While our Easter School Holiday Special has lots of ideas for fun things to do, here’s a link to a few of our other pages you might find handy too.
Easter Holiday Special 23 March – 07 April 2024
Here at STAG Mumbler, we are always keen to hear your recommendations of things for our lovely local families to do during the holidays. If you have any suggestions, or you’re running a local event or activity, simply drop us an email telling us all about it at stag@mumbler.co.uk
It’s April Fool’s Day on Friday 1st April 2024.Knowing how much Mini Mumblers love to have a giggle and enjoy silly things, we’ve put together a list of our Top 10 April Fool’s Day ideas. So whether you’re pranking the kids or looking to help the kids play a trick on another grown-up, we hope these help give you some inspiration.
April Fool’s Day Top Ten
The list of possible pranks are endless, but whatever you get up to, have fun and stay safe.
Join us at Selby Town Hall for a fun-filled event where your little ones (or bigger ones) can get messy and creative using Lego and ink.
Designed to help young people think differently and get messy without worry these workshops aim to help children expand their imaginations through play. This months theme will be PLANTS – from venus fly traps to blossoming flowers, the possibilities are endless!
Using a flat type of lego, children will create shapes and patterns they can then print onto cards and posters using ink and rollers.
All equipment is provided and aprons are available.
All facilitators are DBS checked.
Parents/carers are required to stay with their children, tea/coffee is provided so you can (try to) relax.
Please note: You only need to book tickets for children, tickets are not required for accompanying parents/carers.
Embark on a delightful family adventure with City Cruises, the ultimate sightseeing experience along the picturesque River Ouse in York. Explore the city’s captivating history, marvel at its architectural wonders, and immerse yourself in the breathtaking scenic beauty during an entertaining cruise. City Cruises offers a variety of options tailored to your family’s preferences, whether you opt for guided tours led by local experts or prefer steering your own boat for a personalised adventure.
Engage in the rich narrative of York, expertly shared by knowledgeable guides, or take charge and craft your family’s unique journey on the water. City Cruises provides diverse choices to enrich your exploration, unveiling the hidden gems of York while enjoying the tranquillity of the river. Create memories that will last a lifetime as you secure your family’s spot for a tour or event with City Cruises today. Let the gentle flow of the River Ouse reveal the unparalleled beauty of York from a family-friendly perspective that promises an unforgettable experience for all.
T: 020 77 400 400
E: infoyork@citycruises.com
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If you have any questions, please contact us by email on infoyork@citycruises.com
Looking for something exciting for your child to do over the Easter Holidays? Need childcare while you’re at work? Dance Elite has got you covered with our Easter Camp! Your child will enjoy different styles of dance, as well as indoor and outdoor activities. Our goal is to make this experience as fun and exciting as possible while providing structured learning opportunities for your child.
🐰Our Easter Camp dates are Tuesday 2nd, Wednesday 3rd and Thursday 4th April. Drop-off is from 9:00-9:15am and pick-up is between 2:45pm at Brotherton Parish Hall for only £18.50 per day.
This camp is suitable for children aged 4-12 years old and all children will be placed into age-appropriate groups. All you need to bring is a packed lunch!🍫
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to give your child a memorable Easter experience. Book now to secure your spot!
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 – 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 don’t forget to share your photos with us to be in with the chance of winning prizes and free tickets! #mothershiptons
There’s something for the whole family at England’s Oldest Tourist Attraction, including the birthplace of the Yorkshire Prophetess Mother Shipton, the incredible Petrifying Well, a large children’s 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
Knaresborough, HG5 8DD
T:01423 864600
Easter Adventures at William’s Den, runs 23rd March to 7th April 2024Includes:
*Chargeable separately, Additional costs apply*
PLUS All-day Adventure Play indoors and out! You’re welcome to arrive anytime from 9.30am, we’re open until 5pm. Your day out with us includes: Access to playing in our specially crafted Indoor Play Den where we’ve brought the outside inside, with streams, rainfall, stepping stones, rope bridges, sand play, climbing structures and a huge real treehouse just waiting to be explored! A kids’ dream playscape made of wood and trees. This is not soft play! Access to all of our Outdoor Adventure play areas overlooking the Yorkshire Wolds. Including den building areas, tyre swings, zip wires, a huge sandpit, a hidey house & slide. Discover the treehouse, hide in the mountains & molehills, or make mud pies in the mud kitchens.
