Designed to spark curiosity and a love of the natural world, Nature Rangers invites young explorers to step outside, get hands-on, and discover the wonders of the Arboretum. Through guided activities, games, and gentle. £15 exploration, children will learn about the plants, habitats, and creatures that call the Estate home - all while having fun and building confidence in the outdoors.

Find out more: https://www.castlehoward.co.uk/visit/visitor-information/opening-times-and-prices

Cosy Cottage Goats Milk Soap Making Workshop

We are delighted to partner with our local friends at Wolds Barn in Duggleby to bring you this fascinating and exclusive goats milk soap-making workshop, incorporating the milk from their beautiful goats. We have been working with Sam and her family for several years and are thrilled that she and her beautiful goats have agreed to participate in the workshop.

Join us and our friends from Wolds Barn, in our Malton, Navigation Wharf workshop (see below for google maps link) for a glorious, relaxing time meeting and learning about the goats and making therapeutic goats milk soap, renowned for its skincare benefits and its soothing effects for those with eczema and other dry, sore skin conditions.

Learn the special techniques needed to create goats milK soaps and make six bars of your own goats milk soap to take home and enjoy. 

We have had outstanding feedback from past participants on our goats milk soap-making workshops and are delighted to host these new variant of our extremely popular soap-making workshops. Due to the popularity of these workshops, early booking is recommended.  

In our spacious, premises in Navigation Wharf, Yorkersgate, next to the Talbot Hotel, Malton, we are very happy to be able to host up to ten participants, to make six, lovely bars of palm oil free soap, each, bearing your own signature fragrance, made from a blend of essential oils. 

You will make your palm oil free goats milk soap from vegetable oils and waxes using the cold process soap-making method and raw, unpasteurised goats milk. No melt-and-pour synthetic soap bases or UHT milk/milk powder here! 

These special goats milk soap-making sessions will last around 2 hours and maybe more depending on how quickly we work - we do not like to rush, it's meant to be relaxing!

- Tea/coffee and introductions

- Sam to introduce her goats and talk about goats milk and its benefits

- The history of soap making and therapeutic benefits ascribed to goats milk soap

- The chemistry of goats milk soap-making

-  Fragrances, botanicals and essential oils (optional additions)

-  Goats milk Soap-Making demonstration

- Choose your own fragrances, flowers, exfoliants

- Make your goats milk own soap

- Next steps - after 24 hours (cutting the soaps) and 2 weeks (post curing) 

- Cheerios and loading soap for transporting home

Workshops are held at our Navigation Wharf Premises in Malton. 3 Navigation Wharf, Yorkersgate, YO17 7AA

For more information or to book your place please visit The Cosy Cottage Soap Company website here

Dawn Chorus at the Castle Howard Arboretum

Join us for our popular Dawn Chorus walk around the arboretum with expert Andy Chapman. Hear and spot the Arboretum’s songbirds, then enjoy a breakfast roll and hot drink. 5.30am-8am

Admission on the day to the House and Gardens is included with your ticket to this event.

Find out more: https://www.castlehoward.co.uk/DB/whats-on-view-4/dawn-chorus-may

Rare Bird Distillery Gin School Experience

At Rare Bird Distillery, North Yorkshire’s first Gin School, you can learn all about how their luxurious Gin is made. By the end of class you’ll have made your own bespoke bottle of London dry gin, for you to enjoy at home. 

This experience is unique, you’ll be learning how to make gin from the master distiller Matt who makes it for the best bars and restaurants in Yorkshire. Each bottle of Rare Bird gin is made on site, and at this experience you’ll get a behind the scenes look at how it’s done. 

Classes must be pre-booked and run on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Find out more including an example itinerary or book your place on the Rare Bird Distillery website: https://www.rarebirddistillery.co.uk/gin-school/

Beginner Photography Workshop at Scampston Hall and Walled Garden

Date: Saturday 23rd May 2026

Time: 10am - 12noon

Tickets: £35

Enjoy a relaxed, friendly introduction to photography in the beautiful surroundings of a walled garden. This two-hour workshop is designed for complete beginners, returners, or anyone wanting to feel more confident using their camera, particularly for garden and outdoor photography.

