Things to do in North Yorkshire
Browse a few of the things to do within 20 miles of North Yorkshire.
The Great Outdoors in North Yorkshire
The great outdoors within 20 miles of North Yorkshire.
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Ripon City Wetlands | Yorkshire Wildlife Trust
Created from the footprint of a working quarry, Ripon City Wetlands nature reserve is a thriving home for a range of birds and other wildlife. You may see bitterns, avocets, little ringed plovers, kingfishers and otters among the reedbeds and in the water. Wander along the marked trail and settle down to watch the wildlife at one of our two viewing places.

Bishop Monkton | YWT
Bishop Monkton Railway Cutting Nature Reserve: A small haven for wildlife tucked away in an intensively agricultural landscape.

Burton Leonard Lime Quarries | YWT
Burton Leonard Lime Quarries: An oasis for scrub, woodland and grassland plant species

Staveley | YWT
Staveley Nature Reserve: This superb wetland site lying close to the River Tutt holds year round interest for visitors with regular sightings of otters and several orchid species among the highlights.

Upper Dunsforth Carrs | YWT
Upper Dunsforth Carrs Nature Reserve: A timeless gem of wet meadows and areas of wet woodland, supporting a wide variety of wetland plants and an interesting and diverse range of insects.

Garbutt Wood | YWT
Garbutt Wood Nature Reserve:The dramatic Whitestone Cliff that towers above this reserve shines out from the southern end of the Hambleton Hills to be seen for miles across the Vale of Mowbray to the Dales

Ashberry Nature Reserve | YWT
Ashberry Nature Reserve: One of the finest ancient woodlands in Yorkshire

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.

Bolton-on-Swale Lake | YWT
Bolton-on-Swale Lake Nature Reserve: One of the few large areas of open water in this part of North Yorkshire, attracting a wide range and number of breeding and wintering wildfowl.

Leyburn Old Glebe | YWT
Leyburn Old Glebe Nature Reserve: This traditional hay meadow is the richest remaining fragment of Ellershaw, a district well-known to naturalists since the 19th Century.

Hetchell Wood | YWT
Hetchell Wood Nature Reserve:A mix of woodland, species rich grassland and wet flushes, Hetchell Wood provides a tranquil retreat on the edge of the conurbation of Leeds.
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The Arts in North Yorkshire
The arts within 20 miles of North Yorkshire.
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Nolon Stacy Gallery
Nolon Stacey is an artist and bespoke picture framer specialising in detailed drawings of British wildlife, birds, dogs and farm animals.
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History and Heritage in North Yorkshire
History and heritage within 20 miles of North Yorkshire.
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St Mary's Church, Studley Royal | English Heritage
This magnificent High Victorian Anglican church was designed in the1870s by the flamboyant architect William Burges, and has been called his 'ecclesiastical masterpiece'

Aldborough Roman Site | English Heritage
Roman mosaic pavements line the remains of this once northern tribal capital, set amid a peaceful Victorian garden.

Marmion Tower | English Heritage
The fine 15th-century gatehouse of a vanished riverside manor house, with a beautiful oriel window. The monuments of the manor's Marmion family owners grace the adjacent church.

Spofforth Castle | English Heritage
The ruined hall and chamber of a fortified manor house of the
powerful Percy family, dating mainly from the 14th and 15th
centuries. Its undercroft is cut into a rocky outcrop.

Byland Abbey | English Heritage
Once one of the greatest monasteries in England, Byland Abbey inspired the design of church buildings throughout North.

Middleham Castle | English Heritage
Middleham Castle is a fascinating place to visit in the Yorkshire Dales. Once the childhood home of Richard III, relive the Castle's illustrious history and unlock the deeds of its great owners.

Rievaulx Abbey | English Heritage
Rievaulx Abbey is the perfect choice for a peaceful day out, with its extensive ruins and fascinating museum in a secluded North York Moors valley.

Mount Grace Priory | English Heritage
Set amid woodland in North Yorkshire, this unusual monastery is the best preserved Carthusian priory in Britain.

Helmsley Castle | English Heritage
Unlock 900 years of life at Helmsley Castle, an essential site for any visitor to the market town of Helmsley in the North York Moors National Park.

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.
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Music in North Yorkshire
Music within 20 miles of North Yorkshire.
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FML - Funk My Life 3rd Birthday
Giving the FML family plenty of time to make sure they don't miss out on our 3rd Birthday.You know we will put something special on info to follow

Too Much Too Young
The music of 2Tone and beyond

Could Be Real Tribute Festival at Harewood House
We will be bringing the very best Tribute acts to Harewood House for a huge Friday evening open air concert

Goodlife Festival
A Bold, Beautiful & Boutique Festival at the picturesque grounds of Harewood House.

The BIG NIGHT OUT - 80s 90 & 00s Ilkley Kings Hall
Ultimate parties full of the biggest retro chart and pop music anthems alongside lip sync battles, dance offs, fancy dress, giveaways & more.

Alex Hamilton Band at Gilling East Village Hall
Gilling East Village Hall, June 21 8pm

Chargecandy at Leeds Festival
Get 1x full charger for each day you are there. £10 deposit required on collection - refunded on return of last charger.

Jazz at 92: Leeds Jazz Fest Special with Laura Jurd Trio
Presented in partnership with Leeds Jazz Festival, join us for an evening of live music featuring the Laura Jurd Trio and Fir
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Wildlife in North Yorkshire
Wildlife within 20 miles of North Yorkshire.
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Adel Dam | YWT
Adel Dam Nature Reserve: A little gem of a woodland and wetland nature neserve next to Golden Acre Park, Leeds

Birch Wood | YWT
Birch Wood Nature Reserve: A stunning piece of ancient woodland barely touched by the hand of man for decades. Facing across the picturesque valley towards the roots of the Hambleton Hills the reserve boasts some of the most spectacular views in the area.
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