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Visit North Yorkshire From Scarborough to Harrogate, Richmond to Selby, this is the official account for inspiration and ideas from across North Yorkshire. 😍

From Scarborough to Harrogate, Richmond to Selby, follow us for inspiration and ideas from across North Yorkshire. Brought to you by Visit North Yorkshire, the new destination marketing service from North Yorkshire Council.

06/09/2026

🪁 Filey Kite Festival is back! 🪁

Watch the skies come alive from 18 to 20 September at Filey Brigg Country Park

Expect giant kites soaring overhead, fairground rides, tasty food and sweet treats, plus the much-loved Teddy Bear Drop! 🧸

✨ New for 2026: a spectacular Friday Night Flight, where illuminated kites will light up the night sky

📅 Friday: 6.30pm to 9pm
📅 Saturday & Sunday: 10am to 4pm

Plan your visit 👉 https://visitnorthyorkshire.com/events/filey-kite-festival

03/09/2026

Take the 36 bus from Leeds or Harrogate to Ripon with The Harrogate Bus Company and enjoy a relaxing journey with free Wi-Fi, USB charging points and comfy seats 🚌

Enjoy the scenery along the route from the top deck before arriving in the city of Ripon 😎

The bus station is near the market place, shops and attractions and with buses running every 30 minutes, you can enjoy a great day out 🛍️

What's on in Scarborough this month 👀🙌🏖️ Join the fun as we celebrate 400 years of Britain’s first seaside resort with a...
02/09/2026

What's on in Scarborough this month 👀🙌🏖️

Join the fun as we celebrate 400 years of Britain’s first seaside resort with a range of exciting events and activities for everyone to enjoy! 👇🥳

🏍️ Visit North Yorkshire 80th Anniversary Gold Cup
Experience the excitement of road racing at one of the biggest weekends in Olivers Mount 80-year history, there will be top level races, parades, entertainment and live music
📍 Oliver’s Mount, 4 to 6 September

🎩 Sunday Best Parade
Dress up and step back in time to join a special promenade on Scarborough's historic South Cliff. Registration required: £10 per person - children and carers free.
📍 Beeforth's Hive, 6 September, from 11am

🤩 Scarborough 400 Deckchair Trail
Explore the town and seafront to find all 10 giant deckchairs before the trail ends, make sure to tag us in your photos!
📍 Across Scarborough until 6 September

✨ Scarborough Goldwing Light Parade
An eye-catching parade of Goldwing motorcycles, illuminated by neon lights. Enjoy live entertainment and displays from 12pm, followed by a spectacular illuminated procession from 8pm. Money raised will support Yorkshire Air Ambulance
📍 Scarborough West Pier, Marine Drive and South Bay, 12 September

🏖️ 400 Sandcastles for Scarborough 400
Take part in a free unique challenge and help build as many sandcastles as you can, with prizes up for grabs
📍 Scarborough South Bay, 13 September, 11am to 1pm

🏄 The Scarborough Fair, Scarborough Extreme
Unleash your inner adventurer and discover a wide range of exciting free activities to inspire the next generation of sports enthusiasts
📍 North Bay and across Scarborough, 19 to 20 September

Click here to learn more and book your tickets for each event 👉 https://visitnorthyorkshire.com/places/scarborough/scarborough-400

31/08/2026

Four historic ruins you must visit at least once in your lifetime! 🤩✨

📍Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal, National Trust
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of England's largest and best-preserved monastic ruins, combining centuries of history and breathtaking views.

📍Rievaulx Abbey, English Heritage
Once one of England's wealthiest monasteries, nestled in a picturesque valley. Make a day of it and explore the scenic 7-mile circular walk from Helmsley.

📍Whitby Abbey, English Heritage
Quite possibly North Yorkshire's most dramatic ruins, inspiring visitors for centuries. Discover legends, shipwrecks and Bram Stoker's inspiration for Dracula.

