The Easter holidays are nearly here and itās beginning to feel very spring-like! Flowers are growing, there are baby animals at all of our at our lovely local farm attractions, the evenings are lighter (letās not talk about the mornings).
Weāve included a range of indoor and outdoor activities, because the weather is so unpredictable at this time of year, as well as some budget friendly options that will keep the whole family entertained!Ā
Why not try to complete our Spring Bingo sheet while you are out and about enjoying the (hopefully š¤š») glorious weather!
This Easter, North Yorkshire Outdoor Learning Service is running Adventure Club at Bewerley Park in Pateley Bridge.
Young people aged 8 to 14 can take part in the fun-filled club, packed with activities which could include climbing and caving to high ropes and water sports.
With us, young people will have a school holiday experience like no other with a range of diverse outdoor activities. Whether they join us for one, two, three or more days, Adventure Club will keep young people happy and entertained all day.
At Bewerley Park, the Yorkshire Dales are our playground! Through our exciting activities, young people will be active and in touch with nature, build social skills and learn team building.
Adventure Club opens at 8.30am and ends at 4.45pm with collection by 5.15pm.
Adventure Club at Bewerley Park takes place on March 25-28 and April 2-5.
It is priced at Ā£50 per young person per day and discounts are available when booking for more than one young person/day.
Easter Adventures at Beningbrough: Saturday 23rd March ā Sunday 7th April 2024
Join a National Trust Easter egg hunt trail this school holiday. Follow the 10 adventure points around Beningbroughās garden; how low can you limbo? Let your imagination roam in the storytelling den, have a go at hula an try your hand at egg rolling. Itās Ā£3 per participant (plus usual admission charges) and for that get your trail sheet, bunny ears and Rainforest Alliance chocolate egg* at the end.
The popular ā50 things to do before youāre 11 3/4ā playlist offers ideas to try something new or have a go at when youāre visiting or back at home. On 2nd & 4th April, have a go at No.41 ā help a plant to grow. Decorate you own paper pot before sowing seeds to take home.
In the wilderness play area sharpen up your den building skills, test your bravery climbing on the stacks and reach new heights together on the large bucket swing. Nobody needs to get left behind with a miniature clamber stack for smaller legs, choice of slides and swings.
(*Dairy, vegan or Free From alternative available).
Free entry to National Trust and RHS members and under-fives.
Now thereās a new way to take a look into the past as you explore North Yorkshireās County Town, guided by the āDiscover Northallertonā app in the palm of your hand.
Discover more about the heritage of Northallerton and uncover hidden stories of fascinating people, places and events that shaped this historic market town through the centuries.
With 2 trails, there is loads of fun to be had!
āAutumnfest trail with the MowbreesāĀ enjoying the sights as we watered Tinker Mowbreeās veggie patch near the phone box, threw conkers in Applegarth Park, searched for treats hiding in pumpkins in Zetland Street, and danced with the twins, Violet and Spike Mowbree, by the pedestrian crossing!
āPortals into the Pastā entitles the second trail, which is packed with information about the history of the town and we had chance to have a little look, but would love to return another day to take in the details of the trail.Ā Here you can uncover Northallertonās hidden stories of fascinating people, places and events, including the Town Hall and Shambles, the Rutson Hospital, Register House, and the original site of Northallerton Grammar School before it moved to Grammar School Lane and then became Northallerton College.Ā This would be a great trail for schools to use as part of a local history project.
23 March- 14 April
Easter Entertainment for the Whole Family
If you want endless family fun and adventure with a little āEGGSTRAā magic, then come and join us at Stockeld Park this Easter.
We are proud to offer some of the most popular events in Yorkshire, sure to āEGGCITEā you and your family this Easter holiday.
So thereās no reason to SCRAMBLE around for something to do this Easter ā HATCH a plan and join us at Stockeld Park
The Stockeld Theatre presentsā¦. The Great EGG-scape! ā 23rdĀ March ā 7thĀ April
This Easter; join Alice and Brussel on their biggest quest yet! But beware a new foe is out there! ā Guy FOX!
Help them complete the Great EGG-scape and save Easter before itās too late!
This Family Fun Easter Show is suitable for the whole family to enjoy!
Show times are 12pm, 1pm and 2.30pm.
Ā£3.50pp
Easter in the Enchanted Forest āĀ 23rdĀ MarchĀ ā 14thĀ April
Spot our Giant Easter Eggs in the Forest, each Giant egg is a beloved character so follow the path to find them all. Every year we have a few new exciting characters, this year we have a superhero and world famous pup join the trail. Can you guess who it is?
