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Today to Thu 2 Sep, closest first.
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Family Explorer Bags at the Bar Convent

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Have you ever been inside a real convent? This summer, we’re inviting you to explore! Pick up one of our brand new Family Explorer Bags and enjoy an assortment of puzzles and activities as you...
17 Blossom Street YO24 1AQ
Today, Sat 7 Aug, Mon 9 Aug, and more dates until Tue 31 Aug

Yorkshire Summer Camp 2021| British Youth Music Theatre

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Calling all musical theatre lovers! BYMT’s Musical Theatre Summer Camps are fun-filled 6-day activity holidays for ANYONE aged 11-17.
St Peter’s School, York YO30 6AB
Mon 9 Aug to Sat 14 Aug

Clare Haley: Light of Yorkshire

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York Fine Arts is delighted to present ‘Clare Haley: Light of Yorkshire’, its sixth annual solo exhibition of original paintings by contemporary landscape artist Clare Haley.
83 Low Petergate YO31 8NJ
Today to Sun 22 Aug
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York Unleashed

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What is a comic-con and why is it so much fun? Initially comic-cons used to be events focusing on comic books and comic book culture, however, nowadays comic-cons cover a multi-genre entertainment...
York Racecourse, Knavesmire, York YO23 1EX
Sun 8 Aug

St Leonard’s Hospice Yorkshire Marathon and 10k

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Are you up for a challenge in 2021? Are you already a keen runner? Do you have a goal to achieve whilst also raising money for St Leonards Hospice?
Knavesmire YO24 1GL
Sun 8 Aug

Charity Lego Event

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Lego event with proceeds going to Spirit of Christmas. Displays include Star Wars, Avengers, Technic, Creator and many others.
Osgodby Village Hall, Selby YO8 5HU
Sat 14 Aug

Pop-up Baby & Children’s Market/Event & Family Fun Day

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Pop-up Baby & Children’s Market/Event and Fun Family Day Out Sunday July 18th 2021 at Eversley Park Centre, Sherburn-in-Elmet, LEEDS LS25. The place where Smart Parents shop!
Eversley Park Centre Low Street Sherburn-in-Elmet Leeds LS25 LS25 6BA
Sun 15 Aug

Café Mambo Ibiza

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Café Mambo Ibiza The iconic house music brand Café Mambo Ibiza will kick off the Castle Howard Concerts weekend on Friday 20th August 2021.
Castle Howard, York, . YO60 7DA
Fri 20 Aug

Castle Howard Proms

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Castle Howard Proms Set in the magnificent gardens of Castle Howard, this spectacular classical concert will be a night to remember for the whole family, with the two guest soloists now confirmed.
Castle Howard, York, . YO60 7DA
Sat 21 Aug

Queen Symphonic at Castle Howard

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Queen Symphonic at Castle Howard Experience the unforgettable magic of Queen in this epic rock and symphonic spectacular celebrating their greatest hits.
Castle Howard, York, . YO60 7DA
Sun 22 Aug

Vintage Weekend at Lotherton (nr Leeds)

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Vintage Weekend at Lotherton (nr Leeds) Two days of vintage stalls. live music from Ruby & the Mystery Cats (www.facebook.com/RubyAndTheMysteryCats) as well as a general good vibe spread throughout the grounds of Lotherton, Leeds, LS25...
Lotherton Aberford Leeds LS25 3EB
Sat 14 Aug and Sun 15 Aug

Pilmoor Cottages - Open Garden for NGS

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A year round garden for rail enthusiasts and garden visitors. A ride on the 7¼ gauge railway runs through 2 acres of gardens and gives you the opportunity to view the garden from a different...
Pilmoor Cottages, nr Helperby YO61 2QQ
Sun 29 Aug

Greenwick Farm - Open Garden for NGS

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1 acre woodland garden created in 2010 from disused area of the farm. Set in a large dell with mature trees. Paths up the hillside through borders lead to terrace and woodland planting.
Greenwick Farm, York YO42 1YR
Sun 15 Aug

Newburgh Priory Summer Plant Fair 2021

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A return visit to this beautiful venue overlooked by the White Horse at Kilburn. 40 acres of grounds, gardens and ruins to explore as well as a brilliant specialist plant fair.
Newburgh Priory, Coxwold, Thirsk N Yorks YO61 4AS
Mon 30 Aug

Hillside - Open Garden for NGS

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Half acre garden on a south facing slope, and half acre field. The design is evolving, based on informal planting and a wildlife friendly approach. Woodland and meadow areas. Ponds and bog garden.
Hillside, York YO62 4DY
Wed 25 Aug

The Terrace Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

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Collection of four gardens nestled along a south-facing hillside known as The Hag. All with stunning views of the Coxwold-Gilling Gap and Howardian Hills beyond.
The Terrace Gardens, York YO62 5XZ
Sun 15 Aug

North Leeds Food Festival - Summer

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The North Leeds Food Festival is back in Roundhay Park on 7-8th August 2021! Come and join us for a huge selection of mouth watering cuisine, live music and performers, children’s...
Soldiers Field, Roundhay Park, Leeds LS8 2HH
Sat 7 Aug and Sun 8 Aug

Pre-teen and Teen Tuesdays

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Looking for something creative to do this summer? As part of the Holiday Activites & Food scheme, join us at Junction for weekly day long activities from 11am - 4pm with lunch included.
Junction, Goole Paradise Place Goole East Riding of Yorkshire DN14 5DL
Today to Tue 31 Aug

Helmsley Walled Garden - Open Garden for NGS

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A tranquil and historic five acre garden with over one hundred apple varieties, medicinal herb garden, white garden and kitchen garden.
Helmsley Walled Garden, Helmsley YO62 5AH
Thu 26 Aug

Dragons in the Garden

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Discover different plants whose names have been inspired by dragons and decorate a nifty eco-plant plant pot to grow your own ’dragons’ in at home - snapdragons that is!
Pontefract Castle Castle Chain Pontefract WF8 1QH
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