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Free at Thirsk Library

Between Mon 16 Nov and Sat 21 Nov Thirsk Library will be hosting a number of free events, all designed to help with physical and mental wellbeing. 

There will be a Christmas craft workshop, gentle exercise taster sessions, an introduction to Journalism, New Age Kurling taster (provided by Thirsk Leisure Centre) and children's crafts. Plus lots of information on how to boost physical and mental health. 

Please check our website and Facebook for more information, or pop into the library for a leaflet.

thirskcommunitylibrary.org.uk

facebook.com/thirskcommunitylibrary

Works in Thirsk Market Place
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From Mon 26 Oct North Yorkshire Council’s highways team will be repaving the footway on the southern section of the Market Place, between The Three Tuns and Castlegate.

Works will be ongoing until Fri 27 Nov, when the site will be cleared and made safe for the Christmas period, before resuming in the New Year.

The scheme will take place in sections, starting at The Three Tuns, between 7.30am and 4pm.

Pedestrian access to shops and businesses will be maintained and advance warning signs will be in place.

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Christmas lights & Fayre
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Herriot Experience Sat 12 Dec

Join Tina from Historic Experiences around Thirsk at this festive time.

If you are a fan of All Creatures Great and Small and want to discover locations linked with the books and Alf Wright and learn more, then this is a perfect pre-Christmas treat for you or ideal as a gift.

The experience starts at 10am when Tina will meet you and you will explore the old streets of Thirsk, stopping at several locations on route, following this you will enjoy refreshments at a historic location linked with James Herriot and finally you will spend time at the World of James Herriot, stepping through that amazing front door into the museum.

 

Date: Sat 12 Dec, 10am

Meet at The Clock, Market Place, Thirsk

Adults £19, under 18s £15

Limited tickets available, please pre book by contacting Tina on 07876 010835 or email
tina@historicexperiences.com

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Thirsk Remembrance

A Remembrance Event will take place on Sun 8 Nov, with services in St Mary's Thirsk and St Oswald's Church, Sowerby at 10:00am, followed by wreath laying at the cenotaph in Sowerby from 11:00am and a parade through the town.
 

What’s on

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Now until
 Tue 10 Nov 2026

Discover Watercolour 4 Week Course, The Old Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk, YO7 1QS. A four-week specialist creative course designed to take you from the basics of watercolour painting to creating a finished piece of your own. 10.30pm - 1.30pm. £120.00. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: admin@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/workshops/discover-watercolour-4-week-course/

Now until
 Tue 10 Nov 2026

Pressure (12A), The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Only Mon Tue Sat. Film: in the tense 72 hours before D-Day, and the fate of the free world hanging in the balance, General Dwight D. Eisenhower and Captain James Stagg face an impossible choice - launch the largest and most dangerous seaborne invasion in history or risk losing the war altogether. Sat 11.00am, Mon & Tue 2.30pm. £6, Child/Senior/Student £5. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Mon 9 Nov 2026 until
 Tue 10 Nov 2026

De Gaulle: Résistance (15), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Two nights only - includes French with English Subtitles. June, 1940. France collapses and signs the armistice. In the midst of the chaos, one man refuses to give up. Alone against the odds, this unknown general flees to London to save what remains of freedom. 7.30pm. £7 on door, £8 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Tue 10 Nov 2026

Northallerton Local History Society, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Thirsk Rd, Northallerton DL6 1PJ. Anthony Wood “Edward Simpson: a Yorkshire Schoolmaster”. 7.00pm. Non-members welcome - £5.00, full-time students free. tel: 07786 410840 email: pennygamble@btinternet.com

Tue 10 Nov 2026

Royal Opera: Carmen (12A), The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Under the oppressive heat of the Spanish sun, the fiercely independent Carmen attracts the attention of Don José. She warns him not to fall in love with her, but his obsession knows no bounds. 7.00pm. £16, Child £10, Senior £13. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Wed 11 Nov 2026

How to use homeopathic remedies, Knayton Village Hall YO74AZ. Find out how homeopathy can be used to support you and your family for Coughs, Colds, Hormonal imbalances, Skin problems, Grief, and Emotional issues.
Natural, safe remedies that are non-toxic and effective. 7pm - 9-30pm. £10 including free useful remedy leaflets. tel: 07989 265525 tickets: On the door email: aileenandkeith3@gmail.com web: https://thirsktherapy.co.uk

Wed 11 Nov 2026

Romanby Jazz & Cabaret Club, Romanby Golf & Country Club, Yafforth Rd. Romanby. DL7 0PE. Dixiemix Jazz Band led by Simon Nelson on trumpet and flugel horn and with some of the best jazz musicians in the south east. first class music mixed with humour. Buffet lunch included. Doors open 12.00. 12.30 to 3pm. £20. tel: 07856 432673 tickets: online or by phone email: stephenwest277@gmail.com web: https://www.romanby.com/jazz

