North Yorkshire Attractions
Castles
Museums
Stately Homes
Gardens
Books
County Brochures

Related links:

Attractions | Activities | Folk Customs | Theatres

BOOK NORTH YORKSHIRE HOTELS

Join in

Send page to a friend

January

Harrogate International Sunday Series
The Swan Hotel
January - April
Harrogate International Festivals feature the best international acts on the classical music scene today.

The performances are usually held in the Old Swan Hotel’s ... More

February

Family Quiz Trails
RHS Garden Harlow Carr
Half term
One of Yorkshire's most relaxing and surprising gardens at the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales!
Wander through tranquil surroundings in this stunning 58 acre garden and ... More

Harrogate International Sunday Series
The Swan Hotel
January - April
Harrogate International Festivals feature the best international acts on the classical music scene today.

The performances are usually held in the Old Swan Hotel’s ... More

Harrogate Pavilions Antiques & Fine Art Fair
Pavilions of Harrogate
Early February
A fabulous opportunity to buy high quality antique fine art, porcelain, silver and furniture.
Contact Details: Sue Ede, Tel 01278 784912 ... More

NYMAZ Divas and DJs

Half-term holiday
Divas and DJs is an exceptional project that was first piloted in 2006. Run over the half term holidays across Harrogate District, the project is a ... More

March

Harrogate Competitive Festival of Music, Speech & Drama
Harrogate Ladies College
Mid March
Email: festivalsecretary@hcfmsd.co.uk
Tel: (0113) 288 6421
Audience admission is through tickets obtained at the door. ... More

Harrogate International Sunday Series
The Swan Hotel
January - April
Harrogate International Festivals feature the best international acts on the classical music scene today.

The performances are usually held in the Old Swan Hotel’s ... More

Harrogate Lace Event
Pavilions of Harrogate
Retail event showcasing equipment and materials for the craft of lacemkaing.

Contact the council on 0871 716 1934 Calls cost no more than 10p a ... More

April

Beer and Music Festival
Harefield Hall
Music and Beer at the picturesque Harefield Hall, Pateley Bridge.

Contact the council on 0871 716 1934 Calls cost no more than 10p a minute ... More

Charity Spring Ball
Pavilions of Harrogate
Entertainment incoudes 3 course meal, dancing to a big band, plus an auction and glittering tombola. All proceeds going to a named charity.

Contact the council ... More

Easter Egg Hunt & Activities
Ripley Castle
Easter Weekend
Contact the council on 0871 716 1934 Calls cost no more than 10p a minute ... More

Easter Treasure Hunt
Darley Mill
Easter Holidays
Contact the council on 0871 716 1934 Calls cost no more than 10p a minute ... More

Family Quiz Trails
RHS Garden Harlow Carr
Early - Mid April
One of Yorkshire's most relaxing and surprising gardens at the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales!
Wander through tranquil surroundings in this stunning 58 acre garden and ... More

Gang Show
Royal Hall
Presented by the Harrogate and District Scout and Guides.

Contact the council on 0871 716 1934 Calls cost no more than 10p a minute ... More

Harrogate International Sunday Series
The Swan Hotel
January - April
Harrogate International Festivals kicks off in January, featuring the best international acts on the classical music scene today.

The performances are held in the Old Swan ... More

Harrogate International Youth Music Festival

Late April
The Harrogate International Youth Festival offers groups and ensembles of young musicians and dancers the chance to perform in some of the UK’s most prestigious ... More

Harrogate Spring Flower Show
Great Yorkshire Showground
Late April
"I have attended all the shows in recent years and cannot recommend it too highly. Great choice in everything "garden"." - hilary wharton ... More

Toy Collectors Fair
Yorkshire Event Centre
350 Stalls of collectable toys, trains and models for sale.

Contact the council on 0871 716 1934 Calls cost no more than 10p a minute ... More

May

Family Quiz Trails
RHS Garden Harlow Carr
End May - Early June
One of Yorkshire's most relaxing and surprising gardens at the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales!
Wander through tranquil surroundings in this stunning 58 acre garden and ... More

National Model Engineering & Modelling Exhibition
Yorkshire Event Centre
Two huge exhibition halls packed with hundreds of models, club and society stands along with the leading specialist traders. Traction engines, model aircraft, railways, boats, ... More

The Crystal Committee Charity Event
Ripley Castle
The Crystal Shoot - Takes place on the Friday.
The Crystal Ball - Takes place on the Saturday

Contact the council on 0871 716 1934 Calls ... More

Yorkshire Antiques and Art Fair
Great Yorkshire Showground
Over 400 stands selling thousands of antiques.

