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The Scarborough Fair

Scarborough

The Scarborough Fair is a year-round programme of distinctive arts and heritage events at venues across the town.

It is a North Yorkshire Council project, made possible with investment from the UK Government’s Town Deals funding, working in partnership with the public and private sectors.

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27th Dec - 4th Jan

Pickering to Whitby Winter Excursions with the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

If you’re already planning things to do between Christmas and New Year, why not get everyone out of the house to take one of our special steam-hauled excursions to Whitby!

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13th - 24th Dec

Santa Specials at Scarborough North Bay Railway

Experience a magical journey to the North Yorkshire Pole and receive a quality present from Santa.

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Scarborough North Bay Railway

A warm welcome to the official website of the Scarborough North Bay Railway.

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York’s Chocolate Story

Taste your way through history on a guided tour exploring York’s sweet past.

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25th Oct - 9th Nov

Locomotion No. 1 at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

As part of the Railway 200 celebrations, we are proud to welcome the replica steam locomotive Locomotion No. 1 to the NYMR this autumn.

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11th Oct - 2nd Nov

Web’oween 2025 at Web Adventure Park

There’s so much going on during WEB’OWEEN, come along on the 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th of October and then 25th of October until 2nd of November for a SPOOK-tacular time!

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29th Nov - 24th Dec

Santa Express at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Come and enjoy a brand new interactive adventure for families as they meet Father Christmas on the NYMR Santa Express.

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25th Oct - 12th Nov

Flying Scotsman at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway

As part of our Railway 200 celebrations, don’t miss your chance to ride behind one of Britain’s icons from the golden age of steam.

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World of James Herriot

Step into the world of Britain’s most beloved veterinarian at the World of James Herriot in Thirsk.

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