East Riddlesden Hall

Upcoming events at East Riddlesden Hall

East Riddlesden Hall is a visitor attraction in Riddlesden. Near Here currently lists at least 17 upcoming events, including The Fabric of East Riddlesden: Inspiration from the Hall and its grounds, Summer of Play: Free entry day and Artist in Residence: Matthew Eyles.

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The Fabric of East Riddlesden: Inspiration from the Hall and its grounds

Textilia 3 is a well-established group of contemporary textile artists, based in the North of England, who have exhibited widely in Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Cumbria over the last 25 years. Recent exhibitions have included site inspired works for Gawthorpe Textile Collection, Cliffe Castle Museum, Keighley and Fountains Abbey, as well as themed exhibitions at Ilkley Manor House, Skipton Town Hall and The Station, Richmond. Their latest exhibition draws on the rich architecture, historic collection and serene landscape of East Riddlesden Hall, resulting in a vibrant showcase of pieces that respond uniquely to the space. The artists in Textilia 3 use many diverse techniques, including hand and machine stitch, felt, appliqué, mixed media and painting, ceramics, dyeing and resists, print and manipulated fabrics and fibres. Discover beautiful works of art in the Entrance Chamber exhibition space from 28 March until 21 October.

Tue 21 Jul11:00East Riddlesden Hall

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Summer of Play: Free entry day

Discover East Riddlesden Hall for free on Wednesday 22 July! Enjoy free entry to the house, gardens and play areas, and find out more about our exciting summer programme. Join us for a day of special activities on the lower fields, including: Dance lessons with Bingley Dance Studio Outdoor fun with Get Out More Inflatable courses and bouncy castles, hosted by Play in the Park (funded by Keighley Town Council) Outdoor activities with our National Trust Rangers Archery sessions with the Scouts Talks and tours in the Beck Community Garden Don't miss the National Trust pizza van serving up delicious food and the bar serving cold drinks. Browse the stalls selling a range of gifts and souvenirs. Kick off your summer holidays with a fun-filled day in the sunshine

Wed 22 Jul11:00East Riddlesden Hall

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Artist in Residence: Matthew Eyles

Look out for our next artist in residence, Matthew Eyles, as he begins work on his upcoming exhibition 'Thresholds – Light, Memory and Place' at East Riddlesden Hall. Matthew's work will examine how light, structure and landscape interact within East Riddlesden's historic setting. The paintings, created in acrylic ink and watercolour on paper, will respond to the historic architecture of the hall while also reflecting the surrounding landscape and the National Trust’s ongoing work to care for places of historic and natural significance. Matthew's exhibition is on from Saturday 24th October 2026 to Wednesday 14th April 2027, in the Entrance Chamber located on the first floor of East Riddlesden Hall.

Wed 22 Jul11:30East Riddlesden Hall

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Gardening Talks

Seasonal Garden Talks: Wednesday 22nd April - Spring Garden Talk Wednesday 22nd July - Summer Garden Talk Wednesday 23rd September - Autumn Garden Talk Propagation Demos: Wednesday 11th March - Seed Sowing Wednesday 13th May - Softwood Cuttings Wednesday 21st October - Hardwood Cuttings

Wed 22 Jul15:00East Riddlesden Hall

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Summer of Play at East Riddlesden Hall

There’s lots of fun to be had this summer at East Riddlesden Hall. From 25 July to 31 August, join us for croquet in the Wild Garden, hopscotch and chalk games and even try your hand at putting on your own puppet show. Why not enjoy an ice cream in the tearoom or relax at a shady picnic spot in the gardens? Put your sun hat on and come and make the most of being outdoors this summer. Discover our weekly drop in classes too, with PT sessions on Mondays, yoga on Tuesdays and dancing sessions on Wednesdays every week throughout the summer.

Sat 25 Jul11:00East Riddlesden Hall

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Meet the Maker: Textilia 3

Meet some of the artists of Textilia 3 to find out more about their exhibition ‘The Fabric of East Riddlesden: Inspiration from the Hall and its grounds’. During these sessions, they will be working on new artwork in the exhibition space in the Entrance Chamber and will be around to answer any questions.

Sat 25 Jul11:30East Riddlesden Hall

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Buildings of East Riddlesden Hall Talk

Join one of our volunteers for a tour of the buildings at East Riddlesden Hall. Learn about the different phases of building and how the site has changed over the years.

Sun 26 Jul12:00East Riddlesden Hall

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Traditional 16th century music

In times gone by music was as much a pastime as it was for performance. Whilst most royal courts had resident musicians who would entertain and accompany dances and balls, music also had a place in the homes of the times. Local early musicians, Dulciana , model the familial pastime of the era by sharing authentic music of the time playing a range of period instruments including recorders, crumhorns, curtal, flutes, lute and citole. They will be showcasing the early clarinet and precursor, the chalumeau. This is not a formal performance but a living history of how music would have been shared and even discovered together around hearths and fireplaces of houses such as East Riddlesden Hall. Normal admission applies, free entry for National Trust members and under fives. Booking not necessary.

