May Bank Holiday Events in Yorkshire
May Bank Holiday Events in Yorkshire
You’re spoilt for bank holidays in May! Kick off the summer season right and make the most of the long weekend at any of these intriguing events across Yorkshire that’s ideal to enjoy with your family, friends or partner. From bustling food festivals and champagne spring parties to cream teas with a twist, you’re sure to find something you love with these May Bank Holiday events.
May Day Bank Holiday Events in Yorkshire
Call My Bluff | Three’s A Crowd, Harrogate | Thursday 2nd May
To start your bank holiday right, why not join in with a Call My Bluff wine dinner? For £60 per person, enjoy a 5-course tasting dinner expertly paired with 5 unique wines whilst playing detective for an evening. Sample the delights of Monkfish Scampi and Mushroom and Tarragon Tartlet while listening to different stories about each of the wines you’re tasting. But who’s telling the truth?
11 W Park, Harrogate HG1 1BL – 01423 391459
Hambleton Brewery Open Day | Saturday 4th May
Hambleton Brewery’s annual open day full of great beer, food and music is back this May Day bank holiday. Spend the day sampling a wide selection of beers from the brewery’s craft keg and ale bar, from their Stallion Amber to their Nightmare Porter. If beer isn’t your thing, try out one of the cocktails from the Little Gin Palace or a glass of cider from Masham Cider Press to really get you in the mood for summer.
Visitors can also get free tours of the brewery to learn all about Hambleton’s brewing processes and their North Yorkshire heritage. It’s a great day out for one of the best May bank holiday events in Yorkshire.
Melmerby Green Ln, Melmerby, Ripon HG4 5NB – 01765 640108
Ilkley Carnival | Monday 6th May
Who needs to travel for Mardi Gras when there’s one right on Yorkshire’s doorstep? Ilkley Carnival is the ultimate family fiesta and easily one of the best May bank holiday events this year. The famous parade starts on The Grove with the whole Ilkley community taking part from schools to local theatre groups.
This year, expect their 7th annual dog show, live rock and acoustic performances and an action-packed funfair. There’s fun for all the family at this May bank holiday event in Yorkshire.
Richmond MayFest | Friday 3rd – Monday 6th May
Another festival to consider for your May bank holiday plans! Expect a weekend full of music, dancing and storytelling all around Richmond. There’ll be craft stalls, circus games and food and drink vendors as well as plenty of themed nights.
Join in with the 50s and 60s retro night in the town hall or take part in a duck race day or medieval battle re-enactment. For a different May bank holiday event, try this festival in Richmond.
Richmond Castle & Richmond Town Centre
Wetherby Beer Festival | Friday 3rd – Saturday 4th May
Another May bank holiday event for any beer lovers out there. Wetherby Beer Festival celebrates all things beer complete with live tribute bands, foodie treats and plenty of fun for the kids. On Friday, there’s free-flowing beer and networking for business leaders followed by a session of cask ales and tribute acts.
It’s a family fun day on Saturday with free kids entertainment and even more live music especially for the little ones, followed by an evening party with Sam Fender and Lewis Capaldi tribute acts.
Tasting Menu Evening | Manor House Lindley, Huddersfield | Thursday 2nd May
A tasting menu is the perfect May Bank holiday event for a foodie! Explore the tastes of Spring as head Chef John takes you through 8 to 10 courses of inspirational dishes. You could be tasting a Galentine of Spring Chicken and Smoked Ham followed by a Stuffed Saddle of Lamb or a Caramelised Roscoff Onion Tart.
If you want to treat yourself this May bank holiday, you can even add an optional wine flight to your tasting dinner for a true Manor House Lindley experience.
1 Lidget St, Lindley, Huddersfield HD3 3JB – 01484 504000
Quiz & Cuisine | The Rusty Bull, Huddersfield | Saturday 4th May
Held twice a month, The Rusty Bull is hosting their Quiz & Cuisine night this May Day bank holiday. Get your quiz team ready and put your knowledge to the test while enjoying a delicious menu of summery dishes. Enjoy a 2-course dinner for £24.95 before getting your pens at the ready at 8 pm. What better way to spend your bank holiday than this May bank holiday event?
Netherton Moor Rd, Huddersfield HD4 7LE – 01484 668949
Veuve Clicquot Spring Party | Grantley Hall, Ripon | Saturday 4th May
The Orchard at Grantley Hall is known for its Spring parties, and this May is no different. Partnering up with the iconic Veuve Clicquot to welcome in the spring/summer season, The Orchard is hosting their very own night of champagne-filled fun.
For £75 per person, you’ll be welcomed with a glass of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label along with tasty canapes and sliders, a live DJ and entertainment followed by a party at Valeria’s Champagne and Cocktail Bar to dance the night away. It’s not one to miss for one of the most luxurious May bank holiday events in Yorkshire.
