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Things to do in Yorkshire

Take a look through our calendar for inspiration on the many things to do in Yorkshire throughout the year. From how best to while away a winter’s 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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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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September

An Autumn escape to North Yorkshire…

Raby Castle – Children’s Interactive Theatre: Thumbelina – 1st September

Kiplin Hall – Forage and Feast – 12th September

Newby Hall and Gardens – Harrogate Autumn flower Show – 13,14,15th September

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

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

York – Food & Drink Festival – 20-29th September

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October

Raby Castle – Children’s Interactive Theatre: A cosmic mix-up – 12th October

Kiplin Hall – Halloween Ghost Hunt – 26th October

Thorp Perrow – Halloween spooky Autumn trail – 8th-31st October

Spilmans, Thirsk – Pumpkin picking & festival – throughout October

Raby Castle – Autumn Wreath Workshop – 26th October

 

 

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November

Polar Express – Throughout November (book early!)

Raby Castle – Christmas Market – 30th Nov-1st Dec

Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal – Deer Walks – 2nd September

RHS Harlow Carr – Winter Illuminations – from 22nd November-30th December

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

 

 

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December

York Christmas Festival – A market and range of festive events

Polar Express – Throughout December (book early!)

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

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

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

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March

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

Fountains Abbey – Easter egg hunt – 23rd March for 2 weeks

The Station – Titanic the Musical – 7th March

Catterick Racecourse – Ladies Day 6th March

The Station – Mothers Day Lunch – 10th March

The Station – Quiz Night – 16th March

Georgian Theatre Royal – Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde 16th March

Castle Howard – Easter Animal Trial – 23rd for March

Raby Castle – Easter egg Hunt – 29th March

High Force – Easter egg trial – 29th March for 2 weeks

Castle Howard – House and Garden Tickets from 29th March

Newby Hall and Gardens – Easter holiday Yorkshire event 31st March

 

 

Easter Days Out

April

More Easter fun in Yorkshire…

Monk Park Farm – Easter event 1-7th April

Bon Coeur – Supper Club – 4th April

Fountains Abbey – Easter Egg Hunt – 1st-7th April

The Station – Hanging wooden sign workshop – 5th April

Cross Lanes Farm – Cocktail Masterclass – 6th April

Newby Hall and Gardens – Yorkshire Voices – 21st April

The Station Cinema – Royal Ballet – 24th April

Castle Howard – MasterChef Professional Finalists, six course tasting menu – 24th April

Whitby Goth Weekend – 26th-28th April

Raby Castle – Spring Season Market – 27th & 28th April

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May

Springtime in North Yorkshire…

Castle Howard – Spring Afternoon Tea – 4th – 5th May

Newby Hall and Gardens – Sports Cars in the Park – 5th May

Raby Castle – The Great British Dog Walk 5th May

Thorp Perrow – Car and Motorcycle show – 8th May

Swaledale Festival – 25th May for 2 weeks.

Monk Park Farm – Wild Wild West – 25th May for 1 week

Richmond Parade – Town centre – 27th May

Dracula at Whitby Abbey  – 25th May – 2nd June – Kids Rule

Malton Food Festival – “Food Fest Of The North” – 25-27 May

Mocha – Moulded chocolate workshop – 25th May

Dracula at Whitby Abbey – Kids Rule – 25th May – 2nd June
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June

Bon Coeur Fine Wine – Cheese and Wine Tasting – 6th June

Whitby 60’s Festival – 7th, 8th, 9th June

Catterick Racecourse – Catterick Beer Festival & Racing on 8th June, Afternoon Racing featuring Royal Ascot on 18th June

Masham Family Fun Day – June 8th

Newby Hall and Gardens – Tractorfest – 8th & 9th June

Raby Castle – Classic Car Show on 30th June, Open Farm Sunday on 9th June

Castle Howard – Fathers Day Classic Car and Motor Show – 16th June

York Races – Mid-summer Raceday coinciding with Royal Ascot – 14th June

Green Howards Museum – D-Day stories – 11.30am on Thursdays and Saturdays

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July

Keep the kids happy during the school holidays in Yorkshire…

Ellerton Lake – SUP Activity Paddle Boarding

Cross Lanes Farm  – Cocktail making class – 6th July

Newby Hall and Gardens – Open Air Theatre on 6th July, Generation Groove Band Sunday on 7th July

Great Yorkshire Show – 9th to the 12th  July

Raby Castle – Outdoor Cinema showing Harry Potter, Greatest Showman, Encanto, Pretty Woman & Mamma Mia – 12th-14th July

Newby Hall and Gardens – Historic Vehicle Rally – 21st July

Raby Castle – Italia Car Day – 21st June

Newby Hall and Gardens – Aldborough & Boroughbridge Show – 28th July

Yorkshire Food and Drink Festival – Skipton – 19/20/21st July

Catterick Racecourse – Go Racing in Yorkshire Summer Festival – 24th July

Castle Howard – Outdoor Cinema – 26th, 27th, 28th July