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Wesley Chapel Harrogate

Sat 13 Sep 25 Wesley Chapel Harrogate, Oxford Street, Harrogate HG1 1PP Heritage Open Day: Wesley Chapel was built in 1862 and is a Grade II listed building. Since its opening Wesley Chapel has been a dominant landmark in...

St Alkelda's Church, Giggleswick

Sat 13 Sep 25 Church Street, Giggleswick, Settle BD24 0BE Heritage Open Day: St Alkelda's Church, Giggleswick - one of only two churches in the world named after the little-known northern saint,...
Discover Clubs and Organisations in North Yorkshire

All Saints Church, Kirby Hill

Sat 13 Sep 25 All Saints Church, Church Lane, Kirby Hill, Boroughbridge YO519DX Heritage Open Day: Visit the ancient church of All Saints in Kirby Hill; historical information will be on display; light refreshments will be...

Land of Iron - Free Exhibition Access

Sat 13 Sep 25 Land of Iron, Mill Lane, Skinningrove, Saltburn by the Sea TS13 4AP Heritage Open Day: Land of Iron is opening its exhibition areas for free for Heritage Open Days. Learn the story of ironstone mining and steel...

It's Not a Secret - Scarborough Masonic Hall

Sat 13 Sep 25 14 St. Nicholas Cliff, Scarborough YO11 2ES Heritage Open Day: Come along and have a tour of the Scarborough Masonic Hall and meet the Freemasonry Team, we will show you around the Lodge Temple...

Goddards

Sat 13 Sep 25 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...

All Saints Church, Weston

Sat 13 Sep 25 All Saints Church, Church Lane, Weston, Otley LS21 2HP Heritage Open Day: Discover the ancient church of All Saints is a Grade I listed building. Of special interest are the triple decker pulpit and...

All Saints Church, Burton in Lonsdale: Historical Artefacts, Historic Lych Gate and the Bell Tower

Sat 13 Sep 25 High Street, Burton in Lonsdale LA6 3JU Heritage Open Day: The historical books, letters and other items uncovered during the tidying of the church in 2018 will be on view for visitors...

Skipwith Church

Sat 13 Sep 25 St Helen's Church, Main Street, Skipwith, Selby YO8 5SQ Heritage Open Day: St. Helen's church has national significance for the historical, aesthetic, archaeological and evidential value of this...

St Mary's Church, Thirsk , Medieval Architecture and Modern usage

Sat 13 Sep 25 Kirkgate, Thirsk YO7 1PR Heritage Open Day: Church will be open and exhibitions will be in the Church reflecting the history from mid 15 th century to date including the...

Yorkshire Churches Day - churches on the Sykes Trail - St Andrew's Weaverthorpe

Sat 13 Sep 25 Sherburn Road, Weaverthorpe, Malton YO17 8ES Heritage Open Day: For Yorkshire Churches Day 2025, we are promoting some of the churches in the East Riding featured in the Sykes Churches (Northern...

Ritz Cinema; 30 years and counting!

Sat 13 Sep 25 16 Westgate, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, Thirsk YO7 1QS Heritage Open Day: The Ritz Cinema, Thirsk which is over 100 years old and run by volunteers for 30 years, is offering behind the scenes tours, to...

The parish church of St Peter and Paul, Drax

Sat 13 Sep 25 Main Road, Drax YO8 8NT Heritage Open Day: A beautiful Grade 1 Listed church with twelfth century origins. Well worth a visit to see the exceptional pew ends dating from...

St Wilfrid's Catholic Church

Sat 13 Sep 25 St. Wilfrid's Catholic Church, Coltsgate Hill, Ripon HG4 2AB Heritage Open Day: Grade II*, opened in 1862. Joseph Aloysius Hansom was the architect and Edward Pugin designed the reredos...

St Thomas' Church Heritage Day

Sat 13 Sep 25 St Thomas' Church, Church View, Brompton, Northallerton DL6 2QT Heritage Open Day: This year's event will be held in St Thomas' Church, focussing on our community in Brompton, past and present...

St Columba's York URC

Sat 13 Sep 25 Priory Street, York YO1 6EX Heritage Open Day: Visit this magnificent church, built to hold 700 people in the late 1800s. The three stained glass windows overlooking the balcony...

Northallerton Heritage Hub

Sat 13 Sep 25 Northallerton Library, 1 Thirsk Road, Northallerton DL6 1PT Heritage Open Day: Explore Northallerton’s past at the Heritage Hub! Discover prison tales, meet a costumed warrior, and learn about the Battle of...

