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What's on in Bishopthorpe

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Bishopthorpe.

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Community

Around £5

Lino Club

Join Izzy & Nic for weekly lino club! More of a social than a workshop, we’ll be carving, talking about our work and drinking cups of tea.

Thu 23 Jul18:00Print Studio at Thin Ice Press: University of York(2.8mi)

via Print Studio at Thin Ice Press: University of York

Community

Around £19.50

The Smyths

23rd Jul - 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm

Thu 23 Jul19:30The Crescent Community Venue(2.4mi)

via The Crescent Community Venue

Community

A Taste of Rioja

Ready to discover why Rioja is one of Spain's most celebrated wine regions? Join us at Jorvine South Bank for an evening packed with fantasti...

Thu 23 Jul20:00Jorvine(1.5mi)

via JorvineLocal gem

Festivals & EventsReligion & Spirituality

Suffolk Coastal Filling Station - Thanks and Celebration night of worship and testimony

York Filling Station is putting on Suffolk Coastal Filling Station - Thanks and Celebration night of worship and testimony and we're making sure you know about it. Job done. Details on their site.

Thu 23 Jul20:00York Filling Station(2.5mi)

via York Filling StationCurated

Community

23rd July. Becky and Paul Harcourt. The Impossible Life

23rd July. Becky and Paul Harcourt. The Impossible Life is happening at York Filling Station. We've got the when and where — their site has the why and the how much.

Thu 23 Jul20:00York Filling Station(2.5mi)

via York Filling StationCurated

Workshops & Classes

Senior class

Senior class - School Years 7-11 / Ages 11+ Thursdays 6.30 - 7.30pm

Thu 23 Jul20:00Heslington Meeting Room(2.8mi)

via Heslington Meeting RoomLocal gem

Community

July 23rd. Becky Harcourt

July 23rd. Becky Harcourt at York Filling Station. That's all we've got, but sometimes a good title is all you need. Intrigued? Us too.

Thu 23 Jul20:10York Filling Station(2.5mi)

via York Filling StationCurated

Community

North Essex Filling Station – July 23rd, Becky Harcourt

York Filling Station is being delightfully mysterious about North Essex Filling Station – July 23rd, Becky Harcourt. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Thu 23 Jul20:10York Filling Station(2.5mi)

via York Filling StationCurated

Community

Download PDF version of timetable for route 9

One for the diary — Download PDF version of timetable for route 9 at Fulford Retail Park. The organiser's keeping schtum on the details, but that's half the fun.

Fri 24 JulFulford Retail Park(1.9mi)

via Fulford Retail ParkLocal gem

Community

Download PDF version of timetable for route 10/10A/10L

Filed under: Download PDF version of timetable for route 10/10A/10L at Fulford Retail Park looked too good not to mention. You're very welcome.

Fri 24 JulFulford Retail Park(1.9mi)

via Fulford Retail ParkLocal gem

Community

Download PDF version of timetable for route 59

We found this gem on Fulford Retail Park's website. Download PDF version of timetable for route 59 — sounds like it could be a cracker, doesn't it?

Fri 24 JulFulford Retail Park(1.9mi)

via Fulford Retail ParkLocal gem

Community

Download PDF version of timetable for route 11/11A

Fulford Retail Park is hosting and we're spreading the word. Download PDF version of timetable for route 11/11A — no spoilers, but their site has the full programme.

Fri 24 JulFulford Retail Park(1.9mi)

via Fulford Retail ParkLocal gem

Community

Download PDF version of timetable for route 200

Download PDF version of timetable for route 200. Fulford Retail Park. Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Fri 24 JulFulford Retail Park(1.9mi)

via Fulford Retail ParkLocal gem

Community

Around £85

Pastels - for beginners and beyond

Join resident artist Donna Maria Taylor for a one day workshop where you will be able to explore the possibilities of both soft pastels and oil pastels on the same day. £85 for the day - to include all materials, plus refreshments. For more information / to book

Fri 24 Jul10:30South Bank Studios(2mi)

via South Bank Studios

Community

Acomb Community Cafe

Join us and dozens of others, for our weekly Friday Community cafe, open for all with barista style drinks, home made cakes, space for toddlers to play, space for prams and push chairs, comfy sofas, and a warm welcoming atmosphere. Most weeks there is also a craft/art session for those who would like to take part. Join with Google Hangouts: Google Hangout Link

Fri 24 Jul11:00Acomb Methodist Church(2.6mi)

via Acomb Methodist Church

Community

Creative Families: Sea Monsters

Date: Friday 24 July 2026, 10:30 am-3:30 pm Venue: York Art Gallery

Fri 24 Jul11:30York Art Gallery(2.9mi)

via York Art GalleryLocal gem

Children & Family

Stay and Play

Stay and Play: Every Friday 10.30am-12pm. Enjoy a selection of toys for under fives in our children’s area and childcare workers on hand to offer support. No need to book, just drop-in.

Fri 24 Jul11:30Clifton Play Park(4mi)

via Clifton Play ParkLocal gem

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Venues with events near Bishopthorpe

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Fulford Retail Park1.9 miles away York Filling Station2.5 miles away Jorvine1.5 miles away

More about Bishopthorpe

North Yorkshire, England

Bishopthorpe sits quietly in North Yorkshire with a character that feels like a proper cup of tea on a damp morning. The Bishopthorpe Sports and Social Club has been hosting local gatherings for years, keeping the community spirit warm without needing to shout about it. It is the sort of place where neighbours actually know each other's names. Even when the rain holds off, there is plenty going on within walking distance. Whether you fancy a quiet chat or want to join in with an activity, everything happens right here. You do not need to drive miles to find your weekend plans sorted.

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