Easter in Yorkshire – Are you looking for inspiration for what to do with the kids over Easter in Yorkshire? There are Easter egg hunts and fun things to do all over the county.
Lightwater Valley
North Stainley, Ripon HG4 3HT
Saturday 9th – Sunday 24th April 2022
EASTER DAYS OUT AT LIGHTWATER VALLEY. With over 35 rides and attractions for the whole family to enjoy, you will find mega adventures around every corner!
We have a whole host of ‘New for 22’ experiences to enjoy this season, including Dodgems, Twist & Turn, Hall of Mirrors, Amusement Arcade with state of the art VR and our interactive woodland trail, Discovery Woods, plus heaps of daily Easter entertainment.
Easter Fun and Frolics include…
**DRAGON EGG HUNT**
Join Ebor, Lightwater’s friendly resident dragon and his mischievious dinosaur friends, as they go on a quest around the park to find the missing magical dragon eggs. Find all the hidden eggs to reveal the mythical word and be in with a chance to win an egg-cellent prize!
**DRAGON SING-A-LONG SHOW**
Head over to the Show Barn to join in our daily Dragon Sing-a-long Stage Show! This live interactive show is packed full of family fun and will have you cheering, giggling and dancing in your seat!
**EASTER RAVE DISCO**
Get those dance-moves at the ready as the tunes start pumping! Join in our daily Easter Rave Disco with prizes to be won for the best movers and shakers!
**CHARACTER MEET & GREETS**
Everyone loves a selfie…especially our new kid on the block.. Ebor the dragon! Join Ebor and his good old dinosaur pals Jester and Jasmine, for daily meet & greets around the park.
Have a look at our Review of Lightwater Valley.
Mother Shipton’s
Prophecy House, Harrogate Rd, High Bridge, Knaresborough HG5 8DD
Hoppy Easter – Sat 2nd April 2022 – Sun 24th April 2022
Hop along to Mother Shipton’s during the Easter Holidays for an EGG-CEPTIONAL time! Follow the Bunny Door Trail and look out for giant eggs, CRACKING photo opportunities and fascinating Easter scenes throughout the beautiful woodland.
The park will be transformed, creating an engaging Easter event suitable for all the family.
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 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 and scenic views.
Dogs on a lead are welcome everywhere except the adventure playground for a picturesque mile-long walk along the River Nidd.
Every day from Saturday 2nd April to Sunday 24th April, open 10am to 5.30pm (last admission 4.30pm), booking is essential.
Burton Agnes Hall
Rudston Rd, Burton Agnes, Driffield YO25 4NB
From 9th April to 24th April 2022
The woodland adventure playground provides a fun way to let off steam.
Have a look at our review of Burton Agnes Hall.
Castle Howard, York
Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA
Castle Howard usually run Easter events but at the time I am writing this their website has yet to be updated. However, it’s always a great place to take the kids!
“A day out with the children at Castle Howard just became even more adventurous and intriguing. Join a cheeky gang of Skelves on a journey into the treetops of Yorkshire’s newest adventure playground, Skelf Island.
For centuries the Skelves have inhabited a secret world, over the water from Castle Howard, causing mischief and mayhem high up in the trees, interacting with birds and protecting wildlife. Now they have become curious about the humans that visit and want to explore and play with them.
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.
There’s no age restriction, just a brave restriction!”
Have a look at our review of Skelf Island at Castle Howard.
Harlow Carr
Crag Ln, Beckwithshaw, Harrogate HG3 1QB
9th – 24th April 2022
Hop on down to RHS Garden Harlow Carr this Easter, and discover where the giant painted eggs have been hidden around the garden – perfect for children and adults of all ages.
From Good Friday to Easter Monday, the Garden Detectives will also be here to meet and greet you, and if you have found all of the giant eggs, you will get a tasty treat to take home.
Flamingo Land Theme Park
Kirby Misperton, Malton YO17 6UX
The theme park will be fully open again ready for Easter – although I can’t find any info yet on the site!
Have a look at our review of Flamingo Land
Whistlestop Valley, Huddersfield
Park Mill Way, Clayton West, Huddersfield HD8 9XJ
15th – 18th April 2022
Looking for something extra special for your trip to Whistlestop Valley? We host a wide range of events and experiences all year round for both children and adults to enjoy!
