September is one of the most rewarding months to explore Yorkshire, as the summer crowds ease and the county settles into a golden early autumn. From food festivals and flower shows to heritage weekends, country shows and coastal art trails, there are things to do in Yorkshire in September for families, couples and curious day-trippers alike.
Keep reading to fill your September calendar!
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Things to do in Yorkshire in September
September sees the end of the summer season with many of us heading back to school and work after a summer break. But don’t despair, there are still plenty of fun things to do in Yorkshire in September!
There are many events in Yorkshire in September, including a whole host of fairs and festivals that are fun for visitors of all ages.
Keep reading to discover the best things to do in Yorkshire in September and to ensure you don’t miss these limited time events!
Please note, the information provided about these events may be subject to change. For the most up to date information, always check event website prior to booking.
Things to do in North Yorkshire in September
There are loads of events in North Yorkshire in September!
As autumn starts rolling in, a brand-new calendar of events is rolling out across North Yorkshire. Fairs, festivals, fiestas, and galas are taking place right across the region. Here are the best things to do in North Yorkshire in September.
North Yorkshire Events in September
Here is a roundup of the best events in North Yorkshire in September 2026.
Settle Flowerpot Festival
The Settle Flowerpot Festival turns this Dales market town into a joyful open-air gallery of quirky flowerpot characters, tucked into streets, alleys and hidden corners for you to discover. It is charming enough to have featured on Channel 5’s Susan Calman’s Grand Day Out, and it is the kind of free, low-key activity that is guaranteed to raise a smile.
Entry is free, and you can wander at will or follow one of three self-guided trails, each covering a different part of town, using a purchasable trail and quiz leaflet. Do note it closes on 6th September, so this is an early-month opportunity, and the children’s making workshops have finished by then.
Buy a leaflet so you do not miss any of the displays, then pair the hunt with Settle’s independent shops and cafes. The town is easy to reach on the scenic Leeds to Carlisle railway line, which makes for a memorable car-free day out.
Dates: 11th July – 6th September 2026
Ticket Prices: Free (optional trail and quiz leaflets to purchase)
Address: Various locations throughout Settle
Brick Explorers at RHS Garden Harlow Carr
RHS Garden Harlow Carr fills its Harrogate gardens with a summer Brick Explorers family adventure. Children follow a wildlife superhero trail to find brick-built sculptures hidden among the borders and woodland. An activity booklet and a weekday brick-building station at the Lodge round out the fun.
The sculpture trail closes on 6th September, so early September is your last chance to catch it. The weekday build station finishes on 4th September. Everything is included with standard garden admission rather than separately ticketed.
Garden admission is tiered by date, so the from-price is the cheapest online tier and peak dates cost more. Allow a couple of hours for the trail, playground and cafe, and use the on-site parking.
Hannah’s Highlight: Harlow Carr is one of my favourite gardens in Yorkshire, and the walk from Harrogate town centre through the Valley Gardens is just as lovely as the garden itself. Here is my guide on how to walk to Harlow Carr from Harrogate.
Dates: 18th July – 6th September 2026
Ticket Prices: Garden admission from £13.60/adult, £6/child (5-16), Under 5s free, RHS members free
Address: RHS Garden Harlow Carr, Crag Lane, Beckwithshaw, Harrogate HG3 1QB
Race Across the World: The Experience York
Inspired by the BBC series, Race Across the World: The Experience York is a self-guided race through the city’s historic core. It sends teams of two to eight players from The Shambles to a finish at Coppergate. Along the way you solve clues and complete show-inspired challenges on foot. You set your own pace over roughly two to three hours.
It is an active, screen-light way to see the city. You will notice the snickelways and landmarks that most visitors walk straight past. It suits families with children old enough to enjoy a clue-solving walk. Groups of friends and couples looking for more than a standard stroll will enjoy it too.
The Shambles start places you among York’s independent shops and cafés, while the Coppergate finish sits beside the Jorvik quarter. That makes it easy to fold into a fuller day in the city. It is an outdoor activity, so dress for the weather and allow a couple of hours. Each team needs at least one adult aged 18 or over.
Dates: Available daily throughout September 2026
Ticket Prices: From £40/team of 2 adults, £35/1 adult and 1 child, £15/child aged 10-15, under 10s free with a paying adult; additional ticket options available, check site for details
Address: Starts at The Shambles, York YO1; finishes at Coppergate, York
The Wizard Walk of York
Experience the magic of York with The Wizard Walk, a captivating adventure through the city’s historic streets. Join The Wizard of York in search of mythical creatures as you meander through the city’s charming alleys and snickelways. Designed with young adventurers in mind, it’s an enchanting experience perfect for families and wizarding fans. With no spooky tales, this walk offers a light-hearted alternative to York’s famous ghost tours, promising fun and laughter over frights.
Enhance the magic with a Wizard Wand Kit, including a handcrafted wand and a guide to seven magical tricks. It’s the perfect keepsake for young witches and wizards to continue the magic at home. Starting at The Shambles, the tour runs on select evenings and requires pre-booking to join this enchanting adventure.
Dates: 1st – 26th September 2026 (selected dates)
Ticket Prices: £12/person, £6/wand kit
Address: St Crux Churchyard, The Shambles, York, YO1 7LZ
York National Book Fair
The York National Book Fair is one of the largest antiquarian and collectable book fairs in the UK. Dealers from across the country gather to sell rare books, manuscripts, maps, prints and ephemera. Held indoors at York Racecourse, it makes a calm, browsable day out and a reliable wet-weather option. Entry is a nominal £2 on the door, and under-16s go free.
