Activities that are either free or low cost in and around Ryedale this Easter.
Malton Library
From 9-23 April we will have an Easter trail with prizes (no booking required)
On Thursday 21 April we have two family printmaking workshops running, 10.30am – 12pm and 1pm – 2.30pm. These are suitable for 7-12 yr olds and need to be booked in advance.
Malton Library, St. Michael Street, Malton
Explore Helmsley for FREE with your family.
Helmsley Creativity Trail is resource that sets out to encourage people to explore our beautiful market town and all that it has to offer. It provides mindful and creative ideas for children and young people to enjoy in collaboration with adults.
Download the Helmsley Creativity Trail HERE
This is an easy terrain and follows a circular 1 mile route around Helmsley, providing full directions to each location included within the Creativity Trail.
Visit Helmsley Discovery Trail HERE
Sandburn Hall Easter Fun Day
FREE entry
Monday 18th April 2022 11am – 3pm
Face Painting, Easter Egg Hunt, Fun Crafts, Hog Roast, Bouncy Castle, Lamb Petting, Tombola and Easter Treats.
In association with Candlelighters
T: 01904 469911
Sandburn Hall, Flaxton, York YO60 7RB
Norton Hive Community Library
Easter Rabbit Colouring Competition – Saturday 2nd – 9th April for children up to 11 years. Judging 12.30pm on 9th April.
Easter Rabbit Hunt – Saturday 9th April 10am – 1pm
Norton Hive, Commercial Street, Norton, YO17 9ES
Dalby Forest
Offers over 8,000 acres of woodland to explore, enjoy and discover.
Great play area for children, accessible walking and cycling trails for all.
Cafes and play areas.
Superworm Trail – Discover the small but mighty creatures in the much-loved story and learn about the everyday heroic feats of minibeasts in the forest.
Daily car park rate £10 (before 4pm)
Website
Dalby Forest, Dalby Visitor Centre, Low Dalby, Thornton-Le-Dale, Pickering YO18 7LT
North Yorkshire Moors National Park Centres
These activities are £5 per child, no pre-booking required.
Danby Lodge, Lodge Ln, Whitby YO21 2NB 01439 772737
Sutton Bank, Thirsk YO7 2EH 01845 597426
Kirkbymoorside Easter Colouring Contest
Easter Colouring Contest run from the Spar (22 Market Place, Kirbymoorside YO62 6DA).
Drop in, pick up a picture and get creative!
Hand them back in by the 17th April for a chance to win some Easter goodies!
(Please make sure you have a name and contact number in the back so we can get in touch)
Thornton le Dale Easter Bunny Trail
1st April – 1st May 2022
Buy your trail from Wardill Bros
Spot bunny’s in shop windows and return for your Easter treat.
Raising funds for Little Stars Stay and Play Group £3 a trail
Yorkshire Beaches
Take a walk on the Yorkshire Beaches, there are lots of lovely beaches nearby. Read a short guide here
For more ideas for the Easter Holidays see our full What’s on Guide here or visit our Days Out page.
Hope you have a great Easter.
