Yorkshire in July 2025 Great Days Out in Yorkshire
Summer is here! Find out all the great events to enjoy in Yorkshire in July, a host of festivals, fetes and more.
Summer Holidays in Yorkshire
Entertain your family this school summer holiday in Yorkshire. Great ideas to keep everyone entertained, many are free. From outdoor theatre and cinema, to summer trails, water time fun, beaches and great family fun events.
Free Summer Days Out in Yorkshire
Days Out Yorkshire guide to free and low cost days out in Yorkshire this summer. Summer Holidyas stretching out before you, take advantage of the many free days out in Yorkshire for some summer family fun.
Summer Holidays in Yorkshire
Entertain your family this school summer holiday in Yorkshire. Great ideas to keep everyone entertained, many are free. From outdoor theatre and cinema, to summer trails, water time fun, beaches and great family fun events.
30th June to 6th July 2025
Brid Pride
5th July 2025
Bridlington Pride is back on Saturday the 5th July with another incredible day full of spectacular acts, family fun and entertainment for everyone.
Duncombe Park Steam Rally
5th and 6th July 2025
The annual Steam and Vintage Rally has something for all the family. The fantastic two-day event plays host to steam engines, tractors, cars, vintages lorries, crafts, fun fair and much more!
Transport Festivals in Yorkshire
Holbeck Gala
5th July 2025
The gala has now been running for over 20 years and is always a highlight of the Holbeck calendar. Each year you can expect stalls, tombolo's, info, music, sports, great food, activities for kids, inflatables, animals and much more.
Ingleton 1940's Weekend
4th to 6th July 2025
Step back in time and join us for a weekend full of nostalgic entertainment. Learn the history of World War 2, enjoy the music & fashions of the era.
Merchant Adventurers Hall Charity Beer Festival
4th and 5th July 2025
The stunning 667 year old Merchant Adventurers’ Hall will take centre stage, complemented by over 30 breweries showcasing over 70 ales, beers and lagers.
Bradford Literature Festival
27th June to 6th July 2025
BLF 2025 will feature hundreds of unique events for all ages across 10 brilliant days, welcoming some of the most inspirational and creative figures to Bradford.
Ripon Theatre Festival
1st to 6th July 2025
a joyful celebration of live performance, bursting with theatre, music, dance, storytelling, puppetry, and plenty of laughs. Ripon Theatre Festival is fast becoming a highlight of the region's cultural calendar—welcoming audiences of all ages with a programme that's packed with high-quality performances, friendly faces, and magical moments.
Gladiators: Heroes of the Colosseum at Royal Armouries
28th June to 2nd November 2025
Discover original artefacts from the Colosseum, rare helmets discovered in Pompeii, life-scale models of gladiators in action, and interactive elements exploring their training, combat skills, healthcare and daily life.
From Coal Queens to Comedy Kings
18th January to 7th September 2025
The statues of Graham Ibbeson at The National Coal Mining Museum. A captivating sculpture trail leads you around inside and outside spaces, introducing memorable moments of mining history and much-loved performers. Figures include Coal Widow, Eric Morecambe, Laurel & Hardy and Ken Dodd.
Holmfirth Art Week
6th to 12th July 2025
One of the UK’s Largest Open Art Exhibitions, Featuring over 400 exhibitors and over 2,000 artworks, plus dozens of fringe venues across the local area with thousands more works of art and craft.
Richard III Festival at Middleham Castle
5th and 6th July 2025
Living History Festival to transport you back to the life and times of King Richard III who lived at the Castle.
Hebden Bridge Open Studios Summer
4th to 6th July 2025
Hebden Bridge stands out as a vibrant, happening little town in the Upper Calder Valley in West Yorkshire. We are famous for our art scene!
York Early Music Festival
4th to 11th July 2025
19 concerts in 8 days, with a theme of Heaven and Hell for 2025.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year at Sewerby Hall
3rd May to 13th July 2025
Experience the 60th international Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition at Sewerby Hall, on loan from the Natural History Museum. The exhibition captures fascinating animal behaviour, spectacular species and the breathtaking diversity of the natural world.
