Giant Kites, Gin Tastings, and a £1000 Bill - What’s Happening This Week? (Free)

Hey Beverley! Here's what's happening this week 👋
It’s shaping up to be an exciting one. Filey Kite Festival is back with colourful displays and family fun, while Whitby offers a very different kind of day out at the distillery. And if you’ve ever wondered what a night at one of Yorkshire’s most expensive hotels looks like, Grantley Hall might surprise you. Scroll down for the full lineup of events, from food festivals to live music and everything in between.

Meanwhile, here in Beverley, there’s plenty to enjoy closer to home. From quizzes and karaoke nights to theatre performances and live music across town, the week is packed with reasons to step out and get involved. Keep an eye out for local favourites like the Song Circle, Bingo at the Foresters Arms, and a Queen tribute night that promises to be a crowd-pleaser.

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📰 Beverley in Brief - Headlines This Week

🪁 Filey Kite Festival set to soar.
The biggest Filey Kite Festival yet takes off on September 20-21 at the Country Park, featuring displays, workshops, a Teddy Bear drop, and the Filey Food Festival alongside. Free fun for the whole family. Event details

🍴 Pocklington Food & Drink Festival returns.
Pocklington town centre will host its two-day Food and Drink Festival on 4–5 October, packed with street food, live music, comedy, and family fun. A real feast for the senses. See details

👻 Spooky night at The Green Dragon
Beverley’s Green Dragon pub is throwing a free Halloween Bash on October 31 with a live DJ, eerie costumes, and plenty of scares. Dress code? The scarier the better. See details

Would you splurge on a night at one of Yorkshire’s most expensive hotels?
Just outside Ripon, Grantley Hall is known for its MICHELIN-starred dining, full spa, and luxury interiors, with prices to match. It’s over £800 per night. Would you Splurge? Take a look and let us know.

🍸 Do Something a Bit Different in Whitby
Looking for something beyond fish and chips and seaside strolls? The Whitby Distillery Tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at how small-batch gin is made - complete with a botanical masterclass, stories of local folklore, and a tasting session of award-winning spirits. It’s a great way to experience a different side of Whitby, especially if you’re a fan of gin (or just like a good story). Designated drivers don’t miss out either - they get a mini bottle to take home. Learn More

Make it a full day and take a look around the Abbey and the Captain Cook Museum.

🎭 Jack the Ripper comes to the Beverley stage
Beverley Theatre Company brings the chilling story of Jack the Ripper to East Riding Theatre, 19-22 November at 7:30 pm. Tickets available online or from the theatre box office. Book now

🏠 Beverley’s Whites restaurant to become a home
East Riding Council has approved plans to turn the renowned Whites restaurant on North Bar Without back into a family residence. Once in the Good Food Guide, it now faces a new chapter. Read more

🚧 £100,000 roadworks planned near Beverley
Main Street in Etton is set for resurfacing and drainage upgrades as part of a £100,000 council project starting September 22. Expect diversions and a week of daytime closures. Check it out

🚧 £250,000 road repairs across the East Riding
Essential repairs are scheduled this autumn on major A-roads, including Bainton, Fridaythorpe, Goole, Stamford Bridge, Howden, and Driffield. Expect overnight closures and diversions through late October. Check it out

🎃 Butt Farm Pumpkin Patch is back.
From 27 September, Beverley’s Butt Farm opens its famous PYO Pumpkin Patch. Expect thousands of pumpkins, photo ops, a spooky trail, face painting, and more autumn fun. Plan your visit

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🎸Events, Activities & Live Music

We keep it short here - head to our EVENTS PAGE for full descriptions and links.

Thu, 18th Sep
14:00 🎉 Bingo Time - Foresters Arms, Beverley
15:00, 18:00 & 20:00 🎭 Answering Machines - East Riding Theatre, Beverley
18:00 🎲 Board Games at The Game Shack - The Game Shack, Beverley
19:00 🏸 Beverley Beavers Badminton Club - Beverley High School
19:00 🎶 Song Circle - Upstairs at Gemini, Beverley
20:30 🧠 Quiz Night - The Barrel, Walkington
21:00 🧠 Quiz Night - The Sun Inn, Beverley

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