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Arts and crafts in North Yorkshire

(including Craven, Hambleton, Harrogate, Middlesbrough, Richmondshire, Redcar and Cleveland, Ryedale, Scarborough, Selby, Stockton-on-Tees south of the River Tees and York ) is in the Yorkshire and The Humber of England. It has a population of around 1,261,000 and covers approximately 881,000 hectares. Here is a list of nearby or neighbouring counties: Cumbria, Durham, East Riding of Yorkshire, Lancashire, South Yorkshire, Teesside, West Yorkshire

County flag of North YorkshireApproximately 40 percent of North Yorkshire is covered by National Parks, including most of the North York Moors and the Yorkshire Dales. They attract millions of visitors each year, who come to appreciate the beautiful landscape and enjoy outdoor pursuits such as walking. The county town of North Yorkshire is Northallerton, which is home to the Joe Cornish Gallery, that exhibits work by him and other photographers, as well as running photography workshops. Scarborough is the largest coastal holiday resort in the region and although the traditional fishing industry has declined, the town remains popular with tourists during the summer months. The University of Hull School of Arts and New Media is based at the Scarborough Campus and during recent years more gallery spaces have opened in the town for exhibitions of fine arts and handmade crafts, such as ceramics, textiles and jewellery. Together such facilities have helped to attract many artists to the area, which is working to encourage the growth of creative industries. Performing arts venues in North Yorkshire include Harrogate Theatre, the Grand Opera House in York and the Theatre Royal in York.

Founded by the Romans during the 1st century AD, on land previously home to the Celtic Brigantes tribe, the city of York became the Roman capital of the area that now forms northern England. Centuries after the fall of the Roman Empire, York was again a capital city, this time of a Viking kingdom of northern England and the city continued to be an important trading centre under the Normans. Over the past two millennia many merchants and craft workers were attracted to York and the rich history of the city is reflected in numerous archaeological finds, historic remains and the old buildings. At more than two miles in length, more of York city walls survive than in any other English city and though most of what remains is medieval, some of the earliest sections date back to the Roman period. One of the largest Gothic cathedrals in northern Europe, York Minster is admired for its magnificent architecture, stone carvings and stained glass windows. Jorvik Viking Centre is a reconstruction of a street from the Viking period a thousand years ago. Visitors can learn how people lived and see crafts from the time such as pottery, leather work, metal work and textiles. The Shambles is a medieval street, lined with timber framed buildings, which today serve mostly as places to eat and shops selling tourist souvenirs. Other attractions in North Yorkshire include Castle Howard, Nunnington Hall, Beck Isle Museum in Pickering, Skipton Castle, Ryedale Folk Museum and Beningbrough Hall and Gardens.

Wensleydale Craft Fair

Wensleydale Craft Fair

The Market House, Hawes, Wensleydale, North Yorkshire

Saturday, 22 March 2025 (2 day event)

Wensleydale Craft Fair

Wensleydale Craft Fair

The Market House, Hawes, Wensleydale, North Yorkshire

Saturday, 5 April 2025 (2 day event)

Wensleydale Craft Fair

Wensleydale Craft Fair

The Market House, Hawes, Wensleydale, North Yorkshire

Sunday, 20 April 2025 (2 day event)

Wensleydale Craft Fair

Wensleydale Craft Fair

The Market House, Hawes, Wensleydale, North Yorkshire

Saturday, 3 May 2025 (3 day event)

Wensleydale Craft Fair

Wensleydale Craft Fair

The Market House, Hawes, Wensleydale, North Yorkshire

Saturday, 17 May 2025 (2 day event)

Wensleydale Craft Fair

Wensleydale Craft Fair

The Market House, Hawes, Wensleydale, North Yorkshire

Saturday, 24 May 2025 (3 day event)

Dippy Craft Fair Whitby

Craft Fair

Whitby Pavilion, Whitby, North Yorkshire

Saturday, 24 May 2025 (2 day event)

Wensleydale Craft Fair

Wensleydale Craft Fair

The Market House, Hawes, Wensleydale, North Yorkshire

Saturday, 14 June 2025 (2 day event)

Wensleydale Craft Fair

Wensleydale Craft Fair

The Market House, Hawes, Wensleydale, North Yorkshire

Saturday, 28 June 2025 (2 day event)

Wensleydale Craft Fair

Wensleydale Craft Fair

The Market House, Hawes, Wensleydale, North Yorkshire

Saturday, 12 July 2025 (2 day event)

