If you fancy a day out over the Easter Holiday we have listed our ‘Top Ten’ ideas that are reasonably close. Hopefully, we will see signs of Spring during the Easter break but if the weather doesn’t play ball we have also included indoor activities.
There’s lots happening at Sewerby this Easter 2024!
Starting on 24th March and running through to 5th April, choose from:
- Rusticus Encounter: Viking!
- Rusticus: Knights of the Round Table
- Rusticus Adventure: Thumbelina
- Easter Magic and Face painting
- Circus Avago
- Wildcats: Pirates and Mad Hatters Tea Party
- Zoo activities
Plus Spring Family Fun Day on 28th March and the famous Medieval Jousting on 31st March.
Find full details on their website here.
Activities free with admission price. Standard admission charges apply.
Sewerby, Bridlington, YO15 1ED. 01262 673769.
There’s lots going on at Sledmere this Easter – with 3 weekends of our popular Lambing event, starting from Sat 23rd March – a great opportunity to meet our newborn lambs, enjoy cuddles with our fluffy little flock and if you are around at feeding time you might even get a chance to give them a bottle.
Not only that but we are thrilled to be joined by Story Craft Theatre on Tuesday 2nd April for their theatre show: E-I-E-I-OH NO! It is a very busy time of year on the farm and there is so much to do – come and join us for one udder-believable, hay-larious interactive adventure that is packed full of colourful characters, puppets, games and fun for all the family! Story Craft Theatre is an award-winning children’s theatre company based in York and run by professional theatre-makers Cassie Vallance and Janet Bruce. There will be two performances, at 10.45am and 2pm. Book online, tickets are limited – don’t miss out!
Saturday 23rd March – Sunday 7th April 10am – 5pm – Sledmere’s Springtime Eggs-plorer Trail takes place throughout the Easter Holidays!
Normal grounds and gardens admission applies – book your tickets online now.
Sledmere House, Sledmere, Driffield, YO25 3XG
Dalby Forest is the perfect place to spend some quality family time in the great outdoors. The team at Dalby have put together some fun-filled activities to keep the whole family entertained.
With themed trails, adventure play areas, natural play, safe off-road cycling and lots of space to create your own woodland palace, your local woods and forests are the perfect place for a family day out, fit for a king!
Dalby Forest, YO18 7LT
01751 472771
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Running 23rd March to the 7th April with a chocolate prize for every child, follow the new rainbow egg trail to crack the code and open the Robin’s nest.
There’s a mini bunny trail for little legs, bird colouring, bird games to play, and special Easter treats in the Teahive Takeaway.
Make memories with all the family with Woldies favourites…
- NEW Dino Maze
- Giant Games Maze
- Miniature Railway
- Foot Golf
- Den Zone
- Climbing Fort
- Timber Trail Play
- Mud Kitchen
- Insect Orienteering
- Bees and Friends Garden
- Butterfly Garden
- Tree trail and much more!
Everything at Woldies is made for you enjoy quality time together as a family.
Woldies, Wintringham, Malton YO17 8HW
www.woldies.co.uk
Just of the A64 between Malton & Scarborough
Oh no! Captain Careless has really done it this time. They’ve lost all the pirate treasure at SEA LIFE – and the crew are none too pleased! On top of this, it seems some of our creatures have become quite taken with the shiny booty!
Can you help the Captain find all the lost booty that is hidden around the aquarium and fill in the pirate map as you go? And while on your hunt for the Captain’s booty, learn all about our ‘treasures of the ocean’.
- Take part in an interactive treasure hunt around the aquarium
- Take part in lots of pirate themed games, crafts and activities
- Meet Captain Careless
- Win a prize for taking part!
This event is included with SEA LIFE admission.
Scalby Mills, Scarborough, YO12 6RP.
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Our ever popular Easter Egg-Styravaganza Egg hunt will get your little piggies running around to solve the puzzles and find out where the eggs are! We have two hunts one for the under 7’s and one for the over 7’s and everyone gets a prize! Take the Tractor and Trailer Ride to the Indoor Play Barn where we are now serving hot food and delicious coffee!
Lambing Live is in full swing with lots more Mummy sheep about the give birth – if you are lucky you can see them being born! We also have lots of new born lambs that need bottle feeding every day, so come and help us at our daily sessions!
Our beautiful beach has re-opened the best place to relax whilst watching your children play in the sand and water play. Rent a beach hut for a special treat!
We’ve got the perfect pit stop for you and your little piggies during your day of play! Try a delicious sourdough Pizza, treat yourself to a yummy Ice Cream or enjoy a jacket potato or our famous curly fries which make the perfect snack!
Bo Peep’s Panto “She’s Lost The Flock…Again” is showing daily, can The Grand Old Duke Of York help her find our lost lambs?! and of course we have all of our wonderful animals on the farmyard trail!
Piglets Adventure Farm is located 15 minutes from the centre of York, on Towthorpe Moor Lane, between Strensall Road and the A64, North of York. For full information please go to pigletsfarmpark.co.uk or call
Piglets Adventure Farm Park, Towthorpe Grange, York, YO32 9ST
A number of FREE workshops at Rotunda Museum and Scarborough Art Gallery. These are drop in sessions, no need to book. Suitable for children aged 5 – 11 years, although older and younger children may enjoy it too. More details HERE
Wednesday 27th March – Thursday 4th April 2024
Join us during the school holidays for family fun, including free activities, workshops and crafts.
Adults require an Annual Pass (£3) to enter. It allows entry to both Scarborough Art Gallery and the Rotunda Museum. Entry to both venues is free for under 18s.
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Discover a menagerie of willow animals in our Gardens this Easter, and encounter foxes, owls, hares, and more! Collect your beautifully illustrated trail map and adventure around the Grounds to collect a series of clues to win a chocolatey prize.
Our enchanting trail is for children and families, and is a lovely outdoor experience surrounded by nature’s beauty. Don’t miss our Bunny photo opportunity to capture your Easter day out and look out for unexpected animals as you go! Included in House & Gardens and Gardens tickets.
MORE DETAILS HERE
23 March- 14 April
Easter Entertainment for the Whole Family
If you want endless family fun and adventure with a little “EGGSTRA” 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 “EGGCITE” you and your family this Easter holiday.
So there’s no reason to SCRAMBLE around for something to do this Easter – HATCH a plan and join us at Stockeld Park.
Book tickets here
Stockeld Park, off the A661 Wetherby Road, LS22 4AN
