Heritage Open Day: Sneak a peak behind the scenes at the museum. Meet our curatorial volunteers, see how we store and care for objects and follow the..... more >

Beck Isle Museum, Bridge Street, Pickering YO18 8DU

Sat 14 Sep 24

It's Not a Secret - Scarborough Masonic Hall

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... more >

14 St. Nicholas Cliff, Scarborough YO11 2ES

Sat 14 Sep 24

Discover Clubs and Organisations in North Yorkshire

Hovingham All Saints church: Ryedale networks and connections. What did the Victorians do for the St

Heritage Open Day: End Yorkshire Churches Day and Heritage Open Days with a glass of fizz at this picturesque and ancient church in the heart of... more >

All Saints Church, Hovingham YO62 4LF

Sat 14 Sep 24

St Edmund, Kellington

Heritage Open Day: Beautiful church, Templar history, lots to see. Refreshments available. Kellington Church is dedicated to St... more >

St Edmund Church, Kellington DN14 0SB

Sat 14 Sep 24

Skipwith Church

Heritage Open Day: St.Helen's church has national significance for the historical, aesthetic, archaeological and evidential value of this Grade..... more >

St Helen’s Church, Main Street, Skipwith, Selby YO8 5SQ

Sat 14 Sep 24

Gathering Walk for the launch of the Saint Aelred's Pilgrim Trail

Heritage Open Day: The Launch Day Gathering Walk for the Saint Aelredâ€™s Pilgrim Trail takes place on the YHCT Ride and Stride Day 14 September... more >

Church Lane, Hawnby, West View,, Helmsley YO62 5QA

Sat 14 Sep 24

St Leonard's Hospice Moonlight Walk

Our famous night walk is back again! Join us this year on our 'GLOW' themed Moonlight walk on Saturday 14th September!... more >

St Leonard’s Hospice, 185 Tadcaster Road, York YO24 1GL

Sat 14 Sep 24

Acle Saxons Re-enactment Camp Gisborough Priory

Heritage Open Day: Acleâ€™s Saxon village demonstrates life just before the founding of Gisborough Priory... more >

Gisborough Priory, Church Street, Guisborough TS14 6HG

Sat 14 Sep 24

Our Lady Immaculate and St Robert's Church

Heritage Open Day: We are very proud of our heritage here at Our Lady Immaculate and St Robert's church... more >

Robert Street, Harrogate HG1 1HP

Sat 14 Sep 24

St Martin, Womersley

Heritage Open Day: St Martin's is a beautiful medieval church with a new interior designed by George Bodley in the 19th century... more >

St Martin, Main Street,, Womersley, Doncaster DN6 9FF

Sat 14 Sep 24

St James and the Methodist Church, Grewelthorpe, Yorkshire Churches Day

Heritage Open Day: As part of Heritage Open Days we are opening our lovely church on Yorkshire Churches Day, September 14th... more >

St James and the Methodist Church, Grewelthorpe HG4 3BW

Sat 14 Sep 24

All in a Knight's Work - Anecdotes of Castle Life

Heritage Open Day: Have you ever wondered what it is really like to live in an ancient castle? Sir Thomas Ingilby gives us an amusing insight into..... more >

All Saints’ Ripley, Hollybank Lane, Ripley, Harrogate HG3 3AY

Sat 14 Sep 24

PQA Selby

Step through the doors of our academies and discover the wonderful world of performing arts. Our project-based learning approach in musical theatre,..... more >

Selby High School Leeds Road YO8 4HT

Sat 14 Sep 24

Table Loom Weaving Workshop

Enjoy spending a creative day weaving on a table loom and making your own scarf or snood. Each participant will have their own 8 shaft table loom..... more >

North Yorks Art School, 2-4 South Street, Scarborough YO11 2BP

Sat 14 Sep 24

All Saints Church, Kirby Hill

Heritage Open Day: Visit the ancient church of All Saints in Kirby Hill; historical information will be on display; light refreshments will be... more >

All Saints Church, Church Lane, Kirby Hill, Boroughbridge YO519DX

Sat 14 Sep 24

Ripley Town Hall purchase fundraiser - Dales dancing on 14th September

Our next dance is to raise money for a CrowdFunding project to purchase Ripley Town Hall which you can read more about here... more >

Ripley Town Hall, Main Street, Ripley, Harrogate HG3 3AX

Sat 14 Sep 24

Barton le Street St. Michaelâ€™s Church: Ryedale networks and connections. What did the Victorians d

