Things to do in Colton, North Yorkshire

We've found the following things to do within 10 miles of Colton, North Yorkshire.

The Great Outdoors in Colton

Embrace the beauty of nature with scenic walks, parks, and outdoor adventures for all ages.

The great outdoors within 10 miles of Colton.

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Bolton Percy Station Nature Reserve | Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Bolton Percy Station Nature Reserve | Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Bolton Percy Station Nature Reserve: Bramble scrambles over the old platform, flower-filled grassland grows where once there were rail tracks and scrub growth provides sheltered scallops filled with fluttering butterflies and moths in the summer months.
Askham Bog | YWT
Askham Bog | YWT
Askham Bog Nature Reserve: Magnificent royal ferns, rare gingerbread sedge and spectacular displays of water violets are to be found in this mosaic of fen, woodland and meadow in York
Sherburn Willows | YWT
Sherburn Willows | YWT
Sherburn Willows Nature Reserve:Enjoy colourful pasture where butterflies feed on the pink starbursts of greater knapweed flower heads, birds sing from the scrub edge on the bank top, and white park cattle regard you with curiosity as they graze.
Ledsham Bank Nature Reserve | Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Ledsham Bank Nature Reserve | Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
A botanist's dream come midsummer, Ledsham Bank is alive with colour from the fantastic displays of wildflowers.
Wheldrake Ings | YWT
Wheldrake Ings | YWT
Wheldrake Ings Nature Reserve: Big skies, often full of whirling flocks of birds in winter, stretch out above you over this wetland reserve near York. So peaceful and remote, you can feel like the only person on earth.
Moorlands | YWT
Moorlands | YWT
Moorlands Nature Reserve: A few miles north of York, this small Edwardian woodland garden is part of the ancient Forest of Galtres and is ablaze with colour in spring.

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Music in Colton

Enjoy live performances, local gigs, and music festivals, celebrating a range of musical genres.

Music within 10 miles of Colton.

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Old red eyes Plays the music of Beautiful south & housemartins
11
May
Old red eyes Plays the music of Beautiful south & housemartins
A solo tribute to Paul heaton playing all the absolute classics
Fleetwood Mac - 'Landslide' with Nick Tudor support
22
Nov
Fleetwood Mac - 'Landslide' with Nick Tudor support
Arguably the best tribute to Fleetwood Mac in the UK returns to York after their sellout event last year. With Nick tudor on acoustic support- 10/10
'Hazy Sundays' - Glasgow's very own Indie masters- with 'Guest'
19
Sep
'Hazy Sundays' - Glasgow's very own Indie masters- with 'Guest'
Hazy Sundays bring a fresh Indie vibe to York. A 4 piece indie rock band from Glasgow, Scotland. With 'Scott Marsden' frontman of 'Holy Coves'
York - DayClubbers: Bank Holiday Day Party
24
May
York - DayClubbers: Bank Holiday Day Party
We are back in York for a huge over 30s DayClubbing Bank Holiday Day Party
Weekday Offender Bluebox Takeover with Matrefakt
30
May
Weekday Offender Bluebox Takeover with Matrefakt
On the 30th of May 2025, Weekday Offender will be bringing Matrefakt to Bluebox, York for the first time for a night of House, Techno and Eurodance.
The Absolute Stone Roses- The York Resurrection
14
Jun
The Absolute Stone Roses- The York Resurrection
Leading Tribute to The Stone Roses return to York with Ultimate Gig following their sell out show in December. Support to be announced
Ultimate Blink 182 with support tbc'd
24
May
Ultimate Blink 182 with support tbc'd
Ultimate Blink 182 are The No1 tribute to Blink 182 featuring support tbc'd
True Order- No1 tribute to New Order
5
Jul
True Order- No1 tribute to New Order
True Order - Amazing tribute to New Order. Bringing songs from the famous Substance album and other amazing New Order hits
Pearl Scam - The no1 Tribute to Pearl Jam
29
Nov
Pearl Scam - The no1 Tribute to Pearl Jam
Pearl Jam Tribute - Pearl Scam - with support tbc'd. After the recent York sellout , the band return after huge demand.
Tomorrowland v Ibiza & Dance Classics
7
Jun
Tomorrowland v Ibiza & Dance Classics
The music of Tomorrowland with Ibiza classics thrown into the mix all on one night. A celebration of electronic dance music. Past to present.
Pet Shop Boys Actually - and the Ultimate 80's Party
27
Sep
Pet Shop Boys Actually - and the Ultimate 80's Party
Petshop Boys Actually are an amazing tribute to the PSB's. Featuring a unique female vocalist. With the Ultimate 80's Party DJ through the night

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History and Heritage in Colton

Step back in time and discover the rich history and heritage that shaped this area.

History and heritage within 10 miles of Colton.

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York Cold War Bunker | English Heritage
York Cold War Bunker | English Heritage
The most modern and spine chilling of English Heritage’s properties the York Cold War Bunker uncovers the secret history of Britain’s Cold War.
Clifford's Tower, York | English Heritage
Clifford's Tower, York | English Heritage
Experience stunning views over the ancient city of York and immerse yourself in centuries of history at one of York’s most iconic sites. 
Steeton Hall Gateway | English Heritage
Steeton Hall Gateway | English Heritage
A fine example of a small, well preserved manorial gatehouse dating from the 14th century.

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The Arts in Colton

Explore creativity through galleries, performances, and hands-on artistic experiences in the community.

The arts within 10 miles of Colton.

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York's Chocolate Story
York's Chocolate Story
Discover the stories behind the greatest names in chocolate on our fully guided, interactive tour at York's Chocolate Story.

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Exploring further afield?

Take a look at a few other places in the surrounding area.

Colton Appleton Roebuck Holme Green Bilbrough Bolton Percy Street Houses Acaster Selby Catterton Copmanthorpe Acaster Malbis Askham Bryan Nun Appleton Ryther Oxton Askham Richard Naburn Ulleskelf Bishopthorpe Stillingfleet Kirkby Wharfe Healaugh Middlethorpe Tadcaster Woodthorpe Knavesmire Dringhouses West Field Acomb Cawood Nunthorpe Kelfield Stutton Hutton Wandesley Deighton Towton Rufforth Chapel Fields South Bank Crockey Hill Church Fenton Scarthingwell Fulford Newton Kyme Escrick Wistow Long Marston Holgate Wighill Dawker Hill Knapton

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