Wedding Open Evening - Booking Required
8 Oct, 5 Nov…
An open evening for newly engaged couples to explore the Airedale Barn, view wedding décor ideas and talk with the wedding team about recommended suppliers.
West Yorkshire
West Yorkshire is a vibrant metropolitan county in England known for its rich industrial heritage, historic landmarks, cultural attractions, and natural landscapes including moors and valleys.
Near East Riddlesden Hall
East Riddlesden Hall is a 17th-century historic manor house in West Yorkshire featuring well-preserved interiors, a medieval tithebarn, walled gardens, and a tea room, offering both indoor and outdoor experiences. It is notable for its architecture, royalist symbols, and as a filming location for various TV series and films.
Located in Keighley
Keighley is a historic market town in West Yorkshire featuring Victorian architecture, a heritage steam railway, diverse cultural attractions, and a vibrant shopping and food scene.
Garden Talks: A Bed Full of Roses
21 Sep
Garden Talks: A Bed Full of Roses is a guided talk and gentle stroll through Nostell's Kitchen Garden focusing on the history and varieties of roses cultivated there. Led by the Senior Gardener, attendees explore the garden at their own pace, learning about heritage planting, personal stories, and the living legacy of Nostell's roses. The event combines informal talk and self-paced garden exploration.
Near Nostell
Nostell Priory is a historic Palladian house in West Yorkshire, England, featuring original 18th-century furnishings, extensive parkland with lakeside walks, notable artwork and furniture collections, and a rich monastic history dating back to the 12th century.
Thresholds: Light, Memory, and Place
24 Oct, 26–28 Oct…
Artist in Residence Matthew Eyles presents an exhibition of works inspired by East Riddlesden Hall and its surrounding landscape, exploring architecture, interiors, gardens, light and memory through drawing and painting.
Meet the Maker: Matthew Eyles
25 Oct, 19 Dec…
Meet artist in residence Matthew Eyles and learn about his exhibition, ‘Thresholds: Light, Memory, and Place’. He will share his sketchbooks and works in progress and discuss how he creates his artworks and what inspires them.
The Sharing of Diwali
7–11 Nov
The Sharing of Diwali is a five-day festival at East Riddlesden Hall, with activities including puppet shows, live music, lantern making, textile and drumming workshops, storytelling, a lantern parade and light displays.
Forever After Collective: Christmas Market at Nostell
7–8 Nov, 28–29 Nov
A Christmas craft market hosted by Forever After Collective, featuring more than 30 stalls from local businesses and independent makers selling handmade and locally sourced goods.
House Tours at Wentworth Castle
4 Sep, 2 Oct…
Volunteer-led house tours at Wentworth Castle offer an opportunity to see inside the grand house on select dates. The tours showcase intricate ceilings and grand staircases through a selection of the house's finest rooms, lasting around 75-90 minutes. Booking and admission are required, and the route involves staircases and uneven floors.
Near Wentworth Castle
Wentworth Castle is a Grade I listed historic country house in South Yorkshire, England, featuring extensive gardens, parkland, and a notable sham ruin folly. The site includes indoor heritage and outdoor landscaped gardens managed by a partnership including the National Trust. Visitors can explore restored historic interiors, formal gardens, and naturalistic landscapes.
Halloween half-term at Brodsworth Hall and Gardens
24 Oct–1 Nov
A Halloween half-term event at Brodsworth Hall and Gardens, with family activities including interactive storytelling, spooky games, a themed trail and a fancy-dress competition.
The Pikachu Art Adventure at Nostell
7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
Explore 30 Pikachu trading cards illustrated by different artists, learn facts about the character and design a Pikachu trading card of your own.
2 miles from Hooton Pagnell Hall
Hooton Pagnell Hall is a historic house in Yorkshire offering elegant accommodation in nine individually decorated bedrooms within a private estate, featuring cosy and luxurious amenities for a comfortable stay.
Gardening Talks
11 Mar, 22 Apr…
Join East Riddlesden Hall’s head gardener for seasonal talks on garden care, or propagation demonstrations covering seed sowing and taking cuttings.
Christmas storytelling for under 5s
30 Nov, 7 Dec…
Children under five can listen to Mrs Claus tell a Christmas story in the Great Hall and visit a station in the Discovery Room to write their Christmas wishes to Santa.
Apple ID Day
28 Oct
A hands-on apple identification activity at Nostell, where visitors can bring two or more apples and try to identify their variety with help from the garden team.
