Future events

One of the awesome things about living in Knaresborough is the amount of local events that happen in the town. Many of these events are organised by incredible volunteers from the Knaresborough community who gladly use their time and skills to help the town come together to socialise, have fun and to raise money or funds for the local community.
  • 2026-08-27T15:00:00+01:00
  • 2026-08-27T16:00:00+01:00
  • Knaresborough Castle, North Yorkshire HG5 8AS
August 27 Thursday

27 Aug, 2026 from 03:00 PM to 04:00 PM

A short guided tour of Knaresborough Castle’s secret underground tunnel, the Sallyport - once used to slip in and out of the castle unnoticed, or to escape during an attack.

  • 2026-08-27T15:00:00+01:00
  • 2026-08-27T16:00:00+01:00
  • Knaresborough Castle, North Yorkshire HG5 8AS
August 27 Thursday

27 Aug, 2026 from 03:00 PM to 04:00 PM

A short guided tour of Knaresborough Castle’s secret underground tunnel, the Sallyport - once used to slip in and out of the castle unnoticed, or to escape during an attack.

  • 2026-08-30T15:00:00+01:00
  • 2026-08-30T16:30:00+01:00
  • The Kingfisher Kiosk at Conyngham Hall, Knaresborough HG5 9AY
August 30 Sunday

30 Aug, 2026 from 03:00 PM to 04:30 PM

Roll Back the Years at Our Roller Disco! Get your skates on and join Knaresborough Revolution for an afternoon of fun, music, and family-friendly entertainment. £5 per person. BOOKING REQUIRED.

  • 2026-08-30T15:00:00+01:00
  • 2026-08-30T16:00:00+01:00
  • Knaresborough Castle, North Yorkshire HG5 8AS
August 30 Sunday

30 Aug, 2026 from 03:00 PM to 04:00 PM

A short guided tour of Knaresborough Castle’s secret underground tunnel, the Sallyport - once used to slip in and out of the castle unnoticed, or to escape during an attack.

  • 2026-09-03T10:00:00+01:00
  • 2026-09-03T13:00:00+01:00
  • Knaresborough Castle and Courthouse Museum, Knaresborough, HG5 8AS
September 3 Thursday

03 Sep, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 01:00 PM

Free children's craft activity sessions - 1-hour slots.

  • 2026-09-03T15:00:00+01:00
  • 2026-09-03T16:00:00+01:00
  • Knaresborough Castle, North Yorkshire HG5 8AS
September 3 Thursday

03 Sep, 2026 from 03:00 PM to 04:00 PM

A short guided tour of Knaresborough Castle’s secret underground tunnel, the Sallyport - once used to slip in and out of the castle unnoticed, or to escape during an attack.

  • 2026-09-06T14:00:00+01:00
  • 2026-09-06T15:00:00+01:00
September 6 Sunday

06 Sep, 2026 from 02:00 PM to 03:00 PM
  • 2026-09-06T15:00:00+01:00
  • 2026-09-06T16:00:00+01:00
  • Knaresborough Castle, North Yorkshire HG5 8AS
September 6 Sunday

06 Sep, 2026 from 03:00 PM to 04:00 PM

A short guided tour of Knaresborough Castle’s secret underground tunnel, the Sallyport - once used to slip in and out of the castle unnoticed, or to escape during an attack.

  • 2026-09-07T19:30:00+01:00
  • 2026-09-07T21:00:00+01:00
  • Forest Moor & Calcutt Village Hall
September 7 Monday

07 Sep, 2026 from 07:30 PM to 09:00 PM

Enjoy a FREE glass of Prosecco, or orange juice, whilst singing along to fabulous pop hits and making new friends.

  • 2026-09-21T13:00:00+01:00
  • 2026-09-21T15:00:00+01:00
  • COGS, 4 Chapel St, Knaresborough HG5 8AN
September 21 Monday

21 Sep, 2026 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

A monthly drop-in clinic where anyone can bring their digital questions or problems to our Digital Champions.

  • 2026-09-25T18:30:00+01:00
  • 2026-09-25T21:30:00+01:00
  • King James's School, Knaresborough HG5 8EB
September 25 Friday

25 Sep, 2026 from 06:30 PM to 09:30 PM

Knaresborough Rotary Club charity event.

  • 2026-10-19T13:00:00+01:00
  • 2026-10-19T15:00:00+01:00
  • COGS, 4 Chapel St, Knaresborough HG5 8AN
October 19 Monday

19 Oct, 2026 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

A monthly drop-in clinic where anyone can bring their digital questions or problems to our Digital Champions.

  • 2026-10-28T13:00:00+00:00
  • 2026-10-28T14:00:00+00:00
October 28 Wednesday

28 Oct, 2026 from 01:00 PM to 02:00 PM
  • 2026-11-16T13:00:00+00:00
  • 2026-11-16T15:00:00+00:00
  • COGS, 4 Chapel St, Knaresborough HG5 8AN
November 16 Monday

16 Nov, 2026 from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM

A monthly drop-in clinic where anyone can bring their digital questions or problems to our Digital Champions.

