What's on in Foss Islands

North Yorkshire, England

Foss Islands sits right on the edge of North Yorkshire where the sea meets the sky and the wind blows hard enough to knock a hat off your head. It is a place built for walkers who want to see the lighthouse from the cliffs or just stand and watch the gulls argue over crumbs. There are no fancy venues here, but the landscape itself provides enough entertainment to keep you busy for hours without needing a ticket machine. The town has a quiet charm that grows stronger when the fog rolls in off the coast. You can find local markets popping up near the harbour or join a community group meeting in one of the village halls. It is a spot where neighbours know each other by name and everyone agrees the weather forecast is always wrong. Come for the sea air and stay because you will not want to leave this corner of the world so soon.

Loading map…

Community

Weekly Activities

Another belter from York Mosque. Weekly Activities — pop over to their site for the full lowdown.

Sun 12 AprYork Mosque(0.3mi)

via York MosqueLocal gem

Community

Worship Times

St Denys's Church is putting on Worship Times and, honestly, we reckon it's worth a look. Their site has the full story.

Sun 12 AprSt Denys's Church(0.3mi)

via St Denys's ChurchCurated

York Proms 2026 - Adult Fast Track Admission

Community

Around £42.00

York Proms 2026 - Adult Fast Track Admission

Gates open 5pm for fast track and disabled, and 5.30pm for everyone else. Fast Track and Disabled enter via MARYGATE entrance. Standard ticket holders enter via MUSEUM STREET entrance. Ticket gives access to the lawned area to watch the concert. You will need to bring your own fold up picnic chairs. Picnics are welcome and we will also have catering on site. Please select your required ticket type and ensure you have read and understood the terms and conditions before completing your order. Completing your order assumes acceptance of the terms and conditions. Tickets are digital and you will need to either present your smartphone to show your downloaded tickets/email or Apple Wallet ticket with QR code to the gate staff, or print out your tickets and bring them with you. If you have any problems with this and are unable to get help from a friend or family member, you can also buy via the Visit York Information Centre in person or by calling to get your tickets printed out. Terms and Conditions of Booking Refunds: Tickets are refundable up until three months before the event (before 26th April 2025) minus a £3 per ticket cancellation fee, and partially refundable until one month before )26th June 2026), subject to our refund policy schedule (see below and website FAQs for full details). To request a refund you must contact us before the deadline stated above. See below for more detailed information. Tickets may not be advertised online for sale.

Sun 12 AprThe York Proms(0.7mi)

via The York Proms

Community

Around £37.00

York Proms 2026 - Disabled

This ticket is for a disabled blue badge holder. For a disabled plus carer ticket please select the other ticket option that states 'disabled plus carer'. Gates open 5pm for fast track and disabled and 5.30pm for everyone else. Fast Track and Disabled enter via MARYGATE entrance. Standard ticket holders enter via MUSEUM STREET entrance. Ticket gives access to the lawned area to watch the concert. You will need to bring your own fold up picnic chairs. Picnics are welcome and we will also have catering on site. Please select your required ticket type and ensure you have read and understood the terms and conditions before completing your order. Completing your order assumes acceptance of the terms and conditions. Tickets are digital and you will need to either present your smartphone to show your downloaded tickets/email or Apple Wallet ticket with QR code to the gate staff, or print out your tickets and bring them with you. If you have any problems with this and are unable to get help from a friend or family member, you can also buy via the Visit York Information Centre in person or by calling to get your tickets printed out. Terms and Conditions of Booking Refunds: Tickets are refundable up until three months before the event (before 26th April 2025) minus a £3 per ticket cancellation fee, and partially refundable until one month before )26th June 2026), subject to our refund policy schedule (see below and website FAQs for full details).

Sun 12 AprThe York Proms(0.7mi)

via The York Proms

York Proms 2026 - Adult General Admission

Community

Around £37.00

York Proms 2026 - Adult General Admission

Gates open 5pm for fast track and disabled, and 5.30pm for general admission. Fast Track and Disabled enter via MARYGATE entrance. Standard ticket holders enter via MUSEUM STREET entrance. Ticket gives access to the lawned area to watch the concert. You will need to bring your own fold up picnic chairs. Picnics are welcome and we will also have catering on site. Please select your required ticket type and ensure you have read and understood the terms and conditions before completing your order. Completing your order assumes acceptance of the terms and conditions. Tickets are digital and you will need to either present your smartphone to show your downloaded tickets/email or Apple Wallet ticket with QR code to the gate staff, or print out your tickets and bring them with you. If you have any problems with this and are unable to get help from a friend or family member, you can also buy via the Visit York Information Centre in person or by calling to get your tickets printed out. Terms and Conditions of Booking Refunds: Tickets are refundable up until three months before the event (before 26th April 2025) minus a £3 per ticket cancellation fee, and partially refundable until one month before )26th June 2026), subject to our refund policy schedule (see below and website FAQs for full details). To request a refund you must contact us before the deadline stated above. See below for more detailed information. Tickets may not be advertised online for sale.