Find out more on the Scampston Hall website here: Scampston Hall - Walled Garden and Grounds Open - Malton, North Yorkshire

‍The Cook’s Walk – Malton’s Ultimate Food & Culture Tour

‍Discover Malton like never before. Join Gilly, founder of The Cook’s Place, for a behind-the-scenes walking tour packed with incredible food, local stories, and hidden gems.

This isn’t your typical walking tour. The Cook’s Walk is led by Gilly Robinson, founder and head chef of The Cook’s Place in Malton, offering an insider’s view of the town’s independent food scene and history. Think of it as exploring with a friend who knows everyone and everything about the local food scene - guiding you to the very best spots. It’s a hands-on way to discover the town’s rich heritage, meet its passionate producers, and experience Yorkshire food culture at its heart. ‍

During the four hours with Gilly you will sip artisan coffee, taste award-winning treats, and explore Malton’s best - from independent breweries and cheesemongers to bakeries, delis, and more. Along the way, uncover the town’s rich history, vibrant food scene, and unique character.

The tour will finish with a chance to sit down, enjoy a delicious light lunch made with ingredients from regional producers, and an exclusive chat with a special guest - a local ‘Food Hero’. Each monthly tour features a different local food hero, giving a brilliant reason to come back again!

Each four-hour tour concludes around 2.30pm, leaving visitors free to continue exploring Malton’s shops, markets, cafes and other attractions.

What You Need to Know

The tours run monthly from April to November, though they take a break in August. With only 12 spots per tour, it’s an exclusive and intimate experience that gives everyone a chance to get involved.

• Duration: 4 hours (finishing approx. 2:30 pm) starting at The Cook’s Place Malton

• Group Size: Limited to 12 guests

• Cost: £55 per person

• Booking: Advance booking is required. Find all events here: https://thecooksplacemalton.co.uk/

Planning to stay?

Malton offers a great range of accommodation - visit our “Stay” page to find the perfect place to stay.

Dining tip

If you’d like to eat at FortySix, La Trattoria, or Kerala Restaurant during your visit, we strongly recommend booking in advance, as availability on the day is limited.‍

The monthly tours will run May to November (excluding August). Spaces are limited to 12 guests and advance booking is required.

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Further Monthly Artisan Market Dates in 2026:

• 21st February 2026

• 21st March 2026

• 25th April 2026

• 23rd May 2026

• 27th June 2026

• 25th July 2026

• 22nd August 2026

• 26th September 2026

• 24th October 2026

• 21st November 2026

• 19th December 2026

For further information on Little Bird Artisan Markets, or how to book a stall at one of the events, please email info@littlebirdmade.co.uk or visit www.littlebirdmade.com

Alex Harvey the first summer lecture at Malton Museum

 “Yorkshire In The 'Dark Ages': What happened after the Romans left?”

About the author: Malton Museum are delighted to host noted author Alex Harvey. Alex is a postgraduate history student at the University of York, where he spent 8 years, with a focus on Scandinavian York. He has written for numerous journals and has presented research for York Archaeological Trust, Lancaster Historical Postgraduate Conference, and Leeds International Medieval Congress. Through a desire to disseminate complex academic theory and developments into an engaging and entertaining format, Alex is always writing scripts for talks, manuscripts for books, and outlines for future projects.

Abstract: The gap between the end of Roman Britain and the dawn of 'Anglo-Saxon' England is often characterised as mysterious, shadowy, and populated by legendary figures like King Arthur. Within Yorkshire, all evidence suggests these two centuries were a period of both change and continuity. Grand Roman architecture remained in the landscape at sites like York, Malton, and Catterick, repurposed or abandoned entirely, just as wholly new dynasties and kingdoms were formed out of the ruins of the old Empire. This story is not a clean, linear narrative, but rather a collection of beginnings: Yorkshire alone is home to the post-Roman realms of Northumbria, Elmet, Loidis, Catraeth, Craven, and many more. It is through archaeology, like the many finds from Malton Museum, as well as place names, that we can best reveal these hidden histories. 