Dates: 11th – 12th September 2026
Ticket Prices: £2/person on the door, Free/child under 16
Address: York Racecourse, Knavesmire Road, York YO23 1EX
Medieval Music in the Dales
Medieval Music in the Dales transforms Bolton Castle into a living celebration of medieval sounds and traditions. Across three days, you can enjoy concerts, workshops, and talks dedicated to this year’s theme. From shawms and lutes to harps and bagpipes, the festival showcases the craftsmanship, history, and performance of authentic medieval instruments.
Alongside concerts by internationally acclaimed ensembles, you can explore the Instrument Makers Exhibition, take part in dance or singing workshops, and even join informal evening sessions in the Castle Taverns. With opportunities to perform, learn, or simply listen, the event offers a rich and immersive experience in an unforgettable setting.
Dates: 11th – 13th September 2026
Ticket Prices: From £50/day/person, £150 full festival pass
Address: Bolton Castle, Leyburn, North Yorkshire DL8 4ET
Staithes Festival of Arts and Heritage
The Staithes Festival turns a historic fishing village near Whitby into a village-wide art trail. Cottages, chapels and pop-up venues open their doors to artists across the weekend. The trail through the steep, cobbled streets is free to explore.
The festival also stages separately ticketed headline concerts for those who want to book ahead. Parking in the village is very limited, so use the clifftop car park and walk down. Bring layers and sturdy footwear for the coast.
Dates: 11th – 13th September 2026
Ticket Prices: Free (village art trail); headline concerts ticketed separately
Address: Staithes village, near Whitby
Heritage Open Days in North Yorkshire
Heritage Open Days in North Yorkshire opens working railways, Roman archaeology, hidden machinery and private garden stories across the region. Here are a few of my personal, interesting highlights:
- At Pickering Station, small groups can enter the signal box, change a signal and try the token machine.
- Aldborough Roman Open Day combines a live excavation with museum, garden and Helicon Mosaic access.
- Scarborough’s Central Tramway reveals its operational wheelhouse, original ledgers and blueprints, followed by a return tram ride.
- Goddards offers a quieter York stop, with Arts and Crafts gardens and the Terry family’s chocolate heritage.
Every event is free, but Central Tramway requires advance booking and uses narrow stairs. Check individual listings for access and remaining places before travelling.
Dates: 11th – 20th September 2026
Ticket Prices: Free
Address: Various venues across North Yorkshire
Filey Kite Festival
Filey Kite Festival brings a weekend of colourful displays to Filey Country Park, with spectacular kites soaring above the coast. You can enjoy giant inflatable creations, intricate designs, and watch expert flyers perform choreographed routines to music.
Alongside the main arena, beginners can try flying with expert guidance. Families can also explore craft stalls, enjoy fairground rides, and bring dogs along for a day out by the sea.
Dates: 18th – 20th September 2026
Ticket Prices: Free entry
Address: Filey Country Park, Filey, North Yorkshire, YO14 9ET
Harrogate Autumn Flower Show
The Harrogate Autumn Flower Show is the North of England Horticultural Society’s flagship autumn event, with three days of floral displays, expert talks, seasonal shopping and food.
For 2026 the show has moved to a new home at Newby Hall and Gardens near Ripon, having previously been staged at the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate. Returning visitors should note the new location and plan their journey accordingly.
Advance tickets are cheaper than gate prices, with the early rate closing on 1st September 2026. The show is largely outdoors, so dress for the weather!
Dates: 18th – 20th September 2026
Ticket Prices: From £24/adult, Free/child under 16
Address: Newby Hall and Gardens, Ripon HG4 5AE
York Food and Drink Festival
The York Food and Drink Festival is one of the North’s longest-running food festivals. For ten days, Parliament Street and pockets of the city centre fill with producers, street food, chef demonstrations and tastings.
Entry to the festival footprint is free, so you can browse at your own pace. Individual tastings, masterclasses and some sessions are charged separately.
Weekends are busy, so weekday visits are quieter. Use York’s park-and-ride rather than driving into the centre.
Dates: 18th – 27th September 2026
Ticket Prices: Free entry (individual tastings and some sessions charged)
Address: Parliament Street and across York city centre
Richmond Walking and Book Festival
Now in its 21st year, the Richmond Walking and Book Festival is that rare thing, a festival that genuinely marries the outdoors and books. Over ten days you can spend a morning on a guided Swaledale walk you would struggle to plan alone, then hear a celebrated author in the evening, with the 2026 bill including Sally Coulthard on The Wildlife Year.
Run by a local charity with the Swaledale Outdoor Club, it has a warm, volunteer-led feel. The walks are graded for amblers, ramblers and serious hikers, so you can tackle an ambitious climb one day and a gentle historical stroll the next, while the book programme ranges across fiction and non-fiction, a Poetry Open Mic and a quiz night.
Richmond itself, with its Norman castle and the River Swale, makes a lovely base, and many visitors stay over to catch the evening events at The Station and the Georgian Theatre Royal.
Dates: 18th – 27th September 2026
Ticket Prices: Individual events individually priced (many walks and talks around £10), some free
Address: Various venues across Richmond and Swaledale
Nidderdale Show
The Nidderdale Show is one of the Yorkshire Dales’ great one-day agricultural shows, held near Pateley Bridge. Livestock classes, horticulture, food, crafts and countryside displays fill the scenic showground.