Save money when you pre-book your tickets online before your visit.
T: 01430 472230,
E: hello@williamsden.co.uk
Castle Farm, Wold Hill, North Cave, HU15 2LS.
FEAST brings the fun to the school holidays, offering loads of different activities for everyone to take part in, helping children and young people in North Yorkshire to stay engaged, active, and fed this Easter.
All children and young people across North Yorkshire can get involved in a range of activities, with free places and a free meal for eligible children and young people, thanks to funding from the Department for Education. Some of the activities we offer are specifically for children and young people with special educational needs, and many others are inclusive for those children.
If your child is eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals or is made eligible by exception (see the website FAQs for details), you will receive a voucher from their school. This will enable you to book school holiday activities that are part of the FEAST programme for free, using the online platform HolidayActivities.
To see all the fantastic activities on offer and learn more about how to claim a free place, visit the FEAST website. You can also get the latest updates on new FEAST activities and resources by following us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.
Do you know about the free and cheap bus fares in York?
The Free and Cheap has been extended, so travelling by bus will be really cheap all year – including this Easter Holidays!
This means:
🚌 Adult fares are from as little as £2
🚌Up to 3 Under 16’s travel for free with each paying adult (this can be a parent, grandparent or carer)
🚌 Young People (under 18) travel for just £1 around York
🚌 Family Fare tickets are reduced to £5.50 meaning 2 adults and up to 3 children can travel all day, on any operator, any number of journeys
Catching the bus isn’t just cheaper, it makes it so much more fun and hassle free. It’s also often much quicker – There are many bus lanes around York so you can get to where you’re going much quicker and avoid the traffic!
If you live further afield, why not travel into York by train or Park & Ride, then buy an All York ticket and explore from there?
Looking for other super things to do while visiting York? Don’t worry, Mumbler has you covered with a list of things to do and explore!
Snook Trail
Starts at the recently reopened Poppleton Bar Park and Ride – encounter one of the 21 Snooks scattered across the city.
Follow the trail into the City Centre by getting on the Number 9 or Number 59 (On a weekday you can catch the Number 59 from 9.25am) run by First and take a captivating journey through York’s historic cobbled streets and hidden gardens as you go.
Then head home in the afternoon, catching the No.59 from Outside the National Railway Museum at 3.56pm if you need to head home early, or 6.30pm at the latest.
Link to the Snook Trail map and information: https://visityork.org/trails/the-snooks-trail
Castle Museum
At the award-winning York Castle Museum, families can immerse themselves in over 400 years of York’s past, from the world renowned Victorian street Kirkgate, to meeting the infamous prisoners in the spooky cells and all the way to the swinging sixties.
Visit the Castle Museum website
City Centre Sightseeing
There’s plenty to visit and see in the city centre – why not catch the Park & Ride in to visit the Yorvik Viking Centre, the National Railway Museum, York’s Chocolate Story or Clifford’s Tower?
Looking for fun and free? Why not explore the famous York City Walls?
York Minster
A visit to the magnificent York Minster is a must when visiting York.
Visit the York Minster website
Yorkshire Air Museum
The Number 36 bus (Pullman) from York railway station (picking up in Fulford and Wheldrake along the way) – makes it easy to reach the Yorkshire Air Museum from the centre of York, or pick up the route as it goes through town.
On a weekday, you could catch the 11.15am from the train station, arrive at the museum by 11.47am. If you’ve only got time for a quick visit, catch the 2.28pm home but if you’ve got all day to spend, take the 5.08pm home.
Visit the Yorkshire Air Museum website
Rowntree Park
4 min journey to Rowntree Park via bus – from the Railway Station – Number 11 or Number 59.
The park has now reopened and there’s plenty to see and do – including a café, skatepark, tennis courts and playground.
