• Goole-Built: The story of Goole Shipyard

    Goole Museum Carlisle Street, Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    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...

  • Shine On Goole

    St John's Parish Church Church Street, Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    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...

    Free
  • Goole 200: A History Of Goole In 200 Objects

    Goole Museum Carlisle Street, Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    To mark Goole’s bicentenary year, this special exhibition will explore the rich and fascinating history of Goole and its people through 200 objects. Chosen from Goole Museum’s extensive collections, as...

  • Goole Unboxed: A Bicentenary And Beyond

    Champney Treasure House Champney Road, Beverley, East Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    Between Saturday 4 July 2026 and Saturday 6 February 2027, visit the ground-floor corridor of the Champney Treasure House to explore the East Riding Archives’ exhibition Goole Unboxed: A Bicentenary And...

    Free
  • Waterways Heritage Festival and Flotilla Of Vessels

    Goole Marina The Timber Pond, Dutch Riverside, Goole, United Kingdom

    A gathering of canal boats is planned, with entertainment, food and drink, to mark the 200th anniversary of the official opening of the Goole to Knottingley canal, and the port...

  • Reuben Chappell: Master Of The Masts

    Goole Museum Carlisle Street, Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    This landmark exhibition celebrates the life and work of Reuben Chappell (1870-1940), a Goole-born artist internationally recognised as one of the finest ship portraitists of the pierhead painting tradition. Featuring...

  • A Weekend Of Bicentenary Celebrations

    To be confirmed

    A varied programme of events and activities will take place at venues across the town to coincide with Goole's 200th anniversary weekend. More information will be shared nearer the time.

  • The Water Way Walk

    Meet at Aire Street Aire Street, Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    Explore Goole's history and heritage on a 15-mile, circular walk along its riverbanks, starting from Aire Street at 10am. This walk is also a chance to enjoy the natural environment...

    Free
  • Goole In Focus

    Goole Museum Carlisle Street, Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom

    Featuring 200 images by local photographer Syd Young, Goole In Focus is a visual story of Goole’s heritage, culture and people during its bicentenary year. Syd has a particular interest...