Complete our EGG-citing Easter trail by helping the Easter Bunny find his lost rainbow-riffic carrots! Explore the Enchanted Forest and keep your eyes peeled to find his Chomp-tastic treats!Upon completion of the trail, each child will receive a sweet treat.
Yokes in the MazeĀ āĀ 23rdĀ March ā 14thĀ April
Get lost in the Maze and giggle along the way with our Easter Yokes! They are sure to crack you up!
Easter Bunny & Scout ā 8thĀ April ā 14thĀ April
Meet the Easter Bunny ā Donāt miss your chance to meet the Easter Bunny before he heads back down the Rabbit hole until next year!
Scouts About! He will be performing his Tree-riffic 10-minute pop up show everyday on the forecourt.
You can also join our Stockeld Stars for spring filled fun activities at various times throughout the day! See our onsite entertainment board for more information!
ANDā¦. our Giant Inflatables return this Easter!
Easter 2024
WED 27 ā THU 28 MAR 10:30am & 1.30pm
Harrogate Theatre Ā£17/Ā£15
The timeless childrenās classic book returns to the stage!
SAT 30 MAR 11am & 2.30pm
Harrogate Theatre Ā£21/Ā£18.50
Celebrating 75 amazing years in show business, Sooty, Sweep and Soo are planning a very special birthday party and youāre all invited. However, in true Sooty style nothing goes to plan!
SAT 06 APR 11am, 2pm & 4pm
Harrogate Theatre Ā£13/Ā£11
The race is on in Northern Balletās Tortoise & the Hare..
23 March ā 7 AprilĀ
Join the giant egg hunt this Easter at RHS Garden Harlow CarrĀ to win a chocolate prize and discover the garden in all its spring glory. With two weeks packed full of activities, go on an adventure with the Garden Detectives or join a Forest School session, thereās something for all the family to enjoy!
Monday 25 March and Monday 1 April
10.30amā12.30pm and 1pmā3pm,Ā in the Woodland, depending on weather
Join our forest school workshop and enjoy some fun, family-friendly outdoor activities in the woodland.
Tuesday 26 and Thursday 28 March
Tuesday 2 and Thursday 4 April
11am, 12.30pm and 2pm, meet outside the Learning Centre
Set off with the Garden Detectives on a guided family wellbeing adventure walk and enjoy activating your senses.
Normal garden admission applies;Ā free to RHS members and children under 5. All activities are included with garden admission.
All events taking place throughout the Easter holidays!
Prehistoric Egg Hunt:Grab an UltraViolet torch and embark on an exciting quest through the natural showcaves to uncover hidden letters, ultimately revealing the name of our resident Dino to win a FREE prize! š
Cavern Exploration:Venture deep into the caverns and witness the enchanting beauty of the calcite as it sparkles under UV light after 3pm, release your inner explorer as you discover formations carefully carved out by nature over hundreds of thousands of years!
Sluice Gem Mining:Our Gem Panning sluice is back! Channel your inner miner and pan for treasures in our Sluice. Discover up to 30 different gems and minerals to take home as souvenirs of your adventure.
Discovery Days:Spend the full day immersed in exploration. Participate in The Fossil Dig, embark on a UV adventure, and try your luck at panning for gems in our Sluice.
Fossil Digs:We have Fossil Digs taking place daily throughout the Easter holidays, Embark on a prehistoric adventure with our enthralling Fossil experience! Join one of our captivating team in our comfortable cinema for an hour of exhilarating discovery.
Treat the whole family to some seasonal fun at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal on an Easter trail.
Easter Egg Hunt, Saturday 23 March ā Sunday 7 April, 10am ā 4pm.
Make your way along the Easter adventure trail and find activities for the whole family. Come along and explore the beautiful gardens and historic abbey ruins of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal.
Who’ll get the top score at welly wanging? Can you weave your way through the rope web? How many sticks, twigs and feathers will you gather to help us build our giant egg nest?
Prices are Ā£3 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg.
*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies. The National Trust wants to contribute to a better world for people and nature. That is why we source our cocoa responsibly by buying from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms.
Easter Craft, Saturday 23 March ā Sunday 7 April, 11am ā 3pm.
Head to Swanley Grange and get stuck into some nature-based family crafts. Youāll get to make a fun piece of art for you to take home with you. Perfect for all ages and abilities.
Saturday 23rd March to Sunday 14th April 2024
This Easter, EVERY BUNNY is invited to join us for an unforgettable Springtime adventure in our whimsical woodland WONDERLAND!
Hop along to explore our Easter Bunny Tipi Trail where CRACKING surprises are waiting to be found.
Follow the clues to discover EGG-stravagant Easter scenes ā some inspired by the enchanting tale of Alice in Wonderland!
