The Yorkshire and Lincolnshire cancellations and closures out of respect for Queen Elizabeth II

Visitor attractions have been closed and events cancelled across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire as a mark of respect following the death of the Queen.

A period of mourning will be observed until seven days after Her Majesty's funeral, the date of which will be confirmed at a later date, Buckingham Palace has said.

Which venues in our region are closed?

Harewood House in Leeds has closed its doors. It will also close on the day of the Queen's funeral as a mark of respect.

Castle Howard in North Yorkshire is also amongst the venues closed, but its attached holiday park remains open.

A spokesperson for the castle said: "We wish to express our very great sadness at the death of Her Majesty the Queen. Thoughts are with all the members of the Royal Family. As a mark of respect, Castle Howard will close its entire site on Friday, 9 September. The campsite and Lakeside Holiday Park will remain open."

Yorkshire Mansion House has also announced that it would close.

Yorkshire Arboretum has announced that it will be shut today and on the day of the Queen's funeral.

In a statement issued on Twitter it said: "The team at The Yorkshire Arboretum wish to express their very great sadness at the death of Her Majesty The Queen, and send their condolences to His Majesty King Charles III and the Royal Family. Out of respect for Her Majesty, we will be closed today and on the day of her funeral."

Which performances have been cancelled?

Radio 2 Live in Leeds has been cancelled. Ticket holders will be issued with refunds for the event, which was due to take place on the 17 and 18 August weekend.

The First Direct Arena in Leeds has confirmed that Friday's performance by comedian Adam Kay will still take place. Although it has not been cancelled the audience will be observing a minute’s silence in the auditorium.

The Piece Hall has called off The Yorkshire Proms.

Craven Council has announced that all events and performances scheduled at Skipton Town Hall during the mourning period have been postponed or cancelled.

There is doubt as to whether the One Night Of Elvis-Lee 'Memphis' King show is on. Staff say they are awaiting a confirmation as to whether the tribute performance that's due to take place at St George's Hall, in Bradford, will go ahead.

Which sporting events are off?

All football fixtures have been postponed this weekend. That includes the Leeds United v Nottingham Forest match that was due to take place on Monday.

The Great North Run 5K has been cancelled, but the full half marathon on Sunday will go ahead.

The British Horseracing Authority has announced that today's third St Leger meeting at Doncaster won't go ahead. It has been postponed until Sunday.

The Rugby League has postponed today's Betfred Championship fixture between Sheffield Eagles and Dewsbury but the first Super League elimination play-off between Catalans Dragons and Leeds will go ahead as it is taking place in Perpignan, France.

Although the game is due to go ahead tonight’s planned live screening has been cancelled.

Rugby league will continue over the weekend, although Hunslet RLFC says their end of season awards night will be postponed.

The club has donated the food meant for the awards to Saint George's Crypt in Leeds.

What else has been postponed?

Barnsley Council has announced that the Barnsley Garden Party event in collaboration with The Glass Works and Barnsley Civic on Saturday, 10 September will be cancelled.

The organisers of the Super Soapbox Challenge due to take place in Bridlington this weekend have called off the event.

Yorkshire Coast Bid have taken the decision to postpone the event, which was scheduled for this Sunday 11th September, as a mark of respect.

The Hull Folk and Maritime Festival has also been cancelled.

It was due to take place tomorrow on Saturday, 1 September.

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