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Garland making from noon, ceremony at 6.30 pm. Castleton Garland is a flower-covered framework covering the Garland King, who leads a procession on horseback around the village accompanied by his Queen. It is over 3 feet high and weighs around 30 kg. Spectators are given sprigs of oak to adorn themselves (even dogs take part in this). The band plays a special tune and the procession includes children who perform the Garland Dance at stops en route before gathering at the maypole for a ribbon dance. Afterwards the garland is winched up the church tower, until the flowers have wilted. The origins of the custom are obscure and go back centuries but the King and Queen wear Stuart costume and 29th May is Oak Apple Day (commemorating the restoration of King Charles II) so there may be a link with a Seventeenth Century revival.

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Castleton's Ancient Garland Day is a unique, historic and wonderful event that takes place every year on May 29th (Unless it falls on a Sunday, then it is held on Saturday 28th). The Garland procession, of King and Consort on horseback, followed by the village band and dancing girls, winds its way through the village from The Nags Head in Cross Street from 6pm, finally reaching the Market Place. The Garland is taken to the Church where it is hauled up and mounted on one of the pinnacles on the tower of St Edmunds. The girls then dance 6 maypole dances. The ceremony ends with a service at the cenotaph. You can see the Garland in the making from noon at Mill Lane Barn.

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People of all ages can select, prepare and polish a slice of Blue John Stone to take home. Charges apply.

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People of all ages can select, prepare and polish a slice of Blue John Stone to take home. Charges apply.

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People of all ages can select, prepare and polish a slice of Blue John Stone to take home. Charges apply.

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Indoor, year round market at the Village Hall in picturesque Castleton. Disabled access and plenty of parking available. First Sunday of the month from 10am to 3pm.

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Indoor, year round market at the Village Hall in picturesque Castleton. Disabled access and plenty of parking available. First Sunday of the month from 10am to 3pm.

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Indoor, year round market at the Village Hall in picturesque Castleton. Disabled access and plenty of parking available. First Sunday of the month from 10am to 3pm.

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Indoor, year round market at the Village Hall in picturesque Castleton. Disabled access and plenty of parking available. First Sunday of the month from 10am to 3pm.

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Indoor, year round market at the Village Hall in picturesque Castleton. Disabled access and plenty of parking available. First Sunday of the month from 10am to 3pm.

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Indoor, year round market at the Village Hall in picturesque Castleton. Disabled access and plenty of parking available. First Sunday of the month from 10am to 3pm.

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Indoor, year round market at the Village Hall in picturesque Castleton. Disabled access and plenty of parking available. First Sunday of the month from 10am to 3pm.

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Indoor, year round market at the Village Hall in picturesque Castleton. Disabled access and plenty of parking available. First Sunday of the month from 10am to 3pm.

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Indoor, year round market at the Village Hall in picturesque Castleton. Disabled access and plenty of parking available. First Sunday of the month from 10am to 3pm.

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Indoor, year round market at the Village Hall in picturesque Castleton. Disabled access and plenty of parking available. First Sunday of the month from 10am to 3pm.

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Indoor, year round market at the Village Hall in picturesque Castleton. Disabled access and plenty of parking available. First Sunday of the month from 10am to 3pm.

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Indoor, year round market at the Village Hall in picturesque Castleton. Disabled access and plenty of parking available. First Sunday of the month from 10am to 3pm.

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Indoor, year round market at the Village Hall in picturesque Castleton. Disabled access and plenty of parking available. First Sunday of the month from 10am to 3pm.

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Indoor, year round market at the Village Hall in picturesque Castleton. Disabled access and plenty of parking available. First Sunday of the month from 10am to 3pm.

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Indoor, year round market at the Village Hall in picturesque Castleton. Disabled access and plenty of parking available. First Sunday of the month from 10am to 3pm.

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Indoor, year round market at the Village Hall in picturesque Castleton. Disabled access and plenty of parking available. First Sunday of the month from 10am to 3pm.

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Indoor, year round market at the Village Hall in picturesque Castleton. Disabled access and plenty of parking available. First Sunday of the month from 10am to 3pm.