Immerse yourself in delightful Easter Stories with Daisy Maisy the Storyteller and plant your very own seeds of Spring with Tumbleweed the Gardener.
Be sure to look out for EGG-CEPTIONAL photo opportunities along the way and donāt forget to share your photos with us to be in with the chance of winning prizes and free tickets! #mothershiptons
Thereās something for the whole family at Englandās Oldest Tourist Attraction, including the birthplace of the Yorkshire Prophetess Mother Shipton, the incredible Petrifying Well, a large childrenās Adventure Playground (access is subject to weather conditions), and a Museum & Gift Shop.
Scrumptious ice cream is available to purchase as well as hot dogs, sweet and savoury treats, take-away coffee, tea, hot chocolate and refreshments from our lovely vintage-style kiosks in the middle of the woodland walk.
There are plenty of picnic benches to enjoy your very own tea party, surrounded by scenic views of our BLOOMING beautiful woodland as it comes alive with the colours of Spring.
Dogs on a lead are welcome everywhere except the adventure playground for a picturesque mile-long walk along the River Nidd.
Saturday 23rd March to Sunday 14th April, 10am to 5.30pm (last admission 4pm). Booking is essential
CHILDRENāS WOODLAND OLYMPICS EASTER TRAIL AND THEATRE PERFORMANCES AT NEWBY HALL
Sunday 31 March ā Monday 1 April 2024
Newby Hall near Ripon reopens for the new season on Thursday 28 March and the Easter weekend sees the opening of two new attractions ā a childrenās Woodland Olympics Trail and live theatre performances.
On Easter Sunday and Monday, budding Olympians will be able to join Mr Fox and friends to compete in the Woodland Olympics and then turn detective for an Easter Bunny hunt.
The trail opens on Sunday 31 March and Monday 1 April at 11.30am with the last entry at 2.30pm.
Award-winning childrenās theatre company Story Craft Theatre will also be performing at Newby Hall on Easter Sunday and Monday. Aimed at 2 to 8 year olds, the show brings together puppetry, problem-solving and game playing to encourage everyone to work together to help solve the mysterious case of The Missing Bunny.
There will be performances throughout the day at 12noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm on Newbyās restaurant lawn.
Entry to both events is included in a gardens admission ticket or with a season ticket.
Other attractions include a childrenās adventure playground, miniature railway rides and the Brandreth Bears and Our Dollshouses collections.
Springtime Live is hosted by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, organisers of the Great Yorkshire Show and held on the Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate.
From pigs and goats, to ferrets and giant tortoises, youngsters can get up close to farm animals. All demonstrations and hands-on workshops are FREE. Thereās also Diggerland, ride on tractors, Moo Music and crafts.
Tickets cost Ā£12 for adults and Ā£8 for children or a family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) for Ā£36. Under 2s are free.
Tickets are on sale at springtimelive.co.uk
Springtime Live is a charitable event, funded by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, proudly at the heart of Yorkshireās farming, food and countryside; now and forever.
The Bunnies are back!
Buy your map for Ā£4 from our brand new Bunny HQ :Ā Pop Up Shop, 67 High Street, Knaresborough.
Find the bunnies, work out the theme.Ā Fill in your form and hand them back in order too receive a sweet treat and sticker!
A winner will also be drawn each day!
š°Easter activities and competitions
š Play Areas
š Hands-on animal experiences
š lots of animals to see
šIndoor soft play
Pre-booking is essential to guarantee entry!
01677 422125
Big Sheep Little Cow Farm, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 1AW
Discover buckets of fun activities hiding in the grounds of Kiplin this spring. Play games, explore trails, learn, and laugh as a family in the fresh air.
Kiplinās buckets of fun will be placed in the grounds and gardens for you to find. Filled with games and ideas to help you and your family enjoy your time at Kiplin. The contents have been designed to encourage children and adults to talk, play and work together. Kiplin was once a family home full of joy, music and laughter. As a museum today we invite visitors to bring life and love back into this cherished home.
Kiplin Hall, Near Scorton, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 6AT
Have fun (re-)discovering Ripon, spotting things youāve never noticed before, with two quirky treasure hunt style heritage walks ā a safe, fun and affordableĀ way to get some fresh air.
VisitĀ our websiteĀ to buy in printed booklet or instant download format, using codeĀ Mumbler20Ā for 20% off all purchases.
Come and join us from 10am-12pm on Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th March for some exciting Easter activities!
Have fun decorating a wooden donkey and creating fabric puppets, take part in an Easter egg hunt and much more!
Ā£5 per child – children must be accompanied
To Pre-bookā contact yvonnejefferies@riponcathedral.org.ukĀ
Monk Park Farm near Thirsk has lots of fun Easter activities running throughout the school holidays, including a giant egg hunt and themed crafts.