Additional things to do
If you’ve got teenagers keen to discover the city without you, they only pay £1 each journey. The Cinemas are really easy to access – They can get to the City Screen in town, Cineworld at Monks Cross, Vue at Clifton Moor or Everyman. If they’re looking to do a little bit of independent shopping, they can also get to the shopping centres just around the ring road easily by bus too.
Buses for Shopping and Leisure include:
Monks Cross – Park & Ride or Number 12
Clifton Moor – Number 6 or Number 20
Designer Outlet – Number 415 or Number 7
Bus routes and timetables – in full: https://www.itravelyork.info/buses/bus-routes-and-journey-times/timetables
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Fall in love with the Heart of Yorkshire and discover what is on your doorstep as the Selby Residents’ Festival returns for one weekend only on Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st April 2024.
The ‘Get to Know Your Own Heart’ festival offers people in the Selby region the chance to celebrate, discover and explore the many gems right here on their doorsteps. From magnificent historic houses and beautiful gardens to quirky tea rooms, dog friendly pubs and fabulous walks, the area has it all.
A wealth of businesses will throw open their doors with special discounts, offers, tours, entertainment and more. Selby region includes the towns of Selby, Tadcaster and Sherburn in Elmet. If you need a reminder about all of the fabulous towns and villages that make up Selby region, here’s our map.
The monthly Farmers market will also be in the market place on Saturday 20th April, where there will be a vast range of different stalls. Many of the traders will be providing special offers for residents too!
The York Mix roadshow bus will also be travelling around the region on Friday 19th April, broadcasting live on air with giveaways, competitions etc. Look out for it on a street near you!
Further details about the offers available across the weekend can be seen listed below. So, get the dates in your diaries and support your local businesses by taking advantage of the offers available for what is looking to be a great weekend of local activity.
For a full list of events and local discounts, visit the Selby Residents’ Festival website.
Visit the Glazed and Confused website or social media for full details of their super range of school holiday events.
Come to Glazed and Confused and enjoy the kitsch creativity! Take part in one of our many amazing art classes, or pop in for a relaxing paint session and choose one of the many pottery options to paint. We truly have something for everyone, and for all ages! Why not try a spin on the pottery wheel and learn to throw down with a 1:1! Release your inner kid, have an American coke float, sno-cone, or a luxury coffee whilst you channel your inner artist! You don’t have to be artistic to enjoy a visit to us.
Did you know we’re pet friendly? Yes, that’s right, there’s no need for anyone to be left at home, you can bring along your pets to enjoy the fun too.
“We had a fab time and believe it or not it was the big kid that took the longest 
. Lovely selection of items to paint, fantastic drink and a brilliant atmosphere. (Mainly the fabulous lady who runs the studio sorry I’m rubbish with names). We will be back.” DT, July 22
“My friend and I brought our two toddler boys this morning (and my 7month old) To the toddler session. Great relaxed atmosphere, perfect length of time for them. Danielle was lovely with the children (and us adults) very welcoming. A little snack and juice included and hot drinks for the adults, great value for money. Will definite attend a session again.” GH, June 22
We also host many parties including birthdays, Hen-do’s, Baby Shower’s and more! We offer several amazing party packages and aim to make your special event even more special!
At Glazed and Confused we specialise in Belly Casting for Mums-to-be, baby clay prints and painted prints as well as personalised memories for the nursery!
We also cherish all our furbabies at Glazed and Confused, which is why we also specialise in personalised pet portraits, animal clay paw prints, and painted prints! We will literally do any print for any animal that’s how much we love it! We can come to you or you can bring your furbabies to the studio!
Glazed and Confused also has a range of adorable takeaway kits and gifts readily available!
Come see what all the fuss is about and become a Glazed and Confused convert! We promise you’ll love us!
30 High Street, Tadcaster, LS24 9AT
WHICH HOUSE DO YOU BELONG TO?
Are you a Wizard, Serpent, Unicorn or Basilisk? Come to the Hole in Wand to play 9 magical holes of Wizard golf this Easter to find out.
Each player will be placed into one of our four houses. Wizards possess wisdom and use their knowledge for the common good, whilst those with cunning and a darker side will be in our Serpent’s house. Unicorns are elusive, mysterious and untameable and if you are an indomitable warrior with a potentially destructive nature, you will be picked as a Basilisk. After conquering 9 holes of Wizard Golf, you will be presented with the signature potion of your magical house.
