August Highlights
Yorkshire Day
1st August 2026
Yorkshire Day is the 1st August. Celebrate with a fantatsic day out in Yorkshire, check our guide to the best Yorkshire Day events across beautiful and historic Yorkshire.
Yorkshire Wartime
7th to 9th August 2026
From the thunder of tank engines to the crackle of swing music, Yorkshire is set to become a living time capsule this summer. Whether you’re a die-hard history buff or a family looking for an action-packed day out, the Yorkshire Wartime 2026 is the ultimate destination.
August Events in Yorkshire 2026
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Transport FestivalWhitby Traction Engine Rally
Whitby, Yokshire Coast
31st July to 2nd August 2026
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ArtMaking Waves: The Art of Japanese Woodblock Print
York Art Gallery, York
28th February to 30th August 2026
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History and HeritageCleopatra and the Queens of Egypt
Experience Barnsley, South Yorkshire
7th March 2026 to 20th February 2027
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Art, FreeJim Moir: Neo Fauna Exhibition
Cartwright Hall Art Gallery, West Yorkshire
28th March to 31st August 2026
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Free, FamilyMagical Gnomes Trail
Cusworth Hall and Park, South Yorkshire
27th March to 7th September 2026
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Free, ArtJason and the Coal Mining Adventure
National Coal Mining Museum, West Yorkshire
27th March to 4th October 2026
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EasterArt On Your Doorstep
Oakwell Hall Country Park, West Yorkshire
4th April to 30th September 2026
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FamilyTommy Treebarks Wild Adventure Trail
York City Centre, North Yorkshire
10th April to 13th September 2026
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Transport FestivalDriffield Steam Rally
Driffield, East Yorkshire.
8th and 9th August 2026
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History & HeritageRooftop and Cellar Experience
Temple Newsam, West Yorkshire
21st to 23rd August 2026
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