Details:

The talk will commence at 7pm on Thursday 21st May in the Malton Assembly Rooms (entry through the Museum at 6:30pm. Tea and coffee will be available. Cost is £10 per person and you can buy a ticket through the Malton Museum website. https://www.maltonmuseum.co.uk/online-booking/

MALTON MUSEUM: LECTURE PROGRAMME 2025-2026

Thursday 20th May 2026

Malton Museum Annual General Meeting.

Our lecture venue is the Library, The West Wing Malton School, Middlecave Road, Malton YO17 7NH. For Access to the WEST Wing, enter the OUT gate of the WEST WING, Malton School.  The new Library is directly in front of you.   Parking space is to the left of this building. All lectures start at - 7.30 p.m.

Guests are always welcome - admission £5.00 

Find out more: Events - Malton Museum

Scampston Hall Reopens for the 2026 Season

From the 20th May to the 26th July Scampston Hall opens it's doors and welcomes you in!

Opening Times: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Sunday at 12pm, 1pm & 2pm

Tickets: Adults £19.50 | Children £8 | Under 5's FREE

Scampston estate was bought by the St Quintin family towards the end of the 17th Century and has remained in the family ever since.

Lovingly restored by the Legards, this is a family home and there are no ropes or other barriers to be seen; our friendly team of knowledgeable guides enjoy taking people round the hall in small groups so that everyone can see the rooms at close quarters and ask plenty of questions. You are a guest in the family home and will be treated as such.

The Hall is open for Guided Tours only Wednesday-Friday & Sunday from 20th May to 26th July

Please note spaces are limited for Hall Tours to ensure the best possible experience for everyone who steps through the door. While spaces can be purchased on the door we do advise book your tickets in advance to avoid disappointment. 

Find out more on the Scampston Hall website here: Scampston Hall - Scampston Hall Open - Malton, North Yorkshire

Learn how to provide better care & support for our loved ones with dementia care needs.

Join us for a welcoming and informative session focused on supporting loved ones living with dementia 💙

During the workshop, we’ll explore helpful topics including:
✨ Effective communication techniques
✨ Understanding behaviours linked to dementia
✨ Creating a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment

Whether you’re currently caring for someone, work in care, or simply want to learn more about dementia, this session is a great opportunity to build confidence, gain valuable insight, and connect with others.

Come along to hear from experienced professionals, ask questions, and share experiences in a supportive setting.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Tickets are free, but we ask that you book your place via this web link so that we can plan for numbers. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dementia-care-workshop-tickets-1988907326353?aff=oddtdtcreator

Honey & The Bear have been a tour de force on the UK festival circuit in recent years. The British folk and roots duo bring folklore to life with delicately interweaving vocal harmonies inside a dynamic world of songwriting.

With a diverse range of sounds and textures, and rhythms that flow from the fast and furious to gentle ballads, their live performances are spirited and enthralling. Conjuring stories in song, they tell tales of Suffolk folklore, courageous people they admire and their passion for nature which has been enchanting audiences up and down the country.

The multi-instrumentalist pair, comprised of songwriters Jon Hart (guitar, bass, bouzouki) and Lucy Hart (guitar, ukulele, bass, banjo, mandolin and percussion), are joined on stage for this show by band guests Toby Shaer (fiddle/flutes/whistles) and Archie Churchill-Moss (melodeon) who also feature on all three Honey & The Bear studio albums.

Together they have played at many revered venues and festivals across the UK as well as travelling across the channel for European shows. They played sold out back-to -back shows at the world famous Snape Maltings Concert Hall to launch their second album in 2021. Third album ‘Away Beyond The Fret’ was released on November 3, 2023 with a UK tour and another sold out show at Snape Maltings.

