until31Oct
Playshapes: Castle Constructors Family
A giant, colourful building-block installation inspired by Vanbrugh, for children and adults to build with
What's on
Family in the North York Moors
Steam galas, agricultural shows, guided walks, workshops, stargazing and Christmas markets. The moors have a calendar worth planning around.
On now
until31Oct
Pick your own apples at Ampleforth Abbey Family
Saturday apple picking in the monks' orchard, one of the largest in the north
until15Nov
Autumn colour at Castle Howard Arboretum Family
Oaks, beeches and maples turn bronze, gold and crimson across the Arboretum
until31Mar
Constellation Rubbing Trail Family
Find ten constellation plaques around the grounds and take home your own star chart in crayon
until31Mar
Explorer Experience at Danby Lodge Family
Hire an explorer pack and discover the wildlife around the grounds of Danby Lodge
until31Mar
Orienteering Trail at the National Park Centres Family
Navigate the grounds to find the orienteering markers, for all ages
October 2026
1Thu
Pesky Pumpkin Trail in the House Family
Find the mischievous pumpkins hiding around the house through October
17Sat
Fungi Fest at Castle Howard Arboretum Family
A day celebrating fungi, with scientists turning the Tree Health Centre into a mycology lab
24Sat
Apple Week at Ampleforth Abbey Family
Half-term apple activities in the abbey orchards
24Sat
Halloween half term at Whitby Abbey Family
The Great Pumpkin Party: storytelling, spooky games, a trail and a daily fancy dress competition
November 2026
28Sat
Lantern-making workshops at Ampleforth Abbey Family
Make a lantern for the abbey's Advent procession
Dates TBC marks events whose typical timing we know but whose dates for this year have not yet been confirmed by the organiser. Always check with the organiser before travelling. Many events listed here are run by the North York Moors National Park Authority, which takes bookings online or on 01439 772738.