Events in Bondgate, North Yorkshire

Children & FamilyNature & OutdoorsTheatre

Pokémon joins Fountains Abbey’s Summer of Play

Head to the circus tents on the ball games field and see what we've got in store for you. You’ll be hopping, skipping and jumping around different activity stations. Calling Pokémon fans new and old! This Summer of Play, Pokémon are jumping into the great outdoors near you. Are you ready to share the magic with a new generation? From 18 July - 6 September, on top of an already jam-packed Summer of Play, discover all-new Pokémon zones. Flex your skills and collect Mega Evolution stickers! Team up as a family to search for each Mega Evolution Pokémon, discover their powers, and complete your own challenges. Discover Pokémon zones in the Ball Games Field. Don’t forget your imagination… As well as all that excitement, challenge your friends and family to a game of soft archery. Who's going to win the space hopper racing? Hop on a balance bike and see who can reach the finish line first. And, if you still have some energy, head to the play area where inquisitive little minds can be let loose to play even more. Summer of Play activities will be taking place in the circus tents on the ball games field at the visitor centre so little legs won't have to far to wander. Standard admission charges apply.

Thu 23 Jul11:00Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal(2.9mi)

via Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal

Children & FamilyTheatre

Summer of Play: Harrogate Town AFC

We’ve teamed up with the Harrogate Town AFC Community Foundation to bring you a summer full of games and activities for kids of all ages. Expect high-energy fun, team games and keep an eye out for special appearances from Harrogate Town AFC mascot, Harry Gator. Harrogate Town AFC Community Foundation will be leading some football and cricket sessions every Thursday of the school summer holidays Football sessions: Work on key skills like dribbling, passing, shooting, and teamwork through exciting drills and mini-games. The session ends with friendly matches where everyone gets a chance to shine. Whether your child is new to football or looking to improve, this session is all about learning, playing, and having fun in a safe and supportive environment! Cricket sessions: Cover the basics and beyond – including batting, bowling, fielding, and teamwork – through exciting drills and games. The session finishes with a mini match where everyone can put their skills into action. Whether your child is new to cricket or looking to sharpen their game, this is the perfect way to learn, play, and enjoy the sport in a friendly, supportive setting! Each session will run for 45 minutes and sessions will alternate between football and cricket.

Thu 23 Jul11:30Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal(2.9mi)

via Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal

Community

Thursday Lunch Club

Thursday Lunch Club, is one of our highlights of the week. We have a dedicated team of volunteers, including a local restaurateur, who will prepare and serve a three course lunch. The food is lovely and so is the company. Just come along for and enjoy great food and good company. It is just £4.00 for a main; £8.00 for 2 courses and £10.00 for 3. Every 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursday there is also a short spoken Holy Communion before hand if you wish to attend. All are welcome. We look forward to seeing you!

Thu 23 Jul12:00Holy Trinity Church(0.5mi)

via Holy Trinity Church

Community

Garden and abbey tour

While it's often thought that the abbey ruin is the reason for our World Heritage Site status, it's actually the water garden at Studley Royal. Join a guided tour to find out more about this artificially manipulated 'feat of human creative genius' designed by the Aislabie's in the 1700s. Start to see the abbey as the Georgians did; incorporated into the dramatic designed landscape and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The garden and abbey tour lasts 1 hour 30 minutes and will be run twice a day, seven days a week, until Sunday 1 November. Unfortunately, sometimes our volunteer guides aren't available and we have to cancel tours. Please ask the admission staff on your arrival for the tour schedule on that day.

Thu 23 Jul12:00Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal(2.9mi)

via Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal

Children & FamilyHistory & Heritage

Day in the life of a monk family tour

Robes at the ready? Join us for a free family tour Step back in time and discover what life was really like as a monk at Fountains Abbey. Can you keep your vow of silence like the monks did? How many of the abbey rules could you stick to today? Put your skills to the test as you explore the abbey and find out what daily life was like hundreds of years ago. Got your own monk's robe? Bring it along! If not, don't worry – we have robes available to borrow so everyone can look the part. Grown-ups, you'll need to stay with your little monks throughout the tour. The good news? We have adult-sized robes too, so the whole family can join in the fun.