It is a genuine Dales day out and a strong alternative to York’s city events. Book online before midnight on 19th September 2026 for the advance rate. This is a one-day show only, so plan around the Sunday.
Dates: 20th September 2026
Ticket Prices: From £15/adult, £4/child 12-16
Address: Nidderdale Showground, Bewerley, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate HG3 5BD
Askrigg and Nappa Scar – Muddy Boots Walk
Muddy Boots takes you on a guided hike from Askrigg. Starting from picturesque Askrigg, you’ll head to the river Ure through meadows and farmland. The route offers a real sense of achievement, with lovely views around the Dales.
Your return from Nappa Scar in Wensleydale, descending through the woodland below Heugh and Newbiggin. The walk is challenging but accessible, with expert guidance throughout.
Dates: 23rd September 2026
Ticket Prices: £20/person
Address: Starting point – Askrigg
Dead Northern Horror Film Festival
Dead Northern is a UK horror film festival held at the City Screen Picturehouse in central York. The programme features premieres, short films, filmmaker Q&As and a lively community of genre fans. This is an adult-audience event and not suitable for children. The venue is central, with public transport and nearby car parks.
Hannah’s Highlight: If you enjoy York after dark, take a look at my York Ghost Bus Tour review before you book! It will make a fitting companion to the film festival.
Dates: 25th – 27th September 2026
Ticket Prices: £61.50/weekend pass, £86/VIP weekend pass (day passes TBC)
Address: City Screen Picturehouse, Coney Street, York
Scarborough Jazz Festival
Scarborough Jazz Festival returns for its 23rd year, bringing three days of world-class performances to Scarborough Spa. You can enjoy an eclectic line-up featuring both established names and rising stars, with everything from soulful quartets to vibrant big bands. Each day is split into afternoon and evening sessions, with additional late-night sets at Farrer’s Bar for those wanting to extend the experience.
The festival programme includes tributes to jazz legends, contemporary ensembles, and international collaborations, making it a diverse celebration of the genre. Whether you prefer intimate performances or full orchestral arrangements, the schedule offers something to suit every jazz fan. Between sets, you can also take in sea views from the venue’s unique location on Scarborough’s South Bay.
Dates: 25th – 27th September 2026
Ticket Prices: From £25/person
Address: Scarborough Spa, South Bay, Scarborough YO11 2HD
Yarndale
Yarndale is a celebration of wool, yarn and creativity held at Skipton Auction Mart. Textile artists, independent producers, workshops and demonstrations gather in the Dales gateway of Skipton.
There is enough colour and hands-on activity to interest families as well as dedicated makers. The venue is indoor and covered, so it suits most weather.
Dates: 26th – 27th September 2026
Ticket Prices: £17/day, £32/weekend, Free/child under 16
Address: Skipton Auction Mart, Gargrave Road, Skipton BD23 1UD
Ghosts in the Garden – York
Ghosts in the Garden invites you to explore York’s city centre gardens in search of striking mesh ghost sculptures. This year’s trail includes 45 installations, with new figures joining old favourites to create an atmospheric walk through historic spaces.
You can pick up a city-wide map from the Visitor Information Centre on Parliament Street to guide your ghost hunt. Some ghosts can be viewed outside opening hours, but visiting during the day allows you to see the detailed artistry up close.
Dates: TBC
Ticket Prices: Free entry
Address: Various locations across York
Things to do in West Yorkshire in September
Summer might be winding down, but there are still plenty of festivals in West Yorkshire in September! From scarecrows and dogs to food, drink, and arts, there really is something for everyone. These are the September events in West Yorkshire you don’t want to miss!
West Yorkshire Events in September
Here is a roundup of the best events in West Yorkshire in September 2026.
Lewis Hammond: Crystal in the Shade at The Hepworth Wakefield
The Hepworth Wakefield is a landmark riverside gallery named after the Wakefield-born sculptor Barbara Hepworth. Crystal in the Shade is the painter Lewis Hammond’s first museum exhibition in the UK, a new body of work made specifically for the gallery and singled out by British Vogue as one of the summer’s essential shows.
Hammond paints in dark, earthy oil influenced by Old Masters such as Caravaggio and Goya, creating haunting figures that explore the idea of home and what it means to belong. It is thoughtful, at times sombre work that rewards a proper look, so it suits reflective gallery-goers more than young children.
While general admission to The Hepworth is free, this special exhibition is ticketed. The gallery’s own collection displays, garden and cafe mean a visit easily fills an afternoon, and it pairs well with the nearby Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
Dates: 23rd May – 1st November 2026
Ticket Prices: £13/adult, Free for Members, Wakefield District residents and under-18s
Address: The Hepworth Wakefield, Gallery Walk, Wakefield WF1 5AW
What’s On at Harewood This Summer
Harewood House near Leeds runs a full family summer programme across its house, gardens and grounds, and the season takes a theatrical turn under the banner Curtains Up!. Out on the Sun Sides field by the lake, children can dress up, try circus skills and play performance-themed games, while inside the house a Spot Simba the Pug trail and a Snaps Through Time photography talk keep the grand State Floor engaging.
There is plenty more besides, from the Adventure Playscape and the Woodland Wonderland Willow Maze to guided 45-minute trailer tours of the estate’s hidden landscapes, all included with general admission. A Rainy Day Guarantee takes some of the weather risk out of it, offering a return ticket if it rains for two hours.
Do note the summer programme closes on 6th September, so this is a great way to close out the Summer holidays before the kids go back to school!
