Many attractions are closed today (Sunday) in York and North Yorkshire because of the bad weather.
More venues have announced they are not opening since we posted our last update on Friday.
These include Castle Howard, Clifford’s Tower in York, and the Spilmans Farm Pumpkin Festival near Thirsk.
Here’s the updated list.
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Clifford’s Tower, York: “Unfortunately Clifford’s Tower will be closed on Sunday 25th October due to high wind speeds above our operating levels. If you’ve pre-booked tickets, you will be automatically refunded.”
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Castle Howard: “Due to the forecasted high winds, the full Castle Howard site (including House, Gardens, Playground, shops and cafés), and Arboretum site (including shops and cafés) will be closed all day for everyone’s safety.”
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The Yorkshire Museum and Museum Gardens in York: closed on Sunday. Visitors with pre-booked tickets will be contacted. The screening of A Basket Full of Eggs is cancelled
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Piglets Adventure Farm near York: “We’ve made the decision to close Piglets this Sunday 25th October, to keep our visitors and team safe. We will continue to closely monitor the weather tomorrow and provide further updates as needed.”
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Spilmans Pumpkin Festival near Thirsk: “We’re extremely sorry, but we’ve had to make the difficult decision to close today (Sunday) for everyone’s safety. Please don’t travel to the farm.”
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Beninbrough Hall near York: Closed on Sunday 25 October, including the car park, house, restaurant, shop and parkland.
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The Zoo at Flamingo Land: “The safety of our guests, team members and animal collection is our absolute priority so we have made the decision that the zoo will not open today until at least 12pm, when a review will take place. Due to the high wind speeds there may be disruption to the operation of our rides. While this weather is entirely beyond our control, we want to ensure that all our guests receive the best experience you deserve rather than battling the elements. What this means for you. If you wish to reschedule your visit for another day up until Saturday 31st October please contact our customer services team at [email protected] with your preferred date of visit and we will issue replacement tickets.”
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Mother Shipton’s Cave, Knaresborough: Closed on Sunday. All visitors with bookings for Sunday will be contacted by email with details about rebooking or receiving a refund
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Nunnington Hall, between Helmsley and Malton: “Due to forecast high winds, Nunnington Hall will be CLOSED on Sunday 25 October to help keep visitors, staff and volunteers safe.”
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Whitby Abbey: Closed on Sunday
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lluminated Whitby Abbey: Will not take place on Friday 23 October, Saturday 24 October or Sunday 25th October. Whitby Abbey will remain open during the day on Saturday 24th until 2pm
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Police bike marking event, Rowntree Park, York: “Due to the adverse weather conditions, unfortunately, we have had to cancel today’s Bike Marking Event that was going to take place in Rowntree Park, York.”