Explorers walk: Autumn Nature Walk
1 Nov
Join a family-friendly autumn walk through woodland to a local nature reserve, taking in the seasonal colours and collecting leaves and seeds. The walk covers about three miles and lasts approximately two hours.
Near Marsden Moor
Marsden Moor offers visitors expansive moorland landscapes with rich wildlife and historical features, ideal for walking, nature observation, and guided outdoor activities. The site emphasizes conservation and provides several trails and events throughout the year.
Electric Press Productions present Cinderella
4–5 Dec, 11–12 Dec…
Electric Press Productions presents an immersive Christmas pantomime of Cinderella at East Riddlesden Hall, with audiences moving around the grounds and meeting characters as the story unfolds. The performance features live music and is suitable for children aged five and over.
Collectors' Book & Media Sale
16–18 Oct, 22–25 Oct
Browse and buy a selection of vintage and collectable books, artwork, films and music at a sale in the Riding School. Items include rare and unusual books and other pre-loved finds.
Heritage Open Days at Nostell
18–19 Sep
Heritage Open Days at Nostell offers visitors a chance to explore the history of Nostell, including the house, gardens, woodland walk, and parkland. Visitors can meet a Tudor family reenactment and uncover secrets in the Thomas More family portrait. The event supports conservation work with opportunities to enjoy food from the café and pizza trailer. No booking is needed, but there is a parking fee for non-members.
Guided house tours
11 Oct, 19 Oct
Visitors can join a volunteer-led tour of East Riddlesden Hall to learn about the house’s history and collection.
Ranger Rambles at Wentworth Castle Gardens
29 Oct, 25 Nov
Join the Wentworth Castle Gardens Rangers for an informal walk through the parkland and woodlands, with seasonal themes including trees, blossom, flowers and wildlife. Walks last around one to two hours and include opportunities to ask about the landscape and conservation work.
Stranger Folk Digital Adventure at Wentworth Castle Gardens
7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)
A digital folklore adventure for groups, recommended for ages 7 and up, in which players follow audio-led prompts and complete magical tasks around Wentworth Castle Gardens. The app guides participants as they encounter fictional folk creatures and decide their fate.
Summer of Play: Step into the Thomas More Painting
30–31 Aug
Summer of Play: Step into the Thomas More Painting is a pop-in exhibition at Nostell house where visitors can explore the famous Thomas More portrait through interactive games and Tudor dress-up activities. It offers a family-friendly experience to recreate Tudor family portraits with costumes and discover the social significance of Tudor clothing, without touring the whole house.
Halloween at Gibson Mill
7–31 Oct (another 22 days)
Halloween at Gibson Mill is a family event featuring spooky decorations, photo opportunities and Halloween-themed games. Visitors can take part in self-led arts and crafts activities, with pumpkin decorating offered during the final weekend.
Near Hardcastle Crags
Hardcastle Crags is a large woodland beauty spot in West Yorkshire featuring more than 15 miles of trails, historic Gibson Mill with its sustainable off-grid building housing a café and bookshop, and a variety of outdoor activities including orienteering and wildlife watching. The site offers facilities for dogs and is accessible with an emphasis on natural and industrial heritage.
October Half Term: Ghosts!
24 Oct–1 Nov
Families can follow a spooky ghost-hunting trail through Nostell’s house and gardens, looking for hidden ghosts and clues. The activity also includes finding pumpkin rocks in Joiner’s Wood.
Step into history walks - Parkland Monuments
9 Oct
A volunteer-led walk through Wentworth Castle Gardens’ parkland explores monuments and features associated with Thomas and William Wentworth, including a look inside the Rotunda. Attendees can ask questions and enjoy views of the landscape and wildlife.
Natural Craft Event: Autumnal Wall Hanging
14 Oct (next Wednesday)
Create an autumn-themed wall hanging using leaves, seed heads, pine cones and other natural materials. The indoor workshop provides the materials and guides participants through the process step by step.
Meet the Maker: Textilia 3
15 Sep
Meet the Maker: Textilia 3 is an art exhibition event at East Riddlesden Hall where visitors can meet some of the artists behind the exhibition 'The Fabric of East Riddlesden: Inspiration from the Hall and its grounds'. The artists will be working on new artwork in the exhibition space and available to answer questions.
The Fabric of East Riddlesden: Inspiration from the Hall and its grounds
7 Oct, 10–14 Oct…
An exhibition by textile artists Textilia 3, featuring artworks inspired by East Riddlesden Hall’s architecture, historic collection, past inhabitants and landscape. The works use techniques including stitching, felt, mixed media, ceramics, dyeing and print.