23rd March – 14th April 2024
🐣Come along and enjoy the special Easter themed session
NOW AT BOSTON SPA ACADEMY
Bookings live for February, Easter, May Half Term and Summer.
If you’re looking for active, educational camps for your children during school holidays, or want your children to play team games and access different sports in a supportive friendly environment, book with SCS Sports Camps Ltd! These multi-sports camps are run by experienced coaches, providing boys and girls age 4-13 the chance to play a variety of sports and team games. Wraparound childcare can be booked from 8.00-9.30 and 16.00-17.30. The camps are device free zones ensuring active, screen-free fun!
Numerous short team games run throughout the day to make sure kids get to try different sports without getting bored, with the programme of sports suiting all sporting tastes and all abilities. The sessions are carefully designed, and structured to both entertain, and educate. Simon Scholfield started SCS Sports Camps Ltd to provide fun learning through sports during school holidays using his extensive teaching and PE experience.
We are hopping into March excited about our Easter plans! As we run a library we thought it would be great to do a slightly different Easter Hunt…so we are hosting “The Sherburn Easter Book Hunt”!!!
Join us for the launch on Saturday 16th March, 10-11.30am – there will be family friendly crafts, decorations and a visit from the Easter Bunny!
Copies of children’s Easter books will be in the windows of businesses all around the town from the 16th March – 7th April. We will be publishing the hunt map along with a quiz on our social media and printed copies will be available from the library
Completed quiz sheets can be dropped off at the library during opening hours or answers can be emailed to us
Due to donated prizes and the support of local businesses it is a FREE event.
Prizes include:
1st Prize – Family tickets for “Eureka” National Children’s Museum (worth up to £84)
2nd Prize – £20 book token
3rd Prize – Easter Treats
Special thanks to Thornton Jones Solicitors for kindly funding our Easter Hunt and The Maltings Tearooms for helping us contact the Easter Bunny to invite them to the launch!
Smiles and Miles Tutoring currently provides one to one private tutoring to students of all ages and abilities. Our mission is to inspire students to become happy, confident and resilient learners. We believe that if children have a positive view of learning, they will become lifelong learners and achieve their full potential.
In the current financial climate, and in addition to our one to one sessions, we would like our sessions to be accessible to all children who would benefit from them. Therefore, we will be offering group sessions over the next few months. These will be led by our amazing qualified teachers who will provide individualised learning experiences, covering targeted areas of learning in order to help students succeed.
Contact us for further information.
E: smilesandmilestutoring@gmail.com
T:07741252114
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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.
The Stockeld Theatre presents…. The Great EGG-scape! – 23rd March – 7th April.
This Easter; join Alice and Brussel on their biggest quest yet! But beware a new foe is out there! – Guy FOX!
Help them complete the Great EGG-scape and save Easter before it’s too late!
This Family Fun Easter Show is suitable for the whole family to enjoy!
Show times are 12pm, 1pm and 2.30pm.
£3.50pp
Easter in the Enchanted Forest – 23rd March – 14th 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 Maze – 23rd March – 14th 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 – 8th April – 14th April
Meet the Easter Bunny – Don’t 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!
AND…. our Giant Inflatables return this Easter!
Giant Inflatable slide
Giant Bouncing Pillow
Inflatable Obstacle Course
Pedal go-karts
Buccaneer boats
Pedal go-karts
T: 01937 586333
E: enquiries@stockeldpark.co.uk
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Stockeld Park, off the A661 Wetherby Road, LS22 4AN
There is always so much going on at Tadcaster Swimming Pool. Click here to explore it all.
‘My daughter and I also had a brill time at a party, recently held at Tadcaster Swimming Pool. Lots of fun.’
HB, Jan 18
‘Wonderfully maintained beautiful pool with fabulous staff.’
RP, Nov 19
‘My son has had some 1 to 1 lessons with Lauren in the holidays she has been amazing with him. Really patient and she has helped him so much.’
