Guided Tour Day

Date: June 21, 2023

Time: 10.30 - 1400

Have you ever wondered about how the Gardens were created, who created them and what their story was? If the answer is “yes” our Guided Tour Days are for you. If you are visiting the Gardens on one of the following dates, our Heritage Volunteers are running 50-minute guided tours, telling the story of Percy […]

Jonny and the Dunebugs – Ticketed Event

Date: July 8, 2023

Time: 1930 - 2130

Back by popular demand! Join us for a fantastic evening concert by Jonny and the Dunebugs here in the Gardens! Dreamt up by some of York’s most established players, and covering 50s, 60s and 70s hits, the band are described as “your ultimate hip-shakin’ party band”. A great evening is evening of live music is […]

Guided Tour Day

Date: July 19, 2023

Time: 10.30 - 1400

Have you ever wondered about how the Gardens were created, who created them and what their story was? If the answer is “yes” our Guided Tour Days are for you. If you are visiting the Gardens on one of the following dates, our Heritage Volunteers are running 50-minute guided tours, telling the story of Percy […]

A Midsummer Night’s Dream By William Shakespeare Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents Shakespeare’s best-loved romantic comedy. Let yourself be whisked away on a thrilling journey to the most magical of forests and meet star-crossed lovers, playful fairies, and hilarious travelling players. Beautifully designed Elizabethan costumes, a wonderful musical score and enchanting woodland creatures come together to […]

Big Butterfly Day – Performance Art Event

Date: July 22, 2023

Time: 1100 - 1500

If you’re visiting the Gardens on Saturday 22nd July, we have some fantastic performance art to celebrate the summer, presented by Apus Productions Ltd (Hull Carnival Arts), when there will be five giant butterflies to entertain you in the Walled Garden! Each performance involves young people from local youth groups, wearing fantastic butterfly wings created […]

Punch and Judy Day

Date: July 26, 2023

Time: 1100 - 1500

Another of our regular favourites returns as we welcome Jolly Good Productions to perform Punch and Judy and Magic in the marquee! Performance Times: 11 am – Punch and Judy 12 pm – Magic 2 pm – Punch and Judy 3 pm – Circus Workshop

Crafty Tuesday

Date: August 1, 2023

Time: 1100 - 1500

Our Crafty Tuesday events are always great fun for the little ones. Join Crafty Helen and the team to create something special in the marquee. Today’s theme is Puppets. (1 of 3)  

Creative Music Workshops – Dave Watts Music (1)

Date: August 2, 2023

Time: 1230 - 1500

Creative Music Workshops with Dave Watts Music will explore many creative music making activities for young participants ages 1 to 15 plus… for fun music making sessions. Activities will include singing, song writing, RAP, percussion, improvisation, composition, lyric writing and performance skills. A large variety of percussion instruments will be provided and participants are encouraged to bring their own instruments […]

Knights of the Round Table

Date: August 9, 2023

Time: 1030 - 1500

The Rusticus Knights have entered the fray!  Witness chivalrous Sir Prancealot and his loyal but misguided page, Prentice as they share what it takes to be Knights of the Round Table! You may even get a chance to prove your worth to King Arthur himself in a quest which features feats of bravery, chivalry and […]

Hercules – A Theatre Production for the Children

Date: August 11, 2023

Time: 1830 - 2030

Join us as we welcome I.K. Productions who are performing an evening of theatre for the young ones as we venture into Ancient Greece and meet Hercules. IKP’s unmistakable brand of “delightfully daft” family theatre is back in Summer 2023 for another adventure for all ages. Travel back in time to the land of heroes, […]