Postcode Access Days
16–17 Oct
Local residents in the S73 and S74 postcode areas can explore Wentworth Castle Gardens and its parkland during these free-entry days. Adults must show proof of address to qualify.
Traditional 16th century music
1 Nov, 29 Nov…
Musicians from Dulciana share 16th-century music and demonstrate period instruments, exploring how music was played and enjoyed in homes of the era.
Wild Heather Wellness: Golden hour forest bathing
25 Sep
Wild Heather Wellness offers a guided golden hour forest bathing session at Hardcastle Crags. Led by a certified Forest Therapy Practitioner, this monthly session includes a mindful walk, sensory meditation, exploratory invitations to forest bathing, herbal tea, and guided journaling to deepen connection with nature and self. It is aimed at those seeking calm, grounding, and nature connection.
Volunteering day: Beech thinning
4 Oct
Volunteering day: Beech thinning is an outdoor conservation event at Hardcastle Crags where participants help Rangers remove small beech saplings to boost biodiversity. The event includes a 30-minute walk from the upper car park at Midgehole to the work site and requires suitable clothing and gloves. Older children accompanied by an adult are welcome, but the event is not suitable for young children.
Wedding Open Days - Booking Not Required
18 Oct, 15 Nov…
Newly engaged couples can explore the Airedale Barn at East Riddlesden Hall, view décor ideas and speak with the wedding team about recommended suppliers.
Half-term Pumpkin trail
24–28 Oct, 31 Oct–1 Nov
A half-term Halloween trail at East Riddlesden Hall invites visitors to search the Hall and gardens for pumpkins and discover a hidden word. Visitors can also make a spooky Halloween craft in the Discovery Room.
Garden Talks: Grow Your Own Veg
7 Sep
Garden Talks: Grow Your Own Veg is a series of monthly talks held by Nostell's Senior Gardener in the Kitchen Garden. The sessions provide practical advice and expert tips on growing vegetables, caring for fruit beds, and seasonal gardening techniques. The talks require garden admission and booking is advised as places are allocated on a first come, first served basis.
Live Wild: Nature Queers
5 Sep, 24 Sep
Live Wild: Nature Queers is an outdoor event at Hardcastle Crags focusing on connecting LGBTQ+ individuals with nature and community through practical outdoor skills such as bushcraft, foraging, fire skills, natural crafting, whittling, survival skills, shelter building, and herbalism. The event includes nature connection practices for a sense of belonging and peace and welcomes both experienced and new outdoors people.
Near Hardcastle Crags
Hardcastle Crags is a scenic Pennine valley in West Yorkshire featuring extensive woodland, walking paths, and the historic Gibson Mill, a renovated 19th-century water-powered cotton mill with sustainability exhibits. The site offers both indoor and outdoor experiences for nature and history enthusiasts.
Summer of Play at Wentworth Castle Gardens
30 Aug–1 Sep
Summer of Play at Wentworth Castle Gardens is an adventure-filled outdoor event during the summer holidays featuring multiple play zones, active outdoor games, nature play areas, sensory play, and storytelling at the historic gardens and castle. It offers family-friendly activities and pop-up experiences throughout the summer, encouraging exploration and imaginative play in the gardens and parkland.
Talking Tables - Conversation with our Volunteers
23 Oct, 27 Nov
Visitors can drop in to meet Wentworth Castle Gardens volunteers at the Conservatory and learn about the estate’s history and seasonal highlights. The conversations offer an informal alternative to a guided walk, with topics changing throughout the year.
Festive Storytelling with Mrs Claus
28–29 Nov, 5–6 Dec…
Families can hear a festive story with Mrs Claus in the Great Hall, write Christmas wishes at a letter-writing station, and try festive crafts.
Guided walk: Ruins and Reservoirs
11 Oct (this Sunday)
A seven-mile guided walk across the moor takes in views from Dinnerstones and Millstone Edge, a picnic stop at the ruins of Dowry Castle, reservoirs and the site of Roman Castleshaw.
2 miles from Marsden Moor Estate
Marsden Moor Estate is a vast moorland area in the South Pennines offering outdoor experiences such as walking on the Pennine Way and exploring natural moorland habitats. It features historic transport archaeology and a visitor exhibition at the old goods shed near Marsden railway station.
Festive Fun at Brodsworth Hall and Gardens
5–6 Dec
A festive family day out at Brodsworth Hall and Gardens, with seasonal activities to enjoy while exploring the property. Visitors can also book separately to meet Father Christmas.
Near Brodsworth Hall
Brodsworth Hall is a Grade I listed Victorian country house near Doncaster, featuring original interiors, extensive gardens, and a notable collection of Italian sculptures, offering both indoor and outdoor experiences for visitors.
