North Yorkshire Events
St Wilfrid of Ripon Church, Monk Fryston
Sat 12 Sep and Sun 13 Sep
Main Street, Monk Fryston, Leeds LS25 5DU
Heritage Open Day: Church open to visitors. Church with Anglo Saxon roots further developed by the monks building Selby Abbey.
Badapple Theatre Company present 'Back to the Land Girls'
Sat 12 Sep
Knayton Village Hall, Knayton YO7 4AZ
One of Badapple’s best-loved classic shows is back after 15 years! With beautiful songs from SONY Award Winning songwriter, and BBC Radio 4 host, Jez...
Open Church at St Joseph's Catholic Church, Bishop Thornton
Sat 12 Sep
St Joseph's Catholic Church, Colber Lane, Bishop Thornton, Harrogate HG3 3JR
Heritage Open Day: This historic Grade II Listed church was built in 1809 and is the oldest Catholic church in the Diocese of Leeds...
Tour of Thorpe Prebend House, High St Agnesgate, Ripon
Sat 12 Sep
Thorpe Prebend House, High St. Agnesgate, Ripon HG4 1QR
Heritage Open Day: Thorpe Prebend House is a Grade II* listed building. The oldest parts date back to 1517. Most was built in the mid C16th...
Old Magnesia Well Pump Room
Sat 12 Sep, Sun 13 Sep, Sat 19 Sep, Sun 20 Sep
Old Magnesia Well Pump Room, Valley Gardens, Royal Parade, Harrogate HG1 2SZ
Heritage Open Day: The Old Magnesia Well Pump Room is a listed building designed by architect John Stead in 1858 to serve magnesia water to Harrogate...
All Saints Church, Weston
Sat 12 Sep
All Saints Church, Church Lane, Weston, Otley LS21 2HP
Heritage Open Day: Discover the ancient church of All Saints, a Grade I listed building. Of special interest are the triple decker pulpit and...
Goddards
Sat 12 Sep, Sun 13 Sep, Sat 19 Sep, Sun 20 Sep
Goddards, 27 Tadcaster Road, Dringhouses, York YO24 1GG
Heritage Open Day: Explore this secret garden on the outskirts of York overlooking the racecourse, once home to the Terry family, of Chocolate Orange...
Harrogate Baptist Church
Sat 12 Sep
Victoria Avenue, Harrogate HG1 5RD
Heritage Open Day: Harrogate Baptist Church is a Grade II listed building located on Harrogate's Victoria Avenue, dating back to 1883, with...
Ripon & District Light Railway
Sun 13 Sep and Mon 14 Sep
10-11 Canal Side, Dallamires Lane, Ripon HG4 1DE
Heritage Open Day: A recreated 1930's industrial railway using original trains and track. Sorry, no train rides(Due to railway...
Eboracum East Corner Tower Open Day
Sun 13 Sep
York Bar Walls Rampart, Gate beside the access stairs south-east of Monk Bar, What3Words: spice.pack.skinny, York YO31 7PE
Heritage Open Day: Come and see the East Corner Tower of the Roman fortress of Eboracum excavated 100 years ago by Professor Steuart Miller, and meet...
From Dig to Display: Unearthing York's Past
Sun 13 Sep
Barley Hall, 2 Coffee Yard, York YO1 8AR
Heritage Open Day: Step behind-the-scenes at Barley Hall and explore York's past through Archaeology with expert-led tours, hands-on...
Banks and Banking in Skipton-in-Craven
Sun 13 Sep
Town Hall, High Street, Skipton BD23 1AH
Heritage Open Day: Bank buildings in Skipton High Street and stories of the bankers that occupied them...
All Saints' Church, Spofforth
Sun 13 Sep
All Saints' Church, Church Lane, Spofforth, Harrogate HG3 1AF
Heritage Open Day: Explore this historic Grade II Listed church (11-15C). The clock was installed in 1818, and has a most unusual 20 ft. pendulum...
When the Entertainers Came to Town
Sun 13 Sep
Prince of Wales Gardens, Esplanade, Scarborough YO11 2AR
Heritage Open Day: This exhibition celebrates the history of entertainment in Scarborough. Display panels featuring maps, postcards, and memorabilia...
For God and the Commons: Easby Abbey and the people of Richmondshire
Sun 13 Sep, Wed 16 Sep
Easby Abbey, Easby, Coxwold, Richmond DL10 7EU
Heritage Open Day: This tour around the precinct of Easby Abbey will focus on its impact for local people...