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Harland Miller XXX at York Art Gallery
14th March to 31st August 2025
Internationally acclaimed artist and writer Harland Miller (b.1964, Yorkshire, UK) returns to York Art Gallery to present 'XXX', a new exhibition showcasing paintings and works on paper from his renowned 'Letter Paintings' series.
Leeds Summer Steampunk Market
2025 Dates TBC
Not just Steampunk.. Victorian, Historical, LARP, Gothic, Fantasy, SciFi, Geek, Military – all are welcome! Held at Middleton Railway, trains will be running.
Leeds Waterfront Festival
5th and 6th July 2025
There’s a jam-packed schedule of events and experiences for all to enjoy across the Leeds Waterfront Festival weekend, including the Leeds Dock Dragonboat Races, music and food.
Scarborough Art
5th July to 3rd August 2025
Artwork of a wide range of media will be showcased from paintings and sculpture to photography and printmaking.
British Wildlife Photography Awards Exhibition
17th May to 13th July 2025
Exhibition is held at Nunnington Hall. The British Wildlife Photography Awards celebrates the diversity of British wildlife and wild spaces through a collection of inspirational photographs and films.
Whitby Soul Weekender
4th to 6th July 2025
The Whitby Soul Weekender will feature world-renowned DJs and live performances, offering a non-stop party atmosphere that will have you dancing all weekend long
Pride and Prejudice at The Secret Garden
After seven sell-out seasons of this sparkling adaptation, the award-winning Illyria returns to The King's Theatre York to celebrate Jane Austin's vibrant, unapologetically bold, and sharp-witted brilliance! Performed in the scenic grounds of Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate, this is an outdoor event so please bring a blanket or rug, appropriate clothing, a picnic, and beverages.
Mischief of Rats Trail
3rd May to 30th August 2025
A colourful public art trail bringing 50 giant artist decorated rat sculptures to East Yorkshire and Hull for Summer 2025. Dozens of mischievous rats will be unleashed across East Yorkshire.
Castle Howard Guided Estate Walk
4th July 2025
Embark on a unique guided walking tour across the breathtaking Castle Howard landscape led by our experienced Game and Wildlife Conservation Manager. This 8km route traverses parts of the Estate not accessible by public footpath providing unique access and views.
Castle Howard Filming Location Tour
2nd, 16th and 30th July 2025
Where to go when the rain is pouring down, it's cold or you just feel like being indoors.
Howden Show
6th July 2025
Howden Show is an annual agricultural show organised by a small committee of local volunteers. The show has a long and proud history dating back to 1855.
Ice Age Art Now at Cliffe Castle Museum
21st June to 14th September 2025
Travel back in time at this British Museum Partnership Exhibition with Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture and encounter works of art dating back thousands of years. This visually stunning exhibition shows how artistic creativity existed thousands of years ago, as an essential part of human life.
Tommy Treebark's Wild Adventure
25th April to 14th September 2025
Tommy needs your help! Can you track down 50 wild Yorkshire animals hiding all around York? York BID have partnered with local artist Selkie Ray to create a brand-new family friendly trail, celebrating Yorkshire's wild animals.
Yorkshire Events Calendar
Calendar of events for 2025 in Yorkshire, festivals,days out, fairs across Yorkshire, plan your time in Yorkshire around a great day out or show.
Yorkshire Festivals
Festivals in Yorkshire. Our guide to Yorkshire's festivals whatever you like, music, literature, music, history or arts festivals.
Yorkshire Attractions
Yorkshire Attractions and days out. Discover a wealth of attractions across the county; historic buildings, animal attractions and the great outdoors - something for everyone.
What's On in March
Mad March Days Out in Yorkshire. Ideas for great days out in March in Yorkshire, discover springtime in Yorkshire, plan a mothers day for everyone to remember and the start of festival season.
7th to 13th July 2025
Mischief of Rats Trail
3rd May to 30th August 2025
A colourful public art trail bringing 50 giant artist decorated rat sculptures to East Yorkshire and Hull for Summer 2025. Dozens of mischievous rats will be unleashed across East Yorkshire.
