School Holidays Ryedale and Thirsk

Easter Holidays

Our Lambing Experiences are the real deal, we’re not the commercial kind you’ll see at many places, 0ur groups are small and we want you to value a smaller quieter experience.

Each year we offer Lambing Experiences to the public during the Lambing Season. It’s a chance for you guys to get hands on and experience life in the lambing sheds!

Our pregnant mother sheep will be giving birth to their baby lambs, it’s a special time of year and an experience not to be missed!

Our 1 hour session involves:

  • Feeding the Lambs
  • Possible sighting of birth
  • A cup of hot chocolate

Dates and times for the Lambing Sessions as follows:
Easter Sunday 31st March @ 4pm
Easter Monday 1st April @ 4pm 
Tuesday 2nd April @ 4pm
Wednesday 3rd April @ 4pm 
Thursday 4th April @ 4pm
Saturday 6th April @ 4pm
Sunday 7th April @ 4pm
Tuesday 9th April @ 5pm
Wednesday 10th April @ 5pm
Thursday 11th April @ 5pm
Friday 12th April @ 5pm
Saturday 13th April @ 4pm
Sunday 14th April @ 4pm

Prices are £13 for an adult (16+) and £10 for children (3+). Children 2 years & under are not charged. Full payment is required at the point of booking.

**Please note this event is not suitable for pregnant women.**


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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. Outdoor seating in the lovely garden setting that is dog friendly.

The farmshop is open daily so come and get stocked up with tasty local meats for your BBQ and super-fresh vegetables and salads to accompany any mealtime. It is also asparagus season so get it while its super-fresh and super delicious!

Find them: Stamford Bridge Road (A166), Gate Helmsley, York, YO41 1NB


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Bawtry Paintball Fields is Europe’s biggest outdoor activity centre, voted Europe’s Best, and the UK’s highest rated on Trip Advisor with over 1500 5-Star reviews!

Looking for a family day out, an awesome birthday, stag or hen party, or a fantastic team build event – BPF has something for everyone. Our lovely little café serves hot and cold food and drinks, ice cream and slush all day, so you can stay fuelled and relax in one of our picnic areas between activities.

Attracting groups of all ages from 6yrs+, BPF offers a huge variety of outdoor activities in the beautiful 720 acre woodland setting of Bawtry Forest. Activities include; Target and Zombie Archery, outdoor Laser Combat, Rifle Shooting, Tomahawk Axe and Knife Throwing, Junior ‘low-impact’ Paintballing, a 53ft Climbing Wall, Paintball Mini-Tank Battles, a huge Tree-Trek and Zipline Park with 50ft leap-of-faith, and of course regular Paintballing. BPF is also home of the infamous Predator!

Our award-winning paintball and laser combat game zones are like something out of a Hollywood movie. Props include real Lynx, Wessex and Huey helicopters, 42 ex-MOD armoured vehicles, tanks, castles, and a tree-top fortress.

All activities can be booked online at bawtrypaintballfields.co.uk, or call our friendly team on 01302 868841


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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.

For those who love rugby, Rugby Tots will be there for one day only on Thursday 28th of March, or take part in some football fun with Speed Test UK on Monday 25th March and Monday 1st April.

Unleash your artistic side with our fun range of Easter crafts, including painting your pot and planting a sunflower, making a hatching Easter chick, designing and drawing your own Easter egg, and even creating your own Easter bonnet! And for those who love animals, there’s plenty to see and do, from feeding our adorable lambs to taking a wander around the farm with some of our walkable animals.

Don’t forget to take part in our wildlife quiz, Easter word hunt, and Easter games, where you can burn off that Easter energy with egg and spoon races, sack races, and more!

Book your tickets through our website today for an Eggtastic time!

Beetle Bank Open Farm, Moor Lane, Murton, York YO19 5XD


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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.

The popular ’50 things to do before you’re 11 3/4’ playlist offers ideas to try something new or have a go at when you’re visiting or back at home. On 2nd & 4th April, have a go at No.41 – help a plant to grow. Decorate you own paper pot before sowing seeds to take home.

In the wilderness play area sharpen up your den building skills, test your bravery climbing on the stacks and reach new heights together on the large bucket swing. Nobody needs to get left behind with a miniature clamber stack for smaller legs, choice of slides and swings.

(*Dairy, vegan or Free From alternative available).

Free entry to National Trust and RHS members and under-fives.

Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens, York YO30 1DD


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Enjoy a fantastic family day out during the Easter holidays at Castle Howard. Take part in the Easter Animal Trail for children, and embark on an animal adventure around the Gardens; step into the magnificent House which reopens on the 29th March; and indulge in seasonal delights and Easter treats in our cafes and shops.

Easter Animal Trail

Discover a menagerie of willow animals in our Gardens this Easter, and encounter foxes, owls, hares, and more! Collect your beautifully illustrated trail map and adventure around the Grounds to collect a series of clues to win a chocolatey prize.

Our enchanting trail is for children and families, and is a lovely outdoor experience surrounded by nature’s beauty. Don’t miss our Bunny photo opportunity to capture your Easter day out and look out for unexpected animals as you go! Included in House & Gardens and Gardens tickets.

Credits: Thank you to Yorkshire Wildlife Trust for providing two beautiful sculptures – learn more about Yorkshire wildlife’s habitats and environments on your trail map. Thank you to Dragon Willow and CLW Event Design for creating the remaining sculptures. Chocolate prizes are provided by Autism Plus: Park House Barns Belgian Chocolate in Easingwold. Illustrations by Jess Hogarth.

