Yorkshire’s Dark Skies Festival has returned, illuminating the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors with breathtaking celestial views, expert-led stargazing sessions, and astrophotography workshops. Find a place to stay with no-one else around, cosy fires and even hot tubs, to make for the best chance to view the night sky. Be sure to check the weather forecast for cloud cover and wrap up warm.
With half-term just around the corner, now’s the time to plan exciting days out, whether it’s exploring ancient caves, clambering through the trees, or taking part in hands-on activities across the region.
The image above is from Scarborough by Simon and Nicole of Astrodog.
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A £250,000 National Lottery Heritage Fund grant will support the Building Homes for Dales House Birds project, helping to restore nesting sites and food sources for struggling red-listed species like house sparrows, starlings, house martins, and swifts in the Yorkshire Dales.
Archaeologists in Castleford have uncovered Roman coin moulds from around 260 CE, revealing a long-standing black-market industry of counterfeiting during times of economic and political instability in ancient Britain.
The Filey Bay Orange Wine Barrique whisky from Spirit of Yorkshire Distillery is a limited-edition single malt aged in Spanish orange wine casks, delivering a unique fusion of citrus, honeycomb, and stone fruit flavors, with only 1,100 bottles available.
The JORVIK Viking Festival returns to York from February 17-23, 2025, celebrating its 40th anniversary with epic battles, a Viking village, fiery performances, historical reenactments, and even hands-on activities like making Viking poo.
Trumpet virtuoso Aaron Azunda Akugbo and harpist Milo Harper will perform a unique and captivating concert at Harrogate’s Old Swan Hotel on March 2, 2025, blending bold brass with delicate strings in an innovative take on classical music.
Daz’s Rock 4 Charity returns to Hull City Hall on March 7, 2025, bringing a night of live music featuring top local talent to raise funds for children’s charities, including Hull and East Yorkshire Children’s University, Cruse Bereavement Support, and Variety.
South Korean dance icon Eun-Me Ahn brings her visually stunning and high-energy performance Dragons to Bradford’s Alhambra Theatre on March 21-22, 2025, blending contemporary dance, holograms, and vibrant projections in a celebration of Gen-Z energy and cultural transformation.
St George’s Hall in Bradford is hosting a spectacular lineup of live dance performances this spring, featuring Strictly Come Dancing stars Giovanni Pernice, Karen Hauer, Gorka Marquez, Amy Dowden, and Carlos Gu in dazzling shows filled with world-class choreography, storytelling, and entertainment.
Sci-Fi Scarborough returns on April 26-27 at Scarborough Spa, featuring celebrity guests, cosplay competitions, gaming zones, prop displays, and a massive Star Wars room for an unforgettable weekend of sci-fi and fantasy fun.
Swedish rock band Normandie will join electronic rock legends Pendulum for a high-energy open-air show at The Piece Hall in Halifax on June 14, 2025, as part of a star-studded summer lineup.
Will Mellor and Ralf Little are bringing their hit Two Pints podcast to the stage in Yorkshire with the November Nonsense live tour, promising unfiltered banter, comedy chaos, and audience interaction across 12 UK venues.
Vanlove Fest 2025, the UK’s biggest vanlife festival, returns to Elvington Airfield in York from 18th to 20th July, featuring live music, workshops, adventure zones, and the world’s largest campervan convoy for a weekend of escape, adventure, and community.
What’s on in Yorkshire this week?
This week’s lineup is packed with exciting events, from live music and theatre to immersive tours and special celebrations. Whether you’re looking for a cultural experience, a family-friendly outing, or a night of entertainment, there’s something for everyone across Yorkshire!
- The Ultimate Stone Roses at Bridlington Spa Centre, Bridlington on February 15th, 2025 8:00pm
- SS CLUB x Nyla’s Galentine’s at Nyla’s, Leeds on February 16th, 2025 1:00pm
- Hamilton at Alhambra Theatre, Bradford on February 17th, 2025 7:30pm
- Queen Extravaganza at First Direct Arena, Leeds on February 18th, 2025 7:30pm
- Snow Patrol at Connexin Live, Hull on February 19th, 2025 7:00pm
- Alison Moyet at York Barbican, York on February 20th, 2025 7:00pm
- Ross Noble: Cranium Of Curiosities at Middlesbrough Town Hall, Middlesbrough on February 21st, 2026 8:00pm
- Katherine Ryan – Battleaxe at Sheffield City Hall Oval Hall, Sheffield on February 22nd, 2025 8:00pm
- BIG TIME PRO WRESTLING EXPERIENCE at Whitby Pavilion Northern Lights Suite on February 23rd, 2025 3:00pm
A look at the history of Holy Trinity Church, Wensley, with Dr Emma Wells
Dr. Emma Wells explores the nearly 1,000-year history of Holy Trinity Church, Wensley, highlighting its medieval architecture, Saxon stonework, Scrope family connections, intricate wood carvings, and remarkable wall paintings that make it a historical and artistic treasure.
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