Places to Visit

Walkers are being invited to step out on Woodhams Stones heritage trails celebrating historic buildings in Malton and Norton.The trails, covering 100 locations, are being re-launched with a new format– they have gone digital! John Blanchard, of the Woodhams Stone Collection said: “We are taking people back in time with…

Zeus the Border Collie and Dave the Cow in York Theatre Royal pantomime A Young Kennel Club Crufts trophy winner has won a lead role in this year’s pantomime at York Theatre Royal. Zeus the Collie will make his stage debut alongside EastEnders star Nina Wadi, ‘Dame’ Robin Simpson and…

Malton’s Christmas Festival returns on 2nd and 3rd December in Malton’s Market Place The festive season is almost upon us and Malton is ready to take it by the reins with the return of the town’s Christmas Festival. Hosted by Visit Malton, the two-day Christmas food and gift market is…

Trees, Mark Hearld exhibition and more baby squirrels After a slow start the trees at the Yorkshire Arboretum near Castle Howard are reaching their full glory, and despite the wind and rain are expected to look good for several more weeks. Complimenting the trees will be an exciting exhibition of…

On Saturday 25th November, Malton will host its first ever St Clement’s Festival, a free event celebrating winter, harvest, music, and traditional blacksmithing. The first ever Malton St. Clement’s Festival will take place in Malton’s Market Place, where visitors can enjoy a jam-packed day of fun activities for the whole…

Are you on the naughty or the nice list? The NYMR is all hands on deck to host another period of festive fun as Santa and his team of elves will be returning for magical journeys aboard the famous Santa Express with the special services running the weekends of 25,…

The award-winning Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland, returns from 17th November to 7th January. The Ice Factor, the North of England’s largest outdoor ice rink will be surrounded by illuminated trees, log cabins, a rink side cafe (The Chalet) and a viewing platform — a magical setting for the perfect festive experience.…

For the 40th Anniversary of The Kirk Theatre. The bright lights of Broadway are set to come to Pickering this week, when Pickering Musical Society showcases its new production, Broadway Nights. Directed by Maureen Symonds, this show promises to bring a spectacular evening of song, based around the hits of…

EastEnders and Goodness Gracious Me star Nina Wadia leads the cast of Jack and the Beanstalk, this year’s fe-fi-fo-FUN family pantomime at York Theatre Royal from December 8 to January 7. Nina, in her first pantomime for 35 years, will play Fairy Sugarsnap. She’s joined by Robin Simpson, who returns as the Dame – Dame Trott,…

York Theatre Royal 18-21 October 2023 By the pricking of my thumbs,  Something wicked this way comes.   Verdi took inspiration from Shakespeare several times with three of his greatest operas based on his work. His first adaptation was Macbeth which offered a wealth of opportunities to the Italian composer, including two…