Castle Howard, The Estate Office, Castle Howard, York, YO60 7DA


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With over 8,000 acres of forest to explore, Dalby Forest is the perfect place to spend some quality family time in the great outdoors. The team at Dalby have put together some fun-filled activities to keep the whole family entertained.

So, pack up your picnic and enjoy a low-cost day in nature!

  1. Easter Scavenger Hunt – Collect your sheet from the Visitor Centre information point, then head into the play area to see how many eggs the Easter Bunny has hidden around the forest. Return your sheet for an Easter treat!
  2. Easter Egg Ornament Craft – Pop into our Visitor Centre, visit the crafting table and follow our handy guide to make your very own Easter Egg Ornament.
  3. Women in Forestry Exhibition – Learn about the history of Women in Forestry and how their efforts shaped the future of our forests. Entry to the exhibition is free. Find the art space in the Courtyard, Low Dalby. Open daily from 8am – 4pm
  4. Gruffalo Party Trail – Join in the celebrations! The Gruffalo is celebrating his 25th birthday this year. Can you us help find his missing party items? Pick up your pack for just £4 from our Visitor Centre information point, packed with fun things to do on your party adventure. Inside you’ll find:
    • kraft bag to colour in
    • party headband to wear
    • party trail activity leaflet
    • stickers
    • pencil and crayon
    • keepsake sew-on Gruffalo Party patch
  5. Gruffalo orienteering trail – try our fun, navigational challenge at Dalby Forest using a simple map to find twelve Gruffalo markers hidden in the deep, dark wood. Bonus if you spot the Gruffalo hiding in the trees!
  6. Grandfather Oak playground – Swing, climb, hide and spark their imaginations at the Grandfather Oak playground! Test your climbing skills on this fun playground with so much for the mind to explore. Hide away in our wooden teepees, clamber on the climbing frame or make your way round the playground and find your joy in the wildplay area.
  7. Go Ape Treetop Adventure – Built for the whole family, this is the ultimate tree top experience of wobbly bridges, intricate crossings and an awesome zip wire finale in Dalby Forest. The perfect high ropes course for kids as well as mum, dad and the grandparents!
  8. Life on two wheels – Get started or tune up those cycling skills with training courses for little legs, hosted by our Bike Hire partner, Dalby Forest Cycle Hub!

With themed trails, adventure play areas, natural play, safe off-road cycling and lots of space to create your own woodland palace, your local woods and forests are the perfect place for a family day out, fit for a king!

Please note that barbeques and fires are not currently allowed anywhere in the forest.

Dalby Forest, YO18 7LT


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Living History Weekend – Saturday 29th – Sunday 31st March 2024

Explore history at Eden Camp’s Living History Weekends! Engage with reenactors portraying soldiers from the British, US, and German Armies, and connect with Home Front heroes. Don’t miss this immersive experience!

Easter Activity Family-fun Workshops: 27 March to 5 April 2024. 1pm to 2pm

Join the fun with our free, family-friendly educational workshops happening throughout the Easter Holidays!

Evacuation Workshop – Wednesday 27 March

Learn about the importance of evacuation, what would you take in your suitcase? Activities will include packing a suitcase, creating your name label and much, much more!

WW1 Cooking – Thursday 28 March & Thursday 4 April

Join in the cooking fun and make your own tack biscuits!

Soldiers from WW1 relied on tack biscuits during trench warfare as they lasted a long time without going off but that didn’t mean they were nice to eat!

Rationing – Wednesday 3 April

Learn about the effects of Rationing in Britain during the war! How did we survive on smaller portions and were we healthier as a result? Learn about the types of food available in wartime Britain.

POW Arts & Crafts – Friday 29 March & Friday 5 April 

Explore the everyday life of a POW at Eden Camp and how the prisoners of war (POWs) utilised materials around them to create arts & crafts in their spare time for presents to the local families. Make your own Paper Dolly and use recycled materials to create an outfit for your very own wartime friend!

Eden Camp Modern History Museum, Malton. YO17 6RT


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23rd March 2024 until 5th April 2024. 1030 – 1130 and 1400 – 1500 Harminis on the Farm, Lambing time!

It’s Lambing Time at Hill Top Farm!

Join us for this magical hands on outdoor visit and marvel at the wonder of nature and new life!

Come and visit our farm near Scarborough where you will see ewes (you might even see one give birth!), hold the baby lambs and maybe feed them if they’re hungry! We will have a Harminis sing along too, some farm stories and the chance to play on the toy tractors and outdoor toys whilst we watch and wait for the lambs to arrive!

This is an outdoor event and the weather can be very changeable on top of the hill, so please dress appropriately and bring extra clothes with you!

Aimed at 0-6yrs, older children are welcome too (please purchase a ticket) but they may not want to sing our animal themed songs (too cool for school!)

£10.95 per child, with 1 free adult place
Babies under 6 months old are free when they attend with a paying sibling.

****This activity is not suitable for pregnant ladies.****

Book directly through www.happity.co.uk/harminis

Plus we have the NEW VIP Shepherd for the day ultimate experiences.

Work alongside Kate and other members of the ewe crew in assisting the girls. Make sure they’re well fed, bedded up, and that their lambs are thriving in the maternity suite! Accompany Farmer James or Kate on their daily rounds checking the livestock and that all is good on the farm.

With plenty of photo opportunities you will come away from the day absolutely buzzing with loads of memories!

