What's on inKirkham


Welcome to Kirkham

Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting Kirkham - our guide to events and days out is just the ticket.

Whether you're looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, you're sure to find things to do in Kirkham to suit all the family, whatever the weather.

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Forthcoming events in Kirkham

Tourist Attractions


Flamingo Land

Our zoo is home to over 1,000 animals, including Siberian Tigers, Grants Zebras, Bactrian Camels, Monkeys, Sea Lions, Reptiles, Humboldt Penguins and Meerkats. We also of course, have our famous pink flamingos, the largest flock in the country. In our Bird Walk you can see birds…

Castle Howard

Castle Howard really is a magical place that has something for everyone, with many visitors returning time and time again. Set dramatically between two lakes, this 18th‐century palace designed by Sir John Vanbrugh, is one of England's most beautiful historic houses. It has been the home…

Derwent Valley Light Railway

The railway in its current form began in 1989, with the arrival of the Great Yorkshire Preservation Society, formerly based at Starbeck, near Harrogate. The society was looking for a new home as they had been asked to vacate their site on the old locomotive sheds at Starbeck…

Ryedale

Bowling at Ryedale in Malton, North Yorkshire. Contact venue on 01653 600016 for opening times and entrance costs.…

Sutton Park

Sutton Park is a charming and lived‐in house, built of mellow brick in 1730 by Thomas Atkinson. The House contains beautiful eighteenth century furniture, paintings mostly from Buckingham House, now Buckingham Palace, and an important collection of porcelain. Magnificent plaster work by Cortese.The House is a fine example…

Malton Museum

Malton Museum is Ryedale's major archaeological museum and is located in the heart of Malton's Market Place. The renowned Roman Collections are imaginatively displayed. Explore the objects and evidence displayed from local excavations, marvel at the products of the potteries Norton and Crambeck and admire the elegance of…

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Want to see what other attractions to visit when in Kirkham? See our list of attractions in Kirkham, including theme parks, castles, historic houses, zoos and many more family days out.