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Indoor, year round market at the Village Hall in picturesque Castleton. Disabled access and plenty of parking available. First Sunday of the month from 10am to 3pm.

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Indoor, year round market at the Village Hall in picturesque Castleton. Disabled access and plenty of parking available. First Sunday of the month from 10am to 3pm.

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Indoor, year round market at the Village Hall in picturesque Castleton. Disabled access and plenty of parking available. First Sunday of the month from 10am to 3pm.

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Indoor, year round market at the Village Hall in picturesque Castleton. Disabled access and plenty of parking available. First Sunday of the month from 10am to 3pm.

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Indoor, year round market at the Village Hall in picturesque Castleton. Disabled access and plenty of parking available. First Sunday of the month from 10am to 3pm.

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Indoor, year round market at the Village Hall in picturesque Castleton. Disabled access and plenty of parking available. First Sunday of the month from 10am to 3pm.

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Indoor, year round market at the Village Hall in picturesque Castleton. Disabled access and plenty of parking available. First Sunday of the month from 10am to 3pm.

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Indoor, year round market at the Village Hall in picturesque Castleton. Disabled access and plenty of parking available. First Sunday of the month from 10am to 3pm.

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Indoor, year round market at the Village Hall in picturesque Castleton. Disabled access and plenty of parking available. First Sunday of the month from 10am to 3pm.

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Indoor, year round market at the Village Hall in picturesque Castleton. Disabled access and plenty of parking available. First Sunday of the month from 10am to 3pm.

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Indoor, year round market at the Village Hall in picturesque Castleton. Disabled access and plenty of parking available. First Sunday of the month from 10am to 3pm.

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Indoor, year round market at the Village Hall in picturesque Castleton. Disabled access and plenty of parking available. First Sunday of the month from 10am to 3pm.

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Indoor, year round market at the Village Hall in picturesque Castleton. Disabled access and plenty of parking available. First Sunday of the month from 10am to 3pm.

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Indoor, year round market at the Village Hall in picturesque Castleton. Disabled access and plenty of parking available. First Sunday of the month from 10am to 3pm.

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Carol singing in a festive underground atmosphere. Admission by ticket only. Booked and paid for in advance. Includes festive refreshments.

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Carol singing in a festive underground atmosphere. Admission by ticket only. Booked and paid for in advance. Includes festive refreshments.

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Carol singing in a festive underground atmosphere. Admission by ticket only. Booked and paid for in advance. Includes festive refreshments.

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On daily from dusk until 3rd January 2010. Late night shopping on weekends in December

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Visitors are conducted around the Cavern by by the 'Old' Miners, explaining how they mined Blue John Stone, before electricity, and how they mine it today. The tour continues on to see the stalactite caves the miners originally discovered in 1926.

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Visitors can hunt for chocolate truffles hidden in the cave by 'Treakle', the Treak Cliff Truffle Hound. Special Truffles have been made by Castleton Chocolatiers, Cocoadance.

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The Castle Vintage Inn in Castleton, Hope Valley, will be hosting a Showcase Cask Ale Festival in an outdoor marquee with 15 champion brews. On Friday, from 5pm, DJ Dimi will be playing jazz, swing & pop and as darkness closes in guests can follow a short ghost tour around the village of Castleton - proceeds go to charity. From 2pm to 8pm on Saturday, The Castle Hotel will become a venue for live jazz and a charity quiz. The final day, Sunday, includes a hog roast from 12pm to 6pm and DJ Dimi will be performing again. For younger guests face painting will be on offer both Saturday and Sunday.

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A fabulous 3-mile walk around Castleton to Odin Mine and the base of Mam Tor incorporating a visit to the secret Cocoadance Chocolate Factory for a talk and demonstration with lots of tasters! 'Golden Ticket' fun for children in the half-term holiday and a 'Chocolate Heaven' for adults!