Suitable for adults and children 6+ (children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult – no extra charge)

This is the perfect gift for someone that has everything! Spaces are limited to 2 per day over the Easter Holidays so act now before they’re snaffled up! £100 per person – Book the VIP experience HERE

With kind permission from JW Tyson Agriculture & Milling Services

Located just outside of Scarborough at the top of Racecourse road / Stepney Hill YO12 5TE


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Hoglets Theatre presents A Midsummer Night’s Mischief – Sat 30 March, 2.30pm
By Gemma Curry – after William Shakespeare
The fairies in the forest are starting a fight – but which side are you on? Team Titania or Team Oberon? Hoglets Theatre presents an interactive, fun and larger-than-life production, based on Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Expect wild characters, raucous singalong songs, puppets, stunts, and some frankly ridiculous disco dancing! Get yourselves down to the forest – it’s all kicking off!

A Midsummer Night’s Mischief is a play designed especially for young children (with recommended ages being 5-11 years old – but everyone is welcome). And whilst we love the bard, no previous experience of Shakespeare is required!
5-11 years
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Hoglets Theatre Puppet Workshop Sat 30 March, 3.30pm
Join Gemma from Hoglets Theatre to make your own Shakespearean Puppet.
Taking inspiration from Hoglets current show “A Midsummer Night’s Mischief”, together we’ll make
our very own paper boogie, Woogie Bottom Puppet. Just like Titania, as soon as you see this dancing
donkey headed mechanical you’ll love him too.
5-11 years
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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.

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14-16 Coppergate Walk, York


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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:

  • 90-minute session in the lambing barn
  • Meet & feed a lamb
  • Short talk by Farmer Percy about his flock
  • Count the lambs with Farmer Percy
  • Q&A session with the lambing team
  • Capture those memories in the photo booth
  • Meet the other baby animals in the barn including rabbits and guinea pigs.
  • Say hello to the sheep dogs, Alfie & Madge
  • Follow our Sheep Trail around the farm to find a secret word
  • Get to know the Farmyard Gang including Tilly our Shetland Pony, our donkeys, alpacas, goats, hens and ducks
  • The Hive Café/Bar will be open serving warm drinks and lite bites!
  • Entry to our competition to win a glamping stay at Humble Bee Farm
  • Access to our sports field during your visit
  • Free parking

Pram friendly. Sorry, no dogs. Pregnant women not advised to enter the lambing area.


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Let your imagination run wild as you immerse yourself in a whole new world of make believe. Step into Jack’s Mini Village and you will immediately be transformed into Village Life where you can become any number of different people – a baker – a stylist – a builder – a doctor, and many more besides.

The size and level of detail will amaze you, from the Mini Village credit card (which each child gets to keep) to the “working” checkout counters, washing machine and ovens, to the awesome ice cream van. Check out the Interactive Village Map on our website to learn more about the 14 different play settings.

Suitable for pre-walkers up to children who love to play pretend in style! Full seating area available to sit and have tasty snack and maybe a delicious coffee made with a barista coffee machine.

Jack’s Mini Village is located on the first floor above Jack in the Box Soft Play. The soft play area has 3 different awesome zones – large gated baby area, toddler play frame and large junior play frame – we have something for everyone with our exciting slides, interactive ball pools and captivating sensory areas, we even have an interactive game floor. There is also a huge menu with lots of tasty, freshly made food.

Open 7 days a week – see our website for opening times and prices. Online booking is essential for guaranteed entry. Separate bookings are required for Jack’s Mini Village and soft play, but combi tickets are available.

Annie Reed Road, Beverley, HU17 0LF. 01482 880091


Spring and Easter Activities at North Yorkshire Moors National Park Centres:

  • Constellation Rubbing Trail – Danby Lodge National Park Centre and Sutton Bank National Park Centre
    • Come and try our new permanent rubbing trail.
      Explore the grounds and find the constellation rubbing plaques, use your brass rubbing crayon and discover the 10 different constellations. Drop-in, no booking required, please check visitor centre opening hours. £3 per person.
  • Notice Nature Trail – 23 March to 25 May – Danby Lodge National Park Centre and Sutton Bank National Park Centre
    • Take time to look at what’s around us. What mysteries of nature will you unravel on this new family trail? Recommended age 3+. £3 per person.
      Drop-in, no booking required, please check visitor centre opening hours.
  • Natural Art Day Family Activity – Wednesday 27 March at Danby Lodge National Park Centre
    Using only what we can find we’ll create our own natural art. Make a bookmark or wall hanging to take home. No booking required, drop in Price from £5.00
  • Family Bushcraft Day – Wednesday 3 April at Danby Lodge National Park Centre
    Escape to the woodland and learn how to make the best shelters and how to light a fire. You can also make a charcoal pencil to take home. Price from £7.00
  • Children’s Terrarium-Making Workshop – Sunday 7 April at Danby Lodge National Park Centre
    Build a terrarium with HOF & Beyond.  Children will learn which plants to use and how to care for them.  They’ll get messy with the different soils creating their own funky layers. Price from £26.00

Danby Lodge, Lodge Ln, Whitby YO21 2NB 01439 772737
Sutton Bank, Thirsk YO7 2EH 01845 597426


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Saturday 6th April 2024 11am – 3pm

£5 per person

Molescroft Farm Estate, HU17 9FS

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 Easter Egg Hunt and a range of cheeky activity games.