Tickets £15.00pp

Find out more or book your tickets on The Milton Rooms website. https://themiltonrooms.com/event/honey-the-bear-2026-album-tour/

Birdsall Summer Live with The Overtones

Date: Saturday 16th May

Tickets: From £50pp. To book tickets please visit Birdsall Summer Live with The Overtones - Birdsall Estate

We are delighted to welcome The Overtones back to Birdsall for a brand-new summer edition. This open-air evening will take place from 4.30pm in the beautiful grounds of Birdsall, with the stage set against the backdrop of Birdsall House and our 11th-century ruins.

Timeline for the day

16:30   Gates open

17:30   Support Artists

19:30   The Overtones

11:00   Main Bars close

Florian Poirot Masterclass: Macaron Cake Masterclass

Become an expert with macaron dough

Event Dates: Saturday 16th May 2026

Duration: 2 - 2.5 hour course

Tickets: £95 per person

Course Overview

The Masterclass with Florian Poirot, UK Pastry Champion takes place at our kitchen in Malton Enterprise Park.

This is a Hands on / Demo Class where we will all together bake a large and small macaron cakes.

You will learn how to make the macaron dough & our delicious Passion Fruit cream, but also how to pipe, build and decorate your celebration cake.

At the end of the class, you will go home with recipes and 2 individual cakes.

The maximum number of participants is 12.

Perfect gift for any of your loved one from 14 years old.

Macaron Cake Masterclass - May 26 - Florian Poirot

Malton and Norton Rotary Club “Involve Event”

Date: Saturday 16th May 2026

Time: 10am- 3pm

Now in its fifth year, Involve is the annual one-day event with the opportunity to meet more than 35 local community organisations which could help or support you, or you could be ‘involved’ with as a helper or volunteer.

What you will be able to find there:
Support – Charities such as MIND, Carers Plus, Saint Catherine’s Hospice and Ryedale Special Families.
Interest – U3A, M & N Rotary, Environment, Camera Club, Circular Malton & Norton, Wolds Geritage, Fairtrade and Libraries.
Activities –  Derwent Diggers Gardening Club, Brass Bands, Wolds Railway, Flower Club, Outdoor Bowls.
Volunteer opportunities – Ryedale Dog Rescue, The Milton Rooms, Malton Museum, North York Moors Association.

The event, from 10am-3pm, is free to attend. There will be refreshments and a take-away directory of all organisation details.

Organised by Malton and Norton Rotary
For further information email: mandnrotaryinvolve@gmail.com

Cosy Cottage Soap Making Workshop

A full day workshop led by our qualified chemist and experienced soap designer and maker, Clara. Suitable for anyone with some knowledge and experience of cold process soapmaking and an enthusiasm to learn more.

Join us in our Malton, North Yorkshire laboratory and workshops for a full day, with a light lunch included. We will start promptly at 10.00am and expect to finish around 5.00pm or a little later if questions and discussions on the day require. For those travelling from further afield, requiring recommended accommodation options nearby, we are happy to help.

In this workshop, you will learn how to design your own cold process, natural soap bar, to your own unique specification, create your recipe and make a test batch.

We will also cover:

• The chemistry and practice of soapmaking (intermediate level)

• Product design, ingredient selection and recipe-making

• Lye/saponification calculations

• Recipe design 

• Exfoliants, fragrances and colouring

• Fragrance blending approaches (high level)

• Safety considerations 

• Milk (goats milk) soap techniques demonstration

• High level overview of the legal framework for soapmakers in the UK including safety release, government portal registration and good manufacturing practice.

After this session, you may feel confident enough to move forward to develop your own custom recipe soaps for gifting to friends and family and preparing to navigate the processes associated with for safety release, certification, registration and sale of your soap range.

Feel free to connect with us on service@cosycottagesoap.co.uk if you want to discuss whether this is the right workshop for you.

Numbers are limited on these in-depth workshops to ensure plenty of time for questions and discussion.

