Yorkshire in July 2024 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.
The Flying Legends Airshow
15th and 16th July 2023
An iconic airshow filled with the sights and sounds of those bygone days of Spitfires, Hurricanes and Mustangs to name just a few. Over 50 aircraft take to the sky above the old wartime base of ex RAF Church Fenton, once home to the very first Eagle Squadron pilots in WW2, commemorating those legendary aircraft and people who sacrificed so much.
Over 3 hours of superb choreographed display scenarios, including a mass Spitfire Scramble, and other imaginative sequences culminating in the world famous Balbo finale flypast
Leeds East Airport, Church Fenton, Leeds, Yorkshire, LS24 9SE
Medieval Mayhem Museums Quarter, Hull
Saturday 29 July and Sunday 30 July 2023
Head to Hull Musuem Quarter for a weekend of medieval merriment and mayhem for all the family, as the Museums Quarter is transformed into a medieval encampment. Come face-to-face with knights in armour, a unit of archers, medieval residents, craftspeople and musicians.
Join in with life in the past and find out whether you’d have made a brilliant knight, a first-class archer, or a master potter.
The weekend will include:
Combat displays from knights in armour,
Wandering medieval characters.
Musical performances,
Medieval pottery demonstrations,
‘Have a go’ archery*,
Craft and pottery activities,
Cookery displays,
and lots more!
Free, drop-in*
*There will be a small £2 charge for the have a go archery
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.
1st and 7th July 2024
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Staxtonbury Music Festival
5th to 7th July 2024
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.
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Cleckheaton Folk Festival
5th to 7th July 2024
Cleckheaton Folk Festival celebrates folk music and traditional folk dance, with events for all ages over the weekend.
Bradford Literature Festival
28th June to 7th July 2024
With over 500 events packed into iconic venues across 10 days, The festival celebrates the written and spoken word in all its wonderful forms. World-renowned authors, poets, speakers, musicians and artists to visit.
Ripon Theatre Festival
2nd to 7th July 2024
Four days and five nights of drama, street entertainment, circus, dance, puppetry, storytelling and more. More than 50 lively events and activities for all ages, both indoors and open-air.
8th to 14th July 2024
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15th to 21st July 2024
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22nd to 28th July 2024
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York Proms
28th July 2024
A great night of live entertainment featuring live orchestra, opera soloists, a stunning fireworks finale and local talent on our warm up stage.
Duncombe Park Steam Rally
1st and 2nd July 2023
The annual Steam and vintage Rally held on the 1st weekend in July each year has something for all the family. The fantastic two-day event within the picturesque venue of Duncombe Park, Helmsley, North Yorkshire plays host to steam engines, tractors, cars, vintages lorries, crafts, fun fair and much, much more!
Music In The Gardens
.CANCELLED 2023
Set in the beautiful Botanical gardens, Music in the Gardens is three evening of top class musical entertainment in aid of local charities.
Leeds Dock Dragon Boat Race
1st July 2023
The event will see teams of rowers take to the water for the chance to win the highly coveted trophy. The event is open to all abilities and creates great team spirit, with fancy dress welcomed!
Brid Pride
1st July 2023
Bridlington Pride is back on Saturday the 1 July with another incredible day full of spectacular acts, family fun and entertainment for everyone.
This year's Pride will kick off with a parade starting at 11am on South Side leading to the main event at Bridlington Spa from 12pm to 7pm.
Ingleton 1940's Weekend
1st and 2nd July 2023
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 and take part in our act of remembrance for those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Artists Around Wetherby
24th and 25th June, 1st and 2nd July 2023
This year, 2022, 23 artists and makers will be taking part in the event.
Leeds Waterfront Festival
1st and 2nd July 2023
The Leeds Waterfront Festival is back to showcase the best of the city’s waterfront area. Come and join the family fun all along the city centre’s waterfront. Featuring dragon boats, canoes, a funfair, music, food and much much more!
Honley Show
1st July 2023
Honley Show back in Honley for its 100th birthday party!
We are ringing the changes in this our hundredth year by putting on a celebration of all things Honley Show right back in the centre of the village where it all started.
Beverley Armed Forced Day
1st July 2023
On Saturday 1st July 2023 Beverley Armed Forces Day will return to Normandy Barracks after being held in Beverley’s town centre in recent years. We are planning a larger than ever event and will be inviting people from across the whole of East Yorkshire to attend.
Skipton Pride
6th to 9th July 2023
Skipton is so excited to be celebrating its first ever Pride event this summer! Join the fun at Pride in the Park on Saturday 2nd July 2022. Fabulous live entertainment on stage from 12pm- 8pm. There will be food and drink, trading stalls, along with a fun fair.
Middleham Castle Richard III Weekend
1st and 2nd July 2023
Middleham Castle's much loved Richard III festival will be returning once again this summer! Amicorum Living History Group will be setting up camp for the weekend in the grounds of the castle, Richard III's childhood home, ready to transport you back to life in 15th century Britain.
Holmfirth Art Week
2nd to 8th July 2023
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.