Wensleydale Craft Fair

Wensleydale Craft Fair

The Market House, Hawes, Wensleydale, North Yorkshire

Saturday, 26 July 2025 (2 day event)

Dippy Craft Fair Whitby

Craft Fair

Whitby Pavilion, Whitby, North Yorkshire

Saturday, 2 August 2025 (2 day event)

Wensleydale Craft Fair

Wensleydale Craft Fair

The Market House, Hawes, Wensleydale, North Yorkshire

Saturday, 9 August 2025 (2 day event)

Wensleydale Craft Fair

Wensleydale Craft Fair

The Market House, Hawes, Wensleydale, North Yorkshire

Saturday, 23 August 2025 (3 day event)

Wensleydale Craft Fair

Wensleydale Craft Fair

The Market House, Hawes, Wensleydale, North Yorkshire

Saturday, 13 September 2025 (2 day event)

York Spectacular Shopping Event by Dippy Designs

Craft Fair

York Racecourse Knavesmire Suite, York, North Yorkshire

Saturday, 27 September 2025 (2 day event)

Wensleydale Craft Fair

Wensleydale Craft Fair

The Market House, Hawes, Wensleydale, North Yorkshire

Saturday, 27 September 2025 (2 day event)

Wensleydale Craft Fair

Wensleydale Craft Fair

The Market House, Hawes, Wensleydale, North Yorkshire

Saturday, 11 October 2025 (2 day event)

Wensleydale Craft Fair

Wensleydale Craft Fair

The Market House, Hawes, Wensleydale, North Yorkshire

Saturday, 25 October 2025 (2 day event)

Wensleydale Christmas Craft Fair

Wensleydale Christmas Craft Fair

The Market House, Hawes, Wensleydale, North Yorkshire

Saturday, 15 November 2025 (2 day event)

Dippy Craft Fair Whitby

Craft Fair

Whitby Pavilion, Whitby, North Yorkshire

Saturday, 29 November 2025 (2 day event)

Violet Haze Handcrafted Silver Jewellery

Violet Haze Handcrafted Silver Jewellery

Yedingham, North Yorkshire

Handcrafted in our North Yorkshire Studio Totally unique pieces of Jewellery made from ...

La Chaise Crafts

La Chaise Crafts

Scarborough, North Yorkshire

Welcome to our craft world, Nick and Julie are pleased you are here to have a look around. ...

Pebble Art Space

Pebble Art Space

Filey, North Yorkshire

My name is Debbie I am a Self employed Accountant with my husband and a mother of two, ...

Bisdale Bows

Bisdale Bows

Village, North Yorkshire

Bilsdale Bows is a traditional cottage industry business run from home in the beautiful ...

Bruce art and crafts

Bruce art and crafts

Easingwold, North Yorkshire

I make needle felted characters, mostly animals both imaginary and realistic, using merino ...

Robert and Rose Jewellery

Robert and Rose Jewellery

Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire

Robert and Rose is a company that brings you a delightful jewellery collection. Specialising ...

Chopit Creations

Chopit Creations

Hessay York, North Yorkshire

Chopit creations is a home based workshop based in the parish village of Hessay , York, ...

Ecowraps

Exhibitor

York, North Yorkshire

We are a new start up business producing beeswax wraps, to be used in the kitchen in ...

HandmadebyChez66

HandmadebyChez66

Harrogate, North Yorkshire

After many holidays in Portugal and always loving their cork craft products, I decided ...

Modern calligraphy prints

Modern calligraphy prints

York, North Yorkshire

I started my business, Tracys Calligraphy, in 2019, when I came across other people creating ...

Wicker Hearts

Wicker Hearts

York, North Yorkshire

wickerhearts is my home based shop full of handmade cards and gifts. I also specialize ...

Sensories

Sensories

Thirsk, North Yorkshire

Hand made in North Yorkshire wax melts, candles, room sprays, simmering granules, wax ...

Camber and Kernz Jewellery

Camber and Kernz Jewellery

Northallerton, North Yorkshire

I wake up every day, thankful for being able to bring joy into people’s lives, a strong ...

Prim and Proper By Maxi

Prim and Proper By Maxi

York, North Yorkshire

I am a small rural business based in a very small York village. I have loved making candles ...

Julies SEW Crafty

Julies SEW Crafty

York, North Yorkshire

After re discovering my passion for sewing I am enjoying making a wide range of items. ...