Dates: 27th July – 6th September 2026
Ticket Prices: From £24.50/adult, £10/child (4-15), Under 4s free, Harewood Members free
Address: Harewood House, Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LG
Salts Mill: David Hockney Galleries
Salts Mill is a restored Victorian textile mill in the heart of Saltaire, now home to shops, cafes and a celebrated series of David Hockney galleries. The 1853 Gallery and further Hockney spaces are open free of charge.
This is a year-round attraction, and it is open throughout September. It pairs naturally with the Saltaire Festival for a full day in the village.
The main galleries are indoor, so it is a reliable wet-weather option. No booking is required.
Dates: Open throughout September 2026
Ticket Prices: Free
Address: Salts Mill, Victoria Road, Saltaire, Shipley BD18 3LA
Yorkshire Sculpture Park: Hold to This Earth
Yorkshire Sculpture Park spreads open-air and indoor art across 500 acres of historic parkland near Wakefield. Several exhibitions run through September, headlined by “Hold to This Earth”, drawing on the Tia Collection.
Entry to the park and galleries is free, though parking is charged per visit. With so much to see outdoors, it makes a full day out for families, couples and art lovers. Expect extensive walking across parkland, so wear suitable footwear. Other individual exhibitions close mid-September, so check the website before you travel.
Dates: Throughout September 2026
Ticket Prices: Free entry (parking charged)
Address: Yorkshire Sculpture Park, West Bretton, Wakefield WF4 4JX
Leeds International Beer Festival
The Leeds International Beer Festival will return to Kirkstall Abbey for its 14th year, celebrating craft beer from across the globe. You can enjoy an impressive selection of independent UK breweries, including Yorkshire favourites like Amity Brew Co, Northern Monk and Kirkstall Brewery. National names such as Fierce Beer and Lakes Brew will also be on the taps, alongside smaller independents like Zapato Brewery and Tartarus Beers. Each ticket includes a commemorative festival glass and programme, making it a great experience for any beer enthusiast.
This is an over-18s event, though some sessions are dog-friendly, and the ruined abbey makes a memorable backdrop. Sessions can sell out, so book ahead, and remember the grounds are outdoors, so dress for the weather.
Dates: 3rd – 6th September 2026
Ticket Prices: From £12/session (over-18s only)
Address: Kirkstall Abbey, Abbey Rd, Kirkstall, Leeds LS5 3EH
Bradford Faith Trail
Bradford Faith Trail offers a unique opportunity to discover a little bit about Muslim, Hindu, Sikh and Christian (Roman Catholic and Church of England) faith buildings. About the faiths within them and how they link into Bradford’s local community culture and faith heritage.
You can visit as many places of worship as you like – each place of worship will be open for set times and you will be shown around by experienced guides who are there to answer your questions, and to make your visit more informative and enjoyable.
The Trail begins at St. Peter’s RC Church at the top of Leeds Road and works its way down Leeds Road, stopping at the Abu Bakar Masjid, the Shree Lakshmi Narayan Hindu Temple and the Guru Gobind Singh Ji Gurdwara, where everybody enjoys a langar (vegetarian lunch). It finishes with a tour of Bradford Cathedral and refreshments.
Places on the Faith Trail are limited, and booking is essential. To book your free place, e-mail faithtrail@bradfordcathedral.org in the first instance, or call the Cathedral Office on 01274 777720 between 9am and 2:45pm Monday – Friday.
Hannah’s Highlight: Exploring the Bradford Faith Trail was a truly eye-opening experience for me. Living in West Yorkshire, I’m surrounded by a vibrant mix of cultures and religions, but this trail offered a unique opportunity to dive deeper into the heart of our community. I left with a newfound respect and understanding of the different faiths that coexist in Bradford. Read more about my experience on the Bradford Faith Trail.
Dates: 5th September 2026
Ticket Prices: Free
Address: St. Peter’s Catholic Church in The Parish of St. Mary, 651 Leeds Rd, Bradford, BD3 8EL
Archaeology Talk: Life After the Ice Age
The Life After the Ice Age archaeology talk takes you back more than 10,000 years through Yorkshire’s prehistoric past. Dr Jess Bates explores discoveries from Star Carr and Flixton Island, once positioned beside ancient Lake Flixton.
You will discover how waterlogged ground preserved Britain’s oldest wooden bow, early domesticated dogs and distinctive antler headdresses. The talk also examines Britain’s final Palaeolithic hunters and their lives alongside wild horses in the Vale of Pickering.
The event forms part of a specialist archaeology meeting, but everyone is welcome. It offers an introduction to the communities that shaped Yorkshire’s landscape and deep history.
Hannah’s Highlight: I love that Leeds City Museum makes fascinating history available to everyone in the heart of the city. My guide to free things to do in Leeds has even more ideas for nearby!
Dates: 5th September 2026
Ticket Prices: Free
Address: Leeds City Museum, Millennium Square, Leeds LS2 8BH
Teacups to Treasures: Collections Care Tour at Harewood House
Harewood House is a Treasure House of England set in Capability Brown parkland north of Leeds. “Teacups to Treasures” is a behind-the-scenes guided tour showing how the house’s collections are cleaned, conserved and cared for.
The tour runs on Thursdays through September and into early October, led by house staff. Places are limited, so pre-booking is advised. The tour involves walking within the house, so check access needs when you book.
Dates: 10th September – 8th October 2026
Ticket Prices: £29.95/tour including house and grounds admission
Address: Harewood House, Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LG
Heritage Open Days in West Yorkshire
Heritage Open Days in West Yorkshire brings together live craft, working estates, literary history and family-friendly theatre. Here are a few of my personal, interesting highlights:
- At Dobson Locks, traditional blacksmith demonstrations animate a 200-year-old forge beside the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.