Yorkshire Churches Day - churches on the Sykes Trail - St Mary's West Lutton

Sat 13 Sep 25 1 Church View, West Lutton, Malton YO17 8TA Heritage Open Day: St Mary's, in West Lutton on the B1253. This church, like St Peter's in Helperthorpe is one of the finest examples of...

Yorkshire Churches Day - churches on the Sykes Trail - St Peter's Helperthorpe

Sat 13 Sep 25 The Vicarage, Helperthorpe, Malton YO17 8TJ Heritage Open Day: After visiting St Andrew's in Weaverthorpe, travel west along the road at the foot of the dale to St...

Medieval Chapel of St Mary Magdalen

Sat 13 Sep 25 The Chapel of St Mary Magdalen, Magdalens Road, Ripon HG4 1HU Heritage Open Day: The Chapel is part of the Hospital of St Mary Magdalen established about 1132 on land given by Archbishop Thurstan of York...

Nidderdale Museum - Free Entry and Extended Opening Hours

Sat 13 Sep 25 Nidderdale Museum, King Street, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate HG3 5LE Heritage Open Day: Immerse yourself in the rich heritage of the Dales; all brought to life through over 30,000 exhibits, 13 exhibition spaces and 15...

Propagansey '25

Sat 13 Sep 25 Fylingthorpe Methodist church, Thorpe Lane, Fylingthorpe, Whitby YO22 4TT Heritage Open Day: A hall full of Fishermens' Ganseys old & new. What's a Gansey? Come & find out!...

A talk about Harry W. Smith, Scarborough’s engineer “An engineer who beautified everything he to

Sat 13 Sep 25 Woodend Gallery and Studios, The Crescent, Scarborough YO11 2PW Heritage Open Day: A quote from Harry W Smith: I have always been a lover of the beautiful and it has been my endeavour to leave Scarborough a little...

Visiting St John's Church in Bellerby

Sat 13 Sep 25 St John's Church, Church Street, Bellerby, Leyburn DL8 5QG Heritage Open Day: The Church will be open on this day, a leaflet will be available, explaining the history of the Church, built in 1874 St...

Baldersby Book Sale

Sat 13 Sep 25 Baldersby Church, Baldersby St. James. YO7 4PT Our Annual Bumper Book Sale is in Baldersby St. James Church. We have huge numbers of books both fact and fiction in good condition...

St Leonard's Hospice Moonlight Walk

Sat 13 Sep 25 St Leonard's Hospice, 185 Tadcaster Road, York YO24 1GL Sparkle and Shine around York for St Leonard's Hospice. Help us celebrate our 40th year by taking part in this much-loved Moonlight...

ABBA Tribute Band Sensation

Sat 13 Sep 25 Kirk Theatre, Hungate, Pickering YO18 7DL After their last sold out visit, we simply had to have them back !!! Widely considered to be one of the best ever Abba Tribute Acts, they play to...

Schools of Skipton Guided Walk

Sat 13 Sep 25 Town Hall, High Street, Skipton BD23 1AH Heritage Open Day: Skipton has numerous buildings which were schools between the 1600s and the 1800s and this tour will visit a selection of these...

Market Day Pateley Bridge-Hosted by KindRoots Collective

Sat 13 Sep 25 Pateley Bridge & Bewerley Memorial Hall, Park Road, Pateley Bridge, HG35JS HG3 5JS KindRoots Market Day is a go! Our excitement levels are through the roof! We can't wait to see you all at this FREE event!...

Rievaulx Terrace

Sat 13 Sep 25 National Trust - Rievaulx Terrace, Rievaulx, Helmsley YO62 5LJ Heritage Open Day: Visit Rievaulx Terrace, a historic landscape with two temple follies and stunning views of the Yorkshire countryside...

Yorkshire Churches Day Ride and Stride Gathering Architectural Trail on the Saint Aelred's Pilgrim T

Sat 13 Sep 25 Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, East Moors, Cowhouse Bank, York YO62 5HJ Heritage Open Day: The SAPT's Gathering Architectural Trail takes place on Saturday 13 September 2025 starting at 0830 at the Church of Saint...

Poppleton Community Railway Nursery

Sat 13 Sep 25 The Nursery, Station Road, Upper Poppleton, York YO26 6QA Heritage Open Day: Heritage tours of vintage greenhouses and buildings, tea, coffee and homemade cakes, demonstration narrow gauge railway running...