Annie Geddes: Artist in Residence
13 Oct, 10 Nov
Artist Annie Geddes demonstrates continuous line drawing while creating works inspired by East Riddlesden Hall and Keighley, and talks with visitors about her methods and practice.
Have a go at dog agility
18 Sep, 20 Sep
Have a go at dog agility is an outdoor event at Nostell where visitors can try out a dog agility course suitable for dogs of all sizes. The event requires no booking and is included in the price of the parking ticket. It is an opportunity for dogs to explore and socialize on the grass area in front of the house.
Christmas Market
28–29 Nov
A Christmas market in Airedale Barn, with stalls selling gifts, handcrafted items and seasonal treats, alongside warming refreshments.
Little Nature Detectives
24 Oct–1 Nov, 4–8 Nov…
A family nature trail at Wentworth Castle Gardens exploring the plants and insects that live in the fernery during autumn. Visitors can pick up a spotter sheet and follow the trail around the garden.
Winter Wonders Advent Trail
2–6 Dec, 9–13 Dec…
Follow an advent trail through Wentworth Castle Gardens, finding festive games and artwork created by local communities. The artworks explore nature, community spirit and the changing seasons.
Breakfast with Santa
5–6 Dec, 12–13 Dec…
Families can enjoy a festive breakfast at Nostell’s Coach House, followed by a meeting with Father Christmas. Breakfast options are provided for adults and children.
The Duke's Theatre Presents 'A Most Wonderful Time'
18–19 Dec
The Duke’s Theatre presents a live festive concert featuring arrangements of Christmas classics, seasonal stories and readings from writers including Dickens and Shakespeare.
Beneath the Surface: Unlocking the Secrets of the Thomas More Painting
2–7 Sep, 9–14 Sep…
Beneath the Surface: Unlocking the Secrets of the Thomas More Painting is an event showcasing advanced imaging technology used to uncover hidden details of a Thomas More portrait, offering new insights into its creation and history through live displays and expert talks at Nostell house.
Pooch Passport Explorers
7 Oct–1 Nov, 4–8 Nov…
Visitors can explore National Trust places with their dog and collect stamps in a Pooch Passport. Collecting five stamps earns dog treats, and ten stamps earns a pin badge.
Live Wild: Foraging taster sessions
10 Sep, 17 Sep…
Live Wild: Foraging taster sessions are guided by foraging expert Leonie at Hardcastle Crags. The sessions provide an introduction to foraging, including safety, legal considerations, seasonal wild edibles, identification, sustainable harvesting, and feature seasonal wild food samples. Suitable for adults and young people aged 12 and over (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult). Booking is essential.
Orchard talk with Nostell's Senior Gardener
26 Oct
Join Nostell’s Senior Gardener for a stroll and talk in the orchard, learning about its history, garden care and the varieties of English Heritage apples and pears growing there. There may also be an opportunity to taste some fruit.
Winter Ceilidh
20 Nov
An evening ceilidh in Airedale Barn with live music from Thom Hardaker Music and dancing. A bar will serve drinks and snacks.
October Half Term: Ghost Walks
24–25 Oct, 31 Oct–1 Nov
Join local ghost expert The Curator for an evening walk through Nostell’s parkland and gardens, exploring the estate’s spooky history and looking for ghostly sightings with a handheld lantern.
Guided walk: Inner Boundary Walk
12 Sep
This is a guided walk event called 'Inner Boundary Walk' at Marsden Moor. Participants will follow hill paths and boundary walls around National Trust land with stunning views of Marsden village and the valley. The walk is 9 miles and takes approximately 6 hours on rough terrain with steep climbs, uneven ground, and narrow gates. Dogs on leads are welcome, but children are not suitable for this walk. Booking is not needed, but normal venue admission charges apply.
Live Wild: Bushcraft and survival day
26 Sep
Live Wild: Bushcraft and survival day is an immersive outdoor workshop at Hardcastle Crags led by qualified bushcraft instructors. Participants aged 12 and above (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult) will learn skills including ancestral fire lighting, natural shelter building, water harvesting and purification, natural navigation, and safe use of axes and tools. Booking is essential.
Summer of Play at East Riddlesden Hall
25 Jul–31 Aug
Summer of Play at East Riddlesden Hall offers playful family days out from 25 July to 31 August with activities such as croquet, hopscotch, chalk games, and puppet shows in the gardens, alongside weekly drop-in fitness classes including personal training, yoga, and dance sessions.
