12-07-2025
North Yorkshire Youth Pride Picnic to take place at Carlton Lodge
North Yorkshire Youth has announced the return of its Youth Pride Picnic.
This year's picnic will take place on Sunday, July 20 at Carlton Lodge, near Thirsk, and is open to young people aged 11 to 19, or up to 25 for those with additional needs.
It aims to bring together LGBTQ+ youth, and their family and friends, in a "relaxed and celebratory setting."
Panda Gledhill, youth work manager at North Yorkshire Youth, said: "This isn't just a picnic: it's a moment of pride, visibility, and joy for young people to be themselves, make friends, and feel celebrated in a safe, welcoming space."
Attendees are encouraged to bring their own picnic, colourful outfits, and "plenty of good vibes."
The day will feature music, wellbeing activities, and "space to simply be."
Song requests for the event playlist can be submitted to daisy@
All under-18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
This can be a "parent, guardian, youth worker, or other trusted adult."
One responsible adult can accompany multiple young people.
Adults must also book a ticket to attend.
Full event details and booking information are available on Eventbrite at
Updates are available on North Yorkshire Youth's social media channels: search @NorthYorkshireYouth.