Hidden in Plain Sight - Airton Grade II* Quaker Meeting House
Sun 13 Sep, Sun 20 Sep
Airton Quaker Meeting House, Airton, Carlton Lane, Skipton BD23 4AE
Heritage Open Day: Step back to around 1620 to unravel the mysteries surrounding this ancient architectural jewel...
The Everyday Neolithic History of Thornborough Henges (Northern Henge)
Sun 13 Sep
Nosterfield Nature Reserve, Moor Lane, Nosterfield, Thornborough, West Tanfield DL8 2QZ
Heritage Open Day: Run by English Heritage volunteers, the northern henge tour explains how ordinary Neolithic people built this extraordinary...
Little Ouseburn Church and Mausoleum - our place through time
Sun 13 Sep, Sun 20 Sep
Holy Trinity Church, Church Lane, Little Ouseburn, York YO26 9SH
Heritage Open Day: Explore this ancient place with Brontë talks and guided tours giving insight on everyday lives through time...
The Bilton Grange Estate
Sun 13 Sep
Bilton Community Centre, Tagg House, 48 Bilton Lane, Harrogate HG1 3DU
Heritage Open Day: An exhibition presenting the history and development of Harrogate’s Bilton Grange Estate, a period of almost 250 years from the...
Workers and workplaces in Skipton's High Street yards
Sun 13 Sep
Skipton Town Hall, High Street, Skipton BD23 1AH
Heritage Open Day: Explore Skipton's High Street yards and find out about the workers and businesses they housed...
Alfie Moore Acopalypse Now
Sun 13 Sep
The Milton Rooms, Marketplace, Malton YO17 7LX
The Four Horsemen of Rising Crime, Global Warming, AI and Culture Wars are galloping towards us. Are we on the road to hell?...
400 Sandcastles for Scarborough 400
Sun 13 Sep
South Bay beach, Foreshore Road, Scarborough YO11 1NU
Heritage Open Day: Looking back to the bygone days of seaside heritage, and celebrating Scarborough 400, we are holding a sandcastle building...
Finding Charlotte - An Author Talk Researching Family History
Sun 13 Sep
Fabrication Crafts, 14 Feasegate, York YO1 8SQ
Heritage Open Day: Get chance to chat to author Ben Robinson about his debut book 'Finding Charlotte'...
The Portly Post - experience life at The Ripon Gazette
Sun 13 Sep, Wed 16 Sep
The Portly Pig, 5 Kirkgate, Ripon HG4 1PA
Heritage Open Day: Learn about life at the Ripon Gazette from their old offices now within the Portly Pig Meet the editor, write a headline or a...
Vale of York Half Marathon
Sun 13 Sep
Wistow Common, Selby YO8 3QZ
The PB loving Half Marathon now comes with a PB-chasing 10K too!
The Vale of York Half Marathon, the fast, flat, PB-loving half marathon in aid of...
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Things to do around North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire offers a plethora of delightful activities for a memorable day out. Whether you're a local or a visitor, here are some fantastic options to explore:
1. Climb Brimham Rocks:
- Located just outside the small city of Ripon in the Yorkshire Dales, Brimham Rocks is a geological wonder. These massive rock formations were shaped by a river long before dinosaurs roamed the Earth. Today, you can climb, hike, do yoga, and even take photography classes amidst these unique formations. Don't miss the locally loved Yorkshire Dales ice cream from the kiosk.
2. Flamingo Land:
- Not far from beautiful York, Flamingo Land combines the best of both worlds: a theme park and a zoo. Spend half your day on thrilling rollercoasters, ghost trains, and teacups. Then transition to the animal exhibits, including lion enclosures, giraffe parks, and reptile centers. There are also cable cars, sea lion shows, and opportunities to meet meerkats or feed giraffes. Arrive early to make the most of this exciting attraction.
3. National Railway Museum:
- Located in York, this museum houses iconic locomotives and an unrivaled collection of railway history. Admission is free, making it a great educational and family-friendly outing.
4. York Minster:
- Dating back to medieval times, York Minster is a splendid Church of England cathedral. Explore its stunning architecture and learn about its rich history.
5. Stockeld Park:
- Enjoy outdoor adventures at Stockeld Park, which offers activities like solving detective mysteries, pumpkin picking, and exploring beautiful gardens.
Remember to plan ahead and check opening hours for these attractions. Whether you're fascinated by geology, wildlife, or history, North Yorkshire has something special for everyone!
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