Newsletter: Sunday 2nd November 2025

Autumn has properly settled in — crisp mornings, auburn leaves, and the smell of bonfires drifting through the air. It’s that perfect Yorkshire mix of cosy nights and big seasonal celebrations.

This week, the county’s full of reasons to wrap up warm and get out there: fireworks lighting up Doncaster’s skies, festive menus appearing in Horsforth, and live music and theatre taking over venues from Leeds to Sheffield. Whether you’re planning a family getaway, a pub stay, or just a long walk on a quiet beach with the dog, Yorkshire’s got you covered.

Yorkshire has been ranked the second most popular UK destination for multi-generational holidays, with spacious family cottages from Pateley Bridge to Penistone offering everything from countryside adventures to cosy get-togethers for all ages.

Greene King Inns are offering winter stay deals across Yorkshire, with cosy pub getaways from Wakefield to Masham featuring discounts on rooms and food — perfect for a warm fireside escape in the colder months.

With autumn bringing fewer crowds, Yorkshire’s coast offers the perfect dog-friendly escapes — from the wide sands of Hunmanby Gap to the scenic coves of Runswick Bay and the wild beauty of Cayton Bay.

The Festival of Fireworks returns to Doncaster on 5 November 2025, featuring a funfair, street food, and two dazzling displays — a 6:30 pm children’s show and the main fireworks at 8:45 pm — with discounted advance tickets available until 4 November.

Leeds-based theatre company Brave Words is bringing the true story of Mary Bateman, the Yorkshire Witch, to the stage in Mutton — a dark comedy touring Leeds, Harrogate and Barnsley from 13–29 November 2025, with pay-what-you-can performances and full accessibility options.

Award-winning French bistro Bavette in Horsforth is serving up a trio of festive menus this winter — celebrating Beaujolais Nouveau Day, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve with seasonal French dishes by Head Chef Sandy Jarvis.

Construction of the new £10 million Magna Tram Train Station in Rotherham has reached a major milestone with its footbridge and lift shafts now installed, keeping the project on track to open in early 2026 and improve links between Sheffield and Rotherham.

The Kooks will celebrate 20 years of their iconic debut album Inside In / Inside Out with two huge Yorkshire shows in summer 2026 — at Scarborough Open Air Theatre on 18 June and Halifax’s Piece Hall on 19 June.

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What's on in Yorkshire this week?

Yorkshire is buzzing with an exciting line-up of events to suit all tastes. Whether you’re looking for live music, comedy, sports nostalgia, or family-friendly entertainment, there’s something for everyone. Here’s what’s coming up in the next week:

• KIDZ BOP Live Certified BOP Tour at Bradford Live on November 2nd, 2025 2:00pm
• Lou Wall: Breaking the Fifth Wall at The Crescent, York on November 3rd, 2025 7:00pm
• Swan Lake at Sheffield City Hall Oval Hall on November 4th, 2025 7:30pm
• Castleford Tigers Bonfire Night at Wheldon Road, Castleford on November 5th, 5pm
• Busted vs McFly at Utilita Arena Sheffield on November 6th, 2025 6:30pm
• The Music of Harry Potter by Mystery Ensemble at Bradford Cathedral on November 7th, 2025 7:00pm
• Afternoon Flat Horse Racing at Doncaster Racecourse – Saturday 08 November 2025
• Cirque: The Greatest Show – Reimagined at Sheffield City Hall Oval Hall on November 9th, 2025 6:30pm

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