North Yorkshire

Properties and events in North Yorkshire

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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.

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, 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.

Behind the Scenes of the Library Theatre

North Yorkshire Council Scarborough Library, Vernon Road, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2NN
In person
Pre-booking required

Fifty years after it closed, Simon Murgatroyd gives a behind-the-scenes tour of some of The Library Theatre spaces with stories from its 21 year history as the UK's first professional theatre-in-the-round.

Beningbrough

Beningbrough Hall, Beningbrough, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 1DD
In person
Pre-booking not required

Explore the evolving gardens full of late colour and watch the harvest grow in the walled garden. Discover the story of the estate in the historic rooms on the ground floor and see the latest art exhibition in the first floor galleries.

Big Battlefield Walks Weekends - Battle of Fulford 1066

Fulford Parish Council Playing Field, Fordlands Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 4PR
In person
Pre-booking required

A chance to visit the field of the least known of the 1066 battles.

Byland Abbey: Would You Know It?!

Byland Abbey, Byland Abbey, Coxwold, York, North Yorkshire, YO61 4BD
In person
Pre-booking not required

A look at Some Lesser Known Features of Byland Abbey and Its History.

Celebrating Bells at St John's

St Johns Church, Berrygate Lane, Sharow, North Yorkshire, HG4 5BJ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Bells will be rung. Bell inspired games will be played. Cake will be eaten. Visit the bell tower and see how the bells are rung and have a go. Diagrams and photos, passed and present, will track the role of bells and bellringing in the community.

Central Tramway Wheelhouse Tour and Talk

Central Tramways Co, 1 Marine Parade, St. Nicholas Cliff, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 2ER
In person
Pre-booking required

A guided tour of Central Tramway, exploring the site including behind the scenes archives and the wheelhouse.

Chapel and Hospital of St Anne, Ripon

6-9 High St Agnesgate, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 1QR
In person
Pre-booking not required

An opportunity to visit the ruins of St Anne's which is tucked away between the Cathedral and the river Skell on the historic road of High St Agnesgate (once thought to have been called High St Annesgate) one of Ripon's oldest streets.

Church of the Holy Redeemer, York

Church of the Holy Redeemer, Boroughbridge Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO26 6AB
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Our Grade II listed church, will be open for guided tours, self-led trails and children's activities, relating to our rich heritage. On Wednesday a Community Cafe in the church hall will provide lunches and light refreshments.