Malton St Clement’s Festival
Malton St Clement’s Festival
Saturday 22nd November 2025
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The Malton St Clement’s Festival is set to be a celebration of Malton’s host of craftspeople, the Autumn and St Clement, the patron of blacksmiths.
There’ll be a whole host of activities planned throughout the day including sculpture and art trails, light shows, a variety of musical performances with singing and dancing, and of course, delicious treats from Malton’s eateries.
The event is organised and run by the Malton St Clement’s Steering Group which is made up of several representatives of businesses and organisations in Malton.
Free entry!
Banner image photographer credit: GHEdsallphotography
Crafts & Demonstrations
From blacksmith to pottery demonstrations, apple pressing to treat making and more, there’ll be something for all the family to enjoy!
Son et Lumiere
Festivities at the event, will culminate in the early evening, lantern parade, along an avenue of lit trees, all decorated and sponsored by local businesses, in Malton’s historic Market Place.
Live Music
Enjoy traditional music from Malton’s local brass bands, choirs at St Michael’s Church and wandering minstrels whilst you explore the festival.
2025 Event Information
Activities taking place across the festival include:
Crafting and treat making;
Blacksmithing demonstrations and workshops;
Art and sculptures;
The Milton Rooms and the Studio Bar will be open throughout the day for refreshments;
The Son et Lumiere and twilight lantern procession in the Market Place.
Some retailers around Malton will be open for a spot of late night shopping too.
Timings for the Day
By 10.00am: Local shops, cafes and hospitality outlets open with themed offerings
10.00am: Craft, storytelling and lantern-making family/children’s workshop tent opens
10.00am: music program begins in St Michael’s Church
11.00am: forge demonstrations, drinks and treats, and hands-on “Kids in the Kitchen - the outside edition” by The Cook’s Place begin in Market Place
11.30am: Malton Museum Guided “Beer and Brewing” walking tour starting at The Milton Rooms, in the Market Place
3.00pm: Bea the Blacksmith - Interactive Children’s Adventure Activity
4.00pm onwards: as dusk falls, illuminated tree avenue comes to life
5.00pm onwards: Procession of children’s lanterns; Son et Lumiere in the Market Place and the Grand Finale
Then there’ll be plenty of time to enjoy the festive hospitality of Malton’s many bars and restaurants to carry on the festive cheer until later on!
*Timings may be subject to change.
Photo Credit: Norma Horsfield, Malton & District Camera Club
The Forge Area: Demonstration Timings & Workshops
Blacksmithing Demos*: (provisional running order)
Forge Cooking Demos*: (provisional running order)
Gilly Robinson (The Cook’s Place, Malton) will be also be running cookery demonstrations throughout the afternoon at The Forge Area.
• 12.00 - 12.20: TBC
• 14.00 - 14.20: TBC
• 16.00 - 16.20: TBC
*Timings may be subject to change.
Forge Area Location: https://w3w.co/robes.stands.info
MUST Forge Blacksmithing Workshops: Make Your Own Metal Rose in a choice of two different materials at the St Clement’s Festival.
Frequency: Every hour from 11am-3pm;
Duration: 40 mins to an hour, skill level dependent;
Group Size: 4 people per session.
Cost per workshop:
· copper rose - £45
· steel rose - £35
Participants will come away with a finished rose to take home. Pre-booking is essential. Places can be booked here: https://buytickets.at/mustforge/1425060
Workshop Details - 1pm
Try your hand at blacksmithing in a 40 minute taster session where artist blacksmith Piers Edsall will teach you the basics and help you go away with something that you have forged in the fire yourself! Please note: minimum age of participants is 16. T&C's apply.
Cost: £30pp
Booking your place: Blacksmithing experience St Clements Festival 22nd November 2025 – Environmental Art
Photo credit: Rachel Rimmell Photography
Workshop details to be announced.
Booking will open soon.
Workshop times: TBC
Gilly Robinson (The Cook’s Place) will be running children’s cookery drop-in workshops from 11am-3.30pm, running at 11am, 1pm and 3pm.
Children can learn how to make : TBC
The Cook’s Place tent location: TBC
Artist Workshops and Demos in The Milton Rooms
Open: 10am -4pm hot chocolates available and disabled access toilets open for all.
The Milton Rooms will be full of traditional crafter's and artisans. We have spinners, weavers, painters, illustrators, printers, badge makers and more! Lanterns will be displayed on the stage that will later be carried in the procession.
St Clements is the Patron Saint of Blacksmithing but the folklore surrounding him is a clear message to celebrate your local traditional crafters and reflect on the modern applications that they can be used to solve modern problems.
Milton Rooms Location: https://w3w.co/catch.flocking.wrist
Photo Credit: Nick Webster from Malton & District Camera Club
Bea wants to be a blacksmith more than anything, but she is struggling to learn how to do it and needs your help - can you join her in this outdoor interactive adventure for families?
Join Bea in the Market Place at 3pm for a free adventure around the town centre.
The performance moves around to different locations and ends at Kemps' bookshop. The show lasts about 45 minutes and is aimed at ages 4 and up. Wheelchair accessible.
No advance booking necessary but you can register your interest at https://fb.me/e/69Rca6OQm
Live Music Timings 2025
Live Music Programme at St Michael’s Church*
10.00 – 10.45: Malton White Star Band
11.00 - 11.30: The Notables
11.30 – 12.00: Malton School Chamber Choir
12.00 - 12.30: The Ryelarks
12.30 – 13.00: Kirkham Henry Choir
13.45 – 14.30: The Swinton Training Band
14.45 – 15.15: Ryedale Voices
15.15 – 15.15: Young Crescendos
15.45 – 16.15: Harmonia
*Timings may be subject to change.
Photo Credit: Tony Horsfield from Malton & District Camera Club
Whilst you’re watching the wonderful musical performances in St Michael’s Church, keep your eyes peeled for beautiful floral displays created by The Malton and District Flower Club. Refreshments are also being served in the church from 10am.
Find out more about the Flower Club here: Malton & District Flower Club
About the Malton St Clement’s Festival
The event is organised and run by the Malton St Clement’s Steering Group which is made up of several representatives of businesses and organisations in Malton.
For enquiries about the event, how to get involved or how to sponsor a tree, please email: maltonstclements@gmail.com
Photo Credit: Tony Horsfield from Malton & District Camera Club
Malton St Clement’s Festival Events
Willow Lantern Making Tutorial
Find a step-by-step guide as to how to make the willow lanterns that will be used in the procession towards the end of the St Clement’s Festival.
Created by Be Amazing Arts. Commissioned by You Will Be C.I.C.
The Malton St Clements Festival is a community event supported by North Yorkshire Council, Malton Town Council and Visit Malton CIC.
Festival Sponsors 2024
Huge thanks to our partners and festival sponsors.
Tree Sponsors 2024: Trees kindly supplied by Paley’s of Malton