If you think a beginners workshop may be more suitable for you, please see our original soap making workshops HERE

Tickets can be bought in-store or online: £180pp

Cosy Cottage Soap Making Workshop

Tea/coffee and introductions

- The history of soap making
- The chemistry of soap-making
- Fragrances, botanicals and essential oils
- Soap Making demonstration
- Choose your own fragrances, flowers, exfoliants
- Make your own soap
- Next steps - after 24 hours (cutting the soaps) and 2 weeks (post curing)

- Goodbyes and loading soap for transporting home

Tickets can be bought in-store or online: £60pp

Soy Wax Candle Making Workshop

We will start with warm drinks and cake, before settling down for a session of learning and crafting together. We anticipate the workshop will take around two hours but we do not like to rush, it's all meant to be enjoyable and relaxing :)

- Learn all about 100% soy wax container candle-making in our Malton workshop
- Create your own, unique fragrance blend using natural, essential oils
- Make your own signature fragranced, 100% soy wax container candle(s)
- While your candle(s) is/are setting, decorate a (pre-made) 30cl container candle in your own unique style
- After the workshop, you will have at least 2 x container candles to take home with you to enjoy or gift to your friends and family

Tickets can be bought in-store or online: £60pp

Spend a whole day crafting and enjoy a free delicious lunch with us in Malton. Create beautiful, unique candles and soaps to take home with you!

Join us for the day in our Malton, Navigation Wharf workshop for a glorious, relaxing crafting day. In the morning, create two large (300ml) or several smaller 100% soy wax, scented candles, then in the afternoon, we enjoy a session of palm oil free soap-making, making six bars of your own signature, cold process soap to take home. We will share a delicious lunch together and there will be time to wander around Malton's Market Place after lunch too, if you wish.

In our spacious premises in Navigation Wharf, Yorkersgate, next to the Talbot Hotel, Malton, we will be hosting up to ten participants for each of the morning and afternoon sessions. The programme for this special all-day event is as follows

10.30am start with Tea/coffee, cake, introductions and safety briefing 

What we will cover:

• Candle-making background, materials, fragrances and choice of containers

• Candle-making demonstration

• Make-your own soy wax scented candles to take home

• Decorate a pre-made scented candle using a range of materials provided by us

12.45 - LUNCH and relaxation time

02.00pm tea, coffee and more cake (if you have room)

What we will cover:

• How is soap made? - Chemistry, history and practice of soapmaking

• What is soap made of? - Materials selection, choice of fragrances 

• Soapmaking demonstration

• Make-your six bars of signature blended, all natural, palm oil free soaps to take home

• Learn to spot the 'point of trace'

• Next steps, cutting and curing your soaps

04.00 to 04.30pm leave for home with your candles and soaps.

Your palm oil free soaps are created from vegetable oils and waxes using the cold process soap-making method. No melt-and-pour synthetic soap bases here! Your 100% soy wax candles are made from 100% high quality soy wax; no paraffin or smoky waxes!. Your items will be unique to you, personalised with your own dried flowers, fruit, exfoliants and essential oil fragrances.

These workshops make superb gifts. If you would like a card to be sent to the recipient, please select your Gift Card and add your message at checkout. Please ensure that we have the address for the recipient if you would like the card to be sent directly 

The morning sessions will start at 10.00 a.m. and finish around noon and  afternoon sessions will start at 2pm and finish at around 4.00pm (depending on how quickly we work - we do not like to rush, it's meant to be relaxing!)

Workshops are held at our Navigation Wharf Premises in Malton. 3 Navigation Wharf, Yorkersgate, YO17 7AA

A week or so before your workshop, we will email you to let you know what to bring with you. Please check your spam folder and contact us if you do not receive the email.

Cancellation Policy: We understand that sometimes things can change! If you'd like to reschedule, you must give 7 days notice or if you need to cancel, we require 14 days notice. Contact customers@cosycottagesoap.co.uk or call 01653 693555.

NOTE - If you would like to book a 'private' event with us, please get in touch at customers@cosycottagesoap.co.uk and let us know your requirements. We have hosted all sorts of groups, from families, to hen parties to craft clubs and Women's Institutes and we love welcoming you all to our workshops in Malton

For more information or to book your place please visit the Cosy Cottage website here .

