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2026 is Goole’s bicentenary year
or, in other words, its 200th birthday!
To mark this significant milestone, a busy programme of events and activities has been planned by a wide variety of local organisations and community groups to celebrate the history, heritage and achievements of our town. Although there will be events and activities taking place throughout the year, a busy weekend of celebration is planned for mid-July to coincide with the date that the town was established.
During 2026, the local community and visitors to the town will be able to enjoy everything from an internationally renowned art installation, exhibitions and film screenings to festivals, a lantern parade and community picnics. Developed as part of the Goole 200 project, this website brings together everything you need to know about the events, activities and celebrations taking place in our town during 2026.
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What’s on next?
Goole-Built: The story of Goole Shipyard
This fascinating exhibition tells the story of Goole’s shipyard and its workers during the twentieth century, tracing the history of the yard from its Edwardian origins, through the struggles of...
Fun at the Farm
Join the team at Goole Library for a day at the farm!
Meet lambs, chicks, ducklings and rabbits from The Purple Pig Company. Create your own animal-themed stories, build farm-inspired...
Shine On Goole
This free, family-friendly event organised by East Riding of Yorkshire Council as part of the busy programme planned to mark Goole’s 200th birthday year is set to illuminate one of...
Bicentenary Open Art Exhibition
Goole Museum’s annual Open Art Exhibition showcases a wealth of talent from local and regional artists. This year’s event has a special bicentenary theme, with a dedicated section for artwork,...
