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

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

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

Discover Clubs and Organisations in North Yorkshire

Parcevall Hall Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

The only garden open daily in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. 24 acres on a sloping south facing hillside in Wharfedale sheltered by mixed..... more >

Parcevall Hall Gardens, Skipton BD23 6DE

Wed 11 Sep 24

St Peter's in the heart of Harrogate

Heritage Open Day: St Peterâ€™s Church is a building which is architecturally striking, a local landmark and a home to aÂ church community with a... more >

Cambridge Road, Harrogate HG1 1PB

Wed 11 Sep 24

Step back to the year 1840 and the birth of the New Park Community

Heritage Open Day: Come along to Harrogate Library to learn more about the history of New Park and its people from this fascinating exhibition... more >

Harrogate Library & Information Centre, Victoria Avenue, Harrogate HG1 1EG

Tue 10 Sep 24

Learning About Ripon

Heritage Open Day: Come and learn, about learning in Ripon and the sites of education, some still existing and others consigned to history... more >

Obelisk, Ripon Market Place, Ripon HG4 1BN

Tue 10 Sep 24

How Stean Gorge

Heritage Open Day: How Stean Gorge is a limestone ravine and natural wonder you can explore not just observe... more >

How Stean Gorge, Lofthouse, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate HG3 5SF

Mon 9 Sep 24

Odeon Cinema Harrogate - an Art Deco Gem

Heritage Open Day: Visit the display illustrating the different stages of the Odeonâ€™s history; talk with its collector and curator of 37 years... more >

East Parade, Harrogate HG1 5LB

Mon 9 Sep 24

Westborough Summer Concert

The last of our fifteen summer concerts see Victoria Wright more >

Westborough Methodist Church Westborough Scarborough YO11 1TS

Mon 9 Sep 24

Littlethorpe Manor - Open Garden for NGS

11 acres. Walled garden with herbaceous planting, roses and gazebo. Sunken garden with ornamental plants and herbs... more >

Littlethorpe Manor, Ripon HG4 3LG

Sun 8 Sep 24

Harrogate Masonic Hall Open Day

Heritage Open Day: Explore Harrogate Masonic Hall on 8th September, which will be open for visitors from 1000-1600... more >

Station Avenue, Harrogate HG1 5NE

Sun 8 Sep 24

All Saints' Church, Spofforth

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... more >

All Saints’ Church, Church Lane, Spofforth, Harrogate HG3 1AF

Sun 8 Sep 24

St Michael the Archangel church, Kirkby Malham, North Yorkshire, BD23 4BS

Heritage Open Day: St Michael's is open every day of the year, but on Sunday 8th and 15th of September, we will have special Open Afternoons... more >

St Michael the Archangel, Pig Lane, Kirkby Malham, Skipton BD23 4BS

Sun 8 Sep 24

A Place to Connect - Church of the Holy Redeemer, York

Heritage Open Day: Our Grade II listed church will be open for guided tours, self-led trails and children's activities, relating to our rich... more >

108 Boroughbridge Road, York YO26 6AB

Sun 8 Sep 24

Ripon & District Light Railway

Heritage Open Day: Come and visit part of Ripon's rich industrial heritage, showing this railway that still exists with some of the machinery... more >

10-11 Canal Side, Dallamires Lane, Ripon HG4 1DE

Sun 8 Sep 24

Goddards

Heritage Open Day: Explore this hidden garden on the edge of York. The former home of the Terry family (think Chocolate Orange)... more >

Goddards, 27 Tadcaster Road, Dringhouses, York YO24 1GG

Sat 7 Sep 24

Walmgate Through Time

Heritage Open Day: In our FINAL open day at Willow House, come see how the area has changed (or not!) over the past several centuries... more >

Willow House, Walmgate Bar, York YO10 2UB

Sat 7 Sep 24

Games from the Past

Heritage Open Day: Join us for a creative look at some of our favourite objects at DIG. We will be playing mini games and handling objects to learn..... more >