8th to 14th July 2024
Pontefract Liquorice Festival
9th July 2023
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!
York Early Music Festival
7th to 14th July 2023
Taking the theme of 'Smoke & Mirrors' we will, in part, reflect the religious uncertainty of life in Tudor times as we celebrate the 400th anniversary of one of England's greatest composers William Byrd.
Eboracum Roman Festival
8th and 9th 2023
Eboracum Roman Festival held in the Yorkshire Museum Gardens, York
Askhern Music Festival
8th July 2023
Askern Music Festival have now announced the lineup for 2023, and it's the biggest one yet.
Hebden Bridge Open Studios
7th to 9th July 2023
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!
Proms At Pontefract Castle
15th July 2023
a magnificent evening of music and light as we proudly present the West Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra. Bring along friends and loved ones to listen to moving melodies as the sun goes down over the Castle. The concert will end with a firework finale.
Skipton Pride
6th to 9th July 2023
Local organisations and groups are working together to plan some fabulous events and activities across four days this summer, culminating in a celebration on Skipton High Street on Sunday 9th July.
Lockfest
7th to 9th July 2023
After the success of the inaugural LockFest in 2022, the festival returns in 2023 on the weekend of July 7th – 9th with 40+ beers from around the UK plus entertainment from 11 bands.
Heroes In Training at the Thackeray Museum
1st, 2nd, 8th and 9th July
The National Health Service turns 75 this July, and we are inviting families to join in the celebrations with two weekends of hands-on activities. Best of all kids go free! We are offering free admission to the museum for all children who come dressed up as their own personal health hero.
Space For Everyone
6th to 9th July 2023
In Cententary Square, Bradford. The UK Space Agency’s Space For Everyone Tour is taking off this summer, giving you the chance to learn about the important role of space in our everyday lives as well as the exciting space-related job opportunities for people just like you!
15th to 21st July 2024
Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival
19th to 21st July 2024
The UK’s biggest food and drink festival takes place at Funkirk Farm with a fabulous line up celebrity chefs! Hairy Bikers are confirmed to attend the event.
Masham Steam Rally
15th and 16th July 2023
This year see famous Dancing Diggers, a fly past from a Lancaster Bomber, as well as live music and children's entertainment.
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!
Leeds Poetry Festival
10th to 16th July 2023
Bringing together poets, artists, spoken word performers, dancers and musicians for a week of celebrating poetry and the spoken word. Collaborations, open mic sessions, workshops and much more.
Driffield Show
19th July 2023
An action packed family entertainment show, hosted y Driffield agricultural society at the Driffield Showground.
Proms At Pontefract Castle
15th July 2023
A magnificent evening of music and light as we proudly present the West Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra. Bring along friends and loved ones to listen to moving melodies as the sun goes down over the Castle. The concert will end with a firework finale.
Harrogate Children's Festival
15th and 16th July 2023
Designed with kids in mind and curated with imagination, the Children’s Festival will stretch everything from brains to toes and includes yoga, interactive storytelling, ballet with the prestigious Northern Ballet, and a family silent disco.
Great Yorkshire Show
11th to 14th July 2023
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.
Day Out With Thomas at Whistlestop Valley
15th and 16th July 2023
Peep peep! Join Thomas & Friends for a day of family fun. Take a train ride with Thomas, meet Sir Topham Hatt and join Sodor Station Sweepers Rusty & Dusty for a trainload of excitement!
Meet The Vikings Weekend at Murton Park
15th and 16th July 2023
Jorfor’s Hall Viking reenactment group will once again be joining us on the Viking village. Walk through the village and experiences the sights and sounds of our ancestors as well as marvel at Viking combat.
Picturehouse in York Museum Gardens
14th to 16th July 2023
Outdoor Cinema event for the Weekend of the 14th-16th of July. Enjoy alfresco cinema under the stars as our pop-up screen heads to York Museums Gardens. The perfect way to spend a summer's evening.
National Gardens Scheme in Yorkshire
The National Garden Scheme gives visitors unique access to over 3,500 exceptional private gardens in England and Wales, and raises impressive amounts of money for nursing and health charities through admissions, teas and cake.
Historic Vehicle Rally
16th July 2023
Newby Hall will be surrounded by vintage and classic cars, for the North’s biggest one-day car show – the annual Historic Vehicle Rally. The event, which is organised by the North of England Classics and Pre War Automobiles, attracts exhibits from all over the country. Over 500 vehicles of all makes, from Aston Martin to Wolseley.
Seafest
14th to 16th July 2023
Seafest is Scarborough’s annual maritime weekend celebration. The West Pier on Scarborough's glorious south bay, comes to life with a musical programme to get everyone's feet tapping, food and drink to keep your tastebuds singing - including local chef cooking demonstrations.
Big Sky Beer Festival Festival
14th and 15th July 2023
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.
Open Space 70
13th and 16th July 2023
Exhibitions, Installations, Performances, happenings and group walks and talks popping up in and around Hebden Bridge.
Barnsley's Big Weekend
14th and 16th July 2023
Three days of free events, activities and culture planned. It includes music from around the world, Brassed On! music festival, Barnsley Pride, Mayor’s Day and the #WhatsYourMove family-friendly sports day.
