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Castle Hill Hospital bus from Pocklington: X56 starts 9 Nov
A new X56 bus runs direct from York, Pocklington and Market Weighton to Castle Hill Hospital from Monday 9 November, Monday to Saturday. Times inside.
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Pocklington
Pocklington Roadworks: Road Closures and Traffic Orders Near Pocklington
Pocklington roadworks: no temporary traffic orders in force within 3 km of Pocklington right now. Checked every morning from the council's notices.
Pocklington
Pocklington Weather: 7-Day Forecast and Today's Hourly Outlook
Pocklington weather today: light drizzle, 10°C by day and 2°C overnight, with a 2% chance of rain and winds up to 10 mph.
Christmas
East Riding grottos: Hornsea 21 Nov, Santa Express 28 Nov
Hornsea Garden Centre's grotto opens 21 November; Bridlington's Santa Express (first ride 1pm) and William's Den follow on the 28th. Dates, prices, free visits.
Christmas
East Riding Christmas markets: 8 dates, Beverley 13 Dec
Eight Christmas markets from 22 November, with Beverley's 120-stall festival on 13 December: roads shut 2am to 7pm, free park and ride from the racecourse.
Pocklington
Sycamore Gap sapling planted near Pocklington for dementia
One of 49 Sycamore Gap saplings in the UK is now a Tree of Hope in a new sensory garden at Lavender Fields, Barmby Moor, for people with young onset dementia.
Beverley
East Riding fireworks: Beverley 3 Nov, Driffield 5 Nov
Beverley's display is Tuesday 3 Nov; Driffield and Pocklington are on the 5th, with West Green shut 4.45pm to 7.30pm. Driffield VIP parking has sold out.
Beverley
East Riding lights: Beverley 13 Nov, Bridlington 27 Nov 4pm
Beverley switches on Friday 13 November from 5pm, Pocklington at 4.30pm on 22 November, then Bridlington (4pm to 7pm), Driffield and Hornsea on 27 November.
Schools
East Riding term dates 2026/27: half term is 26 to 30 Oct
East Riding schools break for October half term on 26 October and for Christmas on 21 December 2026. Every 2026/27 holiday, plus the schools that differ.