Bugs drop-in crafts
26–30 Oct
Families can drop in to make a bug inspired by creatures found in the gardens or design an imaginary bug of their own. The crafting sessions take place in the Blackbourn room in the conservatory building.
Summer of Play: Wrongsemble Theatre presents Rapunzel
30 Aug
Wrongsemble Theatre presents an interactive outdoor performance of Rapunzel at Nostell. The show includes storytelling and audience participation with two 45-minute drop-in performances at 11am and 1pm. The event is held on the grass in front of the house and is suitable for families with children aged 3 and over. No booking is needed and the event is included in the price of parking.
Heritage Open Days
13 Sep, 16 Sep
Heritage Open Days at East Riddlesden Hall allow visitors to explore the 17th century farming manor and its history for free without needing a booking. The event includes guided house tours, outdoor garden spaces, play areas for children, opportunities to spot wildlife, and a tearoom. Tours run twice a day and are limited to 15 people per session on a first come first served basis.
Father Christmas at Brodsworth Hall and Gardens
5–6 Dec
Children can join a group session to hear Father Christmas tell seasonal stories, then meet him, take photographs and receive a traditional present.
3 miles from Dearne Valley Adwick Washland
Adwick Washland is a nature reserve in the Dearne Valley featuring wet grassland and marshes, home to diverse wildlife. Visitors can enjoy outdoor trails, panoramic views, and riverside walks in a tranquil natural setting.
Summer of Play: Personal trainer Mondays
31 Aug
Join Personal Trainer Ryan for a series of cardio focused exercises designed to increase your heart rate. These sessions are part of the Summer of Play activities at East Riddlesden Hall and are appropriate for all ages. The sessions last 1 hour, and participants can drop in and out as they please.
SOLD OUT Meet the Deer at Wentworth Castle Gardens
5–6 Dec, 12–13 Dec…
Meet and help feed the deer with the farm team during an early-morning visit to Wentworth Castle Gardens, then enjoy a festive breakfast in the Long Barn café.
Guided Walk: Jazz Festival Walk
10 Oct (this Saturday)
A three-mile guided walk around Marsden village, taking in local history and views over the area before the Marsden Jazz Festival. The walk takes approximately two hours and includes a short steep section.
Guided walk: Heritage Trail South
27 Sep
A guided walk at Marsden Moor exploring local history including mills, the Luddites, reservoirs, and historic routes such as the 1st and 2nd Turnpikes and ancient Roman roads. The walk covers about 8 miles with steep and uneven terrain, and offers views from Wessenden Moor. It is suitable for older children who can walk 8 miles, dogs on leads are welcome, and no booking is needed.
Time to Scrat! Apple Pressing
30 Oct
The garden team demonstrates apple pressing with a scratter, and visitors can join in making apple juice from windfall apples.
October Half Term: Bat Walks
25–27 Oct
A guided dusk walk through Nostell’s Pleasure Grounds and Menagerie Garden, where attendees can learn to use bat detectors and about local bat species, flight paths and feeding habits. Bat sightings are not guaranteed.
Walk with a Gardener - Fungi and folklore
14 Oct (next Wednesday)
Join the outdoors team for a walk around Wentworth Castle Gardens to explore local fungi, including their names, folklore and traditional uses. The route varies according to what is growing and may include areas off the main paths.
Social running group
14 Oct, 21 Oct…
A non-competitive, leader-led running group at Wentworth Castle Gardens, welcoming runners of all abilities, including beginners. Participants can run regularly or join when available while building fitness and confidence.
Step Into History Walks - People Who Shaped the Parkland and Gardens
9 Sep
Step Into History Walks - People Who Shaped the Parkland and Gardens is a gentle garden walk at Wentworth Castle Gardens. The walk explores the people who shaped the parkland and gardens with stories of bold landscape plans and plants from across the world. The walk is about 1 mile long, lasts approximately 90 minutes, and includes several stops.
Christmas Through the Ages
28 Nov–2 Dec, 5–9 Dec…
Explore decorated rooms at East Riddlesden Hall presenting Christmas traditions from the Tudor and Jacobean periods through to the present day. Live music featuring 16th-century melodies is performed in the Great Chamber on 29 November and 20 December.
Summer of Play: Owl Adventures
31 Aug
Summer of Play: Owl Adventures is an outdoor event at Nostell featuring flying displays from birds of prey in front of the house, with static displays available throughout the day. Attendees can watch flying shows and get close to the birds. Booking is not needed, but the event includes the cost of a parking ticket, with National Trust members parking free and non-members paying £5 per car.