Life Given Wellbeing

Life Given Wellbeing

Knaresborough, North Yorkshire

I have a coaching business and like to be creative. I make a range of wellness products ...

ResinTree

ResinTree

Northallerton, North Yorkshire

I make handmade jewellery by taking natural elements and setting them in resin. Each ...

Catherine

Catherine

Harrogate, North Yorkshire

If you are looking for a unique gift, then every one of my items will fit the bill perfectly. ...

Pickle and Squish

Pickle and Squish

Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire

I offer handmade crochet heirlooms such as snugglers, baby blankets, loveys baby rattles ...

Kscon2401

Kscon2401

York, North Yorkshire

My name is Kevin and I am a 48 year old builder… I have been using materials I find and ...

Martin Barrass

Martin Barrass

York, North Yorkshire

Pressing wild and garden flowers, leaves and ferns. I use clip frame as well as traditional ...

Julie Amanda Nature to your Home

Julie Amanda Nature to your Home

Northallerton, North Yorkshire

My story is a deep love of the Outdoors and a real passion for Nature, a desire to experience ...

Saana Cushions

Saana Cushions

Saltburn, North Yorkshire

Introducing Saana Cushions, a small rural business based on the edge of the North York ...

Field Photography

Field Photography

York, North Yorkshire

I am a photographer from North Yorkshire who is passionate about capturing the very best ...

PandA Fluid Art Creations

PandA Fluid Art Creations

Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire

Peter and Anita are self-taught fluid artists who started their art adventure during ...

Mini Bees Dolls house and gift shop

Mini Bees Dolls house and gift shop

Saltburn By the Sea, North Yorkshire

My retired husband makes up dolls house kits for customers, hand makes wooden room and ...

Salt Silks UK

Salt Silks UK

Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire

Hand painted luxury silk scarves and accessories with metallic designs and salt crystal ...

idunnandskadi

idunnandskadi

Hambleton, North Yorkshire

If you’re looking for a Jackelope, or a mouse riding a bicycle you’ve come to the wrong ...

Nigel Kettlewell Repair Shop

Nigel Kettlewell Repair Shop

Easingwold, North Yorkshire

Collecting from various sources cutlery, which I make mostly bird art , although this ...

Wildmoorlands Special occasions cards

Wildmoorlands Special occasions cards

Castleton, North Yorkshire

I was very luck when we moved to a small, beautiful village called Castleton in North ...

Vegan Mummi Skincare

Vegan Mummi Skincare

Ripon, North Yorkshire

Freshly made, cruelty-free, natural Discover our multi award-winning range of skincare ...

Laurel Tree Gems

Laurel Tree Gems

York, North Yorkshire

My background as an Art and Design Teacher with a passion for nature’s colourful beauty ...

Flosseyfifi jewellery mosaics

Flosseyfifi jewellery mosaics

Bedale, North Yorkshire

Hello my names Fiona and I make individual hanging jewellery mosaic hearts made with ...

Lorraine Kathryn Studios

Lorraine Kathryn Studios

Scarborough, North Yorkshire

From her studio on the North Yorkshire coast, Lorraine hand builds and sculpts ceramic ...

Lime and Mint Prints

Lime and Mint Prints

Saltburn by the sea, North Yorkshire

I make hand embroidery gifts, such as embroidery hoops, tote bags, occasion cards and ...

The Fox and Alice

The Fox and Alice

Scarborough, North Yorkshire

My name is Alice and I have successfully sold on Etsy since 2015 and my shop has certainly ...


Ralph Hedley

(Born 1848 in Richmond in North Yorkshire), Art,Wood carving and Illustration

Ralph Hedley, British artist, was known for his paintings of life in Northern England, wood carving and illustrations.

Albert Joseph Moore

(Born 1841 in York in North Yorkshire), Painting

Albert Moore, British artist, was known for his paintings of female figures with classical settings. This can be seen in his works such as A Garden, Canaries, Seagulls, The Loves of the Winds and the Seasons, An Open Book, Seashells and Silver. He was one of the fourteen children of portrait painter, William Moore.

Frederic Leighton

(Born 1830 in Scarborough in North Yorkshire), Painting,Sculpture

Sir Frederic Leighton, English artist and sculptor, is best known for his paintings of historical and classical scenes.

William Powell Frith

(Born 1819 in Aldfield in North Yorkshire), Painting

William Powell Frith, English artist, is best known for his paintings of Victorian social scenes.