- Harewood’s tractor-trailer tour explores listed buildings, bridges, restoration work and estate areas usually closed to visitors.
- Ted Hughes’s restored Mytholmroyd birthplace connects his poetry with the Calder Valley setting of his childhood.
- Theatre Royal Wakefield adds archive displays, a studio installation, set-design competition and treasure hunt.
Events are free, although Dobson Locks and Harewood require advance booking. Access varies, especially on towpaths, trailers and upper floors. Check individual listings for access and remaining places before travelling.
Dates: 11th – 20th September 2026
Ticket Prices: Free
Address: Various venues across West Yorkshire
DogFest on the Farm
DogFest at Harewood House is a lively celebration where you can enjoy a fun-filled day with family, friends, and dogs. Expect a packed programme of live music, entertainment, and shopping, with artisan food and craft stalls to explore in the stunning grounds. The festival welcomes everyone, whether you own a dog or simply love being around them.
For dog owners, the event offers interactive activities including agility courses, expert-led training sessions, and fun dog shows. You can also browse the bustling marketplace for unique treats and gifts. With so much to see and do, DogFest is an ideal day out for both dog lovers and those looking for a vibrant festival atmosphere.
Dates: 12th – 13th September 2026
Ticket Prices: From £24.50/adult, £10/child (11-16)
Address: Harewood House, Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LG
Saltaire Festival
The Saltaire Festival fills the UNESCO World Heritage village of Saltaire, near Shipley, with music, art, makers’ markets and community events. Salts Mill and the Victorian streets make a distinctive backdrop.
Most of the festival is free to enjoy, with some concerts and special events ticketed separately. Headline concerts sell out, so book those in advance. Saltaire is on the rail network, so why not take the train in!
Hannah’s Highlight: As someone Yorkshire born and bred, I find Saltaire a genuinely fascinating village to wander, and I can never pass Salt’s Village Bakery without ducking in for some goodies. If you are heading to the festival, leave time for Salts Mill and its David Hockney galleries too, my favourite corner of the village. My full guide to visiting Saltaire has more on planning your day.
Dates: 12th – 20th September 2026
Ticket Prices: Free (some events ticketed)
Address: Various locations throughout Saltaire, Shipley BD18 3LA
Widescreen Weekend
Held at the National Science and Media Museum in Bradford, Widescreen Weekend is an annual celebration of large-format and classic cinema. Expect films shown in historic and large-screen formats including 70mm and Cinerama, alongside guest talks and technical presentations that lean on Bradford’s status as a UNESCO City of Film.
Passes and individual screening tickets are on sale, and the under-25 pass keeps it within reach of a younger audience. Popular formats and screenings fill quickly, so book early and check the schedule for individual running times.
Dates: 24th – 28th September 2026
Ticket Prices: Full pass £140, concession £120, under-25 pass £60 (individual tickets also available)
Address: National Science and Media Museum, Bradford BD1 1NQ
Brontë Women’s Writing Festival
Few literary festivals have a setting like this. Run by the Brontë Society at the Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth, the Women’s Writing Festival celebrates women’s writing in the actual home where Charlotte, Emily and Anne Brontë wrote, on the edge of the moors that run through their novels.
It sits within the museum’s rich year-round literary programme, so there is real depth here beyond a single weekend. Combine the festival with the Parsonage Museum itself and Haworth’s cobbled Main Street, and consider the guided moorland walks that bring the Brontës’ landscape to life. Haworth is hilly and reached via Keighley by bus or on the Keighley and Worth Valley heritage railway, which is part of the fun!
Dates: 25th – 27th September 2026
Ticket Prices: TBC
Address: Brontë Parsonage Museum, Church Street, Haworth BD22 8DR
Saltaire Brewery Beer Festival
Saltaire Brewery Beer Festival brings together beer lovers for three days of cask and keg creations from across the UK. You can enjoy a wide range of Yorkshire brews, as well as cider, gin and prosecco, all served within the Victorian brewhouse and a lively marquee. With live music setting the atmosphere, it’s a chance to discover new favourites and catch exciting collaborations from local breweries.
Alongside the beer, the festival features a diverse food line-up. Whether you stay for one day or the weekend, your ticket includes entry, a branded glass, and your first drink. The event is adult-only, with wheelchair access to most areas and the nearest train station just a short walk away.
Dates: 25th – 27th September 2026
Ticket Prices: From £5/day
Address: Saltaire Brewery, Dockfield Road, Unit 7, Shipley BD17 7AR
Things to do in East Yorkshire in September
The events in East Yorkshire in September are a celebration of the incredible Yorkshire landscapes. Grab your walking boots, your camera and get ready to explore the beauty of East Yorkshire!
East Yorkshire Events in September
Here is a roundup of the best events in East Yorkshire in September 2026.
The National Gallery Masterpiece Tour at the Ferens
The Ferens Art Gallery is Hull’s major civic gallery on Queen Victoria Square, home to a nationally important collection and free to enter. Through the first half of September its highlight is Monet: Inspiring the Senses, a free display pairing the Impressionist master’s work with multisensory pieces, shown alongside the gallery’s permanent collection of late medieval to modern art.
A National Gallery Masterpiece Tour display is also listed for the same period, bringing a major work to Hull, though at the time of writing this was best confirmed with the gallery directly before travelling. Either way, the reliable draw is a serious, free art experience in the heart of the city.