But hold your bunny ears! Don’t be left out of the loop – sign up for our mailing list and be the first to crack into all the juicy details. From exclusive updates to top-secret surprises, our mailing list is your golden ticket to all things egg-citing this Easter. Don’t hop away without joining us – it’s going to be a hare-raisingly good time!


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Find us on Market Place for new books and art supplies.

There’s a children’s section downstairs with comfy beanbags, pencils and paper plus lots more books for teenagers and adults in the deceptively large upstairs.

 

🐣 Easter Holiday EVENTS and ACTIVITIES for children 🐣

All events are FREE, but please book tickets for the author visits at pickeringbooktree.co.uk to guarantee a place on the day.

 

Merlin Finds His Magic with Grace Olson

Wednesday 27th March @2pm

Merlin Finds His Magic is a beautifully uplifting story of courage and friendship.

At the event you’ll hear an extract from the story, and learn some amazing facts about sheep!

The event is suitable for any child who enjoys listening to picture book readings, and slightly older children who read by themselves.

Book tickets (FREE) HERE

 

Pony Activities with Cressida Burton

Wednesday 3rd April @11am

Join pony book author Cressida Burton for pony themed activities!

Cressida is the author of SIX brilliant books for readers aged 8+ who love ponies and animals.

The books and activity session are suitable for confident younger readers too.

Book tickets (FREE) HERE

 

Try Out Fun and Free Activity Sheets!

Drop in anytime from Saturday 16th March to complete fun themed activity sheets!

These are free to pick up downstairs in the shop, and can be completed here or taken home.

 

The Return of Story Time Saturdays!

Every Saturday at 11am we read a picture book in the cosy children’s area of the shop. Drop in to hear a brilliant new story, and enjoy a discount on the week’s chosen book if it’s one you’d like to return to again and again.

 

Easter Holiday picture book readings:

  • Saturday 23rd March @11am — The Bowerbird
  • Saturday 30th March @11am — What We’ll Build
  • Saturday 6th April @11am — Snail in Space
  • Saturday 13th April @11am — There’s a Tiger on the Train

We are open every day except Sundays, 10am – 4pm.

43a Market Place, Pickering YO18 7AE


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Enjoy the Freedom without the Worry

Pickering Dog Field consists of 2 x 1 acre sized fields called Florence Field and George Field.  Each one offers dog owners the space to let their dogs exercise off the lead, with sole use of the field for their booked slot.  Each field is “drive in” has the benefit of a shelter with a bench and optional obstacles such as jumps, tyres, tunnel and a balance beam.  Appointments are booked online, last 50 minutes and cost £7.

Children are welcome with adults and dogs. They can bring a football too or enjoy a picnic whilst the dogs play.

Opposite Tofts Lane, Malton Road, Pickering, YO18 8EA


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Our ever popular Easter Egg-Styravaganza 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 – if you are lucky you can see them being born! We also have lots of new born lambs that need bottle feeding every day, so come and help us at our daily sessions!

Our beautiful beach has re-opened the best place to relax whilst watching your children play in the sand and water play.  Rent a beach hut for a special treat!

We’ve got the perfect pit stop for you and your little piggies during your day of play! Try a delicious sourdough Pizza, treat yourself to a yummy Ice Cream or enjoy a jacket potato or our famous curly fries which make the perfect snack!

Bo Peep’s Panto “She’s Lost The Flock…Again” is showing daily, can The Grand Old Duke Of York help her find our lost lambs?! and of course we have all of our wonderful animals on the farmyard trail!

You can book through the website unless you are an annual member (annual members do not need to book)!

Piglets Adventure Farm is located 15 minutes from the centre of York, on Towthorpe Moor Lane, between Strensall Road and the A64, North of York.

For full information please go to www.pigletsadventurefarm.com

Piglets Adventure Farm Park, Towthorpe Grange, York, YO32 9ST


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  • 2024 TBC

9¾ Shambles, York


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Pottery Painting Studio in the heart of York!

Rainbows Ceramics is a well established pottery painting studio just 2 mins from York Minster. Perfect for a day trip to York! We have a vast selection of pottery and all the stamps, stencils and paints you need to help you all get creative. We are situated on the corner of Bootham and Gillygate with parking available on Bootham Row. All items need to be fired so will be ready to collect after 1 week. Posting is also available for a small cost.

Baby Prints
Pop in and paint your baby’s footprint on ceramics and create a perfect keepsake. 3D Clay and Plaster prints presented in a beautiful handmade frame are also available.

Children’s Parties
We are an award winning party venue so if the little ones fancy some pottery painting fun with their friends either in the studio or at home please do give us a call. Please log on to the website for current party packages and info.

Mention Ryedale Mumbler for 10% off (excluding parties & evening bookings)

Rainbows Ceramics
15-17 Bootham
York
YO30 7BW


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Rainy Day Ideas

Enjoy the Freedom without the Worry

Ryedale Dog Field is an enclosed two acre field offering dog owners the space to let their dogs exercise off the lead, allowing users the sole use of the field for their booked slot. Booking the field gives the user exclusive access to the area for their allotted time of either 30 or 60 minutes.

Children are welcome with adults and dogs. They can bring a football too or enjoy a picnic whilst the dogs play.

Manor Farm
Broughton
Malton
YO17 6QJ


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Wednesday 27th March – Thursday 4th April 2024
Join us during the school holidays for family fun, including free activities, workshops and crafts.

Wednesday 27th March 10am – 12pm and 2 – 4pm – Hopping Haberdashery: Fabric Bunnies
Space To Be, Scarborough Art Gallery

Join us to make a fabric rabbit, inspired by the work of Angela Knipe from our current exhibition, Displayful. A great activity, just in time for Easter!