Heritage Open Day: As part of Ryedale networks and connections, take advantage of a free lunch in Barton le Streetâ€™s village hall, before losing... more >

St Michael and All Angels Church, Barton le Street, Malton YO17 6PL

Sat 14 Sep 24

Propagansey '24

Heritage Open Day: Annual display of traditional fishermens' Ganseys Over 100 Ganseys old & new from around UK & Netherlands - old ones, the... more >

Fylingthorpe Methodist church, Thorpe Lane, Fylingthorpe, Whitby YO22 4TT

Sat 14 Sep 24

Old Roads of Skipton Guided Walk

Heritage Open Day: A tour and history of central Skipton's old routes looking at the complex system of roads, fords and bridges developed over... more >

Holy Trinity Church, Mill Bridge, Skipton BD23 1NJ

Sat 14 Sep 24

Ritz Cinema; behind the scenes!

Heritage Open Day: The Ritz Cinema, Thirsk which is over 100 years old and run by volunteers for nearly 30 years, is offering behind the scenes tours... more >

16 Westgate, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, Thirsk YO7 1QS

Sat 14 Sep 24

Walled Garden

Heritage Open Day: Living Potential are restoring an 1850s Walled Garden back to its former glory, a garden not open to public for over 175 years... more >

Living Potential Walled Garden, Sicklinghall, Wetherby LS22 4BN

Sat 14 Sep 24

St Stephen's Church History Day

Heritage Open Day: St Stephenâ€™s Catholic Church will be open for guided tours and privileged access to the Archives... more >

St Stephen’s Church, Gargrave Road, Skipton BD23 1PJ

Sat 14 Sep 24

Poppleton Community Railway Nursery

Heritage Open Day: Heritage tours of vintage greenhouses and buildings, demonstration narrow gauge railway running (weather permitting), family... more >

The Nursery, Station Road, Upper Poppleton, York YO26 6QA

Sat 14 Sep 24

Rievaulx Terrace

Heritage Open Day: Visit Rievaulx Terrace, a historic landscape with two temple follies and stunning views of the Yorkshire countryside... more >

National Trust - Nunnington Hall, Nunnington, Rievaulx, York YO62 5UY

Sat 14 Sep 24

St Andrew's Church, Aldborough, Nr. Boroughbridge

Heritage Open Day: As part of the Yorkshire Historic Churches Open Day, St Andrew's is opening its doors to visitors... more >

Low Road, Aldborough, Boroughbridge, York YO51 9ER

Sat 14 Sep 24

St Columba's York URC

Heritage Open Day: Visit this magnificent church, built to hold 700 people in the late 1800s. The three stained glass windows overlooking the balcony..... more >

Priory Street, York YO1 6EX

Sat 14 Sep 24

Slingsby All Saints Church: Ryedale networks and connections. What did the Victorians do for the Str

Heritage Open Day: As part of Ryedale networks and connections, join us for a free afternoon tea, guided tour, family-friendly activities from the... more >

Slingsby All Saints, Slingsby YO17 6TN

Sat 14 Sep 24

Masonic Hall, Middlesbrough

Heritage Open Day: Come and have a tour of the Middlesbrough Masonic Hall, where the doors are opened to the public for free, as part of the National... more >

Middlesbrough Masonic Hall, 62 Roman Road, Middlesbrough TS5 5QA

Sat 14 Sep 24

Wesley Chapel Harrogate

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..... more >

Oxford Street, Harrogate HG1 1PP

Sat 14 Sep 24

Amotherby St Helen's Church: Ryedale networks and connections. What did the Victorians do for the St

Heritage Open Day: As part of Ryedale networks and connections, discover this fascinating church, its hidden medieval treasures and the story of its... more >

St Helen’s church, Amotherby, Malton YO17 6TN

Sat 14 Sep 24

Malton Masonic Centre

Heritage Open Day: Opening up the lodge. Explanations of masonic history and principles. We will be opening the masonic lodge rooms to the public... more >

Freemason’s Hall, Yorkersgate, Sycamore House, Malton YO17 7AB

Sat 14 Sep 24

Harlow Tower

Heritage Open Day: Climb the 100 steps to the top of Harlow Tower. Look out over Harrogate using a pair of naval binoculars... more >

Tower House, Nursery Lane, Harrogate HG2 0AZ

Sat 14 Sep 24

All Saints Church, Weston

Heritage Open Day: The ancient church of All Saints is a Grade 1 listed building. Of special interest are the triple decker pulpit and Squire's..... more >

