This exhibition explores two centuries of Goole’s rich history through 200 weird and wonderful objects from Goole Museum’s collections. Nearly all of the artefacts on display were donated by members...
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This pop-up exhibition explains how the 'Fab Four' unexpectedly ended up in Goole one cold February night in 1963. It tells the story of The Beatles' journey back to Liverpool...
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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...
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If you have any family history questions about your Goole ancestors, call in for a chat with local historian Stephen Walker this Saturday, 11 July, between 9am and 1pm. You'll...
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The latest session in a series of poetry workshops for those with an interest in working in museums, archives or the arts takes place at Goole Museum as part of...
FREE
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Friends Of West Park Goole's Vintage In The Park event returns on Sunday 12 July, from 12 noon to 4pm, at West Park Goole. Admission is free of charge and...
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Exploring 200 years of history, the Bicentenary Timeline exhibition tells Goole's story from its official opening as a company town and dock in 1826 to the present day. Made up...
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A varied programme of events and activities will take place at venues across the town to coincide with Goole's 200th anniversary weekend. This includes a Waterways Heritage Festival organised by... 
Visit Goole Civic Society's Pop-Up Shop at 30 Carlisle Street to buy your Goole merchandise and view the 'Origins Of Goole' exhibition. It will be open daily on Friday 17,...
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As part of its Waterways Heritage Festival, which is taking place across the weekend, Yorkshire Waterways Heritage Society is running a photography competition for young people under the age of...
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Comrade, the historic Humber keel, will visit Goole from 17 to 20 July as part of the Waterways Heritage Festival. The vessel will be based close to Spicers Auctioneers on...
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This landmark exhibition celebrates the life and work of Reuben Chappell (1870-1940), a Goole-born artist internationally who is recognised as one of the finest ship portraitists of the pierhead painting... 
Formed in 1997, Goole Model Boat Club occupies a site on South Dock, Goole, where, many years ago, a pond was built for club members to exercise their fleet of...
FREE
UPDATE: Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled. Please see the Yorkshire Waterways Heritage Society website for details. As part of the Waterways Heritage Festival, Tilly, a 60 foot-long trip boat... 
Goole Civic Society has organised a fun, Bicentenary Treasure Hunt for local families to enjoy as part of an action-packed weekend of celebrations. Local businesses have generously sponsored more than...
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From 18 to 20 July, there will be a Pop-up Exhibition at Spicers Auctioneers about Goole's Cycling Clubs. It will feature a display of silver and silver-plated trophies dating back...
FREE
Join one of Goole Civic Society's FREE walking tours to explore the areas of Goole that were built when it was first developed as the 'Company Town' of the Aire...
FREE
Join one of Goole Civic Society's FREE walking tours to explore Goole's historic docks, which were first developed by the Aire and Calder Navigation Company ahead of the town's official...
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As part of the town's bicentenary weekend celebrations, drop into Goole Library any time between 10am and 3pm for fun, free family activities suitable for all ages. Step into Goole’s...
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In 1826, the opening of the port and town of Goole was marked by the arrival of 50 vessels, which had navigated the length of the new Knottingley to Goole...
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UPDATE: Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled. Please see the Yorkshire Waterways Heritage Society website for details. As part of the Waterways Heritage Festival, Tilly, a 60 foot-long trip boat, will... |
15 events,
First screened in two sell-out shows in 2018, Reflections On Goole is a showcase of stories and images of Goole. Throughout 2017, Goole Civic Society interviewed local residents to record...
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The Seaman’s Memorial helps us all to remember the multitude of mariners and watermen from Goole who are no longer with us. It has even greater significance this year, the...
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Take part in this Family Geocaching Hunt at any time during the six-week, school summer holidays to suit you. It's a chance to explore Goole, stay active and discover the...
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As part of the Waterways Heritage Festival, the Yorkshire Waterways Heritage Society is delighted to present three waterways-themed talks by well known, local historians, which will take place at Junction...
£2.00
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Trinity Methodist Church and Dream Heritage are jointly hosting a Strawberry Tea on Monday 20 July, from 4pm to 6pm, as part of an action-packed programme of events planned to...
FREE
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The latest session in a series of free poetry workshops for those with an interest in working in museums, archives or the arts takes place at Goole Museum as part...
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On behalf of the Goole 2026 Community Group, Goole Civic Society is proud to present an exhibition showcasing artwork by local artist Peter Scott, which was created especially for Goole's...
FREE
Hosted by Goole Civic Society, this exhibition showcases the Goole Bicentenary Collection of artwork prepared especially for Goole’s 200th anniversary by local artist Peter Scott. The artwork was commissioned by...
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