Contact the council on 0871 716 1934 Calls cost no more than 10p a minute ... More

June

CultureShock Festival
Yorkshire Event Centre
A Youth Arts Festival that runs over 4 days. The event celebrates the talents and achievements of young people from across North Yorkshire.

Contact the council ... More

Harrogate Pavillions Antique & Fine Art Fair
Pavillions of Harrogate
Early June
A fabulous opportunity to buy high quality antique fine art, porcelain, silver and furniture.
Contact Details: Sue Ede, Tel 01278 784912 ... More

Harrogate Summer Festival

Late June to late July

A charitable organisation, our passion, ambition and innovative eye maintains our position as an arts organisation delivering Festivals of national importance, as well as a ... More

Race for Life
Great Yorkshire Showground
Early June
Join the girls in Harrogate at The Great Yorkshire Showground and walk, jog or run to help beat cancer. Race for Life is a great ... More

Shakespeare in the Gardens
Ripley Castle
Sprite Productions are renowned for their inventive staging, and combine the traditional words of Shakespeare with their much loved ‘promenade style’ of theatre. Bring ... More

Summer Concert
Royal Hall
Contact the council on 0871 716 1934 Calls cost no more than 10p a minute ... More

July

A Night at the Proms
Ripley Castle
Historic Ripley Castle near Harrogate, North Yorks, is the lovely venue for the second SUMMER MAGIC PROMS of 2007 on Saturday 21 July (This is ... More

Engage Mutual Midnight Walk

Early July
A quarter marathon sponsored walk around Harrogate that begins at midnight, to support local people who are living with terminal illness and bereavement. The event ... More

Family Quiz Trails
RHS Garden Harlow Carr
Late July - Early Sept
One of Yorkshire's most relaxing and surprising gardens at the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales!
Wander through tranquil surroundings in this stunning 58 acre garden and ... More

Great Yorkshire Show
Great Yorkshire Showground
Mid July
The Great Yorkshire Show is held annually in the spa town of Harrogate. Featuring the best of Yorkshire and agriculture, including animals, show jumping, machinery, regional ... More

Harrogate Summer Festival

A charitable organisation, our passion, ambition and innovative eye maintains our position as an arts organisation delivering Festivals of national importance, as well as a ... More

Party in the Park
Valley Gardens
Early July
Tourist Information Tel: 0845 389 3223 ... More

Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival
Old Swan Hotel
Late July

Europe's largest crime writing festival with appearances from over 70 authors.

The crime writing industry’s self-appointed Annual General Meeting, with a twist, is known as the ... More

TR Register International Weekend
Yorkshire Event Centre
Late July
Large trade show, Autojumble & TRs for sale
Arena show of Triumphs with interviews and demonstrations
Family entertainment

Contact the council on 0871 716 1934 Calls cost ... More

August

Broken Spoke Festival
Ripley Castle
A family friendly country-music festival, with camping available.

Contact the council on 0871 716 1934 Calls cost no more than 10p a minute ... More

Gem, Mineral and Gift Fair
Pavilions of Harrogate
Selling gems, mineral specimens, gifts, beads, books and fossils.

Contact the council on 0871 716 1934 Calls cost no more than 10p a minute ... More

Trans Pennine Vintage Commercial Vehicles Run
The Stray
Early August
Always first Sunday in August. Road run Manchester to Harrogate for commercial vehicles, buses, van & steam display on stray, with military, post office, tractors ... More

Ultimate Showcase of Champions
Yorkshire Event Centre
A riding club championship show. Showing in-hand and ridden, working hunters, unaffiliated showjumping and dressage.

Contact the council on 0871 716 1934 Calls cost no ... More

Yorkshire Family Show
Great Yorkshire Showground
Mid August
The Yorkshire Family Show is an exciting new retail event taking place in the Yorkshire Event Centre at the Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate.

With 5372m2 of ... More

September

British Wool Weekend
Yorkshire Event Centre
Celebrating British wool and farming, with trade stands and exhibits.

