First Touch of Autumn
Right then, September's nearly over, and there's no mistaking it now - autumn's properly arrived. You can feel it in your bones when you step outside of a morning, that proper nip in the air that has you reaching for a fleece. The leaves are starting to turn, and there's that lovely golden light we get this time of year, the sort that makes even grotty industrial towns look a bit magical.
It's the kind of week where you'll want to get yourself outside while there's still warmth in the sun, because once October gets its claws in, we'll all be grumbling about putting the heating on. Perfect weather for a good walk, a decent pub lunch, and convincing yourself that conker collecting is a perfectly reasonable grown-up activity!
What's On This Week:
26th Sep to 3rd October
North Yorkshire
Dead Northern Horror Film Festival, York
Fri 26th–Sun 28th SepA weekend of spine-tingling cinema celebrating the best in independent horror.
Walking & Book Festival, Richmond
Until Sun 28th SepGuided walks in the Dales paired with author talks and literary events in Richmond.
Real Markets, Ripley Castle
Sun 28th SepBrowse artisan food and crafts in the historic courtyard of Ripley Castle.
Yorkshire Museum Late: Viking North, York
Thu 2nd OctStep into the Viking Age after hours with a special evening at the Yorkshire Museum.
East Yorkshire
Classic Car Day, Streetlife Museum Hull
Sat 27th SepAdmire vintage vehicles and discover motoring history at this family-friendly museum event.
Step-Inside Sledmere House, Guided Tours
Until Fri 3rd OctExplore the stately rooms of Sledmere House with knowledgeable guides bringing its history to life.
South Yorkshire
Common Threads Festival, Sheffield
Until Sat 27th SepA festival of sustainable fashion, community workshops and talks in venues across Sheffield.
Heeley City Farm Autumn Festival, Sheffiled
Sat 27th SepCelebrate the harvest with food stalls, live music and family activities at Sheffield’s city farm.
Woodhouse Washlands Walkabout, Sheffield
Sat 27th SepJoin a guided wildlife walk to explore the habitats and history of this nature reserve.
West Yorkshire
Wild Winter Syrups, Stirley Nature Reserve
Fri 26th SepForage for autumn hedgerow delights and learn how to turn them into syrups and cordials.
Sphagnum Harvesting Session, Marsden Moor
Sat 27th SepHelp rangers restore the moorland by preparing sphagnum moss for planting.
Fashion at Play: Fabric Printing, Lotherton
Sat 27th SepGet hands-on with traditional fabric printing in this creative workshop.
Sharing Moor Stories, Mytholmroyd
Sat 27th SepA drop-in heritage gathering capturing local memories and stories of the moors.
Farmers’ Market, Otley
Sun 28th SepSeasonal produce, street food and artisan goods from Yorkshire traders.
Tea and Talk with the Curator: The Gascoigne Children, Lotherton
Tue 30th SepExplore the fascinating story of the Gascoigne family in this curator-led talk.
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Autumn Walks Across Yorkshire
There’s something about conker season that brings out the kid in all of us. Right now, horse chestnut trees across Yorkshire are dropping glossy brown beauties by the handful.
In the West, Calderdale’s Hardcastle Crags is glowing with autumn colour — reds and golds that stop you in your tracks. Over in the East, the grounds of Burton Constable Hall are a fine place to wander under horse chestnuts and ancient oaks. In the South, Sheffield’s Endcliffe Park is perfect for a conker hunt close to the city. And up North, Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Deer Park make for a magical autumn day out.
Gather a few conkers, crunch through the autumn leaves, and the beautiful Yorkshire colours of the season will make you forget what’s coming in February!
Final Brew
That’s all for this week. If you have an event or activity you’d like me to share, drop me an email or connect on Instagram or Bluesky.
Off on a Yorkshire adventure this weekend? Tag us in your photos using #YorkshireUnscrolled and let’s showcase the wonderful people, places, and quirks of this grand county!
Until next week, enjoy the weekend and keep Yorkshire Unscrolled!