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
Christmas Party Nights
Scarborough (9 miles, 15 km)
Fri 7 - Sun 23 Dec 2018
Christmas Party Night, Meal and Disco. Accommodation available.
Christmas Tree Exhibition 2018
Whitby (8 miles, 12 km)
Mon 10 - Sat 15 Dec 2018
Preview Afternoon: Sunday 2 December at 3 pm. Preview will start with an Advent Carol Service. Closed after the service on Christmas Day. Please note that the Exhibition may be closed when services are taking place.
Christmas Tea Dance
Whitby (7 miles, 12 km)
Tue 11 Dec 2018
Round off our programme of dance in 2018 in style!
Wassail (Festival on the Moor)
Whitby (9 miles, 14 km)
Fri 14 Dec 2018
Festival On The Moor’s GREAT NORTH CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL, kicks off with the ‘WASSAIL’ - returning to Botton Village, near Danby, at the beautiful Joan Of Arc Hall on the 14th December.
Stargazing with Hidden Horizons
Pickering (9 miles, 14 km)
Fri 14 Dec 2018
Enjoy a guided tour of the night sky, focusing on objects that reside far away from Earth within our Milky Way galaxy and even beyond, best observed through a large telescope.
Festive Feasting Night
Whitby (7 miles, 12 km)
Fri 14 Dec 2018
Throughout December there’s plenty to celebrate on board The HM Bark Endeavour. We have special festive feasting dining experiences on offer.
Lions Boxing Day Dip
Whitby (7 miles, 12 km)
Wed 26 Dec 2018
When the weather outside is frightful, does a dip in the sea sound delightful?
Whitby Fish and Ship Festival 2019
Whitby (7 miles, 12 km)
Sat 18 - Sun 19 May 2019
Whitby Fish and Ship Festival 2019
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.
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.
Botanical Endeavours 2019
Whitby (7 miles, 12 km)
Mon 16 Sep - Sun 10 Nov 2019
Our special exhibition next year 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?
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.