Entry is free with no booking required, and the central setting makes it easy to combine with the Old Town, the marina and Hull’s other free museums. The gallery has a cafe on site.
Dates: 19th June – 13th September 2026
Ticket Prices: Free
Address: Ferens Art Gallery, Queen Victoria Square, Hull HU1 3RA
Plants, Trees, and the Country House at Sewerby Hall and Gardens
Sewerby Hall and Gardens is a Grade I Georgian house set in walled gardens on the Bridlington clifftop, with a small zoo and sea views. Through September, you can explore the history of the landscaped park and gardens through the lens of the Three Gardeners of Sewerby.
Day admission covers the house, gardens and zoo, making it a full family day out. A lower off-peak admission rate applies from 7th September. The house is open from 11:00 to 16:30, with more extensive grounds to explore. Much of the site is outdoors and clifftop, so dress for coastal weather.
Dates: 25 July – 20 September 2026
Ticket Prices: £13.75/adult, £9.75/child 3-15; lower off-peak rate from 7th September
Address: Sewerby Hall and Gardens, Church Lane, Sewerby, Bridlington YO15 1EA
Goole Unboxed: A Bicentenary and Beyond
Marking 200 years since the port town of Goole was founded in 1826, Goole Unboxed is a free East Riding Archives exhibition at Goole Museum that traces the town’s journey, in the archives’ own words, from marshland to modernity. Drawing on original archive material, it gives an unusual, purpose-built inland port a proper moment in its bicentenary year.
It is a free, drop-in, indoor exhibition, so it works well as a focused stop rather than a full day out, and it gives a genuine reason to explore a town most people simply pass. It runs well beyond the summer, so it is open throughout September.
Goole is served by rail and sits on the M62 corridor, making it a convenient stop across the region. As smaller museums keep limited hours, check opening days before travelling. The same exhibition also shows at the Champney Treasure House in Beverley.
Dates: 17th July 2026 – 6th February 2027
Ticket Prices: Free
Address: Goole Museum, Goole DN14 5DS
Pocklington Arts Centre: September Programme
Pocklington Arts Centre is an independent, Arts Council-supported venue east of York, and a Music Venue Trust member with an intimate auditorium. Its September programme leans towards folk, americana and roots music, with comedy and screenings alongside, so a reader within reach of York can pick a gig, a stand-up night or a family show without heading into a city.
Highlights include Alchemy Live on 11th September, James Felice and William Lawrence on 12th September, and comedian Alasdair Beckett-King on 17th September, with pricing set per show. There is plenty more across the month, from a Steely Dan tribute to National Theatre Live screenings and a family staging of Rapunzel.
The venue sits in the centre of Pocklington, so it pairs naturally with the town’s shops and cafes before an evening show, with nearby parking.
Dates: Throughout September 2026
Ticket Prices: Varies by show
Address: Pocklington Arts Centre, Market Place, Pocklington YO42 2AR
Freedom Festival
Freedom Festival is Hull’s flagship international arts festival, rooted in the city’s long association with freedom and social justice. This year it carries a single unifying theme, Peace, and promises to transform the city with bold performances, striking installations and thought-provoking art, turning public squares and the waterfront into places of wonder.
Rather than a single stage, the festival scatters ambitious street theatre, large-scale visual art and installations across the city centre, so a wander through Hull becomes the event. Named shows include Vampires! Vampires! Vampires! at the Guildhall and 10,000 Hours at Hull Truck Theatre, with the busiest day of free outdoor performances on 5th September.
Most of the programme is free, though some indoor shows need a free ticket booked in advance, so check the programme and reserve early. Expect some walking between venues, and pair it with the Old Town, the marina and Hull’s free galleries.
Dates: 2nd – 6th September 2026
Ticket Prices: Free (some indoor shows need a free ticket)
Address: Various venues across Hull city centre
Wold Top Brewery Trail Run
Wold Top Brewery hosts its trail run through the rolling Yorkshire Wolds, starting and finishing at the brewery itself. This is a friendly, low-pressure event rather than a serious race, with 5K and 10K routes designed to be a little less hilly for 2026, plus a 1K children’s fun run, so it welcomes first-timers and families as much as seasoned runners.
The setting gives the day its character. Wold Top is an independent, family-run brewery on a 600-acre farm, powered largely by its own wind turbines, and every entry includes a finisher’s pint, a medal and access to the brewery bar, food and music through the afternoon.
The terrain is off-road, so wear trail shoes, and optional camping lets you make a weekend of it. The location near Wold Newton is rural, so book ahead online and plan your transport in advance.
Dates: 5th September 2026
Ticket Prices: £12/5K, £22/10K, £2/kids’ 1K fun run, £14/camping pitch
Address: Wold Top Brewery, Hunmanby Grange, Wold Newton, Driffield YO25 3HS
Heritage Open Days in East Yorkshire
Heritage Open Days in East Yorkshire spans prehistoric, medieval, wartime and garden heritage within three distinctive sites. Here are a few of my personal, interesting highlights:
- Rudston pairs a Norman church and Winifred Holtby’s grave with Britain’s tallest standing stone.
- At Beverley’s Butt Farm, booked tours enter a restored Second World War anti-aircraft battery and command post.
- Beverley Minster opens its secret garden alongside quiet and sanctuary gardens, with volunteers available for questions.
All visits are free, but Butt Farm requires advance booking and is unsuitable for visitors with limited mobility. The Minster’s paths are uneven, while parking at Rudston is limited. Check individual listings for access and remaining places before travelling.
