Goathland
It's fun to arrive on the trains of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, after which walkers can enjoy lots of local strolls and hikes.
From the North York Moor’s heritage railway station ('Hogsmeade' station from the early Harry Potter films) to Wades Causeway that runs across Wheeldale Moor, you will have many fun filled hours getting to know this little corner of the world. History, Heritage, pubs, restaurants, walks and more…this little town has it all.
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What's on near Goathland
Botanical Endeavours
Whitby (7 miles, 12 km)
Sat 9 Feb - Fri 29 Mar 2019
Our special exhibition in 2019 will be called 'Botanical Endeavours' . What did Joseph Banks do on Cook's first voyage, and why did he become a celebrity when the ship returned in 1771?
Early Bird Offer
Whitby (7 miles, 12 km)
Sat 16 Feb 2019
Take advantage of our Early Bird Offer available every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 4pm - 6pm. 1 course £9.95, 2 courses £12.95 or 3 courses £15.95. Our children's menu is also available. Please 01947 600511 to make a reservation.
Build a Bird Box at Ravenscar
Ravenscar (9 miles, 15 km)
Sun 17 Feb 2019
As part of National Bird Box week give the birds in your garden a helping hand by building a bird box for them.
Planetarium
Pickering (9 miles, 14 km)
Tue 19 Feb 2019
As a part of the Dark Skies Festival, why not experience the Hidden Horizons Immersive Star Dome? Journey to the planets of our Solar System and see them up close, visit our Moon and major satellites of the planets and many more.
Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt
Robin Hood's Bay (8 miles, 13 km)
Fri 19 - Sun 21 Apr 2019
me a seaside detective, discover lots of interesting facts about life on the coast while you explore the interactive exhibition to earn your Easter treat.
Whitby Fish and Ship Festival 2019
Whitby (7 miles, 12 km)
Sat 18 - Sun 19 May 2019
Whitby Fish and Ships Festival 18 - 19 May 2019 Celebrate Whitby’s Fishing Heritage
Great North Folk Festival
Whitby (9 miles, 14 km)
Fri 24 - Mon 27 May 2019
A weekend of Traditional and Contemporary Folk Music and Dance set in the heart of the North York Moors, surrounded by stunning scenery and friendly folk.
Robin Hood's Bay Folk Weekend 2019
Whitby (8 miles, 13 km)
Fri 7 - Sun 9 Jun 2019
A FREE WEEKEND of Concerts, Music Sessions, Dance and Singarounds in and around the ‘famed city of Robin Hood’s Bay’ on the beautiful Yorkshire Coast.
Whitby Traction Engine Rally
Whitby (7 miles, 12 km)
Fri 2 - Sun 4 Aug 2019
The venue, for Whitby Traction Engine Rally, is located next to Whitby Abbey, approximately 5 minutes walk from the centre of the popular tourist town of Whitby.
Egton Bridge Gooseberry Show
Whitby (3 miles, 5 km)
Tue 6 Aug 2019
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.
Hinderwell Show
Saltburn-by-the-Sea (10 miles, 16 km)
Fri 9 Aug 2019
The Hinderwell Horse and Agricultural Society will celebrate its 150th show on Friday 9th August 2019.
Danby Show
Whitby (9 miles, 15 km)
Wed 14 Aug 2019
The 159th Danby Show will be held on Wednesday 14th August 2019.
Staithes Lifeboat Weekend 2019
Saltburn-by-the-Sea (9 miles, 15 km)
Fri 16 - Sun 18 Aug 2019
Staithes and Runswick RNLI lifeboat team hold a fundraising weekend in August each year to raise money for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.
Egton Agricultural Show 2019
Whitby (4 miles, 6 km)
Wed 21 Aug 2019
The Egton Show will be held on 21st August 2019, at Egton.
Whitby Pirate Festival 2019
Whitby (7 miles, 12 km)
Fri 6 - Sun 8 Sep 2019
A weekend full of fun, live music, kids entertainment and swashbuckling all in aid of the RNLI.
8th North Yorkshire Moors Cycle Challenge
Robin Hood's Bay (8 miles, 12 km)
Sun 6 Oct 2019
The North Yorkshire Moors Cycling Challenge is 38 miles utilizing the old railway track between Whitby an Scarborough.