  • 2026-12-05T00:00:00+00:00
  • 2026-12-05T23:59:59+00:00
December 5 Saturday

05 Dec, 2026

Knaresborough's annual Christmas market is centred around the historic Market Place.

  • 2026-12-06T00:00:00+00:00
  • 2026-12-06T23:59:59+00:00
December 6 Sunday

06 Dec, 2026

Knaresborough's annual Christmas market is centred around the historic Market Place.

  • 2026-12-17T17:00:00+00:00
  • 2026-12-17T20:00:00+00:00
December 17 Thursday

17 Dec, 2026 from 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM

Details will be confirmed nearer the time.

  • 2026-12-24T18:00:00+00:00
  • 2026-12-24T19:00:00+00:00
  • Market Place, Knaresborough, HG5 8AG
December 24 Thursday

24 Dec, 2026 from 06:00 PM to 07:00 PM

Annual outdoor Christmas evening nativity play held in Knaresborough's historic Market Place.

  • 2026-12-26T00:00:00+00:00
  • 2026-12-26T23:59:59+00:00
  • Low Bridge - over the River Nidd, between The Half Moon Free House and Mother Shipton's Inn - Knaresborough
December 26 Saturday

26 Dec, 2026

Annual boxing day tradition.

  • 2027-01-01T13:30:00+00:00
  • 2027-01-01T14:30:00+00:00
  • Starts at the High Bridge, finishes at The Marigold
January 1 Friday

01 Jan, 2027 from 01:30 PM to 02:30 PM

An annual event organised by Knaresborough Cricket Club

  • 2027-06-12T00:00:00+01:00
  • 2027-06-12T23:59:59+01:00
June 12 Saturday

12 Jun, 2027

The annual Great Knaresborough Bed Race is something different: it is part fancy dress pageant and part gruelling time trial over a 2.4-mile course, ending with a swim through the icy waters of the River Nidd.

  • 2027-12-26T00:00:00+00:00
  • 2027-12-26T23:59:59+00:00
  • Low Bridge - over the River Nidd, between The Half Moon Free House and Mother Shipton's Inn - Knaresborough
December 26 Sunday

26 Dec, 2027

Annual boxing day tradition.

  • 2028-01-01T13:30:00+00:00
  • 2028-01-01T14:30:00+00:00
  • Starts at the High Bridge, finishes at The Marigold
January 1 Saturday

01 Jan, 2028 from 01:30 PM to 02:30 PM

An annual event organised by Knaresborough Cricket Club

  • 2028-06-10T00:00:00+01:00
  • 2028-06-10T23:59:59+01:00
June 10 Saturday

10 Jun, 2028

The annual Great Knaresborough Bed Race is something different: it is part fancy dress pageant and part gruelling time trial over a 2.4-mile course, ending with a swim through the icy waters of the River Nidd.

  • 2028-12-26T00:00:00+00:00
  • 2028-12-26T23:59:59+00:00
  • Low Bridge - over the River Nidd, between The Half Moon Free House and Mother Shipton's Inn - Knaresborough
December 26 Tuesday

26 Dec, 2028

Annual boxing day tradition.

  • 2029-01-01T13:30:00+00:00
  • 2029-01-01T14:30:00+00:00
  • Starts at the High Bridge, finishes at The Marigold
January 1 Monday

01 Jan, 2029 from 01:30 PM to 02:30 PM

An annual event organised by Knaresborough Cricket Club

  • 2029-06-09T00:00:00+01:00
  • 2029-06-09T23:59:59+01:00
June 9 Saturday

09 Jun, 2029

The annual Great Knaresborough Bed Race is something different: it is part fancy dress pageant and part gruelling time trial over a 2.4-mile course, ending with a swim through the icy waters of the River Nidd.

  • 2029-12-26T00:00:00+00:00
  • 2029-12-26T23:59:59+00:00
  • Low Bridge - over the River Nidd, between The Half Moon Free House and Mother Shipton's Inn - Knaresborough
December 26 Wednesday

26 Dec, 2029

Annual boxing day tradition.

  • 2030-01-01T13:30:00+00:00
  • 2030-01-01T14:30:00+00:00
  • Starts at the High Bridge, finishes at The Marigold
January 1 Tuesday

01 Jan, 2030 from 01:30 PM to 02:30 PM

An annual event organised by Knaresborough Cricket Club

  • 2030-06-08T00:00:00+01:00
  • 2030-06-08T23:59:59+01:00
June 8 Saturday

08 Jun, 2030

The annual Great Knaresborough Bed Race is something different: it is part fancy dress pageant and part gruelling time trial over a 2.4-mile course, ending with a swim through the icy waters of the River Nidd.