The soap and candle making sessions can be booked as individual workshops too:

Soap Making: https://www.cosycottagesoap.co.uk/collections/malton-store-events/products/face-to-face-soap-making-workshops-in-malton

Candle Making: https://www.cosycottagesoap.co.uk/collections/malton-store-events/products/christmas-candlemaking-workshop

Whitechapel. 1888. Between August and November a series of women are brutally murdered. The identity of the killer remains a mystery. Until now..?

It’s the greatest unsolved case in criminal history. One that continues to confuse and confound. Generating argument, debate and a host of different theories.

Who was he?
What was his motive?
And how did he get away with it?

Was he a doctor, a sailor, a soldier or some kind of religious zealot intent on ridding the streets of vice?

‘An Evening with Jack the Ripper’ will delve into the sordid realms of Victorian London in an attempt to finally unmask the man, with the blackest of hearts, who preyed upon the most vulnerable members of society. Award-winning producer and broadcaster Steve Morgan has captivated thousands of people on his celebrated ‘Ripper walks’ through the east-end of London, where he retraces the steps of the notorious killer through the streets he stalked.

Now he has adapted the story for the stage and invites you to spend an evening in the company of Jack the Ripper and live to tell the tale.

https://themiltonrooms.com/event/an-evening-with-jack-the-ripper/

Rare Bird Distillery Gin School Experience

At Rare Bird Distillery, North Yorkshire’s first Gin School, you can learn all about how their luxurious Gin is made. By the end of class you’ll have made your own bespoke bottle of London dry gin, for you to enjoy at home. 

This experience is unique, you’ll be learning how to make gin from the master distiller Matt who makes it for the best bars and restaurants in Yorkshire. Each bottle of Rare Bird gin is made on site, and at this experience you’ll get a behind the scenes look at how it’s done. 

Classes must be pre-booked and run on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Find out more including an example itinerary or book your place on the Rare Bird Distillery website: https://www.rarebirddistillery.co.uk/gin-school/

Malton Regency Dance Class

Time: 2pm - 4pm

Location: Old Malton Memorial Hall, Town Street, Old Malton, YO17 7HD

Tickets: £10.00

Step back in time and join us at Malton Memorial Hall for an enchanting Regency dance class! In preparation for the highly anticipated Malton Regency Ball on Friday 9th October, this is your chance to learn some of the most beloved dances from the Regency era.

Our classes will provide a delightful opportunity to immerse yourself in the elegance of the period, all while having fun in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a complete beginner, you’ll find joy in mastering the steps that graced grand balls of the past.

Be sure to click on the correct date when ordering your tickets.

Event Dates:

Sunday May 10th

Sunday June 21st

Sunday July 26th

Sunday August 30th

Sunday September 27th

A rare chance to hear the music of the US band Steely Dan played live. The Steelers, a nine-piece band comprising musicians from around the UK, will perform a selection of timeless classics from such iconic albums as Pretzel Logic, The Royal Scam, AJA and Goucho.

Co-founded by Walter Becker and Donald Fagan in 1972, Steely Dan produced some of the greatest music of the 21st century. Expect to hear a faithful live performance of the stunning original tracks that were crafted by the songwriting partnership described as ‘The American Beatles’.

A must for Steely Dan fans but also for lovers of great songs with clever lyrics and superb arrangements, performed by excellent musicians. If previous Steelers shows are anything to go by, this promises to be an exceptional evening.

Find out more and book your tickets on The Milton Rooms website The Steelers - A tribute to Steely Dan - The Milton Rooms

Rare Bird Distillery Gin School Experience

At Rare Bird Distillery, North Yorkshire’s first Gin School, you can learn all about how their luxurious Gin is made. By the end of class you’ll have made your own bespoke bottle of London dry gin, for you to enjoy at home. 

This experience is unique, you’ll be learning how to make gin from the master distiller Matt who makes it for the best bars and restaurants in Yorkshire. Each bottle of Rare Bird gin is made on site, and at this experience you’ll get a behind the scenes look at how it’s done. 

Classes must be pre-booked and run on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Find out more including an example itinerary or book your place on the Rare Bird Distillery website: https://www.rarebirddistillery.co.uk/gin-school/