Settle Flower Pot Festival
2025 dates TBC
The Settle Flowerpot Festival takes place throughout July & August during which time the town is awash with amazing, fantastical Flowerpot Creations that are guaranteed to make you smile.
Great Yorkshire Show
8th to 11th July 2025
This year the Great Show Yorkshire Show will take place over four days. Returning with plenty of your favourites including cookery demos in the Food Hall, national and regional livestock competitions and an exciting Main Ring attraction.
Scarborough Art
5th July to 3rd August 2025
Artwork of a wide range of media will be showcased from paintings and sculpture to photography and printmaking.
York Early Music Festival
4th to 11th July 2025
19 concerts in 8 days, with a theme of Heaven and Hell for 2025.
Pontefract Liquorice Festival
13th July 2025
Get ready for sweet-themed fun celebrating Pontefract’s historic link with liquorice. Pontefract Liquorice Festival is a firm family favourite with something for everyone to enjoy including the return of the famous food and drink market!
Holmfirth Art Week
6th to 12th July 2025
One of the UK’s Largest Open Art Exhibitions, Featuring over 400 exhibitors and over 2,000 artworks, plus dozens of fringe venues across the local area with thousands more works of art and craft.
Gladiators: Heroes of the Colosseum at Royal Armouries
28th June to 2nd November 2025
Discover original artefacts from the Colosseum, rare helmets discovered in Pompeii, life-scale models of gladiators in action, and interactive elements exploring their training, combat skills, healthcare and daily life.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year at Sewerby Hall
3rd May to 13th July 2025
Experience the 60th international Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition at Sewerby Hall, on loan from the Natural History Museum. The exhibition captures fascinating animal behaviour, spectacular species and the breathtaking diversity of the natural world.
Ravensprings Park Trains, Tea Treats
13th July 2025
2 Minature ride-on railways in operation during your visit with mulptiple trains to enjoy, all rides included in the entry fee.
Hull Folk and Maritime Festival
11th to 13th July 2025
Celebrating Hull's maritime and folk music history over three days in Hull. The event includes singarounds, workshops and folk dancing.
Ice Age Art Now at Cliffe Castle Museum
21st June to 14th September 2025
Travel back in time at this British Museum Partnership Exhibition with Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture and encounter works of art dating back thousands of years. This visually stunning exhibition shows how artistic creativity existed thousands of years ago, as an essential part of human life.
Hull Street Food Night
2025 Dates TBC
Held at Zebedee's Yard from 4pm to 9pm, come along and enjoy a rnage of hot food, drinks and snacks from around the global in a outdoor convivial atmosphere.
Speigeltent - Harrogate
2025 Dates To Be Confirmed
Nine days of jazz, soul, dance, burlesque, cabaret and more set against the backdrop of the glamorous and magical Spiegeltent, a bespoke venue in Crescent Gardens, Harrogate. Includes returning favourites The Gypsy Queens, House of Burlesque and jazz singer Jo Harrop.
Harland Miller XXX at York Art Gallery
14th March to 31st August 2025
Internationally acclaimed artist and writer Harland Miller (b.1964, Yorkshire, UK) returns to York Art Gallery to present 'XXX', a new exhibition showcasing paintings and works on paper from his renowned 'Letter Paintings' series.
Tommy Treebark's Wild Adventure
25th April to 14th September 2025
Tommy needs your help! Can you track down 50 wild Yorkshire animals hiding all around York? York BID have partnered with local artist Selkie Ray to create a brand-new family friendly trail, celebrating Yorkshire's wild animals.
Scarborough Art
5th July to 3rd August 2025
Artwork of a wide range of media will be showcased from paintings and sculpture to photography and printmaking.
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13th June 2024
Find magical creatures on a tour wizard fans go Potty for! A magical and child friendly tour of the city.
From Coal Queens to Comedy Kings
18th January to 7th September 2025
The statues of Graham Ibbeson at The National Coal Mining Museum. A captivating sculpture trail leads you around inside and outside spaces, introducing memorable moments of mining history and much-loved performers. Figures include Coal Widow, Eric Morecambe, Laurel & Hardy and Ken Dodd.