Thereāll also be the chance to meet and bottle feed some new-born animals including lambs, kids, piglets, calves and cria (baby alpacas).
01845 421124
Green Lane, Bagby, Thirsk, YO7 2AG
The Woodland School at Swinton Bivouac, run by Sophie Wilkinson from Yorkshire Forest Folk, is all about exploring the great outdoors and learning about it through play and exciting activities in the DruidāsĀ Plantation.
29th March
5th April
Two different sessions run each day: 10am until 12:30pm and 1:30pm until 4pm.
Suitable for ages 6ā12 years. Ā£15 per child, per session with pre-booking required as space is limited.
Step into the pages of Beatrix Potterās magical tales on our family-friendly trail.
Come along and see if you can spot Mrs Tiggy-Winkle, Peter Rabbit, Jeremy Fisher and other well-known characters surrounded by fun and imaginative scenes.
The trail will run from Saturday 16 March to Monday 8th April
Standard Entry applies. Trail sheets can be purchased on the day at an additional cost of Ā£2.50 which includes a prize for all!
Thorp Perrow Arboretum, DL8 2PS
01677427203
š£Easter Egg Hunt around the farm – Ā£3.50 per ticket includes a prize!
šØāš¾ Little Farmers School – prebooking required – recommended for 18months to 7 years – Ā£9.95 including entry to The Yard play barn.
š Lamb Feeding – Prebooking required – open to adults and children. Ā£7 per person taking part. ā
Yolk Farm, Minskip Road, Boroughbridge, York YO51 9HY
01423 329063
Enjoy Easter with a Bunny Hunt with Ripon Scenic Cruises. Hop onto a 30 minute boat ride and solve a fun quiz ā with a prize for every child.
Ā£6 per ticket /Ā£22 for a family ticket
01765 609777
Our Easter Cruises will run from Friday March 29th – Saturday 6th April from 10.20 every half hour.Ā
Go Safari this Easter – We are bringing the Jungle fun to you! Join us for a wild adventure with heaps of safari fun for the whole family to enjoy.
š¦ Eborās Safari Show
š¦ Jungle Face Painting
š¦“ Meet & EAT
šŗ Jungle Jam Disco
š Character Meet and Greets
š Safari Trail
š Jungle Animal Encounters (Available Easter Weekend only)
01765 635321
North Stainley,
Ripon,
HG4 3HT
Join us in the stunning Ripon Cathedral on Sat Apr 13 2024 from 10am ā 4pm for a day filled with incredible food, inspiring home furnishings, and stunning garden plants and accessories.
Indulge your taste buds with a wide array of delectable treats from local food vendors.
Discover the latest trends in home decor and get inspired to revamp your living space.
Gather garden inspiration to enhance your outside space.
Come and embrace the spirit of the season with us in the cathedral!
Studfold’s Great Easter Egg and Fairy Hunt
Saturday 23rd March until Sunday 7th April
Ā£8.50 entry (children and adults) Ā under 2ās free.
Find clues, large willow Easter nests, gold rabbits, find out about nature and unlock the gateways to reveal Studfold’s Fairy Village of ‘Two Stone Wishes’ Go-carts, ride on tractors and den building for those less fairy friendly members of the family!
Studfold Adventure Trail, Lofthouse, Harrogate, North Yorkshire. HG3 5SG
Tel 01423 755084
Come and join our Easter egg trail at Ripon Walled Garden. Find all the eggs and solve the puzzles to be in with a chance of winning an Easter egg!
The trail begins on Monday 25th March.
Ripon Community Link at Ripon Walled Garden, Palace Road, Ripon.Ā
Ripon Community Link is a Charity supporting adults and young people with a learning disability.
We have a beautiful site at Ripon Walled Garden, a historic Victorian Walled Garden,
Orchard, and Woodland.Ā Our charities purpose is to support people with learning disabilitiesĀ with work-based learning and day care activities. Focused on quality, individuality and integration.
Spring into Ripon this Easter with our FREE Ripon BID Giant Easter Egg hunt running from the 23rd of March to the 7th of April.
Hunt down the giant Easter eggs which have been hidden in businesses across the city complete the trail sheet for your chance to win one of three family day tickets Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park. Trail maps will be available shortly from Ripon Library , Specsavers , Ripon BID, Ripon Uniform Shop & G Craggs Ltd .
Hop along to meet the Easter bunny and the wonderful team from Rascals Entertainment for FREE Easter crafting sessions Ā running 10am -2pm on Tuesday 26th & Thursday 28th of March in The Woodshed at Ripon Museums Workhouse Museum.
