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Come along to Harrogate Library to learn more about the history of New Park and its people from this fascinating exhibition curated by Terry-Mike Williams (manager of the New Park Heritage Centre)

Stroll in the surroundings of this eighteenth century marvel still surviving in Ripon.

Founded by Rev. Clement Thomas Hales in the village of Aysgarth. This original site proved too small and the new school building at Newton-le-Willows was opened in 1890 as a model of its kind. It houses a listed beautiful arts and craft chapel.

A guided walk through this historic village, once a township in the Manor of Harewood. The village prospered and grew from the Victorian era but retains many earlier stone buildings amongst the more recent residential developments.

Come along and see and hear about the trees in Spa Gardens and Spa Park.

Acle’s Saxon village demonstrates life just before the founding of Gisborough Priory. Activities include Combat, including ‘kid’s combat’, Cooking, Coin Striking, Weaving, Spinning and Carding, Beekeeping and Beeswax crafts, as well as many others!

As part of Heritage Open Days we are opening our lovely church on Yorkshire Churches Day, September 14th. Come and explore our history and treasures.

How Stean Gorge is a limestone ravine and natural wonder you can explore not just observe. As a Site of Special Scientific Interest, you can explore the caves and follow the winding paths around the gorge. Orienteering trail & activity pack available

A presentation and talk on Bilton's past, 1100 years from Jorvik to COVID-19. It is also an opportunity to look at some of the information collected by the Bilton Historical Society on the history of Bilton.

On Sunday 8th September 2024 we are conducting a Guided Town Walk of Wetherby. See our lovely leaping Salmon and visit our Georgian Bath House, and our Council Offices.

Explore the evolving gardens and watch the harvest grow in the walled garden. Step inside the grand hall and uncover the architecture and collections which tell the story of a country house and the people who have shaped Beningbrough.

Discover 500 years of history at Nunnington Hall across three free entry days. With a range of talks, tours and have-a-go activities, you can get a glimpse behind the curtain at how the National Trust continues to care for historic homes and gardens.

A tour of Clifton Castle to view various heritage assets and chattels, including conditionally exempt items.

Come and visit part of Ripon's rich industrial heritage, showing this railway that still exists with some of the machinery used on it. See artifacts, memorabilia, signs, machines, engines etc. in this museum of portable light railways.

Come to Scrayingham church on 7th September 2024, to learn more about George Hudson, aka the 'Railway King,' England's greatest railway promoter of the 19th century.

Visit the restored 18th century Howsham Mill, now generating hydro-electricity and an environmental education centre.

See inside this watch-tower on York’s City Walls. Rarely open to the public, our volunteers are on hand to show off the spiral staircase, Tudor toilet and timber roof. Find out about the history of the Walls and look out for any approaching invaders!

Visit Rievaulx Terrace, a historic landscape with two temple follies and stunning views of the Yorkshire countryside.

Discover the secrets of Aske Hall this Heritage Open Days!

Playhouse open to the public with guided backstage tour.

Our Connecting Clifford celebrations offer a unique opportunity to visit a trio of churches. You can also enjoy a walk around the village which must be booked (see separate entry).

This year's event will be held in St Thomas' Church, focussing on our community in Brompton, past and present. We will feature our Hog back Stones which date back to the Anglo-Danish period (7th to 11th century), which are thought to be grave covers

The Ritz Cinema, Thirsk which is over 100 years old and run by volunteers for nearly 30 years, is offering behind the scenes tours , to areas not normally open to the public.

Join us for a Heritage Open Days tour around Stonefall Cemetery in Harrogate and learn about the people from across the world who travelled to Britain's aid in the Second World War never to return home.

We are very proud of our heritage here at Our Lady Immaculate and St Robert's church. The parish has been serving the Catholic community in the area for over 150 years.

As part of visit A Trio of Churches (Clifford Methodist, St Edward’s RC and St Luke’s C of E) St Luke’s will be welcoming visitors to explore and uncover the history of this Church and its connections with the other churches in the trio.

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

Join us for a Commonwealth War Graves tour of Harrogate (Grove Road) Cemetery

Living Potential are restoring an 1850s Walled Garden back to its former glory, a garden not open to public for over 175 years. Bring a picnic, hear about the site's chequered history and explore this picturesque part of North Yorkshire.

The World on our Doorstep exhibition explores a selection of textiles from The Quilt Collection, that originate or feature design influences from other parts of the world.

Wesley Chapel was built in 1862 and is a Grade II listed building.

Explore this hidden garden on the edge of York. The former home of the Terry family (think Chocolate Orange).

The oldest church in Darlington, c1125, including interesting stonework and woodwork. Some Saxon relic stonework and extensive 17th century 'Cosin' woodwork throughout the church.

A guided walk through the normally gated private glade in the heart of Hopetown Darlington. Get involved in our plans for the 2025 bicentenary of the railway and celebrate the nature, architecture and social history that makes Westbrook unique.

Climb the 100 steps to the top of Harlow Tower. Look out over Harrogate using a pair of naval binoculars. An added attraction is a Foucault's Pendulum that demonstrates that the is Earth turning.

Clifford's History, a Walk through Time. Part of Connecting Clifford Celebrations. Mon 9th September, 1000-1230 or 1400-1630. Booking essential, 12 people each walk. Limited Toilet facilities. Car parking available or come by bus.

Heritage tours of vintage greenhouses and buildings, demonstration narrow gauge railway running (weather permitting), family treasure hunt, craft stalls.

St Peter’s Church is a building which is architecturally striking, a local landmark and a home to a church community with a fascinating history and tales to tell.  It is a fine example of Victorian architecture with aesthetically sensitive additions

Fun, relaxed craft activities for children inspired by the history of our medieval parish church

Explore our Victorian Kitchen Garden to see the fruits, vegetables and herbs that residents of the Workhouse would have grown and eaten. Unearth the history of these heritage plant varieties and enjoy the garden's natural beauty.

Discover Ripon Grammar School Library, with WWI connections in the local area.

Visit the display illustrating the different stages of the Odeon’s history; talk with its collector and curator of 37 years Kevin Langford. Also, find out more about Harrogate’s “Best Kept Secret” it’s film society, now in its 69th season.

The Launch Day Gathering Walk for the Saint Aelred’s Pilgrim Trail takes place on the YHCT Ride and Stride Day 14 September 2024. This launch event starts 8.30am at All Saints, Hawnby and walks through picturesque countryside to Rievaulx Abbey

Find out more about the fascinating history of a medieval parish church with stained glass and church heritage tours

Join us as we answer the question - why choose this way of life?

This guided tour of the Central Henge helps visitors understand the importance of this sacred triple henge site, focusing on the links to the sky, water and the landscape plus the connection to Neolithic trade routes, including other nearby henges.

From the Neolithic to the Bronze Age, the Thornborough landscape was important to our Ancestors This tour helps identify the South Henge features, most of which are invisible, and understand their significance as well as their links to the landscape.

A 'Tick-Tock' Tour for a Time-Pressed Generation.

An introduction to the lives of the medieval monks who lived at Byland Abbey and how their lifestyle can compare with modern views of sustainability.

Easby Abbey: a Romantic ruin' is a themed tour of Easby Abbey ruins, focusing on the most recent 300 years of the abbey's 850-year history.