Wed 11 Nov 2026

Our Freedom and Poppy Workshop, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Join us for our Remembrance Day event: Screening – Our Freedom (30 mins), Poppy Making Workshop (1.5 hour). 2pm - 4pm. £12. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: admin@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/at-the-courthouse/remebrance-event-our-freedom-screening-and-poppy-workshop

Wed 11 Nov 2026 until
 Thu 12 Nov 2026

De Gaulle: Liberté (15), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Two nights only - Part two of a two-part biopic following French army officer Charles De Gaulle's life and political commitment between 1940 and 1945, and trace his development towards a political career. 7.30pm. £7 on door, £8 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Thu 12 Nov 2026

Flower Club: A Christmas Cracker, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Northallerton & District Flower Club's Open Evening will be full of colour and sparkle. National Demonstrator and Judge, David Ryland from Penrith, with his creative and dazzling flower arrangements, promises to be an inspiring start to the festive season. 7.30pm, doors open 6.30pm. £18. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Sat 14 Nov 2026

Lady Nade: Identity - Live, Helmsley Arts Centre, Meeting House Ct, Helmsley, YO62 5DW. Experience award winning songstress Lady Nade live as she brings her highly anticipated album 'Identity' to the stage. Blending roots, folk, soul, Americana, jazz, blues & pop, the show offers sanctuary, encouragement & a powerful celebration of self love & self expression. 7.30pm. £14 earlybird rate (limited availability). £18 in advance. £22 on door. (£1.50 online booking fee). tel: 01439 771700 web: https://helmsleyarts.co.uk

Sat 14 Nov 2026

Ripon Christmas Lights, Market Square, Ripon HG4 1BW. Switch on in the Market Place. There is Santa in his grotto and lots of festive fun including fairground rides and live family entertainment. 1pm to 8pm, lights on at 5pm. web: https://riponcity.gov.uk

Sat 14 Nov 2026

The Armed Man, Fauré Requiem, Ripon Cathedral, Minster Road, Ripon HG4 1QT. Ripon Choral Society. Karl Jenkins’ The Armed Man is a reflection on conflict and a message of hope for a more peaceful future in
our troubled times. Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem is the best known of his large-scale works. 7.30pm. £24, Under 16s £10. tickets: Book online web: https://riponchoralsociety.org.uk

Sat 14 Nov 2026

Stokesley & District Choral Society, Stokesley Methodist Church, High Street, Stokesley TS9 5AD. A programme of Swing and Big Band music. 7:30pm. web: https://www.st-cecilia.org.uk

Sat 14 Nov 2026

Dabble Day, Thirkleby Parish Hall, YO7 2AT. Try out a different craft at a Dabble Day in Thirkleby Parish Hall. Select 3 crafts from a choice of 5 - led by a demonstrator. Lunch, refreshments and all materials included. Further details & application forms from Anne Stoney. 10am - 4pm. £20. tel: 01845 501365 email: astoney542@btinternet.com

Sat 14 Nov 2026

Event image Topcliffe Christmas Fair, Topcliffe & Asenby Village Hall, Thirsk YO7 3RJ. There will be a wide selection of local traders and organisations hoping to tempt you to purchase Christmas and other items. The catering team will be putting on a Brunch with bacon rolls, cakes, tea, coffee and squashes. There'll also be a raffle. All funds raised will be donated to the Village Hall fund. 10am-1pm. web: https://topcliffe.org.uk

Sun 15 Nov 2026

York Guildhall Orchestra, Helmsley Arts Centre, Meeting House Ct, Helmsley, YO62 5DW. Soloist - Martin Rosso.
Strauss - Serenade for wind in Eb op. 7.
Beethoven - Piano Concerto no.2 in Bb
Mendelssohn - Intermezzo & Nocturne from A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Mozart - Symphony 25 in E minor/. 3pm. £22 U18 £11. (+£1.50 on-line booking fee). tel: 01439 771700 web: https://helmsleyarts.co.uk

Sun 15 Nov 2026

Cello Recital by James Halsey, Holy Rood House, Centre for Health & Pastoral Care, 10 Sowerby Rd. Thirsk YO7 1HX. Programme to include Bach Cello Suite no 3 (in C major) and Bach Cello Suite no 4 (in Eb major). With an interval for refreshments. 7.30pm. £10. tel: 01845 522580 tickets: At the door. email: enquiries@holyroodhouse.org.uk web: https://www.holyroodhouse.org.uk

Sun 15 Nov 2026

Event image Thirsk Artisan Market, Market Place, Thirsk YO7 1EY. An artisan market that wants to help serve local communities with the best artisan stalls, whilst giving traders the best opportunities to showcase and sell their handmade goods. 10am-3pm. email: info@littlebirdmade.co.uk web: https://littlebirdmade.com

