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Easter Bank Holiday Events in Yorkshire

Easter Bank Holiday Events in Yorkshire

If you’re on the hunt for some exciting Easter events in Yorkshire, look no further… Everything you could possibly think of is taking place across the region, whether that’s an easter egg hunt for the children, a spot of bank holiday boozing for the adults or the chance to indulge in some sweet treats, Yorkshire has it all. 


EASTER EVENTS IN WEST YORKSHIRE

Scones in Manor House Lindley's Easter afternoon tea

Easter Afternoon Tea & Sunday Lunch | The Manor House, Lindley

Take a trip to the Manor House Lindley between the 27th of March and the 7th of April, and treat yourself to their delectable Easter afternoon tea. Sample their delicate sandwiches, elegant patisserie, and your choice of tea or fizz. Or how about a traditional Sunday lunch to treat the whole family to? You’re spoilt for choice at one of the best Easter events in Yorkshire. 

1 Lidget St, Lindley, Huddersfield HD3 3JB – 01484 504000

Tattu Leeds Restaurant Interior - Easter Events in Yorkshire

Blossom Season | Tattu, Leeds

Spring has well and truly sprung at Tattu, just in time for the Easter bank holiday weekend. To celebrate the announcement of their brand new springtime menu, the Leeds branch is hosting their own blossom season celebrations. Think stellar DJs and exclusive cocktails such as a Self Expression Sour made with 135 East, ginger and honey.

There’ll also be limited edition Easter specials to feast on such as Salt and Pepper Monkfish, Kong Po Tofu served with pineapple and Crispy Kataifi Prawns.

Minerva, 29 E Parade, Leeds LS1 5PS – 0113 245 1080

The Piece Hall - Easter Events

Family Easter Hunt | The Piece Hall, Halifax

This year, dotted around The Piece Hall are some Easter clues that ‘Pieces the Bunny’ has hidden for you to discover as a family. Start by collecting your trail from the Visitor Centre and take off on an adventure around The Piece Hall, search the shops for hidden clues and claim an egg-citing chocolate treat at the end.

The trails depart every half hour between 10 am – 2.30 pm every day. Busy Easter Bank Holiday? No problem, Easter events are happening from March 23rd to 30th at The Piece Hall so everyone gets the chance to explore! 

Blackledge, Halifax HX1 1RE – 01422 525200

Interior of Crown Hotel in Boston Spa

Easter Kids Crafts | The Crown Hotel, Boston Spa

Making a comeback this Easter Bank Holiday is the popular Easter Kids Crafts session! A contemporary country pub perfect for a quick pint after work or enjoying a family meal out on the weekends, there’s no better place than The Crown Hotel. On Monday 8th April, your little ones can take part in pebble painting, keyring or plaque making. It’s the ideal Easter event to get the whole family out of the house.

128 High St, Boston Spa, Wetherby LS23 6BW – 01937 229900


EASTER EVENTS IN NORTH YORKSHIRE

York Chocolate Festival - Easter Events

York Chocolate Festival

As a celebration of York’s chocolate history and of course Easter, the York Chocolate Festival is back. Returning to Parliament Street, expect a weekend filled with tastings, makings, workshops and artisan markets. Running from 27th – 31st March, take part in a walking sample trail to try samples from some of the best of York’s food scene.

Better yet, expect to find a ‘Chocolate Bar’ where you’ll have the chance to relax and enjoy a drink or two. Perhaps, cocoa gin or chocolate stout will be your drink of choice for the weekend.

Parliament Street, York City Centre

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Easter Egg Hunt | Three’s A Crowd, Harrogate & Leeds

After the huge success of the event last year, the Three’s A Crowd Easter Egg Hunt is back between the 28th – 30th of March for the Easter weekend. As they post clues on their social media pages, set off on a hunt around Harrogate and Leeds to find the hidden Easter egg. Whoever finds the egg will receive a special prize to enjoy before the end of April. The hunt is on.

76-78 North St, Leeds LS2 7PN – 0113 295 6060

11 W Park, Harrogate HG1 1BL – 01423 391459

Coniston Easter Egg Trail - Easter weekend what's on in yorkshire

Easter Trail | The Coniston Hotel & Spa, Skipton

Drive out into the Yorkshire Dales and over to The Coniston Hotel & Spa in Skipton for a self-guided Easter trail through their picturesque estate. It’s the perfect Easter event to soak up the spring weather while looking for clues that will help you crack the trail.

Once completed, children will receive their very own easter egg and activity pack from the Easter bunny and even a voucher to enjoy a hot chocolate back at the hotel. Why not stay around and visit their pop-up pizza and pudding in the Bannister Suite to complete your day out? 

Between 25th March – 31st March, enjoy a mouth-watering grill week at one of the Yorkshire Dales’ most peaceful hotels, The Coniston. Surrounded by breathtaking views, unwind over the Easter weekend with a complimentary bottle of wine as you indulge in sumptuous steaks and Wagyu burgers.