Thursday 28th March 10am – 12 pm and 2 – 4pm – Hatching Dino Egg Cards
Rotunda Museum
An Easter gift with a difference – make a unique gift to send to a dino fan. Come and collage your own hatching baby dinosaur card.

Wednesday 3rd April 10am – 12pm and 2 – 4pm – Printed Pet Portraits
Space To Be, Scarborough Art Gallery
Press! Print! Ink! Arrange shapes to create your own perfect pet made entirely out of stamp pads.

Thursday 4th April 10am – 12pm and 2 – 4pm – Prehistoric Stained Glass
Rotunda Museum
As we welcome spring and the return of sunnier days, join us to make some faux stained glass inspired by our collection of fossils and dinosaur artefacts.

 

Until Sunday 7 May (during opening hours) Exhibition: Displayful
Scarborough Art Gallery
Celebrating happy accidents and joyful mess, Displayful invites visitors to enjoy contemporary artistic responses to objects from the collection. Combining new work from five regional artists, Luke Beech, Kate Fox, Wendy Galloway, Liberty Hodes and Angela Knipe, alongside historical artefacts, Displayful looks to consider new possibilities for the lives of objects.

Amongst a wide and deliberately random collection of objects, visitors can expect to see rabbits, a stoat and an impressive potato!

General Information
Children must always be accompanied by an adult.
All activities are FREE with an Annual Pass and U18s go FREE, unless otherwise stated.
Keep checking our website and social media for updates.


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Join Captain Careless on a Pirate Treasure Hunt!

Oh no! Captain Careless has really done it this time. They’ve lost all the pirate treasure at SEA LIFE – and the crew are none too pleased! On top of this, it seems some of our creatures have become quite taken with the shiny booty!

Can you help the Captain find all the lost booty that is hidden around the aquarium and fill in the pirate map as you go? And while on your hunt for the Captain’s booty, learn all about our ‘treasures of the ocean’.

  • Take part in an interactive treasure hunt around the aquarium
  • Take part in lots of pirate themed games, crafts and activities
  • Meet Captain Careless
  • Win a prize for taking part!

This event is included with SEA LIFE admission.

Scalby Mills, Scarborough, YO12 6RP.


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There’s lots happening at Sewerby this Easter 2024!

Starting on 24th March and running through to 5th April, choose from:

  • Rusticus Encounter: Viking!
  • Rusticus: Knights of the Round Table
  • Rusticus Adventure: Thumbelina
  • Easter Magic and Face painting
  • Circus Avago
  • Wildcats: Pirates and Mad Hatters Tea Party
  • Zoo activities

Plus Spring Family Fun Day on 28th March and the famous Medieval Jousting on 31st March.

Find full details on their website here.

Activities free with admission price. Standard admission charges apply.

Sewerby, Bridlington, YO15 1ED. 01262 673769.


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15th,16th,17th December 2023
22nd,23rd December 2023

6:30pm/7pm/7:30pm/8pm

Sheriff Alpacas are hosting 2 rather special Christmas events… set on an alpaca farm in the outskirts of York expect to experience a quiet, magical experience for all.  During the days you can enjoy a festive walk with an alpacadeer in the wintery woods and meet some baby alpacadeers.

On an eve, the farm is beautifully lit up with a stroll through the farm to meet Santa and the alpaca deers. Plenty of opportunity to meet and feed the alpacadeers and keep warm by the fire with marshmallows.

£20 children, £10 adults (children under 3 go free)

When booking, please only book for guests aged 3+ but please let us know if any under 3’s are attending

Goodness Farm. Sheriff Hutton Road. Strensall. YO32 5TP

 


07884 430958
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There’s lots going on at Sledmere this Easter – with 3 weekends of our popular Lambing event, starting from Sat 23rd March – a great opportunity to meet our newborn lambs, enjoy cuddles with our fluffy little flock and if you are around at feeding time you might even get a chance to give them a bottle. You can even watch footage taken from the main lambing sheds and our Farm team will give you an insight into what happens during this busy Spring period.

Not only that but we are thrilled to be joined by Story Craft Theatre on Tuesday 2nd April for their theatre show: E-I-E-I-OH NO! It is a very busy time of year on the farm and there is so much to do – come and join us for one udder-believable, hay-larious interactive adventure that is packed full of colourful characters, puppets, games and fun for all the family! Story Craft Theatre is an award-winning children’s theatre company based in York and run by professional theatre-makers Cassie Vallance and Janet Bruce. There will be two performances, at 10.45am and 2pm. Book online, tickets are limited – don’t miss out!

Saturday 23rd March – Sunday 7th April 10am – 5pm – Sledmere’s Springtime Eggs-plorer Trail takes place throughout the Easter Holidays!

Keep your eyes peeled as you follow clues to make your way around the Parkland and Gardens this Easter, spotting the Springtime Easter features! See if you can spot Easter Eggs, Chicks, Bunnies and lots more as you’re led on a special adventure with your trail sheet in hand! When you’ve found them all don’t forget to return to the beginning to claim your prize!

Last but not least, Sledmere House opens for it’s Season of guided tours from Sunday 24th March – with 2 tours a day, at 11.30am and 1.45pm, on selected days until early October, take an opportunity to see inside and learn all about this stunning country house. Find out more online!

Normal grounds and gardens admission applies – book your tickets online now.

Sledmere House, Sledmere, Driffield, YO25 3XG


01377 236637
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23 March- 14 April

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.

