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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.

Discover 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

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

 

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March

Fountains Abbey – Easter egg hunt

The Station–  Cinema/ Cafe/ Shopping

Catterick Racecourse – Ladies Day 5th March

Raby Castle – Deer Park Safari- 26th March

Georgian Theatre Royal – Green Fingers- 29th March

Mocha– Chocolate Making and Cocktail Evening- 14th March

 

 

 

Easter Days Out

April

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

Monk Park Farm Easter Events

Bon Coeur – Supper Club – 3rd April

Fountains Abbey – Easter Egg Hunt

Newby Hall and Gardens –  Easter Fun

York Chocolate Festival– 16th-20th April

Whitby Goth Weekend – 24th-27th April

Raby Castle – Spring Season Market

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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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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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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

 

Discovering the Yorkshire Dales

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…

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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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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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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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