What's on Guide 2012
Whilst the list of events, fairs, shows, productions, exhibitions and so forth is pretty much endless, we’ve tried to pick out some key dates, and give you an idea of the kind of things happening locally throughout the year…
1 – 15th April – Easter Trails and Easter Egg Hunt – Burton Agnes Hall
11th April – Afternoon Tea on the Pullman Dining Train – Grosmont, NYMR
6th – 9th April – Traditional Easter Fair – Castle Howard
9th – 10th April – Yorkshire Craft and Produce Market – Castle Howard
26th – 30th April – Spring Goth Weekend – Whitby town centre
2nd May – Afternoon Tea on the Pullman Dining Train – Grosmont, NYMR
3rd May – BBC Antiques Roadshow – Scarborough Spa
4th – 7th May – Spring Steam Gala – North Yorkshire Moors Railway
7th – 8th May – Yorkshire Craft and Produce Market – Castle Howard
11th – 13th May – Spring Steam Gala – North Yorkshire Moors Railway
13th May – 17th July – ‘Inspired Landscape’ – Moors National Park Centre
15th May – Afternoon Tea on the Pullman Dining Train – Grosmont, NYMR
19th and 20th May – Malton Food Lovers Festival – Malton Market Place
26th – 27th May – Gardener’s Fair – Burton Agnes Hall
2nd – 5th June – Animal Antics Weekend – Castle Howard
4th June – Duncombe Park Country Fair – Duncombe Park
6th June – Afternoon Tea on the Pullman Dining Train – Grosmont, NYMR
9th and 10th June – 60s Weekend – North Yorkshire Moors Railway
15th – 17th June – Folk Festival – Robin Hoods Bay
15th – 17th June – 60s Music Festival – Whitby Pavilion
18th June – Olympic Torch in Goathland – North Yorkshire Moors Railway
24th June – White Rose Polo Tournament – Castle Howard
29th June – Will Young live concert – Dalby Forest
30th June – Plan B live concert – Dalby Forest
6th – 8th July – Jazz and Blues Festival – Burton Agnes Hall
10th July - Yorkshire Craft and Produce Market – Castle Howard
12th July – Afternoon Tea on the Pullman Dining Train – Grosmont, NYMR
14th and 15th July – Classic Car Weekend – North Yorkshire Moors Railway
19th July – Afternoon Tea on the Pullman Dining Train – Grosmont, NYMR
21st July – 19th August – ‘Your Place’ – Moors National Park Centre
22nd July – Markel Castle Triathlon – Castle Howard
26th and 27th July – Black Beauty: Outdoor Evening Theatre – Castle Howard
31st July – Ryedale Show – Welburn Park, Kirbymoorside
1st August – Yorkshire Day Food Market – Castle Howard
2nd August – Afternoon Tea on the Pullman Dining Train – Grosmont, NYMR
2nd – 5th August – Pickering Traction Engine Rally – Pickering Showground
3rd – 4th August – Rock n Roll Weekender – Scarborough Spa
7th August – Egton Bridge Old Gooseberry Show – Egton Bridge
8th August – Thornton-le-Dale Show – Thornton-le-Dale
9th August – Afternoon Tea on the Pullman Dining Train – Grosmont, NYMR
12th – 26th August – North York Moors Chamber Music Festival – across the moors
15th August – Danby Agricultural Show – Danby Showground
15th August – Afternoon Tea on the Pullman Dining Train – Grosmont, NYMR
18th August – Castle Howard Proms Spectacular – Castle Howard
18th – 20th August – Whitby Regatta – Whitby town centre
18th – 24th August – Whitby Folk Week – across Whitby town
22nd August – Egton Horse and Agricultural Show – Egton Showfield
22nd August – Afternoon Tea on the Pullman Dining Train – Grosmont, NYMR
27th August – Burniston Agricultural Show – Burniston, Scarborough
5th September – Afternoon Tea on the Pullman Dining Train – Grosmont, NYMR
14th – 16th September – Heritage Diesel Gala – North Yorkshire Moors Railway
28th – 30th September – Scarborough Jazz Festival – Scarborough Spa
28th – 30th September – Autumn Steam Gala – North Yorkshire Moors Railway
28th – 30th September – 60s Music Specatacular – Whitby Pavilion
1st – 2nd September – Burton Agnes Fete – Burton Agnes Hall
12th – 14th October – Railway in Wartime – North Yorkshire Moors Railway
31st October – Halloween Event – North Yorkshire Moors Railway
31st October – Afternoon Tea on the Pullman Dining Train – Grosmont, NYMR
31st October – 5th November – Halloween Goth Weekend – Whitby town centre
3rd – 4th November – Witches and Wizards – North Yorkshire Moors Railway
9th November – Christmas Shopping Fair – Castle Howard
24th November – 16th December – Christmas at Castle Howard – Castle Howard
1st – 23rd December – Santa Specials – North Yorkshire Moors Railway