August 2025 Events in Yorkshire
Enjoy new experiences in August over the summer, head out and be entertained.
Free and Low Cost Summer Family Days Out
Days Out Yorkshire guide to free and low cost days out in Yorkshire this summer. Summer Holidays 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.
Weekly Guide to Summer Holiday Fun in Yorkshire
Family summer holidays events and attractions. Summer family fun across Yorkshire, create wonderful family memories at Yorkshire great summer holiday events and attractions.
28th July to 3rd August
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2nd to 4th August 2024
This year sees another eclectic, high quality line-up in the beautiful setting of Cinderhill Farm, Barnsley. Returning for its tenth year, the arts and music festival boasts spectacular live performances in a host of musical styles ranging from pop to folk.
Humber Street Sesh
2nd August 2025
This festival showcases over 100 acts and provides a platform for regional emerging artists and musicians and critically acclaimed breaking bands from further afield.
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.
Settleflower 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.
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.
Whitby Traction Engine Rally
1st to 3rd August 2025
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.
Emley Show
2nd August 2025
Emley Show is one of the best attended and respected agricultural days out in Yorkshire, and a great day out for all the family.
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.
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. This year returnign to Duncombe Park.
A Taste of Yorkshire Food and Drink Festival
2nd and 3rd August 2025
the Middleton Railway plays host to its first ever Food and Drink festival ‘A Taste of Yorkshire’. This 2 day event will celebrate the very best regional favourites and local produce.
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.
Pig Gig
2nd and 3rd August 2025
Live Music in the wood
100% Vegan, hot food, licenced bar, meet the residents at Pigs in the Wood.
Wakefield Artwalk
30th July 2025
Join Artwalk for Wakefield's bi-monthly grassroots celebration of arts, heritage and culture! Explore the city as it springs to life with a variety of visual arts, crafts, workshops, live music, history and performance.
Osmotherley Show
2nd August 2025
TRaditional Agricultural Show with horse, sheep and cow classes. Show Jumping, horticulture and handicraft classes and a dog show
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.
Dippy Craft Fair at Whitby Pavilion
2nd and 3rd August 2025
With around 60 tables of handmade loveliness, free entry, onsite cafe and a sea view. Dogs welcome.
Castle Howard Guided Estate Walk
1st August 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.
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.
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.
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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.
St Wilfred's Procession - Ripon
2nd August 2025
The St Wilfrid’s Procession around the City of Ripon dates back to 1108, the procession as we know it today with brightly decorated lorries and a carnival like atmosphere.
Microworld at Ferens Art Gallery
24th May to 7th September 2025
Enter a world filled with digital life forms, vibrant colours and ambient sounds. Microworld is a free family friendly exhibition of immersive digital art. Explore a range of creatures and see how they respond to you and your movements, and to each other.
February Half Term Family Days Out
Family fun days out during February half term school holiday in Yorkshire, celebrate dark skies in our National Parks or get your skates on in Wetherby.
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.
4th to 10th August
Live in the Yard
2025 Dates TBC
A new live music weekend coming to Hull. Hosted in Zebedee’s Yard. With first class production, premium local food and drinks this will be one of the events of the summer in Hull.
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.
Yorkshire Wartime Experience
8th to 10th August 2025
The Yorkshire Wartime Experiece has some of the most respected Living History Groups presenting their magnificent displays from the 1st and 2nd world war.
Saltburn Folk Festival
8th to 10th August 2025
Saltburn Folk Festival is a friendly, multivenue festival, set in a historic seaside town on the stunning North Yorkshire coast. We are here to champion creativity, tradition and opportunity across the folk arts.
Driffield Steam Fair
9th and 10th August 2025
A family fun weekend filled with nostalgia of steam. Plenty for all the family to enjoy, from the large range of steam engines to the fairground there’s something for everyone, whatever your age!
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.
VW Festival
8th to 10th August 2025
Bring the family for a great day out at VW Festival at Harewood House in Leeds. It's a full weekend of live entertainment, live music, kids rides, bird garden, and lots of VWs with a laid back atmosphere.
Jane Eyre Open Air Theatre at Breezy Knees Gardens
17th August 2025
Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company as we bring the windswept moorland of Brontë’s masterpiece to life in stunning open-air surroundings.
Filey Food Festival
9th and 10th August 2025
At Filey Food Festival there are over 65 stalls showcasing the very best of Yorkshire food and drink as well as fantastic produce from outside the region. Taking place within the Evron Centre and Crescent Gardens, which have superb views across Filey Bay.
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.
York Georgian Festival
7th to 11th August 2025
the return of fabulous fashion, food and… fans… this summer! York Georgian Festival will return on Thursday 1 August until Sunday 4th August 2024.
