
    Lively arts centre with a healthy ribbon of folk and roots music running through its programming.
    Circle Arts Centre, Carlton Road, Worksop, Nottinghamshire S80 1PD
    Contact: Andy Whitehouse
    Telephone: 01909 474458
    Email: info@circlearts.co.uk
    Website: http://www.circlearts.co.uk/

West Yorkshire
  • Hebden Bridge Trades Club
    Comprehensive programme of music including all types of folk. Mainly Friday / Saturday. Free acoustic night, Thursdays, twice monthly. Seats 140 or 180 standing.
    Holme Street, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire HX7 8EE
    Contact: David Parry
    Telephone: 01422 845265
    Email: David@thetradesclub.aramiska.net
    Website: http://www.thetradesclub.aramiska.net/home.html

  • Marsden Mechanics Hall
    Community arts centre. Diverse range of flexible accommodation on two floors. Full disabled access throughout. Licensed for marriages, music entertainment with full bar facilities. Home of Mikron Theatre Company.
    Peel Street, Marsden, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD7 6BW
    Telephone: 01484 844587
    Mikron Theatre: Mike Lucas
    Telephone: 01484 843701
    Email: admin@mikron.org.uk
    Website: http://www.mikron.org.uk/

  • Shelley Village Hall
    Wide variety of musical events including folk. Hall available for hire.
    Huddersfield Road, Shelley Village, near Huddersfield
    Contact: Anne Priestman
    Telephone: 01484 604486

  • Square Chapel Arts Centre
    Converted chapel. Small-scale theatre. Theatre and music events.
    10 Square Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire HX1 1QG
    Contact: Sally Martin
    Telephone: 01422 353073
    Email: info@squarechapel.co.uk
    Website: http://www.squarechapel.co.uk/

 

 
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