10–11 October
Filey Food Festival
📍 Filey
Local produce, drinks and international street food. Admission is free.
Event details →NORTH YORKSHIRE RETREATS · EXPLORE
What’s on near your North Yorkshire retreat
Make your stay even more memorable with our hand-picked guide to events, days out and seasonal adventures around Scarborough, Whitby, Filey and the North York Moors. Whether you’re escaping as a couple, bringing the family, packing your walking boots or holidaying with your dog, discover something worth adding to your stay.
Plan your stay around something special
North Yorkshire Retreats is nestled between the Yorkshire Coast and the North York Moors, making our stays a beautiful base for exploring. Use the filters below to find ideas that suit your break, then follow the organiser link for the latest details and tickets.
October 2026
23–24 October
Moonlight on the Lake
📍 Peasholm Park, Scarborough
An illuminated evening around the lake with lanterns, dragon boats and colourful reflections.
Event details →Late October
Whitby Halloween & Goth events
📍 Whitby
Whitby's autumn calendar includes Goth Weekend, Abbey events, walking tours and Halloween activities.
See Whitby listings →November–December 2026
Wednesday 25 November
The Falcon Inn Festive Menu Goes Live
🎄 The Falcon Inn
Celebrate the start of the festive season as The Falcon Inn's festive menu goes live.
Discover The Falcon Inn →Thursday 26 November
The Grainary Festive Menu Goes Live
🎄 The Grainary
The Grainary's festive menu goes live, bringing seasonal dining to the North Yorkshire countryside.
Discover The Grainary →Friday 27 November
The Grainary Festive Afternoon Tea & Lunch
🎄 The Grainary
Festive afternoon tea and festive lunch begin at The Grainary — a seasonal treat in the countryside.
Discover The Grainary →Monday 30 November · 5–8pm
Christmas Fair at The Falcon
🎁 The Falcon Inn
Get into the festive spirit with local crafts, gifts and seasonal treats, plus mulled wine, mince pies and plenty of Christmas cheer.
Christmas Fair details →Thursday 31 December
New Year’s Eve at The Falcon Inn
🥂 The Falcon Inn
See out the year with sparkling specials and live music from Mark Stanley at The Falcon Inn.
Discover The Falcon Inn →Thursday 31 December
New Year’s Eve at The Grainary
🥂 The Grainary
Welcome the New Year with relaxed dining at The Grainary, surrounded by the North Yorkshire countryside.
Discover The Grainary →Winter season
Scarborough winter events & lights
📍 Scarborough
Look out for winter art, illuminated attractions and seasonal events around the town.
Scarborough Fair →Winter
Whitby & Esk Valley seasonal events
📍 Whitby & surrounding villages
Christmas activities, local traditions and winter days out across Whitby and the Esk Valley.
Browse events →January–May 2027
16 January
Goathland Plough Stots
📍 Goathland
Traditional long-sword dancers tour Goathland village, with dancing through the day from around 9.30am.
Event details →12–14 February
Whitby Steampunk Weekend
📍 Whitby Pavilion
The tenth-anniversary winter edition brings costumes, markets, music, performances and talks to Whitby.
Event details →20 March–18 April
Farndale Wild Daffodil Season
📍 Farndale, North York Moors
Walk through Farndale during its celebrated wild daffodil season, usually at its best from late March into April.
Event details →Easter holidays
Lambing at The Grainary
🐑 The Grainary
Experience spring in the North Yorkshire countryside during the Easter holidays, with lambing season at The Grainary — a lovely seasonal highlight for families and guests.
Discover The Grainary →3–4 April
Scarborough Punk Festival
📍 Scarborough Spa
Two days of punk at Scarborough Spa, with a packed line-up across the Easter weekend.
Event details →10–11 April
Scarborough Food & Drink Festival
📍 Scarborough Open Air Theatre
Global flavours, sweet treats, craft drinks, stalls and family fun, with free entry across the weekend.
Event details →23–25 April
Whitby Goth Weekend – Spring
📍 Whitby
Whitby's famous alternative weekend brings music, markets and spectacular costumed crowds to the town.
Event details →5 May · 9am
Whitby Penny Hedge Ceremony
📍 Upper Harbour, Whitby
See one of Whitby's oldest traditions as a hedge of hazel stakes is built in the harbour mud.
Event details →15–16 May
Whitby Fish & Ships Festival
📍 Marina Front, Whitby
A celebration of Whitby's maritime heritage with cooking demonstrations, street food, boats and live music.
Event details →June 2027
11 June
Kaiser Chiefs
📍 Scarborough Open Air Theatre
Live outdoor concert at Scarborough's Open Air Theatre.
Details & tickets →30 June
Alex Warren
📍 Scarborough Open Air Theatre
Summer concert on the Yorkshire Coast.
Details & tickets →July 2027
2–4 July
Whitby Northern Soul Weekender
📍 Whitby Pavilion
A full weekend of Northern Soul in Whitby.
Event listing →9 July
Jack Savoretti & James Morrison
📍 Scarborough Open Air Theatre
A double-headline summer concert.
Details & tickets →17–18 July
Bananarama / Ronan Keating & Blue
📍 Scarborough Open Air Theatre
A big weekend of summer concerts on the coast.
What's on →24–25 July
Whitby Steampunk Weekend
📍 Whitby Pavilion
The summer edition of Whitby's colourful Steampunk gathering.
Event listing →August 2027
14–16 August
Whitby Regatta
📍 Various Whitby locations
Rowing, a fun run, classic vehicles, entertainment and a fireworks display.
Event details →17 August
Simply Red
📍 Scarborough Open Air Theatre
Simply Red live at the Open Air Theatre.
Event details →September 2027
24–26 September
Scarborough Jazz Festival
📍 Scarborough Spa
Scarborough Jazz Festival returns for its 24th year, bringing a full weekend of live jazz to the Yorkshire Coast.
Event details →Stay a little longer
Make a break of it
Turn a day on the Yorkshire Coast or North York Moors into a relaxing escape. Choose from three distinctive North Yorkshire Retreats, each with its own character and a beautiful countryside setting.
Country inn
The Falcon Inn
A characterful North Yorkshire base for slowing down after a day exploring the coast and moors, with the warm, welcoming feel of a traditional country inn.
Discover The Falcon Inn →
Countryside stay
The Grainary
Escape into the countryside and make The Grainary your base for walking, days out and discovering the landscapes between Scarborough, Whitby and the North York Moors.
Discover The Grainary →
Country cottages
Wrea Head Country Cottages
Settle into a cosy country cottage and enjoy the freedom to explore at your own pace — ideal for longer breaks, relaxed getaways and countryside adventures.
Discover the cottages →Dog-friendly note: a dog tag means the outing may suit dog owners; it does not guarantee dogs are admitted to every venue or enclosed event. Check the organiser's current rules, beach restrictions and livestock guidance before visiting.