Sun 12 AprThe York Proms(0.7mi)

via The York Proms

Community

Around £0.00

York Proms 2026 - Child (0-4yrs)

Sun 12 AprThe York Proms(0.7mi)

via The York Proms

Community

Around £37.00

York Proms 2026 - Disabled plus Carer

This ticket is for a disabled person plus their official carer. If you require space in the wheelchair area please contact us to book. Gates open 5pm for fast track and disabled and 5.30pm for everyone else. Fast Track and Disabled enter via MARYGATE entrance. Standard ticket holders enter via MUSEUM STREET entrance. Ticket gives access to the lawned area to watch the concert. You will need to bring your own fold up picnic chairs. Picnics are welcome and we will also have catering on site. Please select your required ticket type and ensure you have read and understood the terms and conditions before completing your order. Completing your order assumes acceptance of the terms and conditions. Tickets are digital and you will need to either present your smartphone to show your downloaded tickets/email or Apple Wallet ticket with QR code to the gate staff, or print out your tickets and bring them with you. If you have any problems with this and are unable to get help from a friend or family member, you can also buy via the Visit York Information Centre in person or by calling to get your tickets printed out. Terms and Conditions of Booking Refunds: Tickets are refundable up until three months before the event (before 26th April 2025) minus a £3 per ticket cancellation fee, and partially refundable until one month before )26th June 2026), subject to our refund policy schedule (see below and website FAQs for full details).

Sun 12 AprThe York Proms(0.7mi)

via The York Proms

Community

Around £10.00

York Proms 2026 - Child

Child Ticket for ages 5-15. Gates open 5pm for fast track and disabled, and 5.30pm for everyone else. Fast Track and Disabled enter via MARYGATE entrance. Standard ticket holders enter via MUSEUM STREET entrance. Ticket gives access to the lawned area to watch the concert. You will need to bring your own fold up picnic chairs. Picnics are welcome and we will also have catering on site. Please select your required ticket type and ensure you have read and understood the terms and conditions before completing your order. Completing your order assumes acceptance of the terms and conditions. Tickets are digital and you will need to either present your smartphone to show your downloaded tickets/email or Apple Wallet ticket with QR code to the gate staff, or print out your tickets and bring them with you. If you have any problems with this and are unable to get help from a friend or family member, you can also buy via the Visit York Information Centre in person or by calling to get your tickets printed out. Terms and Conditions of Booking Refunds: Tickets are refundable up until three months before the event (before 26th April 2025) minus a £3 per ticket cancellation fee, and partially refundable until one month before )26th June 2026), subject to our refund policy schedule (see below and website FAQs for full details). To request a refund you must contact us before the deadline stated above.

Sun 12 AprThe York Proms(0.7mi)

via The York Proms

Community

Around £18.00 - £20.00

Swing While You Sing

Get ready for an unforgettable night of music, energy and entertainment this April!

Sun 12 AprJoseph Rowntree Theatre(1.2mi)

via Joseph Rowntree TheatreLocal gem

Community

StMC Newsletter – 12 April 2026

Another belter from Church of St. Paulinus. StMC Newsletter – 12 April 2026 — pop over to their site for the full lowdown.

Sun 12 AprChurch of St. Paulinus(1.3mi)

via Church of St. PaulinusCurated

Community

StP Newsletter – 12 April 2026

Church of St. Paulinus is being delightfully mysterious about StP Newsletter – 12 April 2026. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Sun 12 AprChurch of St. Paulinus(1.3mi)

via Church of St. PaulinusCurated

Community

Sunday Plus – 12 April 2026

One for the diary — Sunday Plus – 12 April 2026 at Church of St. Paulinus. The organiser's keeping schtum on the details, but that's half the fun.

Sun 12 AprChurch of St. Paulinus(1.3mi)

via Church of St. PaulinusCurated

Community

Silver Experience – Stephen Oakes

We keep tabs on Derwent Valley Railway so you don't have to. Silver Experience – Stephen Oakes caught our eye — see if it catches yours.

Sun 12 Apr07:30Derwent Valley Railway(2.4mi)

via Derwent Valley Railway

Community

Creative Families

Creative Families Sunday 12 April Drop in between 10.30am - 3.30pm Suitable for all ages | Included in general admission Get hands-on and creative with inks and stamps in an artist-led workshop exploring our new exhibition, Making Waves.

Sun 12 Apr09:30York Museums Trust(0.9mi)

via York Museums Trust

Children & FamilyArts & Culture

Creative Families – Sun 12 Apr 2026

We've tracked down Creative Families – Sun 12 Apr 2026 at York Art Gallery. For the rest of the intel, you'll want their website.

Sun 12 Apr10:30York Art Gallery(0.8mi)

via York Art GalleryLocal gem

Community

Godly Play

Godly Play for the younger members of the congregation, usually running on the second Sunday of the month. You can find out more about Godly Play on the Godly Play UK website: https://www.godlyplay.uk

Sun 12 Apr10:30Acomb Methodist Church(2.5mi)

via Acomb Methodist Church

CommunityReligion & Spirituality

Annual Parochial Church Meeting

Spotted Annual Parochial Church Meeting on St. Hilda's Parish Church's listings. We do the finding, they do the hosting. Team effort, really.

Sun 12 Apr11:45St. Hilda's Parish Church(0.8mi)

via St. Hilda's Parish ChurchLocal gem

Community

St Hilda's York - for people like you

Welcome to St Hilda's website. We are on Tang Hall Lane, York - with the white pillars! We are a growing community church putting the 'tang' in Tang Hall. We welcome everyone to worship on Sunday run a Community Cafe on Tuesdays 10am - 1pm. In the winter months we serve soup and bread at 12 noon. To contact us, email: The parish of York: St Hilda is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer (PSO). The Diocese of York’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. Current PSO is John Hattam. Please contact by email: or The Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, Rob Marshall phone.

Sun 12 Apr11:45St. Hilda's Parish Church(0.8mi)

via St. Hilda's Parish ChurchLocal gem

See what else is on

Event details on Near Here are aggregated from third-party sources and may change. Always verify times, location, availability, and any price directly with the organiser before travelling. See Terms.