There is a comprehensive events calendar maintained by the tourism bureau ‘Make it York’ to be found by clicking here
There is a comprehensive events calendar maintained by the tourism bureau ‘Make it York’ to be found by clicking here
Vintage Motorcycle Run 29 July
The Proms at Castle Howard 18 August
Stone Carving Festival 17 – 20 August
Micklegate Run Soapbox Challenge 27 August
York National Book Fair 15 – 16 September
York Food and Drink Festival 21 – 30 September
Balloon Fiesta 28 – 30 September
Pickering War Time Weekend 12 – 14 October
Yorkshire Marathon 14 October
Great York Ghost Search 26 October – 2 November
Art & York 26 – 28 October
Living North Christmas Fair 8 – 10 November
York Christmas Festival 15 November – 23 December
Christmas at Castle Howard 17 November – 23 December
UK Snooker Championship 27 November – 9 December
York Early Music Christmas Festival 8 – 16 December
When planning your trip, have a look at these FAVOURITE TOP TEN things to do as voted by visitors to the city
YORK MAZE
One of York’s most popular summer attractions will open again in July. Family fun at the maize maze.
STROLL YORKS MEDIEVAL CITY WALLS
At 3.4 kilometres long, the beautifully preserved walls are the longest complete medieval town walls in England.
YORK MINSTER
Europe’s largest gothic cathedral. Climb the 275 steps of the Central Tower for the best view of York. Marvel at the most beautiful stain glass windows.
THE SHAMBLES
The Shambles has been voted the most picturesque street in Britain and is the oldest shopping street in Europe.
YORK RAILWAY MUSEUM
Entry is free to the worlds largest railway museum. Fun for young and old alike.
YORKS DIVERSE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE
Explore Yorks many boutiques and designer stores or visit the York Designer Outlet just ten minutes away from the barns for some retail therapy.
YORK CASTLE MUSEUM
Trip back in time in the streets of York at the York Castle Museum.
SCARY GHOST WALKS
At least 7 ghost walk tours run nightly around this most haunted city in Europe.
JORVIK VIKING CENTRE
Visitors are invited to journey through the reconstruction of the Viking-age streets as they would have looked 1000 years ago. In February each year, the annual Viking Festival hosts events out in the streets and river – recreating events from Viking past.
BETTYS TEA ROOMS
Founded in 1919, enjoy English Afternoon Tea with mouth watering cakes and refreshing teas.
There are frequent market events throughout the calendar year, including craft markets, farmers markets and continental markets.
Lotherton Hall has a nice bird garden for children and a cafe and playground 15 minutes away.
Castle Howard Tractor ride down to the lake/picnic area. Used for the filming of ‘Brideshead Revisited’ and ‘Garfield 2’. Within 30 minutes drive.
There are a couple of walks from the farm, namely the riverbank walk to Cawood which takes about 25 minutes and also a 15 minute walk to the wood, skirting the field margins, and spotting some of the wild deer that live there.
Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens, Stillingfleet – Wolsey Walk, Cawood – Bishops Wood, Cawood – Skipwith Common, Riccall.
All within a 5 minute drive from the farm.
| May | 16th – 18th |
| May | 26th |
| June | 15th – 16th |
| July | 13th – 14th |
| July | 27th – 28th |
| August | 22rd – 25th |
| September | 9th |
| October | 12th – 13th |
We are ideally situated for easy access to the York racecourse, taking approx 20 minutes to travel by car. The Ebor races are a popular annual event as well as regular meetings throughout the year. www.yorkracecourse.co.uk