📍Byland Abbey, English Heritage
A hidden gem within the Howardian Hills, renowned for its beautiful Gothic architecture and its influence on York Minster's iconic Rose Window.

National Trust

30/08/2026

It's Bank Holiday Sunday! 🙌

If you're looking for inspiration on where to explore this bank holiday, nothing quite beats the magic of stumbling upon an unexpected waterfall hidden deep inside a limestone gorge or leafy woodland ✨

From dramatic single drops with deeps plunge pools to cascading tiered falls, the Yorkshire Dales wins hands-down for the most spectacular and varied waterfalls.

📍Mill Gill Force, Askrigg

❗Stay Safe Around Water:
Please take care around open water. Water temperatures can be dangerously cold, while hidden rocks, strong currents, and underwater vegetation can catch even experienced swimmers off guard.

Read water safety advice at northyorks.gov.uk/watersafety

Stage Four of Lloyds The Tour Of Britain Men is just around the corner 🚴‍♂️ Racing from Helmsley, through North Yorkshir...
28/08/2026

Stage Four of Lloyds The Tour Of Britain Men is just around the corner 🚴‍♂️

Racing from Helmsley, through North Yorkshire’s National Parks and National Landscapes, to the finish line in Leyburn. The peloton will fly past some of the country’s most stunning scenery!

Here is our round-up of the charming towns and historic villages the race will be passing through, maybe it will inspire your own tour of North Yorkshire?

📅 Saturday 5 September
⏱️ Helmsley start time: 11:00
⏱️ Leyburn expected finish time: 15:20

Find out more at https://visitnorthyorkshire.com/events/tour-of-britain-north-yorkshire

📍 Helmsley
📍 Easingwold
📍 Boroughbridge 📸 .couling
📍 Ripon 📸
📍 Pateley Bridge 📸
📍 Kettlewell 📸
📍 Buckden 📸
📍 Aysgarth Falls 📸
📍 Bolton Castle 📸
📍 Grinton 📸
📍 Leyburn 📸

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Here's why North Yorkshire is kinda chic to visit 👇Locations:1. Filey2. Knaresborough3. Hunmanby Gap4. Wensleyside5. Haw...
27/08/2026

Here's why North Yorkshire is kinda chic to visit 👇

Locations:
1. Filey
2. Knaresborough
3. Hunmanby Gap
4. Wensleyside
5. Hawes
6. Swaledale
7. Hutton-le-Hole
8. Whitby

To celebrate International Dog Day, we're sharing some of your wonderful dogs enjoying their adventures in North Yorkshi...
26/08/2026

To celebrate International Dog Day, we're sharing some of your wonderful dogs enjoying their adventures in North Yorkshire 🐾❤️🐶

Where does your dog love to explore?

🏰Bolton Abbey - .olive
😎Sandsend -
💐Helmsley - .chewie
🌊Whitby - .giz.ginna
🍃Goathland -
🌾Ripon -

Click here to discover dog-friendly beaches, accommodation, and restaurants 👉 https://visitnorthyorkshire.com/dog-friendly

Release your inner knight on a medieval adventure at Bolton Castle 🏰Nestled in the stunning Wensleydale countryside, Bol...
25/08/2026

Release your inner knight on a medieval adventure at Bolton Castle 🏰

Nestled in the stunning Wensleydale countryside, Bolton Castle offers a great day out for families with amazing activities for children to join in with including dressing up and medieval games 👑

Explore the castle interior and take in the views from the top 👀

Watch the archery demonstrations, falconry displays and wild boar feeding 🏹

Children can have fun finding their way through the maze before you head to the tea room for refeshments and a slice of yummy cake 🍰

Bolton Castle in open daily until Sunday 1 November 2026 (check their website for specific closure dates during the season)

Find out more and enjoy a super family day out 👇

https://visitnorthyorkshire.com/index/bolton-castle

📍Wensleydale

22/08/2026

August in North Yorkshire 😍✨🌄

Where is your favourite place to watch the sunset?

📍 Easterside Hill, North York Moors

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