Contact the council on 0871 716 1934 Calls cost no more than 10p a minute ... More

Great Northern Needlecraft Show
Yorkshire Event Centre
Early September
A major needlecraft show of the North also incorporating the Great Northern Quilt Show. Quality exhibitors offering a huge range of supplies and an impressive ... More

Harrogate Autumn Flower Show
Great Yorkshire Showground
Mid September
Celebrate all that harvest time has to offer with wonderful displays of flowers, fruit and vegetables.

Telephone No: 01423 546158
Email: info@flowershow.org.uk ... More

Harrogate Ladies' College Equestrian Team Challenge
Yorkshire Event Centre
Showjumping competition with over 40 teams competing.
Free entry for spectators.

Contact the council on 0871 716 1934 Calls cost no more than 10p a minute ... More

Health and Healing Festival
Pavilions of Harrogate
Alternative therapies for mind, body and spirit. From natural and organic products to spiritual / psychic readings.

Contact the council on 0871 716 1934 Calls ... More

October

Carnegie Sporting Words Festival
Headingley Stadium and Cedar Court Hotel Hotel

EEIBA Yorkshire Ridings Power Ball
Pavilions of Harrogate
A black tie event, with dinner, dancing and entertainment.

Contact the council on 0871 716 1934 Calls cost no more than 10p a minute ... More

Halloween Family Quiz Trails
RHS Garden Harlow Carr
Late October
One of Yorkshire's most relaxing and surprising gardens at the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales!
Wander through tranquil surroundings in this stunning 58 acre garden and ... More

Harrogate History Festival
Old Swan Hotel
Late October

Celebrating the authors and genre of historical writing, this unique weekend allows readers and writers to meet, discuss and discover historical writing from fact though ... More

Haunted Halloween Week
Ripley Castle
Last week in October
Loads of spooky family fun!

Contact the council on 0871 716 1934 Calls cost no more than 10p a minute ... More

November

Harrogate Christmas Market

Late Nov / Early Dec
The addition of a top quality Christmas Market gives shoppers even more choice when it comes to finding that special gift. Thousands of Harrogate residents plus ... More

North of England Woodworking & Power Tool Show
Yorkshire Event Centre
The oldest and largest woodworking and power tool show in the country. Everything for the amateur and professional woodworker and power tool user.

Contact the council ... More

Toy Collectors Fair
Yorkshire Event Centre
350 Stalls of collectable toys, trains and models for sale.

Contact the council on 0871 716 1934 Calls cost no more than 10p a minute ... More

Yorkshire Antiques and Art Fair
Great Yorkshire Showground
Over 400 stands selling thousands of antiques.

Contact the council on 0871 716 1934 Calls cost no more than 10p a minute ... More

December

Christmas Fair
Ripley Castle
Early December
Held in the 15th century courtyard, the Christmas Fair is housed in a luxury marquee and packed with over 100 specially selected suppliers offering irresistable ... More

Christmas Tree Sales
Yorkshire Event Centre
Throughout December, right up to Christmas Eve, Christmas trees for sale.

Contact the council on 0871 716 1934 Calls cost no more than 10p a ... More

Harrogate Christmas Market

Late Nov / Early Dec
The addition of a top quality Christmas Market gives shoppers even more choice when it comes to finding that special gift. Thousands of Harrogate residents plus ... More

Harrogate Pavilions Winter Antiques & Fine Art Fair
Pavilions of Harrogate
Early December
A fabulous opportunity to buy high quality antique fine art, porcelain, silver and furniture.
Contact Details: Sue Ede, Tel 01278 784912 ... More

Magic of Christmas
RHS Harlow Carr
There are Christmas trails, craft activities and every Saturday leading up to Christmas, Santa will be residing at RHS Harlow Carr, with all the magic ... More

Click here for available tickets on all events within the UK
Go to Main Events page?

Recommended Books:

A Picture of Britain
A Picture of Britain
Ashes Fever
Ashes Fever
Coast
Coast
Churchill
Churchill

Brit Quote:
Britain's most useful role is somewhere between bee and dinosaur. - Harold Macmillan
More Quotes

On this day:
Archbishop of Canterbury Martyred by Vikings - 1012, Drake Attacks Cadiz - 1587, Cook reaches Australia - 1770, Waco Siege Ends - 1993
More dates from British history

click here to view all the British counties

County Pages