The Best Independent Schools in North Yorkshire | Open Days

If you’re researching private schools in North Yorkshire as a prospective parent, then Open Day events are a great way to get a much better insight than just reading the prospectus.  It’s an ideal chance to see the facilities, meet the staff and get a feel for the school culture and outlook.

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Open Days are arranged at many of the best independent schools in North Yorkshire, usually several times a year.  We’ve rounded up the next open days scheduled, virtual tours and virtual open mornings.  There’s a guide to upcoming Cheshire private school open days too.

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SPOTLIGHT SCHOOL – GIGGLESWICK SCHOOL

Giggleswick School is an independent co-educational day and boarding school in the north of England for children aged 2 to 18. Situated in 215 acres of breath-taking open countryside between the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District and only 1 hour from Manchester, the location means that pupils enjoy growing up surrounded by fresh air and beautiful scenery, inspiring them to leave their phones behind and ‘throw themselves in’ to school life.

Here you will find a rich and broad education, 500 years of heritage, exceptional modern facilities, and a happy, welcoming community.


Ampleforth College

  • Online Open Evening – Wednesday 9 October 2024
  • Open Morning – Saturday 1 February 2025

Aysgarth School

  • Prep School Open Morning – Saturady 12 October 2024
  • Pre-Prep School Open Morning – Friday 1 November 2024

Ashville College

  • Early Years & Prep School Open Doors – Wednesday 16 October 2024
  • Sixth Form Open Evening – Thursday 17 October 2024
  • Early Years & Prep School Open Doors – Wednesday 27 November 2024

Belmont Grosvenor School

  • Open Day – Thursday 10 October 2024

Bootham School

  • Early Years (Nursery and Reception) Open Evening -Friday 4 October
  • Years 1-6 Open Event – Wednesday 9 October
  • Senior School Open Event – Saturday 9 November 2024
  • College Information Evening – Thursday 21 November 2024
  • Senior School Open Event -Saturday 26 April 2025

Brackenfield School

  • Stay & Play – Monday 14 October
  • Personal tour by appointment

Cundall Manor School

Pre-Prep Open Morning – Friday 11 October 2024

Fyling Hall School

  • Discover Day – Friday 1 November 2024
  • Stay & Play – Tuesday 15 October 2024
  • Discover Day – Friday 17 January 2024
  • Stay & Play – February 2025
  • Stay & Play – April 2025

Giggleswick School

Giggleswick School is an independent co-educational day and boarding school in the north of England for children aged 2 to 18.  Situated in 215 acres of breath-taking open countryside between the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District and only an hour from Manchester. You’ll find a rich and broad education, 500 years of heritage, exceptional modern facilities, and a happy, welcoming community.

Pupils enjoy growing up surrounded by fresh air and beautiful scenery, inspiring them to leave their phones behind and ‘throw themselves in’ to school life.

  • Senior School & Sixth Form Open Day – Saturday 12 October 2024

Harrogate Ladies’ College

  • Open Day – tbc

Queen Ethelburga’s College

  • Whole School Open Day – Saturday 16 November 2024
  • Whole School Open Day – Wednesday 25 January 2025
  • Whole School Open Day – Saturday 8 March 2025
  • Whole School Open Day –  Saturday 7 June 2025

Queen Margaret’s School for Girls

  • Sixth Form Open Day and Subject Fair – Saturday 12 October 2024
  • Open Day – Saturday 16 November 2024

Queen Mary’s School

  • Open Day – Saturday 5 October 2024
  • Discover Queen Mary’s – Friday 8 November 2024

Read School

  • Open Morning – Saturday 12 October 2024

Scarborough College

  • Whole School Open Day – Saturday 5 October 2024

St Peter’s School York

  • tbc

Terrington Hall Prep School

  • Open Morning – Friday 4 October 2024

The Mount School York

  • Sixth Form College Information Evening –  Wednesday 16 October 2024
  • Sixth Form College Taster Day – Tuesday 12 November 2024
  • Year 7 Taster Day – Thursday 21 November 2024
  • Open Doors – Saturday 26 April 2024
  • Open Doors – Saturday 7 June 2024

Yarm School

  • Personal tours by appointment
  • Sixth Form Open Evening – Thursday 14 November 2024

 

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