Sun 15 Nov 2026

Heritage Show, Thirsk Auction Mart YO7 3AB. Indoor Classic and Vintage Tractors show. Collections, Bygones, Models & Crafts in Entrance Hall, Stationary engines running outside. Lots to see. 10am onwards. £6 adults under 14's free. tel: 07801 709410 email: thirskheritageshow@gmail.com web: https://antiquesfairs.com/thirsk.html

Wed 18 Nov 2026

Hillside Garden and Social Club, Knayton Village Hall YO74AZ. Speaker Mike Gray’s talk is entitled 'A view from my kitchen window- A Bird miscellany’
Do join us, all welcome. 7-30pm. Non members £5. tel: 07989 265525 tickets: On the door email: aileenandkeith3@gmail.com

Wed 18 Nov 2026

Thirsk Yarnbombers Coffee Morning, Thirsk Town Hall, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QR. Thirsk Yarn Bombers are holding a coffee morning where we will have a craft stall selling knitted and crocheted items. All welcome. All proceeds raised are for Yorkshire Air Ambulance. 10.30am - 11.45am.

Fri 13 Nov 2026 until
 Thu 19 Nov 2026

The Social Reckoning (15), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Starring Jeremy Allen White, Mikey Madison and Jeremy Strong. Frances Haugen, a young Facebook engineer, enlists the help of Jeff Horwitz, a Wall Street Journal reporter, to go on a dangerous journey that ends up blowing the whistle on the social network's most guarded secrets. 7.30pm. £7 on door, £8 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Thu 19 Nov 2026

Festive Macrame Workshop, The Meeting Room at Sessay Village Hall. Create a Christmas Tree Garland with The Knotty Queen.
Pop-up bar. Raffle. Limited spaces available. Pre-booking essential. 6pm - 8pm. £20. tel: 07467 549302 tickets: Online, email or text email: events@sessayvillagehall.co.uk web: https://sessayvillagehall.co.uk

Thu 19 Nov 2026

Thirsk Joyful Voices singing session, Thirsk Community library YO7 1BU. Unaccompanied harmony singing with natural voice practitioner Mike Leigh; all taught by ear, no experience needed.Just quick-to-learn harmonies, great songs from around the world. This may lead to ongoing sessions after Christmas if there is sufficient interest; come along and give it a try. 4pm to 6pm. No charge but donations welcome. tel: 01845 522942 tickets: No need to book, just come email: trishcunnison@gmail.com

Thu 19 Nov 2026 until
 Fri 20 Nov 2026

Bleak Expectations, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. The Allerton Players: a hilarious Dickensian romp, featuring dastardly villains, preposterous names, pulse-quickening romances, heart-rending death scenes, and, of course, a happy ending. 7.30pm. £14, Child/Senior £12. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Fri 20 Nov 2026

Saltburn Smugglers, Helmsley Arts Centre, Meeting House Ct, Helmsley, YO62 5DW. This modern shanty group rooted in the local community, transforms tales from the town's smuggling heyday into vibrant, contemporary sea shanties. tel: 01439 771700 web: https://helmsleyarts.co.uk

Fri 20 Nov 2026

GnT’s and Tote Bags, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. In this workshop, you’ll customise your own cotton tote bag using stencils, fabric paints and a selection of famous book quotes. 7pm - 9pm. £25. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: admin@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/at-the-courthouse/something-social-gnt-and-tote-bags

Tue 10 Nov 2026 until
 Sat 21 Nov 2026

The Arts Collective Exhibition 2026, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Not Mon or Sun. Discover an inspiring collection of original prints and ceramics, each piece reflecting the individuality and skill of our resident makers. All artworks marked for sale are available to purchase.
Open Invite Showcase Evening Friday 13th November 17.00 - 20.00. 10.00 - 14.30. tel: 01845 526536 email: admin@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/at-the-courthouse/something-social-mojitos-and-macrame-hanging-planters/

Mon 16 Nov 2026 until
 Sat 21 Nov 2026

Free events at Thirsk Library, Thirsk Community Library, Meadowfields, Chapel St, Thirsk YO7 1TH. Thirsk Library will be hosting a number of FREE events, all designed to help with physical and mental wellbeing.
There will be a Christmas craft workshop, gentle exercise taster sessions, an introduction to Journalism, New Age Kurling taster (provided by Thirsk Leisure Centre) and children's crafts. Plus lots of information on how to boost physical and mental health. Check the website, Facebook or pop into the library for a leaflet. web: https://thirskcommunitylibrary.org

Fri 20 Nov 2026 until
 Sat 21 Nov 2026

Ripon Food & Drink Fair, Ripon Cathedral, Minster Road, Ripon HG4 1QT. Over 100 stalls offering a lovely selection of Christmas gifts, food and drink in the stunning surroundings of the cathedral. 9.30am-4.30pm. £5 entry, Under16s free.

