Events Around York

Characters from the 1940’s in costume over the August Bank Holiday Weekend.

Parade and Service of Remembrance for all veterans who have served in HM Forces over the last 100 years. One of the largest gatherings of its kind in the north of England. Parade and Service takes place at 2.30pm. Free admission for military veterans and serving members of HM Forces.

Nestled in the stunning Yorkshire countryside just outside Leeds, Harewood House is a shining jewel in the crown of England’s Treasure Houses.

Nestled in the stunning Yorkshire countryside just outside Leeds, Harewood House is a shining jewel in the crown of England’s Treasure Houses.

Nestled in the stunning Yorkshire countryside just outside Leeds, Harewood House is a shining jewel in the crown of England’s Treasure Houses.

As part of a drive to get as many children’s eyes tested as possible before school terms starts in September, Bayfields Opticians and Audiologists in Harrogate is offering parents and carers free eye tests when they book a special one hour appointment with their child between 17th and 31st August.

Jewish, Israeli & Simcha Dance Open Workshop on Sunday 8th September at in Leeds, LS8 - a vibrant, spiritual and friendly introduction to this folk dance style for all ages, also welcoming non-dancing spectators/ disabled attendees/ mums with buggies etc.

VaCO perform a programme of works by Dvorak, Francaix, Ives, Mozart, Strauss & Wagner under the baton of Xenophon Kelsey Programme: Richard Wagner: Siegfried Idyll Antonín Dvorák: Silent Woods Jean Françaix: L’Horloge de Flore Charles Ives: The Rainbow Richard Strauss: Serenade in Eb Major Wolfgang

Are you excited for the Challenge Cup final on the 24th? We certainly are! Come and see our new exhibition of West Yorkshire Rugby teams, learn about a world record, design magnetic rainbow rugby boots, or make a flying rugby ball! Drop-in Family Event.

From crowns, top hats and flat caps to bowlers made of glass and winged helmets. Castleford Museum has them all! Discover a surprising history of royal visits, Roman gods, and skilled workmen, all whilst making your own hats to take home! Drop-in Family Event.

Go on an adventure around the House in search of fantastical beasts with our friendly Learning Officer Nikki Caines then learn some clay skills in order to create your own beast to take home.

Join us for Memory Walk 2019! Every 3 minutes someone in the UK develops dementia. But you can change this. Walk for a world without dementia at Memory Walk this autumn. A sponsored walk for all ages and abilities to unite together and raise money to defeat dementia.

Coming to Hilarity Bites at The Angel at Topcliffe on September 3rd 2019: Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Robert White, Andrew Bird, and host Will Duggan Show details: Robert White - Britain’s Got Talent runner-up - 2018. “Get him on Shooting Stars - Robert White’s show is a jaw-dropping riot...

Fabulous craft & gift fair with free entry for all and around 25 stalls

Join us as we explore the wierd, wacky and wonderful world of witches and wizards at Pontefract Castle! Drop-in Event. All Ages Welcome.

Live acoustic music from the bandstand from various local artists.Drop-in Event. All Welcome.

Live acoustic music from the bandstand from various local artists. Drop-in Event. All Welcome.

A concert by Thurcroft Miner’s Welfare Band, part of our summer season of band concerts.Drop-in Event. All Ages Welcome.

The Green Man is a mysterious image seen in historic medieval churches and cathedrals across Britain and Europe. With a face partially hidden and interwoven with leaves and tendrils, some think it represents new life and the turning of the year.

A concert by Thurcroft Miner’s Welfare Band, part of our summer season of band concerts. Drop-in Event. All Ages Welcome

Try your hand at archery, jump into the jousting arena, and discover other knightly skills needed to become a medieval mêlée champion!Drop-in Event. All Welcome!

Try your hand at archery, jump into the jousting arena, and discover other knightly skills needed to become a medieval mêlée champion! Drop-in Event. All Welcome!

The return of the Pomfret 60. The Wakefield Archers return to Pontefract Castle in partnership with Wakefield Council to bring back their annual longbow archery tournament. Come along and watch this spectacular display of a traditional skill that defended Pontefract for centuries. Drop-in Event. All Welcome.

Part of our summer season of concerts. The Doncaster Waites present an afternoon of traditional music. Drop-in Event. All Ages Welcome.

atik is a technique using a wax resist and dyes to produce decorative cloth and has been practiced for centuries. Come along and use this technique to produce designs inspired by medieval motifs. Includes light refreshments.