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Traditional Crafts; Working Dogs; Fun Activities and much more

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Take part in our Knight's Quest this Bank Holiday. Follow the Knight's trail and get a chance to meet a Knight who will regail you with tales of medieval times, teach you about weapons of war and marshall a children's battle

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Castleton's Ancient Garland Day is a unique, historic and wonderful event that takes place every year on May 29th (Unless it falls on a Sunday, then it is held on Saturday 28th). The Garland procession, of King and Consort on horseback, followed by the village band and dancing girls, winds its way through the village from The Nags Head in Cross Street from 6pm, finally reaching the Market Place. The Garland is taken to the Church where it is hauled up and mounted on one of the pinnacles on the tower of St Edmunds. The girls then dance 6 maypole dances. The ceremony ends with a service at the cenotaph. You can see the Garland in the making from noon at Mill Lane Barn.

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Visitors are conducted around the Cavern by by the 'Old' Miners, explaining how they mined Blue John Stone, before electricity, and how they mine it today. The tour continues on to see the stalactite caves the miners originally discovered in 1926.

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Visitors can hunt for chocolate truffles hidden in the cave by 'Treakle', the Treak Cliff Truffle Hound. Special Truffles have been made by Castleton Chocolatiers, Cocoadance who have supplied a celebratory Easter Egg for Treak Cavern.

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Come and hunt for eggs underground whilst enjoying a tour of the cavern.

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Visitors are conducted around the Cavern by by the 'Old' Miners, explaining how they mined Blue John Stone, before electricity, and how they mine it today. The tour continues on to see the stalactite caves the miners originally discovered in 1926.

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Visitors can hunt for chocolate truffles hidden in the cave by 'Treakle', the Treak Cliff Truffle Hound. Special Truffles have been made by Castleton Chocolatiers, Cocoadance who have supplied a celebratory Easter Egg for Treak Cavern.

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Carol singing in a festive underground atmosphere. 11:30 and 14:00 Admission by ticket only. Booked and paid for in advance. Includes festive refreshments.

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Carol singing in a festive underground atmosphere. 11:30 and 14:00 Admission by ticket only. Booked and paid for in advance. Includes festive refreshments.

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Carol singing in a festive underground atmosphere. Admission by ticket only. Booked and paid for in advance. Includes festive refreshments.

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On daily from dusk until 3rd January 2010. Late night shopping on weekends in December

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Scary Ghost stories from within the eerie Cavern chamber.

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Re-enactments with the living history society Regia Anglorum, and many other activities including a concert, touring play, displays, crafts and stalls

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Re-enactments with the living history society Regia Anglorum, and many other activities including a concert, touring play, displays, crafts and stalls

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On this day each year a huge garland of wildflowers is created and the 'Garland King and Queen' parade around the village on horseback wearing 17th century dress.

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If you have ever fancied an informal couple of hours (or three), learning about the history of chocolate, where it comes from and how it is made, then this is the place for you. The Chocolate Experience lasts for approximately three hours. The talks are very informal and we want you to enjoy your self as much as possible. Please bring a camera if you can. Due to the popularity of this event, prebooking is essential.

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Come and hunt for eggs underground whilst enjoying a tour of the cavern.

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Try your hand at some traditional games or take part in a fun children's trail to find the hidden Easter Eggs and claim your chocolate prize!

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Carol singing in a festive underground atmosphere. Admission by ticket only. Booked and paid for in advance.

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Carol singing in a festive underground atmosphere. Admission by ticket only. Booked and paid for in advance.

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Christmas Carol Concerts from inside the 'Vast Cave'. Muled wine and Mince Pies on arrival.

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Carol singing in a festive underground atmosphere. Admission by ticket only. Booked and paid for in advance.

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Carol singing in a festive underground atmosphere. Admission by ticket only. Booked and paid for in advance.

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Christmas Carol Concerts from inside the 'Vast Cave'. Muled wine and Mince Pies on arrival.

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Carol singing in a festive underground atmosphere. Admission by ticket only. Booked and paid for in advance.

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Christmas Carol Concerts from inside the 'Vast Cave'. Muled wine and Mince Pies on arrival.

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Children will enjoy following our trail around the castle and grounds.