WELCOME TO TITHE BARN EVENTS
Whether you’re interested in our monthly community gatherings, annual celebrations, or unique one-off occasions, here you’ll find all the key dates, details, and booking information right here. From music and markets to workshops and private functions, the barn plays host to a wide range of activities that bring people together and celebrate our local heritage.
Tithe Barn Christmas Fair
Step into the festive spirit at the Poppleton Tithe Barn Artisan Christmas Fair, a warm and welcoming event celebrating local creativity, community, and the magic of the season.
Tithe Barn Ceilidh & Burns Night
Celebrate the spirit of Scotland at our annual Burns Night Supper & Ceilidh—a convivial evening of food, poetry, music, and dance in the historic and atmospheric surroundings of the Nether Poppleton Tithe Barn.
York Embroiderers & Stitchers
York Embroiderers and Stitchers welcome you to an exhibition of traditional and contemporary textile art on a theme of architecture alongside other 2D and 3D pieces.
Art in the Barn
We are Art in the Barn Poppleton, a group of 40 artists who hold workshops twice a month and an annual Art Exhibition every August Bank Holiday at the Tithe Barn, Church Lane, Nether Poppleton, YO26 6LF. Original Art. Entrance FREE, Refreshments & Parking
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TITHE BARN CHRISTMAS FAIR
10:00 AM / 4:00 PM 2026
Step into the festive spirit at the Poppleton Tithe Barn Artisan Christmas Fair, a warm and welcoming event celebrating local creativity, community, and the magic of the season.
Held in the historic Nether Poppleton Tithe Barn, the fair offers a beautiful, atmospheric setting for shoppers and visitors alike.
This Christmas Fair brings together a curated collection of stalls featuring local artisans and makers offering handmade gifts, seasonal crafts, festive decorations, jewellery, textiles, art, and more. It’s an ideal place to find unique presents while supporting talented creators in the community. -
BURNS NIGHT SUPPER AND CEILIDH
DATE & TIME TBC
Celebrate the spirit of Scotland at our annual Burns Night Supper & Ceilidh—a convivial evening of food, poetry, music, and dance in the historic and atmospheric surroundings of the Nether Poppleton Tithe Barn.
A Night to Remember
On a crisp January evening, the barn is transformed with warm lighting, tartan accents, and Scottish flair. Guests arrive to a traditional reception, often including a dram of whisky or mulled drink to toast the evening.
The Supper
The heart of the event is the Burns Supper: guests enjoy a carefully prepared meal featuring classic Scottish fare such as haggis, neeps and tatties (with vegetarian or alternative options available), followed by a dessert that may include a nod to Scotch (e.g. whisky-infused elements). Throughout the meal, we interweave traditional elements of a Burns Night programme:
Address to the Haggis — the stirring recitation and ceremonial cutting
Immortal Memory & Toasts — speeches celebrating Robert Burns, poetry readings, and occasional local reflections
Bagpipe or musical interludes, as appropriate, to punctuate the evening
The Ceilidh
After supper, the Barn comes alive with dance. A ceilidh band leads the festivities, calling traditional Scottish dances—jigs, reels, strathspeys—and encouraging everyone to join in. No previous experience is needed; the caller guides participants step by step, making it accessible to seasoned dancers and newcomers alike.