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What's on in Yorkshire This Week...
Ryan Ettenfield
October 09, 2025
Good morning Yorkshire lovers!
We’ve been off for a week, mostly arguing about when it’s acceptable to turn the heating on (luckily there’s plenty going on in October to distract us!).
In this week’s edition of What’s on in Yorkshire:
Cheese, Mushrooms and Merry-Go-Rounds
Yorkshire Beaches 100 Years Ago
What’s on across Yorkshire this week
Ryan
Featured Picks…
More cheese Gromit?
Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival 2025
Yorkshire Dales – 10–19 October – Various (mix of free and paid events)
A countywide celebration of Yorkshire’s finest produce, featuring tastings, walks, pop-ups, workshops and cheese-pairing events from Hawes to Skipton. Sample artisan Wensleydale, join guided walks and brewery pairings, or try the daring Ledge ’n’ Dairy tasting at How Stean Gorge. Each venue brings its own flavour to this much-loved Dales tradition.
https://whatsoninyorkshire.co.uk/event/yorkshire-dales-cheese-festival
Fungi Fest | Potteric Carr Nature Reserve
Doncaster – 11–12 October – Adults £12 / Children £8 (includes reserve entry)
A weekend of guided fungi walks, expert talks, crafts and storytelling in one of Yorkshire’s most biodiverse habitats. Learn to identify rare species, hear mycology tales, and join creative woodland workshops. Perfect for curious families and nature lovers keen to explore the world beneath their feet.
https://whatsoninyorkshire.co.uk/event/fungi-fest-potteric-carr
Hull Fair 2025
Hull – 10–18 October – Free Entry
Europe’s largest travelling fair returns to Walton Street with more than 300 rides and stalls, from towering new attractions like Big Ben Tower and Skyfall Drop to classic favourites, street-food stalls and family rides. With a history stretching back over 700 years, it remains one of Yorkshire’s most spectacular annual traditions.
https://whatsoninyorkshire.co.uk/event/hull-fair
Off the Shelf Festival of Words | Sheffield 2025
Sheffield – 10 October to 10 November – Ticketed
Sheffield’s city-wide celebration of literature and ideas returns with an inspiring mix of talks, readings and performances from leading authors and poets including Lemn Sissay, Simon Armitage & LYR, Kate Mosse and Mick Herron. Expect thought-provoking stories, bold discussions and live events in venues across the city.
https://whatsoninyorkshire.co.uk/event/off-the-shelf-festival-of-words
Outside a toy shop… telling ghost stories. It must be York.
👻 Explore York’s darker side this October with a top-rated ghost walk full of spine-tingling tales and dark comedy.
Led by award-winning guides (red ties, dramatic flair, no jump scares!), this 90-minute tour weaves through haunted alleyways and historic spots, from plague houses to poltergeists.
It’s spooky, funny, and a brilliant way to experience York by night—whether you're new to the city or just love a good ghost story.
Yorkshire in the News
No crime, no politics, just the good stuff.
These Yorkshire beaches looked very different 100 years ago – A new photo series reveals how dog-friendly beaches across the coast have changed since the early 1900s, as seasonal dog bans were lifted this week. See the photos
BBC drama premieres in a quaint Yorkshire town – From the creator of Happy Valley, Sally Wainwright’s new series follows five women who form an unlikely punk band — filmed and set in one of Yorkshire’s most scenic valleys. Read more
Luxury Yorkshire hotel wins major national award – One of the region’s most prestigious countryside retreats has been crowned Independent Hotel of the Year 2025, marking another milestone in its growing global reputation. Find out which one
Yorkshire named a new hotspot for rare fungi – Conservationists have discovered hundreds of new sites for unusual and colourful mushrooms hidden across two of the county’s most picturesque national parks. Read the full story
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What’s on across Yorkshire this Week
West Yorkshire
Ilkley Literature Festival 2025 – Yorkshire’s longest-running literary celebration returns with over 100 writers, poets and thinkers across two inspiring weeks of talks, readings and workshops – Ilkley, 3–19 October – Paid
Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival 2025 – A top UK literary festival blending big ideas and intimate conversations with celebrated authors and cultural voices – Harrogate, 9–19 October – Paid
National Alpine Garden Show | Harlow Carr 2025 – A floral showcase of rare alpine plants and autumn blooms with expert demos and specialist nurseries – Harrogate, 11 October – Paid
Diwali at East Riddlesden Hall 2025 – Celebrate the Festival of Light with glowing gardens, cultural stories and community displays at this historic hall – Keighley, 11–22 October – Free (admission applies)
Talking Pictures Festival of Film & TV Roadshow – Two days of film nostalgia at Hebden Bridge Picture House featuring celebrity guests, live interviews and screenings – Hebden Bridge, 11–12 October – Paid
South Yorkshire
No Bounds Festival 2025 – A cutting-edge weekend of electronic music, art and technology across Sheffield and Rotherham – 10–12 October – £10–£62.50
Sheffield Steel City Beer & Cider Festival 2025 – Enjoy 300+ beers, ciders and perries, live music and food at Kelham Island Museum – Sheffield, 15–18 October – £2–£7
North Yorkshire
Harrogate Music Weekender – Over 30 live acts and DJ sets across Harrogate’s venues for a lively weekend of music and nightlife – Harrogate, 10–12 October – Free & Paid
Yorkshire Dales Cheese Festival 2025 – Tastings, walks, pop-up cafés and workshops celebrating the region’s best local produce – Various Dales locations, 10–19 October – Paid
Pickering 1940s Weekend 2025 – Step back to wartime Britain with swing music, vintage fashion and steam trains on the NYMR – Pickering & Malton, 10–12 October – £14–£30
Battle of Byland Anniversary Event 2025 – Medieval combat demos, falconry, archaeology and family fun at Sutton Bank National Park Centre – Thirsk, 12 October – Free
Filey Food Festival 2025 – Over 65 stalls of artisan food and drink overlooking Filey Bay – Filey, 11–12 October – Free
East Riding
Hull Fair 2025 – Europe’s largest travelling fair returns with 300+ rides, stalls and street food – Hull, 10–18 October – Pay per ride
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