September in 2025 Great Days Out in Yorkshire

September is one of the busiest months in Yorkshire for festivals with a wide range of food, music, walking and arts events scheduled to keep you and the family entertained.

1st to 7th September

Ormesby Hall Food and Drink Festival

Cancelled
BRAND NEW for 2025 is The Ormesby Hall Food & Drink Festival, taking place on September 6th–7th! We're bringing the celebration to Ormesby Hall, a historic National Trust Mansion surrounded by an oasis of natural scenery and stunning views.

Heron picture stuck on the side of a bench

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.

Ilkley Lido Full Moon Swim

7th September 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.

people admiring photos in a garden setting

Art in the Gardens

6th and 7th September 2025
This event is a truly wonderful opportunity to buy the perfect piece of art or craft direct from the artists, whilst enjoying the stunning surroundings that the gardens have to offer.

Keighley Show

6th September 2025
Keighley & District Agricultural Show has taken place on the first Saturday in September since the 1950s and provides an entertaining and fun day out for all the family.

Leeds Beer Festival

4th to 7th September 2025
The Leeds International Beer Festival returns for it's annual four day festival in the heart of Leeds celebrates and promotes craft beer. The festival also includes a street food market, live music across three stages, arcade games and more

Ice Age mammoth sculpture, photo courtesy of The British Museum

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.

Ken Dodd statue by Graham Ibbeson at National Coal Mining Museum

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.

Iconic Bricks: Pirates at Sewerby Hall

22nd August to 21st September 2025
‘Pirates’ is the brand-new tour from Iconic Bricks. The 12 life-sized models will feature Captain Blackbrick with some of his shipmates, a Cannon and the Ships Wheel.

Scarborough Spa Orchestra members with their instruments

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 2025 Orchestra Season will open with a morning concert at 11am on Sunday 4th August, followed by Teddy Bears Picnic at 2pm.

railway children performance at keighley and worth valley engine shed, with girl on track waving a red flag, steam train on the tracks and people watching from the platform.

The Railway Children at Keighley and Worth Valley Railway.

15th July to 7th September 2025
Revisit the much-loved children’s classic – on the very train tracks where the film was shot. Board a steam train at Keighley, travel to the purpose-built auditorium within the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway Engine Shed.

Bat Walk at Castle Howard

6th September 2025
Head out with us after-hours, as dusk falls upon Castle Howard, to discover the exquisite bats that are lucky enough to call this stately home their own.

Scarborough Gold Wing Parade

6th September 2025
Goldwing riders will form a procession and parade through Scarborough for an evening of fun and to raise funds for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

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.

Grown-Ups Night at Web Adventure Park

6th September 2025
All the fun of the Web Adventure Park, including soft play, fairground, foam party and DJ's - just for grown-ups.

person image being genrated in multiple colours on a large screen.

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.

inflatable artwork from the Jason Wilsher-Mills exhibition at Wakefield WX

Jason and The Wakefield Adventure

20th June to 7th September 2025
Through brightly coloured psychedelic inflatables sculptures and interactive digital projections, Jason’s artworks celebrate disability, northern working-class heritage, popular culture and social history.
FREE

House of fun poster with striped background

House of Fun - Wentworth Woodhouse

5th August to 16th November 2025
Explore stories of parties, excess, and fun in a new playful and interactive exhibition – expect costumes, games, and a space made for wild imaginations!

Castle Howard Guided Estate Walk

5th September 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.

Sowerby Bridge Rushbearing Festival

6th and 7th September 2025
Rushbearing is a centuries-old tradition – a late summer opportunity for community merriment and revelry. The Sowerby Bridge Rushbearing Festival is one of only a few instances of this singular English custom still being celebrated annually.

night image of chairs set up in front of an outdoor cinema screen

Picturehouse Outdoor Cinema at York Museum Gardens

5th to 7th September 2025
Enjoy cinema under the stars inthe glorious setting of York Museum Gardens.

Artist Ed Kulz in front part of his colour and light exhibition at Fountains Hall

Colour and Light at Fountains Abbey

21st June to 21st December 2025
A new immersive exhibition by Ed Kluz comes to Fountains Hall from summer to winter solstice 2025.