Sat 21 Nov 2026

An Evening with Hugh Bonneville, Holy Trinity Church, Kirkby Rd, Ripon HG4 2ET. Downton Abbey and Paddington film star, actor and author Hugh Bonneville will share stories with former BBC Radio York presenter Anna Wallace. An intimate evening of conversation about his extraordinary career across theatre, television and film. Book signing follows. 7.00pm. £23 plus booking fee. tel: 07799 528937 tickets: online from https://tinyurl.com/Hugh-Bonneville-Ripon-tickets email: info@ripontheatrefestival.org web: https://www.ripontheatrefestival.org

Sat 21 Nov 2026

Event image Sandhutton Craft Fayre, Sandhutton Village Hall, Thirsk YO7 4RS. All products made locally by local craftsmen & women. Tea/coffee & cakes available. To book a table please phone. 10am-3pm. tel: 07584 838687

Sat 21 Nov 2026

Event image Sessay Christmas Fair, Sessay Village Hall YO7 3BE. Pottery, Cards, Arts & Crafts, Food Gifts, Tombola & More. Breakfast Butties, Homemade Cakes, Tea & Coffee, Mulled Wine. 10am - 2pm. web: https://sessayvillagehall.co.uk

Sat 21 Nov 2026

Mowbray Singers Autumn Concert, St Oswald's Church Sowerby YO7 IJG. Music by Purcell together with Bach's Double Violin Concerto and Vivaldi's Gloria performed by Mowbray Singers and Strings Attached. 7.30pm. £10; under 16s free. tickets: White Rose Book Shop, Thirsk; choir members or on the door email: malclloyd29@gmail.com web: https://www.mowbraysingers.co.uk

Sat 21 Nov 2026

Taste of Yorkshire Christmas, Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QR. A very special Christmas Food and Entertainment experience by Stephanie Moon and Sandy Docherty from BBC's Great British Menu and Great British Bake off 2025. A 45-minute live cooking demonstration by each chef, plus a complimentary glass of Mulled Wine. 7.30-9.30pm. £20.25. tickets: Book online web: https://www.tasteofyorkshirechristmas.co.uk

Sat 21 Nov 2026 until
 Sun 22 Nov 2026

Event image Forgotten Island (PG), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. While celebrating their last night together, high school graduates and best friends Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali. 2.30pm. £7 on door, £8 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Sun 22 Nov 2026

Husthwaite Village Christmas Market, Husthwaite Village Hall, YO61 4PY. With a mix of both indoor and outdoor stalls, we offer a fabulous selection of both food and goods for all your needs!
The Apple Tree Café will be serving up home-made sandwiches, cakes and hot and cold drinks as well as bacon butties.
Wheelchair accessible/ Dog friendly.
Run by and for the community. 11am till 2pm. Free Entry.

Mon 23 Nov 2026

Doctor Who: The Satan Pit, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. (12A) Celebrate Doctor Who Day with an exclusive big-screen event marking 20 years of the Tenth Doctor and Rose Tyler. 7.00pm. £16, Child £10, Senior £13. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Wed 25 Nov 2026

Ladies Probus Club, Meadowfields, Chapel Street, Thirsk YO7 1LU. There's time to chat with members at our final meeting of 2026 before Dr John Ridley, our speaker this month, shares his experiences of being 'A Village Headmaster.' The Club business meeting follows and is the final day to book and pay for our annual Christmas lunch on Wednesday, 02 December. 10.00 am - end time 12 noon. £2.00.

Fri 20 Nov 2026 until
 Thu 26 Nov 2026

Wicker (15), Ritz Cinema, Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Starring Olivia Coleman, Alexander Skarsgard and Richard E Grant. On the outskirts of a village by the sea, lives a Fisherwoman; smelly, single and perpetually ridiculed. One day, fed up with her stuffy, small-minded neighbours, she commissions herself a husband to be made from wicker. In an otherwise conservative town, this unconventional romance sparks outrage, jealousy and chaos. 7.30pm. £7 on door, £8 online. tel: 01845 524751 tickets: Online or on door web: https://ritzcinema.co.uk

Thu 26 Nov 2026

Slow Stitching for Winter Wellbeing, Holy Rood House, Centre for Health & Pastoral Care, 10 Sowerby Rd. Thirsk YO7 1HX. 'Stitch slowly. Rest deeply. Welcome winter.' Led by North Yorkshire slow-stitching artist Amanda Danells-Bewely. Rest, recharge, and discover your creative flow - no experience needed. 10am -4pm. tel: 01845 522580 email: enquiries@holyroodhouse.org.uk web: https://www.holyroodhouse.org.uk

Thu 26 Nov 2026

George and The Drag Queen, Husthwaite Village Hall, Husthwaite, York, YO61 4PF. With three actors, a changing set and Pipeline’s trademark immersive soundscape, this show will take you on an unlikely, funny, poignant journey. 7.30pm - 9.10pm (20 minute interval). £12.50 - £14.50. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: admin@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/george-and-the-drag-queen-at-husthwaite-village-hall/

Thu 26 Nov 2026

Event image Christmas Makers Market, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Pick up some perfect Christmas gifts – and festive decorations along the way – at our annual showcase of contemporary art and craft by local makers. 10am to 4pm, Tue - Sat until Christmas. Free entry. tel: 01845 526536 email: admin@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/exhibitions/christmas-makers-market

Thu 26 Nov 2026

Festive Macrame Workshop, The Meeting Room at Sessay Village Hall. Create a Christmas Tree Garland with The Knotty Queen!Pop-up Bar. Raffle. Tea/coffee & a mince pie included. Limited spaces available - Pre-booking essential. 6pm - 8pm. £20. tel: 07467 549302 tickets: www.sessayvillagehall.co.uk or email events@sessayvillagehall.co.uk or texting.

