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A Year in Yorkshire: Things To Do

Discover what's on in North Yorkshire...

Take a look through our calendar for inspiration on the many things to do in Yorkshire throughout the year. From how best to spend a winter weekend away to plotting your days’ activities with the family during the school holidays, there are plenty of adventures to be had.

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What's On

March

Catterick Racecourse – Ladies Day 5th March

Mocha– Chocolate Making and Cocktail Evening- 14th March

Raby Castle – Deer Park Safari- 26th March

Georgian Theatre Royal – Green Fingers- 29th March

The Station–  Mothers Day Lunch on 30th March

The Easter Adventure at Stockeld Park– 21st March – 14th April

The Great Yorkshire Easter Egg Hunt at Monk Park Farm -22nd March-  8th April

 

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What's On

April

There is plenty to keep you and the family entertained this Easter in Yorkshire.

The Easter Adventure at Stockeld Park– 21st- March 14th April

The Great Yorkshire Easter Egg Hunt at Monk Park Farm -22nd March-  8th April

Go Safari at Lightwater Valley– 28th March- 14th April

Bon Coeur – Supper Club – 3rd April

Fountains AbbeyEaster egg hunt from 5th- 21st April

Easter Fun at Bolton Castle– 8th-21st April

Easter Treasure Trail at Tennants– 19th April

The StationEaster Sunday Lunch on Sunday 20th of April

Wensleydale Railway Easter Sunday Tea Train on Sunday 20th of April

The Magical Kingdom Adventure Trail at Newby Hall – 18th- 21st April

Whitby Goth Weekend – 24th-27th April

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What's On

May

Springtime in North Yorkshire…

Castle Howard – Spring Afternoon Tea

Raby Castle – The Great British Dog Walk

Swaledale Festival – 24th May for 2 weeks.

Monk Park Farm – Half Term Fun

Malton Food Festival – “Food Fest Of The North” – 24th-26th May

Mocha – Moulded chocolate workshop – 3rd May

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What's On

June

Bon Coeur Fine Wine – Cheese and Wine Tasting Events

Whitby 60’s Festival – 6th, 7th, 8th June

Masham Family Fun Day – June 8th

Newby Hall and Gardens – Tractorfest

York Races – Mid-summer Raceday

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What's On

July

Keep the kids happy during the school holidays in Yorkshire…

Thorp Perrow– Terrarium workshop- 3 July

Ellerton Lake – SUP Activity Paddle Boarding

Newby Hall and Gardens

Great Yorkshire Show – 8th to the 11th  July

Newby Hall and Gardens – Historic Vehicle Rally

Yorkshire Food and Drink Festival – Skipton – 18/19/20th July

Catterick Racecourse – Go Racing in Yorkshire Summer Festival

Castle Howard – Outdoor Cinema

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What's On

August

The perfect plan for a Summer holiday in Yorkshire…

Raby Castle – Children’s Interactive Theatre: Pirates – 3rd August

Newby Hall and Gardens – Hamlet, Open air theatre – 16th August

Newby Hall and Gardens – Fireworks Championships – 24th August

Catterick Racecourse – Family Sports Day  – 19th August

Raby Castle – Harvest Seasonal Market – 24th – 26 August

Catterick Racecourse – Ladies Day – 28th August

Ellerton Lake – Sup Activity – Paddle Boarding

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What's On

September

An Autumn escape to North Yorkshire…

Newby Hall and Gardens – Harrogate Autumn flower Show – 19th-21st September

Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal – Deer Walks – 14th September

Staithes – Festival of Art & Heritage – 13,14,15th September

York – Food & Drink Festival – 19-28th September

Thorp Perrow– Knit your own chunky scarf- 20th September

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What's On

October

Raby Castle – Children’s Interactive Theatre

Kiplin Hall – Halloween Ghost Hunt

Thorp Perrow – Halloween spooky Autumn trail

Spilmans, Thirsk – Pumpkin picking & festival – throughout October

Raby Castle – Autumn Wreath Workshop

 

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What's On

November

Polar Express – Throughout November (book early!)

Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal – Deer Walks

RHS Harlow Carr – Winter Illuminations

Thorp Perrow- Christmas Wreath- 19th November

Raby Castle – Fireside Stories with Father Christmas – throughout Nov-Dec

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What's On

December

York Christmas Festival – A market and range of festive events

Polar Express – Throughout December (book early!)

Castle Howard – Christmas at the Castle & Illuminations- throughout December

Stockeld Park – Christmas Adventure and Santa’s Grotto – December

Mother Shipton’s Cave – Christmas village & experience – Throughout December

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What's On

January

Jorvik– The Winter experience- Until 23rd February

Dalby Forest– Stargazing- Weekends 9th-31st January

Nidderdale Alpaca Trekking

Thorp Perrow- Rose Pruning- 22nd January

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What's On

February

The Station– Spring Flowers Stained Glass Workshop- 2nd February

Mocha- Valentine’s chocolate making workshop- 9th February

Stockeld Park- February Half Term Fun- 10th-18th February

Bon Coeur– Whiskey Tasting- 13th February

Monk Park Farm– Lambing Live- 15th-23rd February

The Station – Half Term Activity Trail-  15th February-2nd March

York Minster– Colour & Light Wildlife Show- 12th February- 2nd March