AM, April 19
T: 01937 833001
32 Westgate, Tadcaster, LS24 9AB
Our first tip is to try and add some variety to your walking route so you are not doing the same old circuit again and again. If possible try and change your route as much as you can to try and see new things. Play some of the games below whilst walking along or have an I spy list so you have something to look out for. That always seems to make sure little legs don’t get as tired.
This idea is pretty similar to how you might pass time on a long car journey. Try and think of different games you can play together whilst walking along. Here are a few suggestions:
Make up your own simple ‘I spy’ lists to take out on your walk and tick off. You can do a new list each time you go out. You can include anything from road signs to nature! We’ve listed some ideas below:
If you have a magnifying glass, why keep your eyes on the ground and go looking for some bugs in your street. Just remember not to touch or pick anything up. Just look at the insects if you are out in public. If you want to do some real bug hunting, and if you have a garden, then that is the safest place for a full bug hunt.
Letting your child take some photos can add some variety to your daily walk and they will probably love being in charge of the camera. Try writing a list before you go out of things to photograph. It’s also a good way to ‘collect’ the items on your ‘I spy’ lists.
You could set a theme for the photos you take on your walk and print them off when you get home to turn into a collage.
Of course, you also get to enjoy ‘editing’ 3 million photos from your camera/phone when you get home. 😂
Ok, so it’s not going to be as fun as a trip to the park, but why not try balancing on any lines you see, not standing on the cracks or jumping over any covers in the pavements. Please engage in this activity responsibly, and remember to keep at least 2 metres apart from others not in your family at all times.
As a lot of us are simply walking around our local neighbourhoods at the moment there are probably plenty of road and street signs to see. Ask your child to read the signs or ask them what they think they mean.
You could design your own trail for your children around your local streets. Decide on a simple circular route and write down basic directions and clues for them to solve. The clues can be based on street signs, road signs or shop names, even manhole covers – there are plenty of words out there when you start looking. The answer to the clue should reveal one letter and then all the answers (letters) make up an anagram your child needs to work out at the end.
Why not try to beat your previous day’s step count…another lap around the block anyone? 😂
Or you could do the same walk a few times and see if you can beat your time! Might get everyone moving along to try and shave a few seconds off your personal best!
Give your child a map (either print off a map of your local area or use your phone). You can teach your child how to read the map, identify north and south, and try to navigate. Maybe you can encourage your child to plan a route or draw a map of your route before you head out.
You could also use a mapping app on your phone and show your child how to use it.
With special thanks to our lovely sister site, York Mumbler for this super blog.
AGILITY is one of the most exciting and unique centres for fitness in the UK. The main feature is two ninja warrior style obstacle courses catering for the whole family. Sports camps available throughout the year too.
T: 01904 340495
London Ebor Business Park, Millfield Lane, York, YO26 6QY
The Balloon Tree Farmshop and Cafe look forward to welcoming you through its doors. The cafe is serving a new Spring menu with seasonal specials, along with all the delicious home baked cakes and children’s menu.
Children can also enjoy the super fun attraction ‘the track out back’! This is a Jeep ride suitable for children ages 3+ (below 7 years, adult assistance may be required). A great way to entertain the kids at a bargain price of £3 per ride. Parents have a dedicated viewing point from the side for photo ops.
Find them: Stamford Bridge Road (A166), Gate Helmsley, York, YO41 1NB
T: 01759 373023
Discover a hidden medieval gem! Barley Hall is a picturesque medieval townhouse tucked away down one of the oldest streets in York. Once home to the Priors of Nostell and a Lord Mayor of York. Little ones can make themselves at home, join in dress-up fun and activities and experience what it would have been like to live in medieval England.
T: 01904 615505
2 Coffee Yard, York
Easter Adventures at Beningbrough: Saturday 23rd March – Sunday 7th April 2024
Join a National Trust Easter egg hunt trail this school holiday. Follow the 10 adventure points around Beningbrough’s 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. It’s £3 per participant (plus usual admission charges) and for that get your trail sheet, bunny ears and Rainforest Alliance chocolate egg* at the end.
T: 01904 472027
Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens, York, YO30 1DD
A day out with the kids at Castle Howard just became even more adventurous and intriguing. Now they can join into the treetops of Yorkshire’s newest adventure playground, Skelf Island.