Return steam train ride (25 minutes each way)
Meet & greet the Easter bunny
White Rabbit’s egg & spoon race
Queen of Hearts’ croquet
The Hatter’s Easter bonnet making
March Hare’s Easter hunt
Access to the outdoor playgrounds
Access to The Pillow (jumping pillow)
Access to The Shed with craft activities (subject to COVID restrictions)
Platform rides on Tram No. 7
Rides on the Clayton Flyer miniature railway
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William’s Den
Castle Farm, Wold Hill HU15 2LS
9th – 24th April 2022
Everyone loves good old fashioned Easter activities, William’s Den! So for Easter we are so egg-static about our events, which will of course have an exciting William’s Den twist!
Join us for a traditional egg and spoon race or embark on a quest for eggs around The Den in our exciting Egg- Hunt Challenge! If you are feeling really energetic, we would love to see you do The Bunny Bop, so come on down and show off your dance moves!
We will also have a variety of great craft activities taking place across the holiday, including Easter Egg decorating. Of course, you cannot forget to Pin the Tail on the Bunny whilst you’re here too!
Enjoy themed food and drink at our Kitchen Table restaurant, don’t miss trying our ‘egg’stra special Easter ice-cream!
All in all, we have an eggs-quisite Easter lined up, so don’t miss out!
All activities are included with admission to William’s Den
Have a look at my William’s Den review and video here.
York’s Chocolate Story
3-4 Kings Square, York YO1 7LD
Dates: 9th – 18th April 2022
Time: 11am & 3pm
Duration: 2 hours
Price: £22.50 per person
Chocotastic crafting of stunning Easter products while sampling some of the finest chocolates with our chocolatier-led masterclass.
Join our master chocolatiers where they will teach you the secrets of chocolate making as they guide you through decorating the perfect Easter egg. You’ll make exquisite chocolate truffles and learn techniques to try at home.
Perfect for all of the family as you get to create and take home your very own handmade Easter treats.
Included:
- Egg decorating
- 6 chocolates to decorate and take home
- Signature Hot Chocolate
- Chocolate Piping activities
T & C’s: Only available during the dates above. Recommended for 6 years old or over. Please note all children must be accompanied by a full paying adult.
Have a look at our review of York’s Chocolate Story.
National Railway Museum
Leeman Rd, York YO26 4XJ
From steam rides to storytelling, the National Railway Museum has lots of hands-on fun for the whole family. FREE entry.
Beningbrough Hall
Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens, York YO30 1DD
Saturday 9 – Sunday 24 April 2022, 10am – 4pm.
Have a look at our review to see what else there is to do with the kids at Beningbrough Hall.
Sledmere House
Sledmere, Driffield YO25 3XG
Sledmere House usually has trails, crafts and lots of Easter time fun
Free entry for Sledmere Friends members
Normal admission applies
Have a look at our review of Sledmere House
Piglets Adventure Farm Park
Towthorpe Grange, Towthorpe Moor Ln, Towthorpe, York YO32 9ST
2nd – 24th April 2022
There’s so much to discover, from NEW indoor play to lambing live, Magic Hatter Shows and adorable baby animals there’s plenty to see this Easter at Piglets.
Have a look at our review of May-Hem at Piglets.
Stockeld Park
Wetherby Rd, Wetherby LS22 4AN
2nd – 24th April 2022 – The Easter Adventure
Join us for endless family fun and adventures with lots of special Easter touches adding ‘eggstra’ magic to the park! Don’t miss our new Rainbow bunny hunt, and magical Golden ticket panto!
During the Easter Adventure you can meet the Easter Bunny!
The Easter Bunny will be making an appearance on the forecourt at various times throughout the day. When meeting the Easter Bunny himself don’t forget to pose for a photo with him!
Tickets for the Easter Adventure will be on sale from 5th March. Meeting the Easter Bunny is included in Easter day passes.
Have a look at our reviews of Stockeld Park in Summer and Stockeld Park’s Christmas Adventure.
Eureka!
Eureka! The National Children’s Museum, Discovery Rd, Halifax HX1 2NE
Children’s Museum, Halifax
Eureka, the National Children’s Museum usually run Easter themed events.
Also look at my other round ups for different times of the year, Things to do in Yorkshire with the kids at February half term, Easter, May half term, Summer Holidays, October half term and at Christmas. Interested in Easter? Have a look at this post about Easter Traditions around the world.