Fri 27 Nov 2026

David Ford: Songbook, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. A stripped-back, intimate evening built around 25 years of songwriting. Part live set, part storytelling, he revisits the songs that have shaped his career, sharing the moments and influences behind them along the way. 7:30pm. £20. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: admin@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/at-the-courthouse/music-monthlies-david-ford-songbook/

Fri 27 Nov 2026

Manfred's Comedy Club (14+), The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. Bringing comedians from the UK circuit to small towns and cities across the country for a night of live comedy. 8.00pm. £15. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Fri 27 Nov 2026

Northallerton Railway Circle meeting, The Village Inn, 88 Water End, Brompton, Northallerton DL6 2RL. 'WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO GO NEXT?' A talk for those who are interested in railways. All are welcome. The meeting starts at 14:00 in The Yeoman Suite of The Village Inn. 14:00 (ends approximately 16:00). £5, inclusive of interval refreshments. tel: 07950 243748 tickets: On the door email: ianmcinnes73@live.com

Fri 27 Nov 2026 until
 Sat 28 Nov 2026

Event image Thirsk Christmas Lights & Fayre, Market Place, Thirsk. Light Switch-on & Festive Fair are scheduled for Fri 27 Nov in the Market Place, with the accompanying Christmas Fayre running across Fri 27 Nov & Sat 28 Nov in Thirsk & Sowerby Town Hall. Friday: Entertainment 5pm - Light switch-on 6.30pm. tel: 07834 383741 email: christmasinthirsk@yahoo.com

Sat 28 Nov 2026

Christmas Market, Family Life Church, Finkle Street, Thirsk YO71DA. Handmade Gifts, food stalls from local creative. Santa's Grotto. 10am-4pm. tickets: To apply for stall spaces contactadmin@flcthirsk.co.uk

Sat 28 Nov 2026

Santa's Grotto, Family Life Church, Finkle Street, Thirsk YO71DA. Each child receives a gift and time for conversation and photo opportunities. Limited spaces booking is essential. 10am-12pm & 1pm-3pm. £5 per child. tickets: flcthirsk.co.uk

Sat 28 Nov 2026

Tinsel Tipple, North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Other dates include 12, 22 & 23 Dec. Our new Tinsel Tipple is a festive train experience. Step aboard for a seasonal evening journey complete with included Baileys (50ml) & a mince pie, all wrapped up in the magic of Christmas.
Decorated carriage with christmas lights & sing along with our elves. 5.00pm & 6.30pm. tel: 01751 472508 tickets: book online or by phone email: info@nymr.co.uk web: https://nymr.co.uk

Sat 28 Nov 2026

Doric Quartet, Richmond School. Darlington Rd, Richmond DL10 7BQ,. Mayer, Schumann & Beethoven. Part of Richmondshire Concert 2026 - 2027 Season. 7.30pm. £23 or £66 for all 6 concerts. tickets: Tickets & full details available from rsconcerts.org web: https://www.st-cecilia.org.uk

Sat 28 Nov 2026

Event image Repair your stuff, Thirsk Library, Meadowfields, Chapel St YO7 1TH. Be greener by avoiding waste and save money by letting a team of dedicated and talented volunteers try to repair your broken or “worn-out” items; cost is a voluntary donation. For further details or if you would like to volunteer, please email. 10am-1pm, last repair 12.30pm. Free, donations welcome. email: thirskrepaircafe@gmail.com

Sat 28 Nov 2026

Dalton Christmas Fair, Willow Bridge Lane, Dalton, Thirsk YO7 3BN. £2 for children, which includes a small gift from Santa. There will be lots of stalls and bacon butties on sale. 10am-12pm. £2.50 entry including drink & mince pie or biscuit.