St. Saviourgate, York YO1 8NN

Sat 7 Sep 24

Exhibition: The World on our Doorstep: International influences within our British Patchwork and Qui

Heritage Open Day: The World on our Doorstep exhibition explores a selection of textiles from The Quilt Collection, that originate or feature design... more >

St. Anthonys Hall, Peasholme Green, York YO1 7PW

Sat 7 Sep 24

Fishergate Postern Tower

Heritage Open Day: See inside this watch-tower on York's City Walls. Rarely open to the public, our volunteers are on hand to show off the..... more >

Fishergate Postern Tower, Piccadilly, York YO1 9AF

Sat 7 Sep 24

Medieval Chapel of St Mary Magdalen

Heritage Open Day: The Chapel was part of the Hospital of St Mary Magdalen established about 1132 on land given by Archbishop Thurstan of York... more >

The Chapel of St Mary Magdalen, Magdalens Road, Ripon HG4 1HU

Sat 7 Sep 24

The Railway King at Scrayingham

Heritage Open Day: Come to Scrayingham church on 7th September 2024, to learn more about George Hudson, aka the 'Railway King,'... more >

Scrayingham church, Scrayingham, Main Street, York YO41 1JD

Sat 7 Sep 24

St Peter's Church, Martons Both

Heritage Open Day: Come and enjoy the history and peace and quiet of our building. Light refreshments will be on sale Situated right next to the..... more >

St Peter’s Church, East Marton, Skipton BD23 3LR

Sat 7 Sep 24

NYMR Signal Box Demonstration

Heritage Open Day: Hands on fun with our exciting signal box demonstrations. Explore the role of the Signaller and how important they are in ensuring..... more >

Pickering Station, Park Street, Whitby YO18 7AJ

Sat 7 Sep 24

St Lawrence and St Michael Church, Fewston

Heritage Open Day: Church open all days during Heritage Open Days. Historical display in Washburn Heritage Centre open with refreshments on 7, 8 and..... more >

St Michael and St Lawrence Church, Fewston, Harrogate HG3 1SU

Sat 7 Sep 24

Nidderdale Museum - Free Entry and Extended Opening Hours

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... more >

King Street, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate HG3 5LE

Sat 7 Sep 24

Experimental & Abstract Watercolour

Early Bird Offer - 20% off - Was £130 Now £104 - Offer valid until 4th June 2024 Join Jeremy Ford for this two-day experimental, non-figurative... more >

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

Sat 7 Sep 24

Creative Textiles Machine Embroidery

We are thrilled to bring you this new course - Creative Textiles. This session will allow you to explore a range of creative textile processes using..... more >

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

Sat 7 Sep 24

Guisborough Museum

Heritage Open Day: Bring Guisborough's history to life. Create a train. Learn about Guisborough's Mills, the Roman Cloth and more... more >

Sunnyfield House, 36 Westgate, Guisborough TS14 6BA

Sat 7 Sep 24

All Saints Church Settrington & Scagglethorpe and The Orangery, Settrington House

Heritage Open Day: Look around this historic church and then visit Settrington House Orangery for refreshments... more >

All Saints Church, Church Lane, Settrington, Malton YO17 8NP

Sat 7 Sep 24

What is a Museum?

Heritage Open Day: What is a Museum? We explore this question using our collection and invite people to open up the boxes and get involved!... more >

The Folly, Victoria Street, Settle BD24 9EY

Sat 7 Sep 24

Masonic Hall History

Heritage Open Day: Hall to be open to the public, with guided tours describing the history of the building, and a brief explanation about... more >

Guisborough Freemasons Hall, 27 Chaloner Street, Guisborough TS14 6QD

Sat 7 Sep 24

Old Magnesia Well Pump Room

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... more >

Old Magnesia Well Pump Room, Valley Gardens, Royal Parade, Harrogate HG1 2SZ

Sat 7 Sep 24

A Voyage Around The World - a talk and walk

Heritage Open Day: With Local Historian & Friend of Linthorpe Cemetery & Nature Reserve Ian Stubbs we will journey across the globe using the... more >