York Dragonboat Race
13th July 2025
36 teams will battle it out on the River Ouse for the Challenge Trophy and other prestigious awards, including awards for the fastest Charity Team, Commercial Team, Armed Forces Team and of course the "Best Dressed Team" trophy.
14th to 20th July 2025
Bishop Wilton Show
19th July 2025
From humble beginnings in the old school yard, the show is still going strong attracting over 2000 visitors each year.
Horse riding classes, horticulture and baking competitions, trade stands, craft stalls, children's entertainment and more.
Romeo and Juliet at Breezy Knees Gardens
20th July 2025
Chapterhouse Theatre Company brings the bard’s beloved tragedy to the open air in timeless style this summer.
Bassfest Summer Festival
19th and 20th July 2025
Bassfest is an electronic music festival in Sheffield, which brings together some of the biggest names in bass, for one weekend of high-octane partying.
Vanlove 2025
18th to 20th July 2025
Celebrating campervans, motorhomes, and everything in between, Vanlove Fest returns in 2025 and promises to be the most unforgettable year yet. With the bold new theme, ‘Escape, Adventure, Party’.
Historic Vehicle Rally
20th July 2025
Newby Hall will be surrounded by vintage and classic cars, for the North’s biggest one-day car show – the annual Historic Vehicle Rally.
Leeds Pride
20th July 2025
One of Yorkshire largest Pride events. Each year, the colourful parade kicks off at Millennium Square, winding its way through the city streets and culminating on Lower Briggate by The Calls, where the festivities begin.
Hornsea Carnival
18th to 20th July 2025
Hornsea Carnival is the largest and longest running FREE carnival in East Yorkshire. Hornsea Carnival is known to mark the start of summer.
Crime Writing Festival
17th to 20th July 2025
The Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival offers a line-up of the biggest names and new talent in crime fiction, appearing as part of a programme which features creative workshops, unique author talks and enlightening panels.
From Coal Queens to Comedy Kings
18th January to 7th September 2025
The statues of Graham Ibbeson at The National Coal Mining Museum. A captivating sculpture trail leads you around inside and outside spaces, introducing memorable moments of mining history and much-loved performers. Figures include Coal Widow, Eric Morecambe, Laurel & Hardy and Ken Dodd.
Settle Flower Pot Festival
2025 Dates TBC
The Settle Flowerpot Festival takes place throughout July & August during which time the town is awash with amazing, fantastical Flowerpot Creations that are guaranteed to make you smile.
Big Sky Beer Festival Festival
18th and 19th July 2025
Wold Top Brewery's annual Big Sky Beer Festival a weekend of selected ales, food, live music in the brewery and camping on the Yorkshire Wolds.
Driffield Show
16th July 2025
An action packed family entertainment show, hosted by Driffield agricultural society at the Driffield Showground.
Masham Steam Rally
19th and 20th July 2025
There will be hundreds of rare heritage vehicles including steam engines, tractors, motorcycles, cars, lorries and stationary engines. We also have food stalls, craft stalls and local ale!
Malton Roman Festival
20th July 2025
The third Roman Festival will include live action demonstrations from the Roman Cavalry by Equistry, marching and battle sequences from Magister Militum, Roma Antiqua and Legio VI Victrix.
Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival
18th to 20th July 2025
The Festival is now under new ownership and is back in 2025. Celebrity Chefs, Cookery Demos, tasting sessions, vintage funfair, childrens activities, music, live entertainment, comedy club and much more.
Food Festivals in Yorkshire
Doncaster Balloon Festival
18th and 19th July 2025
Entertainment awaits with tethered balloon displays, trade tents, delicious treats, and thrilling live entertainment.
Yorkshire Transport Festivals
Weeton Show
20th July 2025
A local, traditional Agricultural and Horticultural Show on the edge of Harrogate. A fun day out for all the family!
Harland Miller XXX at York Art Gallery
14th March to 31st August 2025
Internationally acclaimed artist and writer Harland Miller (b.1964, Yorkshire, UK) returns to York Art Gallery to present 'XXX', a new exhibition showcasing paintings and works on paper from his renowned 'Letter Paintings' series.