Dates: 11th – 20th September 2026
Ticket Prices: Free
Address: Various venues across East Yorkshire
Walking East Yorkshire Festival
Walking East Yorkshire Festival celebrates the great outdoors with a huge variety of guided walks, tours and activities. You can enjoy history walks, wildlife experiences, horse riding, cycling routes, vineyard visits and even seabird cruises. The festival highlights the Yorkshire Wolds, heritage coastline, and the Holderness plains, with trails and experiences for all ages and abilities.
You can join themed walks in towns and villages, explore cultural heritage sites, or take part in outdoor pursuits such as kayaking and wild swimming. Popular events include ghost walks, brewery tours, lighthouse visits and foraging walks. The programme is designed for families, casual walkers and seasoned adventurers, offering the perfect way to explore East Yorkshire.
Dates: 12th – 20th September 2026
Ticket Prices: Multiple events, prices vary
Address: Events taking place throughout East Yorkshire
Sledmere House Walled Garden Talk
Sledmere House is a grand Georgian country house in the Yorkshire Wolds, home to the Sykes family and billed by the estate as East Yorkshire’s finest country house. September is one of the last chances to see it before winter closure, and the 18th-century walled garden is a highlight in its own right, shortlisted for a national Garden of the Year award.
For this Walled Garden Talk, you’ll join the Head Gardener in an in-depth look at the plants used in their Exotic Borders. You’ll learn how the different plants used create a wonderful tropical effect with late Summer/Autumn colours, and how they’re cared for.
Dates: 16th & 18th September 2026
Ticket Prices: £21/person (includes general parkland and gardens admission)
Address: Sledmere House, Sledmere, Driffield YO25 3XG
Oktoberfest at Wold Top Brewery
Wold Top Brewery throws a proper Bavarian-style Oktoberfest at its farm in the Yorkshire Wolds, and it is one of the most popular nights in the brewery’s calendar. Running from 3pm to 11pm, it pairs live traditional Oktoberfest music with an exclusive festival beer brewed specially for the occasion, alongside the brewery’s usual favourites.
Your ticket includes your first pint, food is available from Nabs Nosh, and fancy dress in dirndl or lederhosen is strongly encouraged, so it makes a lively night out for couples and groups. Optional on-site camping means a group can stay over rather than arrange late transport, with pitches to be vacated by noon the next day. The Wolds setting near Wold Newton is rural, so plan your travel in advance.
Dates: 26th September 2026
Ticket Prices: £18/person
Address: Wold Top Brewery, Hunmanby Grange, Wold Newton, Driffield YO25 3HS
Burton Constable Hall 1940s Weekend
Burton Constable Hall is one of England’s most complete historic houses, home to the Constable family for over 700 years and set in more than 300 acres of Capability Brown parkland east of Hull. Its 1940s Weekend brings wartime re-enactors, period vehicles, music, stalls and displays across the grounds for a two-day step back in time.
The clever part is that the weekend ticket includes normal admission, so one price also opens the house, with its 30-plus rooms of fine art and furniture, and the parkland walks and trails. That combination of immersive living history and a genuinely important country house sets it apart from the region’s shows and coastal attractions.
Much of the event is outdoors, so dress for the weather, and there is on-site parking. Visitors relying on disabled parking at the front of the hall should note it may not be available this particular weekend.
Dates: 26th – 27th September 2026
Ticket Prices: £17.60/adult, £9.35/child (other ticket options available)
Address: Burton Constable Hall, Skirlaugh, Hull HU11 4LN
Things to do in South Yorkshire in September
South Yorkshire brings together art, racing, heritage and family days out in September.
Some of the best things to do in South Yorkshire this September include Sheffield’s botanical gardens and industrial heritage, alongside the climax of the racing season at Doncaster.
South Yorkshire Events in September
Here is a roundup of the best events in South Yorkshire in September 2026.
Pride of Yorkshire
Pride of Yorkshire scatters 300 individually painted lion, lioness and cub sculptures across Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley and Doncaster, turning an ordinary walk through any of the four towns into a free family treasure hunt. It is run by Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity to mark 150 years of Sheffield Children’s, following the hugely popular Herd and Bears of Sheffield trails.
It carries real meaning too, aiming to raise £2.8 million towards transforming the Emergency Department at Sheffield Children’s Hospital. You can follow it with a free online trail account or a printed map, doing as much or as little as you like, from a single city-centre cluster to the full trail.
Pick one town and follow a cluster on foot, then combine it with that centre’s shops and cafes. The trail runs across summer, with the sculptures auctioned for the charity in the autumn, so aim to catch it before then and check the official map for current locations.
Dates: Throughout September 2026
Ticket Prices: Free
Address: Various locations across Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley and Doncaster
Sheffield Half Pint Marathon
Organised by True North Brew Co, the Half Pint Marathon is a month-long, self-paced beer and art trail across Sheffield’s independent pubs and taprooms. You collect check-ins at around 30 venues, with a half marathon set at 15 venues and a full marathon at 30, all following a limited-edition trail map and artwork produced for the year.
Taking part is free, with the only cost being the drinks you buy along the way and a small donation per beer going to Sheffield Mind. It runs throughout September, so it slots neatly around other plans.
Dates: Throughout September 2026
Ticket Prices: Free to take part (pay only for the drinks you buy)
Address: Various venues across Sheffield
The Football Art Prize
At Sheffield’s Millennium Gallery, The Football Art Prize is a free exhibition that treats football as culture rather than just sport. Timed to coincide with the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it brings together over 60 UK and international artists working across painting, drawing, photography, film and video, capturing the drama, community and emotion of the game.