All Saints Church, Church Lane, Weston, Otley LS21 2HP

Sat 14 Sep 24

All Saints North Street - Church Heritage Tours

Heritage Open Day: Find out more about the fascinating history of a medieval parish church with stained glass and church heritage tours All Saints... more >

All Saints Church, North Street, York YO1 6JD

Sat 14 Sep 24

St Thomas' Church Heritage Day

Heritage Open Day: This year's event will be held in St Thomas' Church, focussing on our community in Brompton, past and present... more >

St Thomas’ Church, Church View, Brompton, Northallerton DL6 2QT

Sat 14 Sep 24

St Oswald's Church

Heritage Open Day: Historic Church open The Church is normally locked apart for times of worship. This weekend the Church will be open with..... more >

St Oswald Church, Leathley Lane, Leathley, Otley LS21 2JU

Sat 14 Sep 24

Historical map of Ripon

Heritage Open Day: Historical map of Ripon Riponâ€™s long and involved history as a settlement around a Christian church dates from the 7th century... more >

Library, Moss’s Arcade, Ripon HG4 1AG

Fri 13 Sep 24

Church of St John the Evangelist, Bilsdale

Heritage Open Day: St John's Church lies in the heart of panoramic Bilsdale - the most westerly of the steep sided dales of the North York... more >

Church of St John the Evangelist, B1257, York YO62 5LG

Fri 13 Sep 24

Nunnington Hall

Heritage Open Day: Discover 500 years of history at Nunnington Hall across three free entry days. With a range of talks, tours and have-a-go..... more >

National Trust - Nunnington Hall, Nunnington, York YO62 5UY

Fri 13 Sep 24

St John the Baptist, Cayton

Heritage Open Day: Visitors can access all areas of the church except the tower with or without a guide... more >

1 Church Lane, Cayton YO11 3SA

Fri 13 Sep 24

Pateley Bridge Playhouse

Heritage Open Day: Playhouse open to the public with guided backstage tour. This small theatre in Nidderdale, formerly a Primitive Methodist Chapel,..... more >

Church Street, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate HG3 5LB

Fri 13 Sep 24

Ormesby Hall

Heritage Open Day: Home to the Pennyman family, Ormesby Hall, garden and parkland is a green oasis in the heart of industrial Middlesbrough... more >

Ormesby Hall, Ladgate Lane, Ormesby, Middlesbrough TS3 0SR

Fri 13 Sep 24

Vicar on the Matterhorn

Heritage Open Day: Learn about the ascent of the Matterhorn in 1938, with a vicar born in Ripon taking part... more >

Workhouse Museum, 75, Allhallowgate, Ripon HG4 1LE

Thu 12 Sep 24

Berwins Salon North | From High Seas to High Tech

Join us for an inspiring evening with Suzanne Heywood, Philip Ball and Andy Stanton, where we delve into extraordinary journeys and cutting-edge... more >

The Crown Hotel | Harrogate HG1 2RZ

Thu 12 Sep 24

Into Battle! The Art of British War Comics

Heritage Open Day: Explore the art and history of the best of British war comics. View this new touring exhibition, created by Rebellion Publishing &..... more >

York Army Museum, 3 Tower Street, York YO1 9SB

Thu 12 Sep 24

Gayle Mill -Industrial evolution and Quaker Connections

Heritage Open Day: Explore this fascinating water powered sawmill in the heart of the Dales, and learn more of the connections it has with Quakers in... more >

Gayle Mill, Gayle, Hawes DL8 3RZ

Thu 12 Sep 24

Abbey House Whitby

Heritage Open Day: A rare opportunity to visit Abbey House next to the iconic Whitby Abbey on Wednesday 11th September from 10am to 3pm... more >

East Cliff, Whitby YO22 4JT

Wed 11 Sep 24

Local history event

Heritage Open Day: Members from various local history and archive groups including our family history group & the local mining museum coming into the... more >

Skelton Library, Coniston Road, Skelton-in-Cleveland, Saltburn-by-the-Sea TS12 2HP

Wed 11 Sep 24

North Bridge Walk

Heritage Open Day: Come and explore the bridge crossings of the River Ure at Ripon. Learn about the history from medieval times to the modern day... more >

North Bridge, North road, Ripon HG4 1JP

Wed 11 Sep 24

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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!