Bluey and Bingo at Whistlestop Valley
19th and 20th July 2025
Appearances from Bluey and Bingo throughout the day, plus all the usual fun of Whitlestop Valley. Steam trains, jumping pillow, playgrounds, mini-golf and famly friendly activities.
Staxtonbury Family Music Festival
18th to 20th July 2025
A weekend of camping and glamping, cocktails and mocktails, rides and slides, hay bales and real ales, live bands and wristbands all delivered to you in the family friendly home we now proudly call Staxtonbury.
Gladiators: Heroes of the Colosseum at Royal Armouries
28th June to 2nd November 2025
Discover original artefacts from the Colosseum, rare helmets discovered in Pompeii, life-scale models of gladiators in action, and interactive elements exploring their training, combat skills, healthcare and daily life.
Scarborough Art
5th July to 3rd August 2025
Artwork of a wide range of media will be showcased from paintings and sculpture to photography and printmaking.
Castle Howard Filming Location Tour
2nd, 16th and 30th July 2025
Where to go when the rain is pouring down, it's cold or you just feel like being indoors.
Great Seaside Vintage Fair
19th and 20th July 2025
13 years of the vintage fair with a SEA VIEW! With more than 40 stalls of genuine vintage fashion and homewares from the 20’s to the 80’s spread out within the spacious Northern Lights Suite.
Withernsea Pirate Festival
19th July 2025
Pirate Challenges, Pirate Fancy Dress. music, stalls, food and drink and good old pirate fun. Suitable for all ages.
Mischief of Rats Trail
3rd May to 30th August 2025
A colourful public art trail bringing 50 giant artist decorated rat sculptures to East Yorkshire and Hull for Summer 2025. Dozens of mischievous rats will be unleashed across East Yorkshire.
Ice Age Art Now at Cliffe Castle Museum
21st June to 14th September 2025
Travel back in time at this British Museum Partnership Exhibition with Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture and encounter works of art dating back thousands of years. This visually stunning exhibition shows how artistic creativity existed thousands of years ago, as an essential part of human life.
Tommy Treebark's Wild Adventure
25th April to 14th September 2025
Tommy needs your help! Can you track down 50 wild Yorkshire animals hiding all around York? York BID have partnered with local artist Selkie Ray to create a brand-new family friendly trail, celebrating Yorkshire's wild animals.
Rainy Days Out Guide
Where to go when the rain is pouring down, it's cold or you just feel like being indoors.
Yorkshire Events Calendar
Calendar of events for 2025 in Yorkshire, festivals,days out, fairs across Yorkshire, plan your time in Yorkshire around a great day out or show.
Yorkshire Festivals
Festivals in Yorkshire. Our guide to Yorkshire's festivals whatever you like, music, literature, music, history or arts festivals.
Yorkshire Attractions
Yorkshire Attractions and days out. Discover a wealth of attractions across the county; historic buildings, animal attractions and the great outdoors - something for everyone.
What's On in March
Mad March Days Out in Yorkshire. Ideas for great days out in March in Yorkshire, discover springtime in Yorkshire, plan a mothers day for everyone to remember and the start of festival season.
21st to 27th July 2025
Saltburn Food Festival
27th July 2025
A celebration of International Influence and Local Talent, expressed through International Food, Independent Drink, Music and Arts.
Deer Shed
25th to 28th July 2025
Deer Shed is a family-friendly festival with music, comedy, cinema, food. art, workshops, theatre, literature, sports and so much more for all the family members to enjoy.
Spa Orchestra in Scarborough
27th July to 17th September 2025
Celebrating their 112th year the Orchestra, will play seven concerts per week from Sunday to Wednesday. The 2024 Orchestra Season will open with a morning concert at 11am on Sunday 4th August, followed by Teddy Bears Picnic at 2pm.
Borrowby Show
26th July 2025
From humble beginnings back in 1947 Borrowby Show has grown into a successful feature in the show calendar of Yorkshire. It has remained true to the founders original aim of show casing agricultural, horticultural and equestrian best practises.
