Here's our list of
Local Events
Local Events for 2024
Pickering & Local Events
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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!
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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.
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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.
2024 Dates are Saturday 31st August & Sunday 1st 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
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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
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Malton Food Festivals & Monthly Food Markets
Malton Food Festivals & 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 Monthly Food Market:
Is helf on the 2nd Saturday each month.
Malton Hravest Food Lovers Festival
Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th October
Malton Christmas Festival:
Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th December
Set across the streets of the market town of Malton, the Food Festivals are 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 Festivals, other local events and what Pickering has to offer.
Events in the North York Moors Area
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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.
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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:
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
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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.
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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
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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:
30th July - Ryedale Show
7th August - Thornton le Dale Show
17th August - Rosedale Show
26th August - Farndale Show
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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
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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.
Duncombe Park Steam & Vintage Rally:
Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th July
Sun Inn Pickering - September Beer & Cider Festival - dates to be confirmed