Sun 26 Jul12:00East Riddlesden Hall

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Summer of Play at East Riddlesden Hall

There’s lots of fun to be had this summer at East Riddlesden Hall. From 25 July to 31 August, join us for croquet in the Wild Garden, hopscotch and chalk games and even try your hand at putting on your own puppet show. Why not enjoy an ice cream in the tearoom or relax at a shady picnic spot in the gardens? Put your sun hat on and come and make the most of being outdoors this summer. Discover our weekly drop in classes too, with PT sessions on Mondays, yoga on Tuesdays and dancing sessions on Wednesdays every week throughout the summer.

Mon 27 Jul11:00East Riddlesden Hall

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Summer of Play: Personal trainer Mondays

Join Person Trainer Ryan for a series of cardio focused exercises designed to increase your heart rate! These sessions are designed for children and families as part of our Summer of Play activities and will appropriate for all ages. Sessions run for 1 hour but there is no need to stay for the whole thing, drop in and out as you please!

Mon 27 Jul12:00East Riddlesden Hall

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Festivals & EventsNature & Outdoors

Festival of Archaeology: Guided Walk

Nature or Nurture? How the natural landscape has shaped what people did here in the past” The landscape around us is full of clues about the past - echos of lives lived long ago. Sometimes they are objects, sometimes buildings and sometimes things that we think of as the "natural" environment. The archaeologist's skill to know how to find them read them and restore the lost stories. Join National Trust Archaeologist Mark Newman for a walk around the grounds at East Riddlesden Hall, reading the two thousand year old history of the land around us.

Mon 27 Jul12:00East Riddlesden Hall

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Festival of Archaeology Talk: Floorboard finds

Join National Trust Archaeologist Mark Newman and plunge into the world of the objects found under the floorboards at East Riddlesden Hall. Left there by rats, children, builders or just fallen through the cracks they are echoes of the lives lived above and through them we can build a picture of the past.

Mon 27 Jul15:00East Riddlesden Hall

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Summer of Play at East Riddlesden Hall

There’s lots of fun to be had this summer at East Riddlesden Hall. From 25 July to 31 August, join us for croquet in the Wild Garden, hopscotch and chalk games and even try your hand at putting on your own puppet show. Why not enjoy an ice cream in the tearoom or relax at a shady picnic spot in the gardens? Put your sun hat on and come and make the most of being outdoors this summer. Discover our weekly drop in classes too, with PT sessions on Mondays, yoga on Tuesdays and dancing sessions on Wednesdays every week throughout the summer.

Tue 28 Jul11:00East Riddlesden Hall

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Guided Walk: Introduction to Hiking

Join us for a circular walk. Leaving the property and heading along the Leeds & Liverpool canal then making our way up to the hillside for views across the Aire Valley. We will take different routes but each walk is roughly 2 to 2.5 hours in length and includes some hilly and uneven terrain. The walks are of moderate difficulty, we suggest that this walk is for those people who are not regular walkers who might like to try something more challenging in a group setting or for experienced walkers looking for an easy new route. Please dress in suitable clothing and footwear. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on leads and under close control. Meeting Point - picnic benches in front of hall Free of charge

Tue 28 Jul11:30East Riddlesden Hall

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Summer of Play: Yoga Tuesdays

Come along for a session of gentle movement and relaxation in a guided Yoga class. These sessions are designed for children and families as part of our Summer of Play activities and will appropriate for all ages. Sessions run for 1 hour but there is no need to stay for the whole thing, drop in and out as you please!

Tue 28 Jul12:00East Riddlesden Hall

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Summer of Play at East Riddlesden Hall

There’s lots of fun to be had this summer at East Riddlesden Hall. From 25 July to 31 August, join us for croquet in the Wild Garden, hopscotch and chalk games and even try your hand at putting on your own puppet show. Why not enjoy an ice cream in the tearoom or relax at a shady picnic spot in the gardens? Put your sun hat on and come and make the most of being outdoors this summer. Discover our weekly drop in classes too, with PT sessions on Mondays, yoga on Tuesdays and dancing sessions on Wednesdays every week throughout the summer.

Wed 29 Jul11:00East Riddlesden Hall

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Summer of Play: Dance classes

During the summer holidays we will have Bingley Dance Studio with us every Wednesday teaching a variety of styles such as disco freestyle, rock & roll, lyrical, street dance, show dance and anything in-between. These classes are open and accessible to people of all ages, shapes & size and can promise a friendly and relaxed atmosphere where we can all have a bit of fun. Sessions run for 1 hour but there is no need to stay for the whole thing, drop in and out as you please.

Wed 29 Jul12:00East Riddlesden Hall

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