What's on

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...

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...

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,...

Friends of West Park will be hosting a Teddy Bears' Picnic and Maypole Celebration event on the first Bank Holiday Monday in May. The timings will be confirmed nearer the...

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 well...

This popular annual event promises to be bigger and better than ever before during Goole's bicentenary year. More information will be available nearer the time on the Goole and District RSPCA...

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...

Goole Vikings will take on Widnes Vikings at the Victoria Pleasure Grounds after the Betfred Championship calendar was reshaped following Featherstone Rovers’ withdrawal from the competition.

The two clubs...

Friends of West Park holds its annual Vintage in the Park event, with vintage fashion and vehicles, music, dancing and much more. Further details will follow nearer the time. Everyone...

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...

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 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.

Sync or Swim by Tamara & Jo is a vibrant, intergenerational dance theatre piece co-created with professional and community dancers, choreographed by Jo Ashbridge. Inspired by the unlikely combination of...

Organised by local running club Goole Viking Striders, the Riverbank Challenge is one of the area's most popular and well-established races. It's a chip-timed 10k along the banks of the...

A fun and interactive evening of canal-themed escapism with blogger, streamer, recording artist and TV personality Robbie Cumming. Known all over the north, midlands and south of England as ‘the...

To coincide with Goole's bicentenary year, the town will be a focus for this year's Yorkshire Day celebrations. More information will be shared nearer the time.

Join Friends of West Park for a day of family-friendly fun and musical entertainment in the picturesque surroundings of West Park. With a varied programme of musical entertainment, there's something...

Photo credit: Becs Hughes. East Riding of Yorkshire Council's Arts team is delighted to be able to bring Helios, a touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram, to Goole. Measuring seven...

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 in...

A colourful Lantern Parade by Animated Objects will be an exciting addition to Goole's annual Bonfire Night celebrations for 2026. Further details, including the timings for the parade, will...