Hebrew Prayer House, Ayresome Green Lane, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough TS5 5DW

Fri 6 Sep 24

NYMR Archives Open Day

Heritage Open Day: Find out more about just some of the 8000 objects within our collection. The NYMR is a fully accredited museum with the Museum..... more >

Park Street, Pickering YO18 8JJ

Fri 6 Sep 24

Gazebo

Heritage Open Day: Stroll in the surroundings of this eighteenth century marvel still surviving in Ripon... more >

Blossomgate Court, Blossomgate., Ripon HG4 2AW

Fri 6 Sep 24

Long Course Weekend Yorkshire

England’s First Long Course Weekend is launching in Yorkshire in September From fitness newbies looking to enter their first cycling, running or... more >

Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire HG3 5BD

Fri 6 Sep 24

Heritage Open Days

6th - 15th September 2024 - All FREE To Attend Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture, involving thousands... more >

North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Park Street, Pickering YO18 7AJ

Fri 6 Sep 24

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat. Steve Gribbin & Tony Cowards

Coming to Hilarity Bites at the Coliseum Centre in Whitby on September 6th 2024: Hilarity Bites Comedy Club feat... more >

The Coliseum, Victoria Place, Whitby YO21 1EZ

Fri 6 Sep 24

Vale of Pickering Art Club Exhibition

Vale of Pickering Art Club are holding their annual art exhibition in the Memorial Hall in Pickering on Friday 6th September to Monday 9th September... more >

Memorial Hall Pickering Potter Hill Pickering YO18 8AA

Fri 6 Sep 24

Explore St John's

Heritage Open Day: From 6th-15th September St John's Sharow will be open to explore the fantastic windows, interesting graveyard, take part in... more >

Berrygate Lane, Sharow, Ripon HG4 5BJ

Fri 6 Sep 24

Thornton in Craven Church Art Exhibition

Heritage Open Day: Explore the history of our mediaeval church. Browse the work of local artists; enjoy some light refreshments... more >

St Mary’s Church, Church Road, Thornton-in-Craven, Skipton BD23 3TS

Fri 6 Sep 24

NYMR Volunteer Voices Exhibition

Heritage Open Day: Visit the Goathland Learning Coach where you unearth the stories behind our iconic heritage railway, spanning five decades of... more >

Goathland, Whitby YO22 5NF

Fri 6 Sep 24

Beningbrough Hall, Gallery & Gardens

Heritage Open Day: Explore the evolving gardens and watch the harvest grow in the walled garden. Step inside the grand hall and uncover the..... more >

Beningbrough, York YO30 1DD

Fri 6 Sep 24

Scarboroughs Theatrical Heritage: A Display at Scarborough Library

Heritage Open Day: Explore our theatrical archives as we display our collection of materials about the history of the Scarborough Theatres including... more >

Scarborough Library & Information Centre, Vernon Road, Scarborough YO11 2NN

Fri 6 Sep 24

Ripon Workhouse Museum Gardens

Heritage Open Day: Explore our Victorian Kitchen Garden to see the fruits, vegetables and herbs that residents of the Workhouse would have grown and... more >

The Workhouse Museum, Allhallowgate, Ripon HG4 1LE

Fri 6 Sep 24

STEAM POWER - The Story of Fish, Ships & Chips

Heritage Open Day: This yearâ€™s Heritage Exhibition charts the impact of steam power on the development of the fishing industry in Scarborough, ... more >

The Old Parcels Office, Railway Station Car Park, Westborough, Scarborough YO11 1TU

Fri 6 Sep 24

The Church of St. Martin on-the-Hill - Scarborough's Hidden Pre-Raphaelite Gem

Heritage Open Day: Known as 'Scarborough's Hidden Pre-Raphaelite Gem' The church is decorated with stained glass and artwork by... more >

Albion Road, Scarborough YO11 2BT

Fri 6 Sep 24

Watercolour Workshop

Embark on a journey of artistic exploration with watercolour artist Richard Burton, in collaboration with the North Yorks Arts School... more >

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

Thu 5 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!