Book tickets here

Stockeld Park, off the A661 Wetherby Road, LS22 4AN


01937 586333
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Easter Adventures at William’s Den, runs 23rd March to 7th April 2024. Includes:

  • William’s Easter Show is back by popular demand, with a brand new performance.
  • Hunt for hidden surprises in our Easter Garden
  • Experience the joy of holding our cute chicks
  • FREE Chocolate gift for all Children (not including babies)
  • Biscuit decorating, children can unleash your creativity on our scrumptious homemade treats
  • Bounce and boogie with us in our daily disco, Bunny Bop
  • Meet The Easter Bunny and mascot William
  • Hang out and have fun with our Play Pioneers
  • Look blooming lovely with a Petal Globe photo opportunity*
  • Take away a new friend that you’ve built yourself!*

*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.

Castle Farm, Wold Hill, North Cave, HU15 2LS.

01430 472230
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If you’re looking for a fun filled day out for all the family this Easter check out Woldies for Woldies Easter Tweet.

Running 23rd March to the 7th April with a chocolate prize for every child, follow the new rainbow egg trail to crack the code and open the Robin’s nest.

Enjoy spring blossom and bulbs, spot birds in the hide and frogs in the nature ponds.

There’s a mini bunny trail for little legs, bird colouring, bird games to play, and special Easter treats in the Teahive Takeaway.

Make memories with all the family with Woldies favourites…

  • NEW Dino Maze
  • Giant Games Maze
  • Miniature Railway
  • Foot Golf
  • Den Zone
  • Climbing Fort
  • Timber Trail Play
  • Mud Kitchen
  • Insect Orienteering
  • Bees and Friends Garden
  • Butterfly Garden
  • Tree trail and much more!

Everything at Woldies is made for you enjoy quality time together as a family.

It’s a family business run with a friendly, personal touch. A fun day out with a difference with nature gardens, trails and play all set in a beautiful, natural and safe environment. Dogs welcome on a lead.

Easy to get to, only 1 minute off the A64 at Wintringham, near Malton YO17 8HW.

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Monday 25th March 2024, 10am – 3pm.

A variety of indoor and outdoor activities based on animals and plants. Take part in a minibeast hunt and make spring flowers and animals. Explore the Arboretum and learn about the creatures we share it with. There will be hands on activities, so bring a bag to take your creations home with you.

We recommend bringing a packed lunch or money for lunch in the Arboretum Café. Suitable for children aged five and over. It costs £15 to attend. Booking is essential. Children to be accompanied by an adult (free of charge).

Please bring outdoor clothes and footwear and a bag to take your creative crafts.

The Yorkshire Arboretum, Castle Howard, York, YO60 7BY


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Base Camp at Baldersby Park, Topcliffe

Easter is fast approaching, make it an adventurous one at Base Camp…
Wed 27th – Archery, Fire and Cooking (age 8-14)
Thurs 28th – Forest School and Nature Detectives (age 5-11)
10am – 3pm
£30 per day
Ages 5 – 14 (Archery minimum age 8)

Beck Isle Museum Easter Holiday Activities

Monday 25 March -Saturday 6 April

Go wild in the museum this Easter! Hunt for garden creatures as you explore the museum and then make a crafty creature of your own to take home.

 

Make an Easter Bunny – Tuesday 26 March

Create your own Easter Bunny then have fun exploring the museum, following our tricky trails and playing traditional games.

 

Victorian Wash Day and Butter Making – Tuesday 2 April

Step back in time to help with the weekly wash without a washing machine! Learn about dolly tubs, possers and dolly blue! Have fun playing with Victorian toys and find out how the Victorians made butter!

Beck Isle Museum
Pickering
Bridge Street
YO18 8DU

01751 473653

Brooklyn JFC Easter Girls Football Fun Day

Join us for some egg-citing fun!!

Friday 5th April 10am – 3pm

Malton Sports Centre

Open to girls aged 6 years plus

£10 for the day

For more details visit their Facebook page

Burtree House Easter Eggstravaganza

Good Friday 29th March until Easter Monday 1st April 2024 with two daily sessions running from 10am –1pm & 3pm -6pm.

Days of traditional Easter fun for all the family to enjoy, with Egg Hunts, Egg & Spoon races, Disco and Games with the Easter Bunny and lots more treats to keep everyone entertained.

Burtree House, Hutton Sessay Thirsk. Y07 3AY
01845 501333

Curious About Walks – Ryedale

Have fun (re-)discovering the area, spotting things you’ve never noticed before, with Curious About Walks – quirky treasure hunt style heritage walks.

Curious About Walks are a safe fun and affordable way to get outside for some fresh air for a couple of hours in the holidays. They are a low cost, inclusive, participatory activity where everyone can have a role, following directions, finding the answers to our addictive clues, matching pictures and reading snippets about the history of the city and the people that have shaped it.

Visit their website to buy the printed booklet.

Easter Bash at Butterflies Dance, Thirsk

Join us for our ‘Easter Bash’ on 5th April from 1pm – 3pm at Butterflies in Thirsk.

Disco, games, dances, crafts

Ages 4+

Bring a drink and small snack (no nuts)

£6pp

info@butterfliesstudio.co.uk

Easter Pool Party: Thirsk Pool

Floats, toys and music

Thirsk and Sowerby Leisure Centre

Friday 5th April, 10.30am – 11.30am

01845 522447 – walk-ins only

Flamingo Land The Great Easter Trail

Take part in The Great Easter Trail from the 1st to 16th April 2024. Explore the zoo and follow the trail to find information on six of our egg-laying animals. Return your completed trail to the Udzungwa Discovery Centre where you can collect a token to exchange for an Easter prize at one of our gift shops. *Small additional charge. Normal admission prices apply.

