Returning once again, enjoy seeing the winning entries from this prestigious national photographic competition.
Follow the fun trails and each clue will lead you closer to your sticker or ask for a collecting strip and see what you can find on your own adventure. Normal Admission
Join us for fin-tastic family fun this May half term as we find ways to protect our local environment and the wildlife that calls it home. Plant your own wildflower seeds to take home for your own garden, get creative in craft corner, follow the save our seas trail and much more. There’s lots to...
Join us over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend for the return of our exciting Walking Festival! challenging moor, dale and coastal walks linear Coast to Coast and Cleveland Way hikes visit hidden corners with expert guides Find out moor- see full details at www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/walkingfestival
Come one come all to Piglets crazy May-Hem Circus this May half term. With death defying stunts, upside down juggling and amazing acrobatics, all in the big top tent, it’s unmissable fun for the entire family, from 26th May to 3rd June. Step right up as the fun just keeps getting better! Take a tractor...
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Join in this Spring Bank Holiday and travel along the heritage line and enjoy the North York Moors National Park scenery and wildlife. Get up close and personal with Donkeys, Alpacas, Lambs, Guinea Pigs and more...Learn more about each individual breed, what they eat and how they are cared for on a daily basis. Meet...
Wetwang Annual Scarecrow Festival 2018 Scarecrow trail starts at the village hall, café opens daily from 10AM to 4PM. Parking, toilets, tombola, trail, maps, scarecrow goodies and more... A fun day out for all the family.
Get to grips with the art of kite flying at Scarborough Castle. Expert kite flyers will dazzle you with their skills as they create a spectacle on the headland. Gigantic kites in flight, watch synchronised demonstrations to music, have a go at making your very own kite and try it out in the family flying...
Think you know the story of Dracula? Think again. To understand Bram Stoker's gothic story, you need to watch his legendary tale performed live in the ruins that inspired him. Ticket Prices Adult: £7.90 Concession: £7.10 Child: £4.70 Family: £20.50 Tickets will be available to purchase at the site on the day.
Brighten up your half-term with themed crafts, trails, treasure hunts, walks and talks, and more. Find out about the fascinating birds and insects that make their home at Sutton Bank. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. All children to be accompanied by an adult. Suitable for all the family. Booking not required, drop in any...
Whitby falconers are a static display of birds of prey and reptiles, members of the public can handle the birds and reptiles and have photographs taken.
Come and explore the natural world; meet local wildlife rescue and rehabilitation organisations and get hands on with bird box making and bug hunting. You can get even closer with animals from the Lion Learners animal encounters.
The Whitby Company of Archers are here to give budding Robin Hoods some hands on instruction. Once you have paid, you can have as many goes as you like during the day. Minimum age 5 Cost £4.50 Drop in anytime
Dress as Henry VIII or Katherine Parr and discover the tale of their meeting here in the Esk Valley. Make your own coat of arms and finish with a bow and arrow contest. Adults Free Child £4.50 Minimum age: 6 Booking Essential
It’s half term so why not bring the whole family and join us for a fab day out, with Hull FC. It’s half term so why not bring the whole family and join us for a fab day out. The training squad from Hull FC are coming down to run fun challenges, drills, skills training...
Whitby falconers are a static display of birds of prey and reptiles, members of the public can handle the birds and reptiles and have photographs taken.
We're bringing an old tradition back to Sledmere with our Market for Artisan Food and Crafts. We have handpicked the best of the best Yorkshire suppliers in order to bring you a fantastic range of local, fresh food produce and unique handmade crafts. FREE PARKING AND ENTRY
Welcome summer with our happy hens! Over 34 million eggs are eaten daily in the UK a year, but do you know how yours are produced? Bring your family down to the egg farm this bank holiday (Monday 28h May 10-4pm) for our free Summer Salutation Fete, and learn more about the amazing egg! Hold...
Slime making without the messy kitchen! Make some fun, gooey, stretchy colourful slime to take away. £6 per child. Limited spaces, booking essential. This activity can be messy please wear old clothes Suitable for AGE 5 and over. Each child will take away 2 pots of slime. Book on 01653690502 or via email www.peagreenpottery.com Messages...
£15, with £12 for siblings. Lots of nature- based activities for intrepid explorers aged 6-11 including orienteering, shelter building, owl pellet dissection, and certificate making. No adults allowed! Booking essential. Please bring a packed lunch.
Half term is here and that means it's time for Messy Church at St Peter's Church. Aimed at children aged 4-11, with a grown-up.
Travel back in time to find out what life was like for Victorian children
Scampston’s Fairy Godmothers will be back in 2018 with some magical tales! Join them in the fairy woodland throughout May Half Term. New for 2018, there will be a new playground and nature trails for families to discover the outdoors and the incredible wildlife here at Scampston. On storytelling days, all children wearing magical costumes...
Awaken your own Bog Baby and make a house to keep him sheltered. Learn what they eat and drink and how to filter water. For ages: 2-6 years Hot chocolate, popcorn and marshmallows included. Price: £10 To book or for more information see: thewoodlandadventurecompany.bushbabies-adventures
£6.00 per child, discount for siblings Wildlife explorers day – join us on this adventure day as we head around the grounds tracking small animals and birds and searching for mini-beasts. Scampston Walled Garden, Malton, YO17 8NG Contact 01944 759 111 www.scamspton.co.uk
Our session is based at the Yorkshire Arboretum and will feature guest sessions from expert Turtle Dove and Tansy Beetle project officers. As always there will be outside and indoor creative nature-based activities to keep your little ones active, informed and amused. Activities aimed at 4-11 year olds Cost: £7.50 per child To book please...