Ryedale Show
29th July 2025
Ryedale Show is a traditional Agricultural Show providing a showcase of British farming and associated rural activities. Established in 1855.
Settle Flower Pot Festival
2025 Dates TBC
The Settle Flowerpot Festival takes place throughout July & August during which time the town is awash with amazing, fantastical Flowerpot Creations that are guaranteed to make you smile.
York Proms
27th July 2025
A great night of live entertainment featuring live orchestra, opera soloists, a stunning fireworks finale and local talent on our warm up stage.
Tramlines
25th to 27th July 2025
Tramlines three day music festival in Sheffield. Music Comedy and so much more. A great value local festival with some big names.
Aldborough and Boroughbridge Show
27th July 2025
Newby Hall, nr. Ripon. The prestigious show, to be held on Sunday July 28th includes entry into the award winning gardens and legendary adventure playground, complete with pedalo boats, zip wire and miniature railway!
Harland Miller XXX at York Art Gallery
14th March to 31st August 2025
Internationally acclaimed artist and writer Harland Miller (b.1964, Yorkshire, UK) returns to York Art Gallery to present 'XXX', a new exhibition showcasing paintings and works on paper from his renowned 'Letter Paintings' series.
From Coal Queens to Comedy Kings
18th January to 7th September 2025
The statues of Graham Ibbeson at The National Coal Mining Museum. A captivating sculpture trail leads you around inside and outside spaces, introducing memorable moments of mining history and much-loved performers. Figures include Coal Widow, Eric Morecambe, Laurel & Hardy and Ken Dodd.
Farmtrax
26th and 27th July 2025
Tribute Band music festival held at Farmer Copelys.
Mischief of Rats Trail
3rd May to 30th August 2025
A colourful public art trail bringing 50 giant artist decorated rat sculptures to East Yorkshire and Hull for Summer 2025. Dozens of mischievous rats will be unleashed across East Yorkshire.
Ice Age Art Now at Cliffe Castle Museum
21st June to 14th September 2025
Travel back in time at this British Museum Partnership Exhibition with Bradford 2025 UK City of Culture and encounter works of art dating back thousands of years. This visually stunning exhibition shows how artistic creativity existed thousands of years ago, as an essential part of human life.
Tommy Treebark's Wild Adventure
25th April to 14th September 2025
Tommy needs your help! Can you track down 50 wild Yorkshire animals hiding all around York? York BID have partnered with local artist Selkie Ray to create a brand-new family friendly trail, celebrating Yorkshire's wild animals.
Whitby Steampunk Weekend
25th to 27th July 2025
Whitby Steampunk Weekend is a rather splendid affair indeed, with a cornucopia of delightful indulgences and fanciful extravagances for all your sumptuous decadent desires, dreams and pleasures, and all held indoors within the beautiful Whitby Pavilion.
Gladiators: Heroes of the Colosseum at Royal Armouries
28th June to 2nd November 2025
Discover original artefacts from the Colosseum, rare helmets discovered in Pompeii, life-scale models of gladiators in action, and interactive elements exploring their training, combat skills, healthcare and daily life.
Scarborough Art
5th July to 3rd August 2025
Artwork of a wide range of media will be showcased from paintings and sculpture to photography and printmaking.
Saltburn Food Festival
27th July 2024
Saltburn Food Festival celebrates ten years of street food by the sea on Sunday 27 July 2025 – and this year promises to be bigger and better than ever. This year will feature up to 140 stalls - including a new plant-based zone to cater for current food trends and more seating areas so visitors can sit and enjoy the day.
Whitby Beer Festival
24th to 27th July 2025
This year the festival is celebrating its 13th year and the club intends to celebrate the best artisan ales, boutique beers and scrumptious ciders from award-winning local and regional independent brewers and micro-breweries.
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24th to 26th July 2024
Push yourself to try something new and adventurous this summer, take all the family and create memorable moments to savour.
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25th May to 30th September 2024
Discover the hobtastic new trail to discover their hiding places! Count the hobs, collect a little prize from reception and enter our prize draw for the season. The hobs will be coming and going throughout the summer, so there’ll be a new count each week and another opportunity to enter