Events

Grassington is a thriving community where there is always something going on. The Town Hall at the top of the main street is the venue for regular events all year round from live music and theatre through to antique and collectors’ fairs, while the cobbled square at the heart of the village is often transformed into a farmer’s market or performance space. Attracting visitors from far and wide, these are a some of the highlights of the year:

Grassington is a wonderful place to be whatever the time of year but in December, with all the Christmas lights up around the town and the tree in the town square it really looks incredible. There are Christmas markets in December and lovely independent shops to explore and eateries to dine in. Its the perfect place to spend time in the winter months with so many beautiful places right on the doorstep.

Tucked Away House is the ideal base to experience the village winding back the clock to the 1940s. As well as dancing in the street, you might see Winston Churchill giving one of his famous speeches, catch a glimpse of a spy or a member of the resistance, a pilot, a naval officer or any of the armed forces. Why not dress up and join the fun? We promise no dried eggs or milk on our breakfast menu though!

Grassington Festival runs for two weeks in the summer and features an eclectic mix of world-class international performers of all genres as well as lively community and family events. It is dedicated to making arts experiences accessible for everyone to enjoy and celebrate the best of music, theatre, dance, comedy, talks, workshops, walks, visual arts and creative challenges.

The Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks Dark Skies Festival is going online in 2021! The Festival is happening over two weeks from the 12 to 28th February and the theme is ‘Nature at Night’, with lots of animal-themed activities. Speakers will include astronomers and scientists, with exciting presentations, interactive tours, wildlife cameras, fun activities and quizzes.

Filmed in the Yorkshire Dales, the all-new Channel 5 version of All Creatures Great and Small, bringing James Herriot’s wonderful books to life, will be returning for a fourth series to begin filming in Spring 2023, with dates to be confirmed. Grassington is the setting for fictional Darrowby, where the stories of the 1930s Yorkshire vet are based.