- What kind of a Gathering will the Hardraw May Gathering be?It will be a gathering of people who enjoy Folk Music and good singing in particular. Hopefully, everyone will enjoy the main concerts as well as the extra events like singarounds and sessions .
- Why is there a concert on Sunday evening? It is a Bank Holiday weekend and most people do not have to go to work on Monday so it is possible to enjoy 3 evenings of top class music…
- Will anything be happening during the day? Yes – lots!!! We hope to keep up a none-stop cycle of singarounds and sessions in the bar (& outside if the weather is kind) as well as afternoon concerts.
- What if the weather is cold and wet? The main concerts and most of the other activities will be held indoors in the concert room or the bar of the Green Dragon Inn at Hardraw in Wensleydale.
- Can we camp? Camping is currently restricted to Full Weekend Ticket Holders. If space allows, camping only tickets will be made available. Please check back for further updates.
Other camp sites may be found nearby & in Hawes ( see Camping and Accommodation page).
- What other kind of accommodation is available? Bunk rooms and B & B are available by contacting the venue directly – telephone: 01969 667392.
Please be aware that accommodation and concert tickets are sold separately. Purchasing accommodation with the venue directly will not guarantee you tickets to the event. Be sure to secure tickets to the event via this website.
As this is a popular tourist area, every kind of accommodation can be found within a mile or two – from top class country hotels to farmhouse B&Bs. At least two good hotels are in very easy walking distance and Hawes can be reached on foot in about 20 minutes.
- What food will be available? We are awaiting details with regards the availability of food onsite. In nearby Hawes, you can find a wonderful Fish & Chip shop, cafes and restaurants as well as a takeaway and local shops in which to buy provisions. Wensleydale Creamery of Wallace & Gromit fame is to be found in Hawes too.
- Drink? The Green Dragon is famous for its real ales, a wide selection of which will be available at the gathering including some good session ales with low abv. A full range of wines, spirits & soft & hot drinks will also be on sale.
- How do I ensure that I can attend the concerts? This will be a small and friendly gathering, so the only way to ensure your seat at the evening concerts is to buy in advance a full weekend ticket which gives you access to all events. If any tickets remain on sale in late April, then it may be possible to buy single concert tickets but it is expected that all places will sell out in advance. You will be given a wrist band to guarantee your access to evening concerts.
- How may I purchase tickets? see the Tickets page.
- Is there an Earlybird ticket option? see the Tickets page.
- Do you have a special rate for children? see the Tickets page.
- Is there anything else to do in the area if I want a change from Folk Music? Yes – there are lots of things to do in this magnificent area including: walking, caving, climbing, fishing, historical sites, historic railways and much, much more.
- How do I get to Hardraw? There are full directions of direct AND scenic routes on the “How to find us” page of this website.
- Is it a dog-friendly Gathering? Yes! We love dogs and last year all our canine visitors behaved perfectly. Obviously we ask you to be responsible for your pets at all times.
- How can I get an answer to further queries? Use our “contact page“.