Kirby Misperton, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 6UX. 0800 40 888 40

Helmsley Walled Garden Easter Trail

Saturday 30th March 2024, 10am – 3pm.

Crafts, games and prizes.

£7 adult entry, children & Easter Activities FREE.

Helmsley Walled Garden, Cleveland Way, Helmsley, York YO62 5AH

Kirkbymoorside Scarecrow Trail

On the 28th of March 2024 our Scarecrow trail will begin and be in place until the 1st of April (Easter Monday), we will have a stall at the Scout hut with games, refreshments, and also handmade gifts made by our Scout troop.

Anyone in Kirkbymoorside is able to sign up to place a Scarecrow outside their house or business meaning we will have a wide range of Scarecrows to look at.

Maps will be available to purchase from the Moorside Store and Something Special after the 28th of February.

Lightwater Valley – Easter Holidays

Go Safari this Easter from 28th March 2024. A raft of exciting, absorbing and entertaining events and activities created to appeal to the under-12s and their families.

North Stainley, Ripon, HG4 3HT. 01765 635321
Open from 10am, check website for days open and closing times

Malton Library – Easter Holidays

Digital Microbit trail – Saturday 23rd to Saturday 6th April 2024 – suitable for 6 years plus.

Ink It Up! Easter fun printmaking session – Wednesday 26th March 10am – 12pm – booking essential

FREE Rap Workshop with James Koppert on Tuesday 2nd April 5.15pm – 7pm. Under 8s might have to be accompanied – no booking required

Malton Library, St. Michael Street, Malton

01609 534565 

Messy Easter

Saturday 23rd March 3-5pm

Fun crafts for all ages, games and celebration + An Easter meal

Kirby Misperton Village High Row YO17 6XN
Rev Jackie Cray 01653 669365

Monk Park Farm – Easter

Monk Park Farm near Thirsk has lots of fun Easter activities running throughout the school holidays, including a giant egg hunt and themed crafts.
There’ll also be the chance to meet and bottle feed some new-born animals including lambs, kids, piglets, calves and cria (baby alpacas).

Green Lane, Bagby, Thirsk, YO7 2AG

01845 421124

Murton Park Easter Activities

Head to Murton Park this Easter from Saturday 23rd March – Sunday 7th April 2024 for a spring trail (available every day), Easter crafts and a visit from the Easter bunny

  • Guess the number of sweets in the jar (everyday): 50p per go
  • Planting cress: 23rd March, 10.30am – 12.30pm
  • Easter crown making: 25th March, 10.30am – 12.30pm
  • Make a bird box: 27th March, 10.30am – 12.30pm (£3)
  • Stained glass craft: Good Friday, 10.30am – 12.30pm (£1)
  • DVLR train rides: Easter weekend
  • Easter Sunday trail, £5
  • Easter Sunday face painting (small charge)
  • Book mark making: 2nd April, 10.30am – 12.30pm
  • Pom pom wreath: 3rd April, 10.30am – 12.30pm (£2)
  • Make a rainbow blower: 5th April, 10.30am – 12.30pm
  • Needlecraft: 6th April, 10.30am – 12.30pm (£4), age 3+
  • Lego Club: 7th April, 10.30am – 12.30pm

No need to book activities, all payable on the day.  Entry pass required.

Murton Lane, Murton YO19 5UF

Nunnington Hall Easter Adventures

This Easter join us for fun games and activities from 23rd March to 7th April 2024, 10.30am – 5pm.  There will be an Easter activity trail outside, then you can venture indoors for another trail to spot the different eggs found in the natural world. £3 per trail, including a chocolate egg prize.

Nunnington Hall, York YO62 5UY. Tel: 01439 748283

Old Malton War Memorial Easter Hunt

31st March 2024 11am – 3pm

Easter sweets, food, fun, competitions, stalls, games

Easter Bunny visit 10.30am – 1.30pm – FREE Easter Treats from the Easter Bunny

Easter Bonnet Parade 12.30pm

Silly Costume Parade 2pm (for comic relief)

50p entry person

Old Malton War Memorial Hall, Malton Yo17 7HD

Pickering Library – Easter

Thursday 4th April 2024 2pm – 3.30pm

Ink It Up! – Easter Fun Printmaking Workshop

Join Make More Arts to get creative.

FREE

8 – 11 year olds

Pickering Library, The Ropery, Pickering

Booking required 01609 533624

Pickering Memorial Hall

Saturday 23rd March 2024 10am – 2pm – Crafting the Cross

Come and see our display of crosses made in various ways in different churches and have a go at making your own cross with simple crafts suitable for all ages. Refreshments available downstairs at the Art Exhibition downstairs.

Pickering Memorial Hall, Potter Hill, Pickering YO18 8AA

Pickering Methodist Church Messy Church

Monday 25th March 3.00pm – 5.00pm 2024

Explore the Easter story through crafts, games and stories. Includes a short time of worship and a meal. Free of charge

Pickering Methodist Church, Potter Hill, Pickering YO18 8AA

Playdale Farm Easter Egg Hunt

Easter Sunday and Easter Monday (31st March and 1st April 2024)

The Easter Bunny has been taking emu eggs and hiding them around the farm, find all the emu eggs marked with a letter to spell out a secret word and win a prize. £10 per child and includes an Easter prize (2 -10 yrs only).