Thu 23 Jul12:15Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal(2.9mi)

via Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal

History & Heritage

Abbey tour

Have you ever wondered that stories these ruins could tell if these walls could talk? Unearth the monastic secrets of a great abbey, now part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the daily routines of the monks who lived here on this guided tour. The abbey tour lasts one hour and will be run twice a day, seven days a week until Sunday 1 November. If you'd like to find out more, you can meet a guide in the abbey cloister, at 1pm and 3pm, where they'll be able to answer any of your questions and discuss the history of the ruins in more detail. Unfortunately, sometimes our volunteer guides aren't available and we have to cancel tours. Please ask the admission staff on your arrival for the tour schedule on that day.

Thu 23 Jul13:00Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal(2.9mi)

via Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal

History & Heritage

Mill tour

Fountains Mill is the oldest building on the estate. Built by the Cistercians in the 12th century, the building has been adapted and modified over many years. Find out more about this building on a free guided tour. Meet at Porter's Lodge at 2.30pm for an approximately 1 hour long tour. If you’re interested in the history of the estate, join us on a daily tour of the garden and abbey. Or pop into Porter’s Lodge to see the free exhibition. This tour is free but standard admission charges apply. Unfortunately, sometimes our volunteer guides aren't available and we have to cancel tours. Please ask the admission staff on your arrival for the tour schedule on that day.

Thu 23 Jul15:30Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal(2.9mi)

via Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal

Community

Monastic wealth tour

Fountains Abbey was a very wealthy estate in the late Middle Ages, find out more about the products that were made and the systems that were in place here that made this Cistercian Monastery so profitable and self-sufficient. Meet at Porter's Lodge at 2.30pm for an approximately 1 hour long tour. If you’re interested in the history of the estate, join us on a daily tour of the garden and abbey. Or pop into Porter’s Lodge to see the free exhibition. This tour is free but standard admission charges apply. Unfortunately, sometimes our volunteer guides aren't available and we have to cancel tours. Please ask the admission staff on your arrival for the tour schedule on that day.

Thu 23 Jul15:30Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal(2.9mi)

via Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal

CommunityHistory & Heritage

Monastic bread, beer and wool tour

Join this free tour to find out how the monks fed themselves, clothed themselves and earned an income to support their community. Fountains Mill is the oldest building on the estate. Built by the Cistercians in the 12th century, the building has been adapted and modified over many years. Find out more about the food, drink and materials that were made in the mill and its surrounding buildings and how these products helped the inhabitants of the abbey and its economy. Meet at Porter's Lodge at 2.30pm for an approximately 1 hour long tour. If you’re interested in the history of the estate, join us on a daily tour of the garden and abbey. Or pop into Porter’s Lodge to see the free exhibition. This tour is free but standard admission charges apply. Unfortunately, sometimes our volunteer guides aren't available and we have to cancel tours. Please ask the admission staff on your arrival for the tour schedule on that day.

Thu 23 Jul15:30Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal(2.9mi)

via Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal

Community

Around £6

Ripon Ghost Walk

Ripon offers a unique opportunity to explore its haunted history through organized ghost walks. These tours typically last around 90 minutes and take participants through the ancient streets of Ripon, sharing stories of ghouls, ghostly encounters, and historical events that have left a mark on the city. Explore our hauntingly beautiful city after dark and delve into its eerie past. Wander the ancient streets and places of Ripon with our expert and knowledgeable guides. Expect tales and history of characters long gone but thought to have left something behind. Discover frightening events in the most unlikely places. All timed to enable you to see and hear the Ripon Hornblower at 9pm in the Market Square. Please check the website for upto date costs and dates as these may vary. Adults £6 - Children under 16 - £4 Bookings

Thu 23 Jul20:00Ripon Market(0.4mi)

via Ripon Market

Community

The Salt Road

A Ryedale Festival performance with Horatio Clare and In Echo — words and early music celebrating Bach's pilgrimage to hear Buxtehude.