Masonic Hall History

Sat 13 Sep 25 Guisborough Freemasons Hall, 27 Chaloner Street, Guisborough TS14 6QD Heritage Open Day: Hall to be open to the public, with guided tours describing the history of the building, and a brief explanation about...

Rievaulx Methodist Church

Sat 13 Sep 25 Rievaulx Bank, Rievaulx, York YO62 5LB Heritage Open Day: Rievaulx Methodist Church lies in a beautiful valley landscape in the pretty village of Rievaulx on the banks of the River Rye...

Bedale Masonic Hall

Sat 13 Sep 25 Masonic Hall, 20 South End, Bedale DL8 2BN Heritage Open Day: Beresford-Peirse Masonic Lodge invites you to come along, look around our building including the Masonic Lodge room...

From the Irish Famine to the City Walls of York (Fishergate Postern Tower)

Sat 13 Sep 25 Fishergate Postern Tower, Piccadilly, York YO1 9AF Heritage Open Day: To the accompaniment of traditional Irish folk music, see a display of historic maps and census records showing the arrival of...

St Columba’s Church open days

Sat 13 Sep 25 St Columba's Church, Dean Road, Scarborough YO12 7JH Heritage Open Day: St Columba’s church will be open to view with a special display of historical information especially prepared for Heritage Open...

Old Magnesia Well Pump Room

Sat 13 Sep 25 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...

William Blessley - architect

Sat 13 Sep 25 Hebrew Prayer House, Ayresome Green Lane, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough TS5 5DW Heritage Open Day: Mr William Henry Blessley designed the chapels which once stood in the centre of the cemetery...

Holy Trinity Chapel

Sat 13 Sep 25 Trinity Square, Richmond DL10 4QN Heritage Open Day: A chance to visit the Chapel of Holy Trinity Church, founded c.1154. A chance to visit the Chapel of Holy Trinity Church, founded...

Church of Saint Chad, Sproxton

Fri 12 Sep 25 Low Street, Sproxton, York YO62 5EE Heritage Open Day: This little church, allegedly the smallest in Yorkshire, has nine pews. Built in the 1640s in a field a mile away, in 1879 was...

Church of Saint Mary Magdalene, East Moors.

Fri 12 Sep 25 Cowhouse Bank, East Moors, York YO62 5HJ Heritage Open Day: A hidden gem of a church -near a red telephone box, along a grassy track and behind a copse of trees!...

Church of All Saints, Old Byland

Fri 12 Sep 25 Church of All Saints, Village Green, Old Byland, York YO62 5LG Heritage Open Day: All Saints is an ancient church lying just off the picturesque village green of Old Byland...

Church of St Mary, Scawton

Fri 12 Sep 25 Church of St Mary, Main Street, York YO62 5LG Heritage Open Day: The church was built in 1146 by the cistercian monks who later built Byland Abbey, and is structurally unchanged...

Helmsley Methodist Church

Fri 12 Sep 25 Ashdale Road, Helmsley, York YO62 5DD Heritage Open Day: The exact origins of Helmsley Methodism are not recorded. However, there existed a Helmsley Primitive Chapel, a former Quaker...

Saint Aelred's Pilgrim Trail - a 3 or 4 day architectural adventure

Fri 12 Sep 25 All Saints Church, Church Street, Helmsley, York YO62 5AD Heritage Open Day: This 41-mile architectural trail runs through the hills and dales of the North York Moors connecting the architectural, cultural,...

Scarborough Library: From The Archives

Fri 12 Sep 25 Scarborough Library & Information Centre, Vernon Road, Scarborough YO11 2NN Heritage Open Day: Come to Scarborough Library to see a display from the Library Collections looking at the history of the Library Come to...

Beautiful Trauma

Fri 12 Sep 25 Middlesbrough Town Hall Albert Road Middlesbrough TS1 2QJ The Ultimate Live P!nk Experience Featuring Stacy Green as P!nk International award-winning P!nk impersonator, Stacy Green, is joined live on...

Beningbrough

Fri 12 Sep 25 Beningbrough Hall, Beningbrough, York YO30 1DD Heritage Open Day: Explore the evolving gardens full of late colour and watch the harvest grow in the walled garden...

Gazebo

Fri 12 Sep 25 Blossomgate Court, Blossomgate, Ripon HG4 2AW Heritage Open Day: Stroll in the surroundings of this eighteenth century marvel still surviving in Ripon...
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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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