The breadth is the appeal, with something to catch most tastes, and a programme of related talks adds depth, including one on Sheffield’s claim to be the cultural home of modern football. It is free and easy to dip into, so it suits football fans, art-lovers and families alike.
The gallery sits in the heart of Sheffield near the Winter Garden, with the free Graves Gallery just across the road, so it pairs well with more art and lunch in the city. Entry is free with a suggested donation, though note it is closed on Mondays.
Dates: Until 13th September 2026
Ticket Prices: Free (suggested £5 donation)
Address: Millennium Gallery, Arundel Gate, Sheffield S1 2PP
Peddler Market Sheffield Nº108
Peddler Market Sheffield brings together street food, craft drinks, and live music in a lively warehouse setting. You can explore independent traders offering unique market stalls, from handmade candles and jewellery to local art and crafts.
The weekend features music from bands and DJs, with food stalls previously including Bad Boy Wings, Broke ‘n Bone BBQ, and Manzoku Ramen, alongside creative vegan and global street food choices!
Dates: 4th – 5th September 2026
Ticket Prices: Free
Address: Peddler Warehouse, 92 Burton Rd, Neepsend, Sheffield S3 8BX
Art in the Gardens
Art in the Gardens is billed by Sheffield Botanical Gardens as the largest outdoor art market in the North of England, drawing artists and makers from across the UK to the Grade II-listed gardens. It is a chance to browse and buy original art and craft directly from the people who made it, in one of Sheffield’s loveliest green spaces rather than a conference hall.
The scale means real variety, and the historic gardens give you a beautiful setting to wander whether or not you buy anything. The Botanical Gardens sit in leafy Broomhill, within easy reach of the city centre, so you can fold the fair into a wider day out. On-site parking is limited, so arriving by public transport or on foot makes for an easier visit.
Dates: 5th – 6th September 2026
Ticket Prices: £8.50/adult, Free/child under 16
Address: Sheffield Botanical Gardens, Clarkehouse Road, Sheffield S10 2LN
Rotherham Show
Rotherham Show takes place in the beautiful surroundings of Clifton Park, offering a packed programme of entertainment. You can enjoy live music, outdoor theatre, circus acts, comedy, and pop-up performances throughout the weekend. There will also be traditional highlights, including the Strongmen Competitions, Companion Dog Show, Vintage Vehicle Display, and family-friendly fairground rides.
The festival features workshops, performances, and activities led by local organisations. You can also browse stalls at the Produce and Makers Market, sample a wide range of food and drink, and explore the Festival Village. With so much variety, this is a celebration of Rotherham’s community spirit that offers something for everyone.
Dates: 5th – 6th September 2026
Ticket Prices: Free
Address: Clifton Park, Doncaster Road, Rotherham S65 2AA
Heritage Open Days in South Yorkshire
Heritage Open Days in South Yorkshire explores football, estate life, metalworking and post-war architecture through walks, tours and open gardens. Here are a few of my personal, interesting highlights:
- Sheffield’s football heritage walk follows places where the city helped shape the modern game.
- Portland Works connects a Victorian cutlery factory with present-day makers, including its forge, workshops and roof-level view.
- At Park Hill, resident-led tours reveal the history and lived experience behind its streets in the sky.
- Hooton Pagnell Hall balances Sheffield’s urban stories with gardens, estate buildings and the lives of former workers.
All events are free, but the Sheffield tours require advance booking and have small capacities. Historic stairs and uneven surfaces make checking each listing’s access details essential. Check individual listings for access and remaining places before travelling.
Dates: 11th – 20th September 2026
Ticket Prices: Free
Address: Various venues across South Yorkshire
Float Along Festival
Float Along turns central Sheffield into a one-day trail of live guitar music, moving between intimate city venues on a single wristband rather than standing in a field. It spotlights post-punk, psychedelic and independent guitar bands, with White Lies confirmed among this year’s headliners and a wider bill of established and emerging acts.
Being city-centre and multi-venue, it pairs naturally with a day and evening in Sheffield, within walking distance of the city’s bars and food. Buy the wristband in advance through DICE, as single-day festivals can sell out, and check stage times on the day.
Dates: 26th September 2026
Ticket Prices: From £56/person
Address: Various venues across Sheffield city centre
Falconry Weekend at Cannon Hall Farm
Cannon Hall Farm is an award-winning family farm near Barnsley, familiar from Channel 5’s Springtime on the Farm. For its Falconry Weekend, the birds of SMJ Falconry return for flying displays and handling sessions, where you can hold the birds and take your own photographs, alongside a packed programme of talks and races.
The falconry is included in normal farm admission, so one ticket also covers the animals, the mammal and reptile houses, and both indoor and outdoor playgrounds. With indoor play and a Rainy Day Guarantee, it holds up even if the weather turns, which most outdoor September events cannot promise.
The farm sits close to the M1 with on-site parking, plus a farm shop and cafes for food, so allow a full day. Please note, this is Cannon Hall Farm, a separate destination from the nearby Cannon Hall Museum.
Dates: 26th – 27th September 2026
Ticket Prices: £13.95/person (falconry included in farm admission), Under 2s free
Address: Cannon Hall Farm, Bark House Lane, Cawthorne, Barnsley S75 4AT
The Best Things to do in Yorkshire in September
So, here is a roundup of the best things to do in Yorkshire in September. Which one will you be visiting first?
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