Fri 24 JulThe Church of Christ the Consoler(3.3mi)

via The Church of Christ the ConsolerCurated

Sports & Fitness

Ripon Table Tennis Club

Ripon Table Tennis Club. Holy Trinity Church. Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Fri 24 Jul09:30Holy Trinity Church(0.5mi)

via Holy Trinity Church

Children & FamilyNature & OutdoorsTheatre

Pokémon joins Fountains Abbey’s Summer of Play

Head to the circus tents on the ball games field and see what we've got in store for you. You’ll be hopping, skipping and jumping around different activity stations. Calling Pokémon fans new and old! This Summer of Play, Pokémon are jumping into the great outdoors near you. Are you ready to share the magic with a new generation? From 18 July - 6 September, on top of an already jam-packed Summer of Play, discover all-new Pokémon zones. Flex your skills and collect Mega Evolution stickers! Team up as a family to search for each Mega Evolution Pokémon, discover their powers, and complete your own challenges. Discover Pokémon zones in the Ball Games Field. Don’t forget your imagination… As well as all that excitement, challenge your friends and family to a game of soft archery. Who's going to win the space hopper racing? Hop on a balance bike and see who can reach the finish line first. And, if you still have some energy, head to the play area where inquisitive little minds can be let loose to play even more. Summer of Play activities will be taking place in the circus tents on the ball games field at the visitor centre so little legs won't have to far to wander. Standard admission charges apply.

Fri 24 Jul11:00Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal(2.9mi)

via Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal

Children & FamilyTheatre

Summer of Play: Storytelling with Ripon Library

Chill out with Ripon Library, as part of our jam-packed Summer of Play. Drop by the Chill Zone every Friday during Summer of Play, from 10.30am - 12.30pm, and join our friends from Ripon Library in a quiet and calm storytelling session. It's the perfect opportunity if you're looking to step away from the busy Summer of Play activities.

Fri 24 Jul11:30Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal(2.9mi)

via Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal

Community

Garden and abbey tour

While it's often thought that the abbey ruin is the reason for our World Heritage Site status, it's actually the water garden at Studley Royal. Join a guided tour to find out more about this artificially manipulated 'feat of human creative genius' designed by the Aislabie's in the 1700s. Start to see the abbey as the Georgians did; incorporated into the dramatic designed landscape and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The garden and abbey tour lasts 1 hour 30 minutes and will be run twice a day, seven days a week, until Sunday 1 November. Unfortunately, sometimes our volunteer guides aren't available and we have to cancel tours. Please ask the admission staff on your arrival for the tour schedule on that day.

Fri 24 Jul12:00Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal(2.9mi)

via Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal

Children & FamilyHistory & Heritage

Day in the life of a monk family tour

Robes at the ready? Join us for a free family tour Step back in time and discover what life was really like as a monk at Fountains Abbey. Can you keep your vow of silence like the monks did? How many of the abbey rules could you stick to today? Put your skills to the test as you explore the abbey and find out what daily life was like hundreds of years ago. Got your own monk's robe? Bring it along! If not, don't worry – we have robes available to borrow so everyone can look the part. Grown-ups, you'll need to stay with your little monks throughout the tour. The good news? We have adult-sized robes too, so the whole family can join in the fun.

Fri 24 Jul12:15Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal(2.9mi)

via Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal

History & Heritage

Abbey tour

Have you ever wondered that stories these ruins could tell if these walls could talk? Unearth the monastic secrets of a great abbey, now part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the daily routines of the monks who lived here on this guided tour. The abbey tour lasts one hour and will be run twice a day, seven days a week until Sunday 1 November. If you'd like to find out more, you can meet a guide in the abbey cloister, at 1pm and 3pm, where they'll be able to answer any of your questions and discuss the history of the ruins in more detail. Unfortunately, sometimes our volunteer guides aren't available and we have to cancel tours. Please ask the admission staff on your arrival for the tour schedule on that day.

Fri 24 Jul13:00Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal(2.9mi)

via Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal

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