Listen to bird calls and learn how to identify them, enjoy some indoor bird spotting, then head on outside for the real thing! Finish by making a tasty bird treat. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Sorry, no dogs. All children to be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age 3. Booking essential. Adult: Free Child:...
See the museum brought to life as our skilled volunteers demonstrate traditional rural crafts, from paper quilling and rag rugging to crocheting and butter making. For more information: www.beckislemuseum.org.uk
TRICKS OF THE LIGHT Just how do we see? Use and make optical illusions show how our brains are pretty easy to trick really then make a great trick to use on your friends and family! We see how white light is broken up by making some special glasses and put all our hard work...
Play flower bingo and try and identify the mystery plants in our wild flower meadow. Print your own flower designs to take back home. Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Sorry, no dogs. All children to be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age 6. Booking essential. Adult: Free Child: £4.50 Online booking available at northyorkmoors.com...
Based on the books by Beatrix Potter: Peter Rabbit his threes sisters: Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton Tail and their cousin Benjamin enjoy their days harassing Mr McGregor in his vegetable garden. Until one day he dies and no one can stop them roaming across his house and lands for a full day or so. However,...
2018 Film Peter Rabbit showing at Helmsley Art Centre. "Based on the books by Beatrix Potter: Peter Rabbit his threes sisters: Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton Tail and their cousin Benjamin enjoy their days harassing Mr McGregor in his vegetable garden. Until one day he dies and no one can stop them roaming across his house...
Join in on this new adventure and discover a secret portal into the enchanted woods where a snow queen once lived, flying broom sticks can be found and wizarding train platforms can be stepped through… Hot chocolate, popcorn and marshmallows are included in this adventure. Suitable for children aged 3-7 years. Price: £12 For more...
Family Woodland Arts Thursday, May 31 at 10 AM - 2 PM Learn the ancient art of Hapa Zome (bashing leaves), create sculptures in the style of Andy Goldsworthy and make your own natural paints and dyes. Bring an old T-shirt or similar if you want to have a go at dyeing it... Tickets £3...
Come along and spend the day finding out what its like to be a National Park Ranger. If you enjoy new challenges and adventures, and learning new skills, sign up for a taster Young Ranger session. Minimum age 11 Adults Free Children £4.50 Booking Essential
Take a look at the museum’s Columbian printing press and try your hand at some basic printing techniques in the activity room. Suitable for all the family.
A great opportunity for children between the ages of 8 and 14 years old to come and have a go at some exciting and fun activities. Explore our lake by Kayak, work as a team to build and paddle their own raft. Try to be as good as Robin Hood with Archery and survive the...
Family Woodland Arts Friday, June 1 at 10 AM - 2 PM Come for a 10am start, when there will be a tour and welcome. Learn the ancient art of Hapa Zome (bashing leaves), create sculptures in the style of Andy Goldsworthy and make your own natural paints and dyes. Bring an old T-shirt or...
June 1st 10am – 4pm. Tank Heroes are a team of dedicated people, providing the ultimate off road entertainment experience for children and they are available for you and your family to add to your day at The Den on Friday 1st June. They are an all-weather vehicle so your fun won’t stop in rain,...
Spend the day exploring your singing voice, learning fun songs, playing singing games and preparing a short performance to share with family at the end of the day. Bring your friends, make new friends and take your place in a top pop-up kids' choir. Led by Em Whitfield Brooks who works with choirs of all...
Join Dalby Forest for 'the greatest show on earth' at the Greatest Showman Sleep Over! Dalby will be 'popping-up' our GIANT movie screen in Adderstone Field for a one off open air screening of The Greatest Showman on FRIDAY 1 JUNE 2018. You can watch it in the beautiful surroundings of Dalby Forest, then stay...
DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND - SECOND SHOWING If you missed out on tickets for our Greatest Showman Forest Sleep Over, don't worry! They've added a second showing! Join Dalby Forest for 'the greatest show on earth' at our Greatest Showman Sleep Over! They will be 'popping-up' our GIANT movie screen in Adderstone Field for a...
Fayre starts at 11:30am and the band contest starts at 5pm Many crafts and gifts stalls, including plants, tombola, raffle and books. Entertainment including; Ian's mobile farm, rare breed animals, professor fiddlesticks, magician, Morris dancers, singers. Other attractions including ice cream van, north Yorkshire police safety camera van and Galtres fun run, All Free
JOIN the Party in the Park with Aston Merrygold The first 2018 Party in the Park is on 2nd June with the multitalented singer-songwriter, dancer and tv personality Aston Merrygold… plus many other exciting acts! Aston rose to fame on The X-Factor as a member of boy band JLS, who won awards at the BRIT’s...
Meeting Easingwold Marketplace at 9am to leave at 10am. Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
Setting of from P Farrow & Sons Scrapyard at 10am, arriving back at The Smithy Arms at approx. 2pm. The Smithy Arms; BBQ, DJ Mark Halstead, Live music by the Hypnic Jerks, Auction of incredible prizes. All proceeds go to Malton Hospital
Our increasingly-popular Spring Plant Fair is back for it's ninth year. From carnivorous species to herbaceous perennials, alpines to tropical and wildflowers – there will be a truly diverse range of plants on offer. For more information call: 01944 759111