Fri 27 Nov 2026 until
 Sun 29 Nov 2026

Sacred Darkness, an Advent Retreat, Holy Rood House, Centre for Health & Pastoral Care, 10 Sowerby Rd. Thirsk YO7 1HX. Led by Helen Warwick &b Sibylle Batten. At the start of the Advent season we will open to Wisdom & her way of finding treasure in Darkness. This will be a relaxing retreat with the input of poems, prayers, creative space & information on sacred darkness based on Helen's book 'Wisdom Calls'. We will be using the facilities of Holy Rood House including the garden to enjoy the stars & the moon. tel: 01845 522580 email: enquiries@holyroodhouse.org.uk web: https://www.holyroodhouse.org.uk

Fri 27 Nov 2026 until
 Sun 29 Nov 2026

Event image Sense & Sensibility (PG), The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. An irresistible new take on Jane Austen’s iconic Sense and Sensibility: a charming, witty, and deeply relatable story of love and sisterhood. Fri 1.30pm, Sat 10.00am, Sun 7.30pm. £6, Child/Senior/Student £5. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Sat 28 Nov 2026 until
 Sun 29 Nov 2026

Santa Express, North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Only Sat & Sun. Also running on 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 22, 23 & 24 Dec. One hour return journey. Meet Santa on the train. Children receive a gingerbread man plush toy. Festive shopping in the Emporium. Christmas themed fete games. tel: 01751 472508 tickets: book online or by phone email: info@nymr.co.uk web: https://nymr.co.uk

Sat 28 Nov 2026 until
 Sun 29 Nov 2026

Christmas Tree Festival, St James Green Methodist Church. THIRSK. Trees decorated, Christmas Stall, refreshments available. Saturday 28th 10am -4pm; Sunday 29th Noon -4pm. Free entry. Donations for The Yorkshire Air Ambulance would be gratefully recei6. tel: 01845 533576 email: judithwalker22@talktalk.net

Sat 28 Nov 2026 until
 Sun 29 Nov 2026

Artisan Market, Sutton Bank National Park Centre, Thirsk YO7 2EH. High-quality independent traders in one of Yorkshire’s most spectacular settings. 10am-3pm. free entry. email: info@littlebirdmade.co.uk web: https://littlebirdmade.com

Sun 29 Nov 2026

Romanby Christmas Market, Romanby Golf & Country Club, Yafforth Rd. Romanby. DL7 0PE. Think mulled wine, the smell of cinnamon, live music and over 20 festive stalls selling crafts, local produce and more. Mulled wine and turkey rolls will be available to purchase on the day. All proceeds will be donated to the Hambleton Food Share. 1pm-4pm. FREE, donation appreciated. tel: 01609 778855

Sun 29 Nov 2026

Foraged wreath-making, The Catton Kitchen, Catton Hall, Catton, Thirsk YO7 4SG. Festive wreath-making workshops with a difference are now available to book. Nearly everything used will be foraged from the surrounding woodland and areas of Catton Hall and brunch can be included, which is also from the surrounding paddocks and woodlands. Presented in partnership with Tarragon Flowers. There are a number of packages available. tel: 07747 083155 tickets: Call or text to book

Tue 1 Dec 2026

African Art, craft or curio?, Golden Lion Hotel, Northallerton, DL7 8PP. Lecture by Nirvana Romell explaining, with a light touch, the general premises of African Art appreciation. 1.30 for 1.45pm. free to members, visitors £11 or £5.50 if a member of another Arts Society. tickets: On the door email: admin@tashambleton.org web: https://www.theartssociety.org/hambleton

Tue 1 Dec 2026

Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker (U), The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. At a cosy Christmas party, young Clara meets the mysterious magician Drosselmeyer, who gives her a nutcracker doll. When the guests have departed and the house is asleep, Clara sneaks downstairs in search of the doll. Instead, she finds Drosselmeyer, who whisks her away on a journey into a whole world of enchantment. 7.15pm. £16, Child £10, Senior £13. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Tue 1 Dec 2026

Bedale Archaeology & History Society, Zoom only. Talk by Dr Ian Chambers FRGS: Roman Britain: Conquest and Rebellions. 7.30 pm. non-members £3 (full-time education free), or £12 pp for for this talk and membership for the whole of 2027. tickets: Please use the contact form on bedaleahs.org

Thu 3 Dec 2026

Romanby Jazz & Cabaret club, Romanby Golf & Country Club, Yafforth Rd. Romanby. DL7 0PE. The Swing Commanders well crafted songs from the thirties to the fifties, from American Songbook to Western swing. Talented musicians
Hot supper included in the interval. 6.45 for 7.30 start. £25. tel: 07856 432673 tickets: online or by phone email: stephenwest277@gmail.com web: https://www.romanby.com/jazz

Thu 3 Dec 2026

Music Monthlies: Plumhall, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Michelle Plum & Nick B Hall are a critically acclaimed UK songwriting duo known for their emotionally rich harmonies, distinctive guitar interplay, and a powerful blend of acoustic intimacy and electric edge. 7:30pm. £15. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: admin@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org

Thu 3 Dec 2026

Christmas Charity Shoppng Evening, Thirsk Lodge Barns, Newsham Road, Thirsk YO7 4DB. Artisan gifts, Festive treats and Shopping. Supporting Friends of the Lambert Hospice. Win an overnight stay at 35 Kirkgate - every ticket purchased in advance will be entered into the prize draw. 5 - 9pm. £5 entry. tel: 01845 591158 tickets: Book online or just come email: enquiries@thirsklodgebarns.com web: https://thirsklodgebarns.com