Ingenious treetop nest structures connected by rope bridges, slides, nets and climbing equipment will allow the Skelves to take young visitors on an adventure like no other.
Skelf Island is included in a gardens ticket.
Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA.
T: 01653 648333
Go on an archaeological adventure at DIG, from the people who brought you JORVIK Viking Centre! Discover only the most exciting archaeological artefacts from the 2000 years of history hidden under the streets of York. Four excavation pits are filled with Roman, Viking, medieval and Victorian finds, so you can grab a trowel and dig up the clues that show how people lived.
DIG is great experience for ages 5-12 with a fun play area for younger children.
St Saviour’s Church, St Saviourgate, York, YO1 8NN
T: 01904 615505
Join us this Easter holidays and meet some of our EGG-cellent residents! Both weeks will be investigating and talking about all the ‘egg laying inhabitants’ at the park, from birds and fish to amphibians and reptiles. The week includes egg-themed crafts, animal egg quizzes and finally some competitive games – challenge your family and friends with our games of ‘Whose Egg?’.
Askham Bryan Wildlife & Conservation Park, Askham Bryan College, York, YO23 3FR
T: 01904 772270
Dear Zoo
WED 27 – THU 28 MAR 10:30am & 1.30pm – £17/£15
The timeless children’s classic book returns to the stage!
Sooty: The 75th Birthday Spectacular
SAT 30 MAR 11am & 2.30pm – £21/£18.50
Celebrating 75 amazing years in show business, Sooty, Sweep and Soo are planning a very special birthday party and you’re all invited. However, in true Sooty style nothing goes to plan!
Northern Ballet presents: The Tortoise and the Hare
SAT 06 APR 11am, 2pm & 4pm – £13/£11
The race is on in Northern Ballet’s Tortoise & the Hare..
Thursday 6th April – Saturday 15th April 2023 (various performances)
Watch out! The most Fantasmagorical musical, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, lands at the Grand Opera House York this Easter.One of the world’s favourite musicals, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is set to have audiences of all ages flying high with its mixture of madness, mayhem and magic! Can the loveable but whacky inventor, Potts, along with his two children and the gorgeous Truly Scrumptious outwit the bombastic Baron Bomburst who has decreed that all children be banished from his kingdom? What happens when the evil Childcatcher is sent out to capture the children? Will it all end happily-ever-after?
Grand Opera House, Cumberland Street, York YO1 9SW
The Flying Scotsman is on display as part of the Flying Scotsman Story exhibition for everyone to see.
Visitors can use an accessible ramp to access the footplate and see inside the cab. Access to Flying Scotsman is included with your museum admission ticket. As well as seeing the Flying Scotsman up close, you can find out all about its history in the exhibition, which includes the 100 Years, 100 Voices film.
Leeman Road, York YO26 4XJ
T: 033 0058 0058
There’s a Monster In Your Show! (26 – 28th March 2024),
Tom Fletcher’s interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved ‘Who’s in Your Book?’ series makes its debut as a brand-new musical show.
Tortoise and the Hare – a ballet for children by Northern Ballet (2 and 3 April)
When a cheeky Hare won’t stop boasting about how fast he can run, thoughtful Tortoise decides it is time to join him in a race. No one thinks Tortoise can win, but when Hare gets distracted by games and treats, Tortoise might just surprise us all.
T: 01904 623568
Looking for a fun-filled Easter holiday event for the whole family? Look no further than Beetle Bank Farm! With a range of exciting activities happening throughout the event, there’s plenty to keep everyone entertained. Join the feathery fun on Wednesday 27th March and Wednesday 3rd April with Gosling Raptors, where you can get up close and personal with some beautiful owls.
Beetle Bank Open Farm, Moor Lane, Murton, York YO19 5XD
T: 01904 488796
Get ready to bounce into the most egg-cellent Easter adventure ever! Join us for an egg-stravaganza of fun at our activity parks, where you’ll hop, skip, and jump your way through an epic assortment of big-time fun.
