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Local Events for  2024

Pickering & Local Events

Find out more about the events in and round the local area below.
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  • Beck Isle Museum, Pickering

    Be transported back in time in this award winning gem of a Museum, which has 27 Galleries for visitors to explore Phone 01751 473653. Special events run throughout the year. Tickets are valid for a whole 12 months, so well worth a visit, or two!

  • NYMR Steam Railway

    Pickering is home to the much acclaimed NYM Steam Railway, which runs from early March through to December. The annual calendar also sees many special events. Please refer to their web site for full details and ticket purchase.

  • Yorkshire Traction Engine Rally

    The beautiful grounds of the Scampston Hall Estate has been the setting of the Yorkshrie Traction Engine Rally in recent years. Just a short drive from Pickering on the A64.


    2023 Dates are Friday 1st to Monday 4th September.


    We recommend checking individual web sites throughout the year for updates on events.


     A full programme of top steam fair attractions including: Tractor Pulling, Steam Engines, Classic Cars, Vintage Tractors, Classic Motorcycles, Fairground Organs, Miniature Steam Engines, Stationary Engines and Vintage Commercials.The event will also include: Vintage Stage Show with Dancers and Singers, Trade Stands, Autojumble, Craft and Fine Food Marquee, Old Time and Modern Funfair, Non-stop Arena Entertainment, Catering & Licensed Bar. Contact Sampston Hall for tickets www.scampston.co.uk

  • Dalby Forest - The Great Yorkshire Forest

    Dalby Forest  is a stunning place to visit for cycling and walking, or other family activities, including a Go Ape Tree Top Adventure. 


    The Forest hosts many events throughout the  year, including a weekly Park Run. Lots of marked out walking and cycling routes to enjoy at your leisure, for all abilities.


    Dalby Forest is fully open for visitors - please check their web site for details under Forestry England

  • Malton Food Festival & Monthly Food Markets

    Malton Food Festival & Monthly Food Markets -  


    Look out for local Farmers and Food Markets across the Ryedale area. Most of the Market Towns host weekly markets & monthly farmers markets.


    Malton 2 Day Christmas Festival 2023:

    2nd & 3rd December - Free Entry

    A large 2 day Christmas Festival with a giant number of festive food, non food stalls & present ideas. There will be a fabulous weekend of festive fun in and around Malton’s picturesque Market Place. Delicious food, festive gift stalls, street food, live music and family entertainment. 


    Malton Monthly Food Market:

    Starts again on Saturday 11th March 2023


    Malton Food Lovers Festivals 

    Spring Festival - 27th & 28th May 2023 

    Summer Festival - 26th & 27th August 2023

    Set across the streets of the market town of  Malton, the Food Lovers Festival is a celebration of the finest Yorkshire produce and cooking.  Expect heaving stalls, delicious street food, talks, tastings, celebrity chefs, demos, loads of music and much, much more!


    Just a short drive, bus ride or cycle from Pickering so why not book a break to enjoy the Food Festival, other local events and what Pickering has to offer.

Events in the North York Moors Area

 Find out more about the events in and round the local area below.
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  • Castle Howard House & Gardens

    CASTLE HOWARD HOUSE & GARDENS EVENTS


    Castle Howard is one of the Country's & Europe's grandest stately homes, set in 1000 acres of grounds and gardens and it’s just on our doorstep. The House & Gardens make a fabulous day out for all the family. They also host many events & concerts throughout the year, including a weekly Saturday morning Park Run.


    The Gardens have re-opened at Castle Howard with a booking system in place - see their web site for details.  Their farm shop is also open.



  • Country Shows & Fairs throughout North York Moors

    There are many amazing Country Shows & Fairs in the villages and across the North York Moors National park, over the Spring and Summer months. Dates for some of the larger shows are listed below:

    We will post updates on our events page when we hear about them.


    • Yorkshire Game & Country Fair - Scampston Hall - 18th & 19th May 2024
    • Whitby Traction Engine Rally 2024 - 2nd, 3rd & 4th August 2024
    • 7th August - Thornton le Dale Show   
    • 30th July - Ryedale Show - Welburn Park 
    • 17th August - Rosedale Show
    • 26th August - Farndale Show

  • Ryedale Folk Museum

    Nestled in the beautiful Moors village of Hutton le Hole, Ryedale Folk Museum is a real gem. Just a short drive from Pickering. They host many events throughout the year. Visit their web site for further information. 

  • Ryedale Festival

    Running Annually over the course of the last 2 weeks of July. Events range far and wide across the Ryedale area, with Pickering Kirk Theatre being a key hosting venue. The festival enjoys an international reputation, with performers travelling from all over the world.


    See their web site for further information and programme of events.

Events further afield

Find out more about the events in and round the local area below.
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  • Country Shows & Fairs throughout North York Moors

    There are many amazing Country Shows & Fairs in the villages and across the North York Moors National park, over the Spring and Summer months. Dates for some of the larger shows are listed below:

    August - Thornton le Dale Show 

    August - Rosedale Show

  • Country Houses, Castles, Abbeys and Historic Buildings

    There are many Country Houses, Estates, Castles, Abbeys and Historic Buildings within easy access of Pickering by car, local bus, cycling and even walking. Many of them host open gardens, and great events throughout the Spring & Summer, check out the following for a lovely day out or special events:


    Please check individual web sites for detailed information.

    • Scampston Hall & Gardens                         
    • Duncombe Park                                
    • Nunnington Hall & Gardens
    • Ampleforth Abbey & College                       
    • Rievaulx Abbey                                
    • Pickering Castle
    • Whitby Abbey
    • Castle Howard

  • Country Shows & Festivals

    There are many amazing Country Shows & Fairs in the Ryedale villages and across the North York Moors National park, over the Spring and Summer months. 

    We have published some dates for the most popular shows on our Events page, but there are many more to enjoy throughout the region, in spectacular settings. Please check individual web sites for up to date information. It is worth checking local tourism webs site as events often get publicised on their web site and Facebook.

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