The Magpies Festival
8th and 9th August 2025
The boutique festival offers an eclectic line-up of folk, americana, acoustic, swing, world music and everything in between.
The independent two-day festival is run by Yorkshire-based transatlantic folk band, The Magpies.
Ravensprings Park Trains, Tea Treats
10th August 2025
2 Minature ride-on railways in operation during your visit with mulptiple trains to enjoy, all rides included in the entry fee.
FEVA
8th to 17th August 2025
FEVA - Festival of Entertainment and Visual Arts is a 10 day annual event in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire. The event compromises a mixture of paid and free events, with lots of free family orientated events taking place during the daytime.
Day Out with Thomas at Whistlestop Valley
9th and 10th August 2025
Time to Party with Thomas the Tank Engine at Whistlestop Valley. Spend the day creating family memories and celebrating 80 years of Thomas.
Staithes Lifeboat Weekend
8th to 10th August 2025
Come along to annual fundraising weekend. From dressing in your finest nightie, building rafts to cheering on yellow ducks racing down the beck!
Whitby Regatta
9th to 11th August 2025
The Whitby Regatta presents to you a full weekend of entertainment, embracing yacht racing, rowing races and various free forms of entertainment finishing with a prize presentation and spectacular firework display.
Ilkley Lido Full Moon Swim
9th August 2025
Enjoy an evening dip by the light of the moon at Ilkley Lido. This is a charity event to raise funds to support the Lido.
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.
Halifax Agricultrual Show
9th August 2025
Vintage Vehiles, Heavy Horse, craft Market, farmyard animals, Jonathan Marshall free Spirits, The Fire Band, Carsosel and Kids area, beekeeping and much more.
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.
Autumn Cactus and Succulent Show at RHS Harlow Carr
9th August 2025
A spectacular showcase of these resilient and captivating plants, set against the picturesque backdrop of our stunning garden.
Thornton-Le-Dale Show
6th August 2025
Thornton le Dale Show attracts visitors from far and near. There is something for everyone to enjoy from livestock to crafts to trade stand.
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.
Microworld at Ferens Art Gallery
24th May to 7th September 2025
Enter a world filled with digital life forms, vibrant colours and ambient sounds. Microworld is a free family friendly exhibition of immersive digital art. Explore a range of creatures and see how they respond to you and your movements, and to each other.
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.
Egton Bridge Gooseberry Show
5th August 2025
Egton Bridge, eight miles from Whitby in the North York Moors National Park, is the setting for the oldest surviving gooseberry show in the country, established in 1800. The show is held on the first Tuesday in August each year by the Egton Bridge Old Gooseberry Society.
11th to 17th August
Mirfield Show
17th August 2025
Mirfield Show is an annual agricultural country show and family fun day, it is held at the Showground Huddersfield Road, Mirfield on the third Sunday in August.
Great British Food Festival at Wentworth Woodhouse
16th and 17th August 2025
Combining the nation's love of great food and drink with some of the country's most treasured locations. GBFF offers a chance to enjoy some very special time together.
Tribfest
15th to 17th August 2025
Tribfest, the world's biggest, and best, tribute band music festival! The festival offers a full lineup and varied mix across all 6 stages. There’s something for everyone with bands from the 60s, to current chart acts.
Whitby Folk Week
.16th to 22nd August 2025
A week of folk in Whitby, with a wide range of local and National performers, childrens events and a craft fair at venues across Whitby.
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.
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.
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.
Rosedale Show
16th August 2025
Founded in 1871, this annual show is held in Milburn Arms Field at Rosedale Abbey. attractions include: Foxhound & Terrier Shows, Gundog Shows, Terrier Races and Hound Trails, Gymkhana,Railroad Hobos
Whitby Folk Week
.16th to 22nd August 2025
A week of folk in Whitby, with a wide range of local and National performers, childrens events and a craft fair at venues across Whitby.
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.
Temple Newsam Food Festival
16th and 17th August 2025
New for 2025 coming to the grounds of Temple Newsam in Leeds. Chef demos, tribute acts, live entertainment, quality food and drink producers.
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.
Danby Show
13th August 2025
Ferrets · Horses · Horticulture and Handicrafts · Livestock · Fur and Feather
Dog Show · Sheep dog trials
Vintage Machinery and Motorcycles · Bilsdale Silver Band · Vanguard Historical Re-enactment
Food and a Beer Tent
Kettlewell Scarecrow Festival
9th to 17th August 2025
Same wacky and wonderful scarecrows, same beautiful scenery and views, same gorgeous cakes and soup, and same great value. We aim to give you a wonderful family day out that really won't break the bank.
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.