Events will take place in park on the following dates: 25th March – 5th April 2024
T: 020 8050 1315
Oxygen York, Clifton Moor Centre, Hurricane Wy., Rawcliffe
Saturday 23 March – Sunday 14 April 2024
Enjoy an Easter adventure for the whole family! Wind your way through Strid Wood, while on the lookout for our larger than life bunnies tucked away among the trees. On arrival, you’ll receive a trail sheet from the Riverside car park kiosk. The trail then begins at the entrance to Strid Wood.Find all of the giant bunnies, each of which holds a clue to help you to complete the trail sheet.
Bolton Abbey, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD236EX
Our ever popular Easter Egg-Stravaganza 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
T: 01904 499183
Piglets Adventure Farm Park, Towthorpe Grange, York, YO32 9ST
To book please email Lydia lydia.harrison@methodistyouth.org.uk,or call 07579 765 617
Humble Bee Farm near Scarborough is open to the public for its annual lambing experience!
Sundays 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st March and 7th April 2024, 11am till 12:30pm OR 1:00pm till 2:30pm
Wednesdays 13th, 20th and 27th March 2024, 11:00am till 12:20pm. The Wednesday dates are ideal for SEN children as will be a quieter experience.
Tickets essential, pre-booking only. Ticket price – £8 per person, under 2s are FREE. Ticket includes:
Pram friendly. Sorry, no dogs. Pregnant women not advised to enter the lambing area.
Oxygen is a Free-Jumping, climbing, soft play and trampolining centre for lots of energetic fun. The Park includes – Open Bounce, Trampolines, Parkour Area, Inflatable Park, Interactive Sports Pitch with AirTrack, Airbag Jump & Trapeze, Baby and Toddler, Soft Play, Climbing Features including cargo, ladder & totem poles, Strike Arena
Along with an extensive café plus a separate quiet lounge, Oxygen York will have two VIP party rooms on the mezzanine floor and additional party areas on the lower floor.
Clifton Moor Centre, Hurricane Way, Rawcliffe, York, YO30 4XU
T: 020 8050 1315
The Giant Easter Egg Hunt at RHS Garden Harlow Carr: 23 March – 7 April 2024
Join the giant egg hunt this Easter at RHS Garden Harlow Carr 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, there’s something for all the family to enjoy!
Crag Ln, Harrogate HG3 1QB
T: 01423 565418
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. There’s also Diggerland, ride on tractors, Moo Music and crafts.
Prebooking essential on the Springtime Live website.
Join us for an immersive journey into the depths of Stump Cross Caverns, where adventure awaits at every turn. Our event offers a diverse range of activities designed to engage visitors of all ages. From uncovering hidden letters in our Prehistoric Egg Hunt to Gem panning at our sluice there’s something for everyone to enjoy. We have Fossil Digs taking place daily throughout the Easter holidays, Embark on a prehistoric adventure with our enthralling Fossil experience!
Stump Cross Caverns, Greenhow Hill, Harrogate, North Yorkshire
T: 01756 752780
Springtime Babies 30 March -22 April 2024
Pay a visit to Home Farm to meet the new lambs, calves, piglets and kids, many of which roam free throughout the cobbled streets of the farmyard. Get up close to the rare breeds and make memories to treasure forever!
T: 0113 336 7461
Temple Newsam Road, Leeds LS15 0AE
Make your own pom-pom animals with Nicola – 4th April 2024
Come and join me for some fun crafts in the school holidays. All materials, instruction and support provided for £8.50. Suitable for ages 6-12.
The Studios, Cochrane’s Shipyard, Carr Street, Selby, YO8 8AW
T: 07702 222 732
York Minster is a fantastic destination for family days out in York with loads of things to see and do. We have lots of activities, events and learning resources to enjoy in the Minster to make the most of your family’s visit. Visit the website for free family-friendly trails before you visit and get the most from your trip to York Minster.
York Minster, Deangate, York, YO1 7HH
T: 01904 557200
Tickets must be pre-booked.
The Yorkshire Wildlife Park, commonly referred to as YWP, is a wildlife park located just outside Doncaster, South Yorkshire, in England.
Warning Tongue Ln, Branton, Old Cantley, Doncaster DN4 6TB
T: 01302 535057
