Cops & Cars returns for its fourth year at The Motorist – in partnership with 1965 PTSD Awareness!
Join us for this fantastic charity fundraising event, bringing together an amazing collection of emergency services vehicles, military vehicles, and cars of all types — all in support of Andy’s Man Club and PTSD 999.
Expect an action-packed day filled with iconic vehicles, special guests, live Q&As, and fun for all ages!
Coffee and Cars is our must-attend FREE car meet, held every Sunday from 10am to 4pm.
Join The Motorist for good food, great cars and chilled vibes every Sunday as we celebrate all things automotive. Every car is welcome, from three wheelers and kit cars to classics and daily drivers through to supercars and hypercars. Plus, our cafe and restaurant on site will be open serving breakfast, lunch and beverages throughout the day.
See Menu and reserve a table HERE https://www.themotorist.com/mos-kitchen/
We’re excited to announce the return of our Rally Legends Saturday Social and this one’s something truly special. In the evening we’re honoured to welcome Louise Aitken-Walker MBE, 1990 Ladies World Rally Champion and one of British rallying’s most celebrated figures.
A true icon of British rallying, Louise made history by winning the 1990 Ladies World Rally Championship and is now one of British rallying’s most celebrated figures. Join us to hear her story, and enjoy a great summer evening with delicious food and fellow rally enthusiasts.
Evening Event Timings
Gaelforce, Yorkshire’s premier Celtic Folk Rock band, delivers a high-energy mix of electrified traditional folk songs, original compositions, and foot-stomping jigs and reels.
Gaelforce are:
Chris Dyson – fiddle, vocal – ex-Mike Harding Band, Roisin Ban.
Geoff Taylor – electric guitars – ex-Duncan McFarlane Band.
Sammy Dowgill – bass, vocals.
Jim Brierley – drums, vocals.
Summer holidays are here!
THIS IS A 2 WEEK COURSE especially for young people aged 13-19! Part of our 2025 Summer School Programme!
Pick up a new hobby this summer and join us for our Beginners Crochet Course with brilliant local artist Bev Rhodes. You'll learn all ther basics of crochet and start making your own items and clothing.
Join our brilliant artists Alice & Elnaz in the Stitch-Up Studio every Thursday afternoon for a summer of upcycling!
Think tie-dye, exciting embellishments, printing, sewing patches, cutting fringes and tassels and turning old clothes and items into new creations etc! Pick up some new skills such as sewing on a machine, crochet and punch needle. We would love to hear your ideas for upcycling too and let's make it happen!
Please note this session is for young people aged 13 - 19. The morning session is a seperate booking for young people aged 7-12.
Curiouser and curiouser…
In celebration of their 15th anniversary, Joss Arnott Dance returns with the company’s most ambitious production to date, their brand-new, cinematic dance and multimedia show Meet the Hatter.
Integrating dance, storytelling, original music, digital projection, lighting and animation, this epic production features a new retelling of the iconic Hatter character from Lewis Caroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland – but with a twist.
Get Crafty with your Children at Fabrication Crafts over the Summer hols.
Fabrication will be offering Drop in Craft Activities on most days including weekends.
Come help us find the ‘White Rabbit’ in our shop too for a little prize.
Stamping Station everyday create Alice themed art.
Get Crafty with your Children at Fabrication Crafts over the Summer hols.
Fabrication will be offering Drop in Craft Activities on most days including weekends.
Come help us find the ‘White Rabbit’ in our shop too for a little prize.
Stamping Station everyday create Alice themed art.
Join historian Lesley Newnham as she discusses Burmantofts Pottery, the Leeds Victorian ceramics company which rivalled Doulton and Minton.
Burmantofts Pottery employed some of the leading sculptural and architectural names of the age and invented many new techniques and remains collectable today.
The talk will be accompanied by archives from Burmantofts along side ceramics form the collection held at the Discovery Centre.