North Yorkshire

Properties and events in North Yorkshire

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“MOSAIC: The Pavement That Walked” (and other stories) An Author Talk

Fabrication Crafts, 14 Feasegate, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 8SQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Thursday, 17th September 2026: 13:00 & 16:00 Join author Clive Ashman for an informal, illustrated chat about his three historical novels set in northern Roman Britain. Their factual and fictional links with the Roman city of York: ‘Eboracum’.

400 Sandcastles for Scarborough 400

South Bay beach, Foreshore Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 1NU
In person
Pre-booking not required

Looking back to the bygone days of seaside heritage, and celebrating Scarborough 400, we are holding a sandcastle building competition on Scarborough's South Bay. The aim is to achieve 400 sandcastles built in two hours.

A talk about “Two Great Victorians” who left their footprints on Scarborough.

Woodend Creative Workspace, The Crescent, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2PW
In person
Pre-booking not required

The lives of George Lord Beeforth and Oliver Francois Xavier Sarony, entrepreneur's of their time.

A tour of some of the ordinary people buried in Linthorpe Cemetery and their trades and occupations with Local Historian Ian Stubbs

Hebrew Prayer House, Ayresome Green Lane, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, TS5 5DW
In person
Pre-booking not required

This talk and walk will take place for the first time this year. Ordinary men and women from Middlesbrough and their occupations and trades will be explained in the walk and talk.

A Walking Tour Round Hell Wath

Ripon Panthers Clubhouse, Hell Wath Lane, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 2SE
In person
Pre-booking preferred

A walking tour of Hell Wath telling visitors about the historic, natural and recreational importance of the site to Ripon.

Abbeville; The Little Yellow Cottage

37A Church Street, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 4AE
In person
Pre-booking not required

Grade II Abbeville is better known to the people of Whitby, sailors who have used the port and now followers from all over the world, as “The Little Yellow Cottage”.

Aldborough Roman Open Day

English Heritage, Roman Town Museum, Front Street, Aldborough, York, North Yorkshire, YO51 9ES
In person
Pre-booking not required

Aldborough Roman Town site and museum, Roman Garden & Archaeological Dig. This event is linked to the 14th century St Andrew's Church Open Day

All Saints Church Settrington & Scagglethorpe

All Saints Church, Church Lane, Settrington, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 8NP
In person
Pre-booking not required

Look around this historic church with it’s refurbished East window. Refreshments will be available.

All Saints Church, Burton in Lonsdale: Historical Artefacts, Historic Lych Gate and the Bell Tower

All Saints Church, High Street, Burton in Lonsdale, North Yorkshire, LA6 3JU
In person
Pre-booking not required

The historical books, letters and other items uncovered during the tidying of the church in 2018 will be on view for visitors. The Bell Tower, and the Lych Gate, normally closed, will be opened for visitors. Light refreshments will be available.

All Saints Church, Helmsley

The Market square, Helmsley, York, North Yorkshire, YO62 5AQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Explore All Saints Church's exhibitions celebrating Helmsley & Upper Ryedale's farming heritage. Featuring Val Mather's acclaimed photographs and local farming history, discover the everyday stories that shaped our landscape and communities.

All Saints Church, Kirby Hill

All Saints Church, Church Lane, Kirby Hill, Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire, YO519DX
In person
Pre-booking not required

Visit the ancient church of All Saints in Kirby Hill; historical information will be on display; light refreshments will be available at certain times. A warm welcome to all.

All Saints Church, Weston

All Saints Church, Church Lane, Weston, Otley, North Yorkshire, LS21 2HP
In person
Pre-booking not required

Discover the ancient church of All Saints, a Grade I listed building. Of special interest are the triple decker pulpit and Squire's Parlour, the family pew of the Dawson family, descendants of the Vavasours lords of the manor of Weston.

All Saints' Church, Spofforth

All Saints' Church, Church Lane, Spofforth, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 1AF
In person
Pre-booking not required

Explore this historic Grade II Listed church (11-15C). The clock was installed in 1818, and has a most unusual 20 ft. pendulum.

Allhallowgate Methodist Church

Allhallowgate Methodist Church, Victoria Grove, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1LG
In person
Pre-booking not required

Built in 1881 as a Primitive Methodist Chapel, Allhallowgate Methodist Church has seen continued unbroken worship for the past 144 year and is a thriving, active church within the city of Ripon.

Architects and architecture in Dean Road cemetery guided walk

Dean Road Cemetery, Dean Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO12 7SN
In person
Pre-booking required

Join Chris Hall for a guided walk looking at the cemetery buildings and the memorials to a number of architects and builders who were involved in the 19th century development of Scarborough

Aske Hall

Aske Hall, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 5HJ
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Discover the secrets of Aske Hall this Heritage Open Days!

AudaTours Harrogate Audio Tour: Taking the Waters

Tewit Well, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8JG
Online & In person
Book on day

A self-guided audio tour of Harrogate, exploring the spa workers, hoteliers, pump-room attendants and gardeners of the Victorian resort.

Aysgarth School Chapel and Heritage Tour

Aysgarth School, Newton-le-Willows, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1TF
In person
Pre-booking required

Aysgarth opens its doors. Enjoy rare access to our beautiful Arts and Crafts Chapel, normally closed to the public, explore the school, hear our Chapel Choir, and discover fascinating stories from Aysgarth’s history and former pupils.

Banks and Banking in Skipton-in-Craven

Town Hall, High Street, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 1AH
In person
Pre-booking not required

Bank buildings in Skipton High Street and stories of the bankers that occupied them.

Bedern Hall York

Bartle Garth, St Andrewgate, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 7AL
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Discover how this 14th-century hall tells the story of medieval York. Enjoy additional interpretation highlighting the building’s medieval architecture and its connection to the wider City in a series of walks and talks over 3 days.