Thu 3 Dec 2026 until
 Fri 4 Dec 2026

Wreath Making Workshop, Markenfield Hall, Nr Ripon HG43AD. Christmas Wreath Making at Markenfield, all decorations provided from our grounds as well additional decorations provided to make unique seasonal wreath. All tools and aprons as well as drinks, festive cupcakes and treats provided. 10.30am. £65. tickets: Please use events menu to book web: https://www.markenfieldhall.com

Fri 4 Dec 2026

Wreath Making and Festive Drink, Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Welcome the festive season by creating your very own handcrafted Christmas wreath in the cosy surroundings of The Courthouse. 2:30pm - 4:30pm or 7pm -9pm. £45. tel: 01845 526536 tickets: Online email: admin@ruralarts.org web: https://www.ruralarts.org/whats-on/workshops/

Fri 4 Dec 2026

Brutus Gold's 'Love Train', Thirsk School & 6th Form College, Topcliffe Rd. Thirsk. To kick off the 70th Anniversary of Thirsk School & 6th Form College, welcome to a fun-filled night in the 70's. A whole night of entertainment with the legend that is Brutus Gold. Adults only. 7pm - 11pm. tickets: eventbrite.

Sun 6 Dec 2026

Event image Thirsk Farmers' Market, Market Place, Thirsk YO7 1EY. Unlike some other markets all stallholders are local independent businesses who grow, rear or produce the food or drink on their stall. They're passionate about what they do and it shows. 9am-2pm. email: info@northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com web: https://northerndalesfarmersmarkets.com

Sun 6 Dec 2026

Christmas Sing-along, Sessay Village Hall YO7 3BE. Sing-along with The Cherry Tones. Mulled Wine, Christmas Cake, Mince Pies. Raffle. 3pm. Charitable Donations in aid of Cancer Research.

Sun 6 Dec 2026

André Rieu 2026 Christmas Concert, The Forum, Bullamoor Rd, Northallerton DL6 1LP. This heartwarming festive spectacular, filled with beloved Christmas classics, enchanting waltzes, and magical surprises, will leave you smiling long after the final encore. 7.00pm. £16, Child £10, Senior £13. tel: 01609 776230 tickets: Book online, at The Forum or on the door. email: info@forumnorthallerton.org.uk web: https://forumnorthallerton.org.uk

Tue 8 Dec 2026

Northallerton Local History Society, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Thirsk Rd, Northallerton DL6 1PJ. Lynn Lamport “An Arduous Undertaking”. 7.00pm. Non-members welcome - £5.00, full-time students free. tel: 07786 410840 email: pennygamble@btinternet.com

Wed 9 Dec 2026

Wreath Making Fundraiser, Family Life Church, Finkle Street, Thirsk YO71DA. Fundraising for FLC Christmas Dinner, spaces limited so booking essential. 7pm. £20. tel: 01845 868188 email: admin@flcthirsk.co.uk

Wed 9 Dec 2026

Film (Cert 13), Galtres Community Centre, Market Place, Easingwold. '10 Things I Hate About You.' Kat Stratford, a fiercely independent high school senior, is challenged by Patrick Verona, a charming newcomer. Her sister Bianca longs to date but must wait until Kat does, sparking a playful scheme that sets romances in motion. The witty dialogue, make it a standout teen rom-com, considered a modern classic. 7.15pm (95 minutes). Adult £6 Children £4 (Cert 13). tel: 01347 822472 tickets: Galtres Centre, Easingwold, North Yorks email: admin@galtrescentre.org.uk web: https://www.galtrescentre.org.uk/events/10-things-i-hate-about-you-cinema-night/

Sat 5 Dec 2026 until
 Sat 12 Dec 2026

Event image Sleeping Beauty, Joseph Rowntree Theatre, Haxby Rd, York YO31 8TA. Not Mon. Rowntree Players: Stilton-on-the-Mould has a problem. A royal baby, a wicked curse, and absolutely no sharp things allowed anywhere in the kingdom. Not a needle, not a pin, not even a pointy kumquat. Various times. £24, 18 & under £20. tel: 01904 501935 tickets: Book online email: boxoffice@jrtheatre.co.uk web: https://josephrowntreetheatre.co.uk

Now until
 Tue 15 Dec 2026

Social duplicate Bridge, Orchid house Community hub. Only Tue. Come and join us for friendly sociable duplicate Bridge. Free lessons available for beginners. Free Refreshments. We can find you a partner. 6.45pm for 7pm start until 10pm. £3 Per session. email: Thirskbridgesecretary@hotmail.com web: https://bridgewebs.com/thirsk

Wed 9 Dec 2026 until
 Fri 18 Dec 2026

Merry Markenfied, Markenfield Hall, Nr Ripon HG43AD. Only Wed & Fri. Festive Guided Tour. Explore Markenfield Hall in Winter. Hall will be decked in greenery and fires will be lit. Warm drinks and seasonal cupcakes, sweet treats and mince pies all included. This Event will be repeated on the 11th and 18th December. 10.30am. £28inc. tickets: Please use events menu to book tickets web: https://www.markenfieldhall.com

