This year Father’s Day falls on the 18th June 2023. Here are a few events happening over the Father’s Day weekend:
- Its the Sledmere Deer Safari! Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th June, 10am-4.30pm. A special opportunity for the whole family to see our beautiful herd of red deer who are bred on the estate, up close in their natural habitat. Our Deer Safari is a fantastic event for all the family! Jump on our tractors and trailers for an awe-inspiring visit – get up close to our majestic does and be the first to meet their beautiful, new calves. Full details on their website here.
- The Odyssey: Free Family Activities in Scarborough on 17th June, 11am – 2pm. Look out for the final chapter of The Odyssey; ‘The Trial of the Twelve Axes’ – a daytime event of free family activities featuring giant puppets and live music. More info here
- Eden Camp Fire Services Preservation Group Rally on 17th & 18th June, 10am – 5pm. The North of England annual gathering for all enthusiasts who collect ex-service fire engines and equipment.
- Yorkshire Modified Car Show at Scampston Hall on 18th June, 10am – 4pm. There will be hundreds of Cars on display from around the country, together with trade stands, fairground rides and catering units situated around the showground – something to suit everyone, not just for Dads!
- Father’s Day Classic Car Show at Castle Howard on 18th June 2023. More info here
- Murton Park Vintage Car Show on 18th June 2023 with a selection of vintage, commercial and classic cars at Murton Park for you to ooh and arghh over!
- Last of the Summer Wickets – Cricket Tea and Tales at The Cook’s Place, Malton on 18th June 2023, 3 – 5pm. John Fuller from Cricket Yorkshire will chat about all things cricket and tell tales from his two books whilst you enjoy a cricket tea. Book tickets online
Places where Dads Go FREE on 17th & 18th June 2023:
- Flamingo Land
- Lightwater Valley
- Stockeld Park – Code: DADS23
Here are some other ideas of ways to spend Father’s Day 2023
- Serve Dad an all-star brunch – what better way to start the day than with a table full of all of Dad’s favourite brunch recipes?! Impress him with waffles, pancakes, eggs, fruit, coffee and fresh juice.
- Outdoor Family Time – If you fancy a leisurely day, perhaps with a picnic, we have lots of ideas for Walks and The Great Outdoors and if you want to bring your pooch along we have a new Dog Friendly Days Out Section
- Enjoy a visit to Woldies Lavender & Nature Farm – perfect day out for all generations of the family
- Malton Relish – perhaps a take out supper delivered to your door, a selection of cheese, wine or beer.
- Kemps General Store – superb selection of lovely books and individual gifts.
- Balloon Tree Farm have gifts and hampers available for Dads.
- If you’re on a budget, there are plenty of places to go for free, check out our Free Days Out section.
Homemade Ideas (Cards and Gifts)
I’ve tried to suggest a few for various ages. HERE is a great downloadable card to colour in from Colour Heroes. If you would like to download the letter, click HERE – alternatively older children could write it out.
Rainbow Ceramics in York – paint a gift for Dad or take Dad for an afternoon of crafting. 01904 675533 – Mention Ryedale Mumbler for 10% off (excluding parties & evening bookings)
Fill a jam jar with sweets and make a homemade label, Love you to pieces, Love you to the moon and back, We are nuts about you Dad
When we are all doing lots of home baking, how about homemade ginger nut biscuits, fudge or cinder toffee with homemade wrapping (suggest wrap the actual cookies in grease proof paper then put your individual wrapping around the outside
Homemade photo frames – join 4 lolly pop sticks together and decorate then pop in a photo.
Dad Vouchers! We’ve also come up with these downloadable vouchers (click on the link below) – print them off and colour them in – an ideal home made Father’s Day gift, and they can all be redeemed whilst still on lockdown! Download your Father’s Day Vouchers HERE!
*Check all event listings prior to visiting in case of last minute changes, details correct at time of publishing.