Newsletter: Friday 25th October 2024

This half term, Yorkshire is packed with exciting Halloween events! From spooky explorations at Stump Cross Caverns to Taylor Swift’s club night Swiftogeddon in Huddersfield, and thrilling concerts like Sum 41 in Leeds and Nick Cave in Sheffield, there’s something for everyone. Families can experience The Wizard of Oz in Whitby, see dinosaurs at Jurassic Earth in Doncaster, or enjoy horse racing at Redcar. Don’t miss out on Yorkshire’s mix of music, magic, and Halloween fun this season!:

• Halloween at Stump Cross Caverns October 26th - November 3rd, 2024
• Swiftogeddon – The Taylor Swift Club Night – Huddersfield at The Parish, Huddersfield on Friday October 25th, 2024 11pm
• Sum 41 at First Direct Arena, Leeds on Saturday October 26th, 2024 6pm
• Jurassic Earth 2024 at Doncaster Dome on Sunday October 27th, 2024
• The Wizard of Oz at Whitby Pavilion Theatre on Monday October 28th, 2024 2pm
• Horse Racing at Redcar on Monday, October 28th, 2024
• The Vaccines at Middlesbrough Town Hall on Tuesday October 29th, 2024 7pm
• CUD at Leadmill, Sheffield on Wednesday October 30th, 2024 7:30pm
• Paul Weller at Connexin Live, Hull on Thursday October 31st, 2024 7pm
• Russell Kane: HyperActive at Middlesbrough Town Hall on Friday November 1st, 2024 8pm
• Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds at First Direct Arena, Leeds on Saturday November 2nd, 2024 6pm

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In your own time - spooky places to visit in Yorkshire

From haunted abbeys to eerie forests, here are some of the top places to experience Yorkshire’s supernatural side.

Whitby Abbey

The perched ruins of Whitby Abbey are perhaps the most iconic, famously inspiring Bram Stoker's Dracula. This Gothic remnant, high above the sea is as haunting by night as it is breathtaking by day. Lit up for Halloween, it becomes a must-visit spot for anyone hoping to catch a glimpse of its spectral legends.

Ghost tours in York

Moving inland, York is considered one of the most haunted cities in England. Its ancient cobbled streets hide countless ghost stories, particularly in spots like The Shambles and Clifford’s Tower. Visitors often book a walking tour with a guide knowledgable about the histories of the buildings.

Stay at the haunted Golden Fleece.

East Riddlesden Hall

This 400 year old hall near Keighley featured on the TV series "Most Haunted" with a reputed Grey Lady stalking the corridors! But for this half term, there's a pumpkin trail and a spooky storytelling session for children. Free for National Trust members.

Robin Hood's Grave, Mirfield

Kirklees Priory is where the historical figure known as Robin Hood reputedly died, and his resting place was supposedly nearby with a grave marker in the private woodland nearby since the 16th century. Find it on the map here.

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Special offer: £10 off any holiday with Sykes

Get £10 off all bookings at Sykes with an exclusive voucher code. The image above is of Whitby Abbey - see some Sykes properties nearby below:

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Yorkshire News Round-up

McArthurGlen Designer Outlet York welcomes autumn with seven new stores, plus half-term family fun with a Halloween Trail, climbing wall, and free face painting from October 19th to November 3rd!

Popeyes is opening a new drive-thru in Gildersome, near Morley, on October 28th at 11am, where early visitors can win free Chicken Sandwiches for a year, with more chances to win golden-wrapped sandwiches all week!

Yorkshire Wildlife Park is celebrating the 2nd birthday of lion cubs Emi, Teddi, and Santa, who were rescued from Ukraine and now thrive in their new home after a harrowing 2,000-mile journey to safety and a joyful reunion with their mother, Aysa.

The Dark Skies Fringe Festival at Dalby Forest, running from October 25th to November 3rd, guided stargazing, night canoeing, and more!

Hull’s aquarium, The Deep, will host special readings of The Whale Who Disappeared by local author Emma Oldham on November 30th, offering families an inspiring marine conservation experience against the backdrop of their Endless Ocean exhibit.

The Sugababes are bringing their 2025 UK arena tour to Leeds on Tuesday, April 8th, at the First Direct Arena! With the original lineup of Siobhan Donaghy, Mutya Buena, and Keisha Buchanan, this show promises all the hits and energy fans love. Tickets went on sale this Friday, morning – be ready to grab yours and experience the magic live in Leeds!

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A look at the history of Toft Gate Lime Kiln, Bewerley, with Dr Emma Wells

"...the site boasts prospecting pits and evidence of both limestone and lead mining. Lime has been extracted in the region since the medieval era, for use in agriculture, building materials, and mortar..."

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