Sat 28 Nov 2026 until
 Tue 22 Dec 2026

The Great Yorkshire Christmas, Monk Park Farm, Green Lane, Bagby, Thirsk, YO72AG. Step into The Great Yorkshire Christmas and experience a magical North Pole adventure! Enjoy a private visit with Santa, choose a special gift, meet the elves, make your own Pudding the Penguin, decorate gingerbread, meet the animals and enjoy plenty of festive surprises along the way!. From 9:30. From £10. tickets: Online or on the door

Sat 28 Nov 2026 until
 Thu 24 Dec 2026

Magical Christmas Experience, Mother Shipton's Cave, Knaresborough, HG5 8DD. Experience award-winning festive magic at Mother Shipton’s Christmas Experience. Wander illuminated woodland, meet Santa and his elves, enjoy festive activities, explore the Christmas Village, and discover the Cave and Petrifying Well. Warm up with seasonal treats. Santa tickets include a soft toy gift. 9.30am - 5.30pm or 8.30pm on selected dates. £44-£46 for a Car or Group Ticket (covering up to 5 people), plus £18-£19 for a Santa Ticket per child. tel: 01423 864600 tickets: online only www.mothershipton.co.uk/events/christmas email: info@mothershipton.co.uk web: https://www.mothershipton.co.uk

Sat 28 Nov 2026 until
 Thu 24 Dec 2026

Event image Santa’s Grotto, Thorp Perrow Arboretum, Bedale DL8 2PR. Follow the twinkling woodland trail through the Arboretum to Santa’s Grotto, where elves welcome you into a magical world of festive scenes and hidden surprises. Peek inside Santa’s Office, then enjoy a personal visit with Santa himself: a chat, a keepsake photo, and a Christmas gift to take home!. Varies by day, please check the website. £21. tel: 01677 425323 tickets: Book online email: enquiries@thorpperrow.com web: https://thorpperrow.com

Mon 30 Nov 2026 until
 Thu 31 Dec 2026

Yarn Bombers Christmas Display, All over Thirsk. New display up for Christmas.

Sat 28 Nov 2026 until
 Mon 4 Jan 2027

Event image Santa’s Missing Christmas Presents Trail, Thorp Perrow Arboretum, Bedale DL8 2PR. The big day is almost near, but Santa has misplaced a few presents in the arboretum! Journey through our winter woodland twinkling with lights and help Santa find the missing gifts. Closed Christmas Day. Standard opening times. Standard admission applies. tel: 01677 425323 tickets: online or on the door email: enquiries@thorpperrow.com web: https://thorpperrow.com

Free at Thirsk Library

Between Mon 16 Nov and Sat 21 Nov Thirsk Library will be hosting a number of free events, all designed to help with physical and mental wellbeing. 

There will be a Christmas craft workshop, gentle exercise taster sessions, an introduction to Journalism, New Age Kurling taster (provided by Thirsk Leisure Centre) and children's crafts. Plus lots of information on how to boost physical and mental health. 

Please check our website and Facebook for more information, or pop into the library for a leaflet.

thirskcommunitylibrary.org.uk

facebook.com/thirskcommunitylibrary

Works in Thirsk Market Place

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From Mon 26 Oct North Yorkshire Council’s highways team will be repaving the footway on the southern section of the Market Place, between The Three Tuns and Castlegate.

Works will be ongoing until Fri 27 Nov, when the site will be cleared and made safe for the Christmas period, before resuming in the New Year.

The scheme will take place in sections, starting at The Three Tuns, between 7.30am and 4pm.

Pedestrian access to shops and businesses will be maintained and advance warning signs will be in place.

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Christmas lights & Fayre

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Herriot Experience Sat 12 Dec

Join Tina from Historic Experiences around Thirsk at this festive time.

If you are a fan of All Creatures Great and Small and want to discover locations linked with the books and Alf Wright and learn more, then this is a perfect pre-Christmas treat for you or ideal as a gift.

The experience starts at 10am when Tina will meet you and you will explore the old streets of Thirsk, stopping at several locations on route, following this you will enjoy refreshments at a historic location linked with James Herriot and finally you will spend time at the World of James Herriot, stepping through that amazing front door into the museum.

 

Date: Sat 12 Dec, 10am

Meet at The Clock, Market Place, Thirsk

Adults £19, under 18s £15

Limited tickets available, please pre book by contacting Tina on 07876 010835 or email
tina@historicexperiences.com

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Thirsk Remembrance

A Remembrance Event will take place on Sun 8 Nov, with services in St Mary's Thirsk and St Oswald's Church, Sowerby at 10:00am, followed by wreath laying at the cenotaph in Sowerby from 11:00am and a parade through the town.