14 Jul: Picnic in the Park 2012

Picnic in the Park - picture courtesy of Thirsk Picnic in the Park
Picnic in the Park - picture courtesy of Thirsk Picnic in the Park

Thirsk’s Picnic in the Park is fast becoming one of the must-see events of the year, and this year’s line up is likely to prove very popular indeed.

Counterfeit Bee Gees, picture courtesy of Thirsk Picnic in the Park
Counterfeit Bee Gees, picture courtesy of Thirsk Picnic in the Park

The Counterfeit Bee Gees will be headlining, complete with state-of-the-art stage lighting and sound and playing everybody’s favourite Bee Gees hits from the last 4 decades. Dominic Halpin & The Honey Bs swinging show band will be supporting and the terrific summer’s evening entertainment will be spectacularly rounded off with a firework finale.

Dominic Halpin & the Honey Bs - picture courtesy of Thirsk Picnic in the Park
Dominic Halpin & the Honey Bs - picture courtesy of Thirsk Picnic in the Park

This year’s event will be the 7th Picnic in the Park and will take place on Saturday, 14 July in the extensive grounds of Thirsk Hall in aid of the charity Action Medical Research.

Tickets go on sale on 1 March and if you buy before 31 April you’ll get “early bird” tickets – £16 for adults (full price £20) and £8 for ages 12-16 (full price £12), under 12s are free (accompanied by an adult).

Tickets can be purchased by calling one of the following numbers:

Thirsk Tourist Information on 01845 522755

The Zillah Bell Gallery on 01845 522479

CB Furnishings at Castlegate, Thirsk on 01845 525575

CB Furnishings at Standard Way Industrial Estate, Northallerton on 01609 772916

or over the counter at Calverts Rug Shop, Thirsk (cash or credit cards welcomed), 01845 521644

There will be food available to buy at the event, or you can bring your own picnic. If you would like to bring your own gazebo, please call Sue Calvert on 07971 177050 to book your pitch.

Further information can be found on the Thirsk Picnic in the Park website, and you can book a Thirsk B&B or Thirsk hotel for the night on Hello Yorkshire.