22nd to 28th July 2024
Settleflower Pot Festival
15th July to 3rd September 2023
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. Trail maps £2 each, three trails available.
The Tetley South Bank Social
21st July 2023
Join the party with street food, free family activities and a BBQ on The Tetley’s terrace. Our galleries will be open late to give you a chance to see our new exhibitions.
Boroughbridge Show
23rd July 2023
Boroughbridge Show takes place at Newby Hall. The small agricultural show with the big personality! A great family day out just outside Boroughbridge.
Ryedale Trad Jazz Festival
22nd to 28th July 2023
Based in Pickering a series of evening concerts and fringe events of trad jazz.
BD Festival
28th and 29th July 2023
BD: Festival a series of events including home grown performances and an aerial acrobatics show.
A Night At The Movies
22nd July 2022
Join the Yorkshire Symphony Orchestra at The Piece Hall, on a journey through classic film soundtracks from Hollywood’s golden age of cinema through to today’s modern greats.
Driffield Show
19th July 2023
An action packed family entertainment show, hosted by Driffield agricultural society at the Driffield Showground.
Crime Writing Festival
20th to 23rd July 2023
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.
Tramlines
21st to 23rd July 2023
Tramlines three day music festival in Sheffield. Music Comedy and so much more. A great value local festival with some big names, with Sam Fender, Kasabian and Madness confirmed for 2022.
Roman Festival
Postponed
Malton Museum Roman Festival will include live action Roman Cavalry displays by Equistry, Roman Legionary re-enactment by Magister Militum , activities such as painting a Roman Scutum (Sheild), making a mosaic, dressing up as Roman soldier, archaeology mini dig and handling of real artefacts and more!
Leeds Ska and Mod Festival
23rd July 2023
Millennium Square, Leeds will play host to a live outdoor performance featuring Bad Manners, From the Jam, Block 33 and Hot Knives.
Baby Band Festival
23rd July 2023
The Baby Band Festival comes to Lotherton this summer! The festival is especially for families to enjoy live music, activities, face painting and an artisan market.
Hornsea Carnival
21st to 23rd July 2023
Hornsea Carnival is the largest and longest running FREE carnival in East Yorkshire. Hornsea Carnival is known to mark the start of summer.
Classic Car Show at Royal Armouries
23rd July 2023
FREE An exciting new free to attend classic car event will be held on Royal Armouries Museum Square at Leeds Dock.
Sheffield Grand Prix
19th July 2023
2023 Sheffield Grand Prix will be held on Wednesday 19th July. The event, now in it’s 9th year will again be part of the British Cycling National Circuit Race Series and will attract the UK’s top teams and riders to race around a new reworked 1.4km circuit.
Walk For A Cure: Harrogate Stray
23rd July 2023
Join Alzheimer’s Research UK in The Stray, Harrogate on Sunday 23 July 2023 for Walk For A Cure. Come together with hundreds of other walkers to walk, fundraise, and be part of the movement helping to find a cure for dementia. Walk For A Cure Harrogate is a beautiful 4.7k walk through one of Harrogate’s best known landmarks.
29th July to 4th August 2024
Medieval Mayhem Museums Quarter, Hull
Saturday 29 July and Sunday 30 July 2023
Head to Hull Musuem Quarter for a weekend of medieval merriment and mayhem for all the family, as the Museums Quarter is transformed into a medieval encampment. Come face-to-face with knights in armour, a unit of archers, medieval residents, craftspeople and musicians.
Join in with life in the past and find out whether you’d have made a brilliant knight, a first-class archer, or a master potter.
Ryedale Show
25th July 2023
Ryedale Show is a traditional Agricultural Show providing a showcase of British farming and associated rural activities. Established in 1855.
Borrowby Show
29th July 2023
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.
Meadowfest, Malton
29th July 2023
MeadowFest is Malton’s brilliant boutique music festival, set within the lovely riverside meadows & gardens of The Talbot Hotel. Expect a relaxed festival of uplifting sunshine bands, all day feasting & dancing like no one’s watching.
Deer Shed
28th to 31st July 2023
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.
Derwent Valley Light Railway Evening
28th July 2023
Annual Running evening; food and unlimited travel included in the ticket price.
In the Yard at The Piece Hall
29th July 2023
An amazing day out for music lovers of all ages, “In The Yard” is a free family friendly festival. Come down and see the very best local talent play on the huge stage in The Courtyard. With family activities, glitter and face painting to complete the festival vibe.
Emma at Oakwell Hall
26th July 2023
Join the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company for a riotous Regency rom-com in Oakwell Hall's beautiful Walled Garden!
Meet misguided matchmaker Emma as she tries to play Cupid in this hilarious yet faithful new adaptation of Jane Austen’s satirical story.
Summer Trails
Explore a little further on family trail, discover bears and dinosaurs or learn more about your city or local town.
Free Summer Days Out
Summer Holidyas stretching out before you, take advantage of the many free days out in Yorkshire for for summer family fun.