Rotherham Show

6th and 7th September 2025
Rotherham Show offers an extravaganza of entertainment for the whole family to enjoy, celebrating the uniqueness and spirit of the borough and giving people the chance to make lasting memories together.

aerial view of a carousel outside York Castle Museum

Love to Be...Festival

6th September 2025
Another mammoth festival on The Stray, Harrogate with a huge line up of international artists and with a brand new main stage structure, added production, entertainers, a new look VIP area and an amazing day of House music!

brightly coloured light patterns on a ceiling and wall

Eonarium Enlightenment at Leeds City Museum

Thursday to Sunday until 21st September 2025
Explore the four seasons through a breathtaking visual and auditory experience that adapt to the stunning interiors of the building. During this 30-minute spectacle, let yourself be enchanted by the iconic melodies of Vivaldi's 'Four Seasons' accompanied by spectacular visuals.

black and white photo of Peter Hook playing guitar photo credit Mark McNulty

Peter Hook in Conservation

7th September 2025
Joy Division and New Order legend Peter Hook coming to Sheffield City Hall for an ‘In Conversation with..’ Q&A event in aid of Support Dogs.

Leeds Indian Food Festival

6th September 2025
The annual Leeds Indian Food festival returns to Leeds Kirkgate Market.

Walking East Yorkshire Festival

6th to 14th September 2025
Celebrate the ‘Great Outdoors’ with a packed programme of activities at the annual Walking East Yorkshire Festival. Whether you're a walker, cyclist, horse rider, nature lover or history enthusiast, the festival showcases a plethora of activities over nine days which appeal to families, casual walkers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

aerial view of newby hall parlands filled with sports cars.

Sports Car In The Park at Newby Hall

Sports Cars in the Park is back for another show at Newby Hall this Autumn. It’s a really fantastic day out for the whole family, with a great atmosphere and your ticket includes free entry into Newby Hall’s grounds with its adventure playground.

Elsecar By The Sea

6th September 2025
Head to Elsecar Park for a fun family day inspired by Elsecars time as "the seaside resort of the Yorkshire coalfield!"

8th to 14th September

Sheffield Heritage Open Days

12th to 21st September 2025
Sheffield has one of the largest Heritage Open Days programmes in the country with over 130 events taking place each year.

Berwins Salon North

11th September 2025
an inspiring and thought-provoking event where three remarkable speakers explore the complexities of relationships – between parents and children, between partners, and within ourselves.

Spring spanie leaping over a pit full of balls

DogFest at Harewood House

13th and 14th September 2025
With two days of thrilling dog action, it’s no surprise DogFest is the social highlight of the season. You’ll find world-class displays from top canine athletes, free expert advice and workshops, have-a-go activities to take part in, shopping, treats plus plenty of play!

Colour and Light at Fountains Abbey

21st June to 21st December 2025
A new immersive exhibition by Ed Kluz comes to Fountains Hall from summer to winter solstice 2025.

Saltaire Festival

13th to 21st September 2025
An annual celebration of music and art in the historic village of Saltaire, Bradford.

Gladiators: Heroes of the Colosseum at Royal Armouries

Penistone Show

13th September 2025
Penistone Show is a one-day agricultural show held annually in Penistone in South Yorkshire, England, UK. The show has been held most years for the last 150 years and is said to be the largest one day show in the North of England. More Yorkshire Country Shows

Staithes Festival

13th to 14th September 2025
Celebrating the rich history of creativity and heritage of the village of Staithes on the coast of North Yorkshire in the North York Moors National Park, Staithes Festival is a cultural highlight of the whole region.

Whitby Abbey with the sun rising in the background

Ravensprings Park Trains, Tea Treats

14th September 2025
2 Minature ride-on railways in operation during your visit with mulptiple trains to enjoy, all rides included in the entry fee.

keighley district map in green with white footsteps crossing it.

Keighley Walking Festival

13th to 27th September 2025
Guided walks around Keighley and district, from well-being wanders to moorland hikes. It could be a fundraising walk, a litter picking walk or to promote a specific area.