Grantley Hall, Ripon HG4 3ET – 01765 620070
Lunch and Live Vocals | Pearly Cow, York | Monday 6th May
If a daytime May bank holiday event is more your style, spend your extra day off at Pearly Cow in York. From 12 pm to 2:30 pm they’re treating their guests to a lunch and live vocals featuring Pearly Cow classic dishes and a live performance from musician James Lomas.
Choose any dishes from their a la carte menu while enjoying a spot of live music at one of the nicest May bank holiday events in Yorkshire.
1 Clifton, York YO30 6AA – 01904 946299
Trinity Live | Trinity Market, Hull | Thursday 2nd May
All throughout the Spring season, Trinity Market in Hull has been hosting their very own live music festival to celebrate the region’s best musical talent. Their May Day bank holiday special features a variety of live acts including some country tunes from The Hillbilly Troupe and some lovely vocals from local singer Sarah Shiels.
You can also visit some of Trinity Market’s famous food and drink vendors and bring the whole family for a fun day out. It’s a great way to welcome the fun weekend at this May bank holiday event.
Trinity Market, Lowgate, Hull HU1 2JH
Cobwebs and Cream Teas | Burton Constable Hall, Hull | Throughout May
If you’re bored of the same old May bank holiday events, how about this behind-the-scenes tour of an old stately home? Head down to Burton Constable for an exclusive tour of the hall, visiting abandoned cellars, rooftops and even old attics!
Your ticket also grants you access to the Grounds and Stables, including a self-guided tour of the hall itself. After all the exploring, a Cream Tea is waiting for you served in the Stables Kitchen to truly round off your behind-the-scenes experience.
Burton Constable, Hull HU11 4LN – 01964 562400
Peddler Market No.82 | Sheffield | Friday 3rd – Saturday 4th May
Easily known as one of the best street food events in the North, Peddler Market located in the heart of Sheffield is back for its 82nd edition this May Day bank holiday. Spend a day sampling a wide variety of international cuisines made with the best produce along with some local favourites as well.
And it’s not only food that’s on offer! Find your new favourite sustainable fashion brand or local artist. Spend your bank holiday at one of the best May bank holiday events in South Yorkshire.
92 Burton Rd, Neepsend, Sheffield S3 8BX
May Spring Bank Holiday Events in Yorkshire
Sheffield Food Festival | Saturday 25th – Monday 27th May
Sheffield Food Festival will be returning to the Steel City on the May Bank Holiday, bringing an exciting blend of great local produce, mouthwatering street food, talented chefs and outstanding brewers and distillers. Expect to see a spectacular selection of ready-to-eat delicious food cooked live for diners.
This year, there’ll be whole sections dedicated to different cuisines such as a Street Food section, Artisan Market, Info Village and of course the Main Stage and bar showcasing the best live music. This is set to be one of Yorkshire’s most exciting May Bank Holiday events!
Sunday Sessions | Grantley Hall, Ripon | 26th May
Grantley Hall recently re-launched their ‘Sunday Sessions’ in The Orchard for the spring and summer months.Expect a warm welcome, relaxed atmosphere, refreshing cocktails and outstanding food at Yorkshire’s renowned five-star hotel.
Sessions are hosted each Sunday, so make the most of the longer evenings and enjoy acoustic sounds by a variety of local artists. Their new food and drink menus boast light and refreshing options including Whitby Lobster, Chargrilled Seabass and other delectable dishes. This Bank Holiday weekend, sip on a glass of Champagne or a Chandon Garden Spritz and bask in beautiful countryside views at sunset.
Grantley Hall, Ripon HG4 3ET - 01765 620070
Great British Food Festival | Harewood House, Leeds | Saturday 25th – Monday 27th May
The Great British Food Festival at Harewood House is the perfect recipe for a fun, foodie day out where the whole family can get together. For three days over the Bank Holiday weekend, you can see fabulous artisan producers, street food, celebrity chef demos, live music, kid’s activities and men vs food.
The Great British Food Festival is also dog-friendly, so it’s perfect for the whole family. It’s not too late to join in these May Bank Holiday events!
Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LE
Malton Food Lovers Festival | Saturday 25th – Monday 27th May
Known as Yorkshire’s Food Capital, Malton’s streets are once again set to host the ultimate ‘Food Fest of the North’. There’s all sorts to get up to at this festival, including plenty of stalls, street food, celebrity chefs, tastings, live demos and more!
This year there’s even a festival bar so you can treat yourself to a drink or two whilst enjoying lots of live music taking place throughout the weekend. It’s the ultimate foodie festival as one of the best May bank holiday events in Yorkshire.
Gin Train Experience | Wensleydale Railway, Leyburn | Saturday 25th May
For something different this late May bank holiday, how does a Gin Train Experience sound? Departing from Leyburn, sample a few Taplin & Mageean gins and tonics while taking in the glorious scenery of the Yorkshire Dales. Upon arrival back at Leyburn, you also have the chance to visit the Taplin & Mageean distillery to discover even more about how they make their gins.
Tickets start at £60 including 4 splendid G&Ts, your very own branded Taplin & Mageean glass, a return train journey and a distillery tour. Why not give this a go for one of the more unique May bank holiday events?
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