Great fun to be had in awesome playgrounds including our indoor play barn, pedal go-karts, metropolis climbing frame, summer sledge, frisbee golf, zip-line and let’s not forget the straw barn.

As always our goats, sheep, and llamas will be eagerly awaiting visitors in the hope of being hand fed.
No booking required

Carr Lane, Cayton, Scarborough, YO11 3AT

Ryedale Folk Museum – Easter

Family Easter Trail: Solve the Mystery of Molly Milburn

23rd March to 14th April 2024: closed on Fridays

There have been some strange things going on around the Museum. The inhabitants say this is because Molly Milburn is a witch and has been up to mischief, but what will you decide?

Explore the clues and decide for yourself. Complete the trail then claim your prize.

All activities are free, included in the price of your museum admission.

Best suited to families with children aged 4 and above.

Ryedale Folk Museum, Hutton le Hole, North Yorkshire, YO62 6UA
Phone: 01751 417367

Ryedale Youth Theatre

Ryedale Youth Theatre are bringing The Wizard of Oz to The Milton Rooms this Easter!
Come join us for some family fun down the Yellow Brick Road!
27th – 30th March 2024
Evening shows 19.15pm
Matinees – Thursday and Saturday 2pm

01653 693310
07795 540516

Scampston Hall at Easter

Join us from 27th March to 7th April 2024 for an Easter Bunny Trail

£2 per trail, including prize.

Scampston Hall, Scampston, Malton YO17 8NG 

01944 759111

 

Scarborough Castle Easter Adventure Quest

23rd March to 14th April 2024, 10am – 5pm

Join us for a cracking adventure quest at Scarborough Castle this Easter holiday. Hunt for clues in the grounds, track down the Easter eggs and get rewarded with a tasty chocolate treat.

You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is on top of the ticket price.

There’s no need to book, and you can pay when you arrive at the site. Book online and save 15% on your entry ticket.

Castle Road, Scarborough, YO11 1HY

Story Craft Theatre

The Case of the Missing Bunny

26th March 2024, 2.30pm

 

Head over to the Story Craft Theatre website for more details.

The Old Court House, Thirsk

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0778 365 7963

Studfold’s Great Easter Egg & Fairy Hunt

Saturday 23rd March until Sunday 7th April 2024

An Easter egg hunt with a difference!

Studfold Adventure Trail is now the place to be if you wish to find the Nidderdale Fairies!

Magically Fairy doors have appeared throughout the Easter egg Hunt as the Springtime fairies arrive in the Dales.
Put down your electronic devices, find clues, large willow Easter nests, gold rabbits, find out about nature and unlock the gateways to reveal Studfold’s Fairy Village of ‘Two Stone Wishes’ Go-carts, ride on tractors and den building for those less fairy friendly members of the family!

Studfold Adventure Trail, Lofthouse, Harrogate, HG3 5SG

The Whole Hogg Farm Shop

Easter Farm Fun – 23rd March to 7th April 2024 10am – 3pm

Easter Egg Hunt with chocolate prize

£5 per child

Meet our sheep, pigs, cows, donkeys, goats and baby calves.

Howe Bridge Farm, Low Marishes, Malton, North Yorkshire YO17 6RQ

01653 669469

Thirsk Racecourse Easter Family Day

Our first family day is on Father’s Day this year – look out for details of 16th June 2024.

Thirsk Racecourse, Station Rd, Thirsk YO7 1QL

Thirsk Royal British Legion Easter Fun

Join us for an Easter Egg-travaganza this Easter weekend.

  • Easter Disco, 31st March 2024, 3pm – 5pm

Places are limited for the party so booking is essential, call 01845 523184

21 Kirkgate, Thirsk YO7 1PQ

Thornton Dale Easter Bunny Trail

Bunny trail running from 22nd March to 14th April 2024

Spot the little bunnies in the village business windows in Thornton le dale.

Buy your trail from Pace Cycles, The Buck, The Fish & Chip Shop, Wardill Bros or Donna on 07596 869108

£5 includes a trail & pencil. Spot bunny’s in shop windows and return for your Easter treat.

To be entered into the prize draw for a chance to win an additional prize, add your name and address. Winners drawn 21st April.

Raising funds for Little Stars Playgroup

West Heslerton Village Hall Easter Trail and Coffee Afternoon

Sunday 24th March 2024 2pm – 4pm

Easter Trail around the village, prize for every child (£2.00 per child)
Tea, coffee and cakes
Prize for best decorated egg
Easter egg tombola

Whitby Abbey Easter Adventure Quest

23rd March to 14th April 2024.

Join us for a cracking adventure quest at Whitby Abbey this Easter holiday. Hunt for clues in the grounds, track down the Easter eggs and get rewarded with a tasty chocolate treat.

You can take on the quest every day of the school holidays, and it costs just £2 to take part. This is on top of the ticket price.

There’s no need to book, and you can pay when you arrive at the site. Book online and save 15% on your entry ticket.

Abbey Lane, Whitby, YO22 4JT

York Leisure Centre

For swimming there’s a 6 lane, 25 metre swimming pool, as well as a shallow learner pool and toddlers splash pool perfect for gaining water confidence and swimming lessons.
Alternatively why not have a game badminton in our Sports Hall, or challenge yourself in the Clip N Climb arena. 
Kathryn Avenue, Monks Cross, York YO32 9AF
01904 403900
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