Coniston Cold, Skipton BD23 4EA – 01756 748080

Whitby Abbey - Easter Events

Easter Adventure Quest | Whitby Abbey & Scarborough Castle

Explore the grounds of Whitby Abbey or Scarborough Castle at these fun Easter events. Hunt for clues and challenges and discover classic games like the egg and spoon race. Track down the Easter eggs and you’ll be rewarded with a delicious chocolate treat.

It’s the perfect way to get out and about in history this bank holiday, and an easy way to pick up a sweet treat. The Adventure Quest will take place between 23rd March – 14th April at both the Abbey and the Castle. 

Abbey Ln, Whitby YO22 4JT / Castle Rd, Scarborough YO11 1HY

Grantley Hall Norton bar and terrace

Easter Sunday Family Luncheon | Grantley Hall, Ripon

It’s time to make memories this Easter and where better to do just that than Grantley Hall? Held in their stunning events space on Sunday 31st March, all the family can enjoy a seasonal afternoon for the Easter weekend. With a luncheon, live entertainment and an Easter treat for all the guests to take home.

Grantley Hall, Ripon HG4 3ET – 01765 620070

Castle Howard - Easter Events

Sculpture Trail | Castle Howard, York

Adventure around the grounds of Castle Howard this Easter Bank Holiday. Discover a trail of Wildlife Willow Sculptures and collect clues to win a chocolatey prize.

Between 23rd March – 14th April, seek out creatures created by local artist Dragon Willow for this lovely outdoor Easter event. Look out for the bunny sculpture for an awesome photo opportunity! These are some Easter events you don’t want to miss.

Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA – 01653 648333

Daffodils outside Goldsborough Hall

Easter Trail & Weekend Lunch | Goldsborough Hall, Knaresborough

For a family-friendly Easter event that’s sure to be fun for the whole family, take a trip to the stunning former royal residence Goldsborough Hall. An Easter egg trail can be fun for all ages, so take a stroll through their fabulous spring gardens and woodland and go hunting.

All you need to do is solve each clue from the hidden painted eggs and complete this year’s anagram, and the winners will be awarded with a prize. You can take part in the trail between 27th March – 4th April.

Complete your visit with one of the best afternoon teas in Yorkshire or Easter Sunday lunch is delicious, with a tempting menu plus produce fresh from their kitchen garden and local suppliers.

Church St, Goldsborough, Knaresborough HG5 8NR – 01423 867321

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Easter Wonderland | Mother Shipton’s, Knaresborough

Join Mother Shipton’s for an action-packed weekend full of Easter fun! Explore their Easter bunny tipi trail and follow the clues to discover magical Easter scenes with plenty of photo opportunities along the way. There’s fun for all the family with giant eggs and miniature bunny houses to be found along this magical woodland trail.

Prophecy House, Harrogate Rd, High Bridge, Knaresborough HG5 8DD – 01423 864600

Lamb feeding at Piglets Adventure Farm

Easter Eggs-stravaganza | Piglets Adventure Farm, York

If you want to keep your little ones entertained over the Easter Weekend then this is the Easter event for you. Put your detective skills to good use with the great Easter egg hunt to find eggs from hidden chicks.

Or get involved with Bo Peep’s panto to get her sheep back before the wicked witch finds them. Or how about lamb bottle-feeding with the farmers? Taking place from 23rd March to 14th April, this is one of the best Easter events in Yorkshire.

Towthorpe Grange, Towthorpe Moor Ln, Towthorpe, York YO32 9ST – 01904 499183

Easter Bunny at Bolton Abbey - Easter events in Yorkshire

Easter Trail | Bolton Abbey, Skipton

Follow the Easter bunnies as you make your way through the Easter trail at Strid Wood. Get your trail sheet from the car park kiosk and set off on your Easter adventure.

Once you’ve completed the trail, why not enter Bolton Abbey’s ‘Design A Bunny’ competition to see your creation come to life on next year’s bunny trail and a Bolton Abbey season ticket? The trail is taking place every day between 23rd March to 14th April.

Bolton Abbey, Skipton BD23 6EX – 01756 718000

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Filey Food Festival | Evron Centre, Filey

Why not try a food festival for an Easter event this bank holiday? The free-to-attend Filey Food Festival is based within the Evron Centre Gardens and Crescent Gardens offering superb views of Filey Bay.

Expect over 70 stalls showcasing the very best of Yorkshire foods as well as fantastic produce from outside the region offering choice, quality, and great value. It’s a great day out for all the family. Pay a visit between the 30th-31st March.

1a John St, Filey YO14 9DQ – 01723 232323


EASTER EVENTS IN SOUTH YORKSHIRE

Kelu Easter Events

Aperol Al Fresco | Kelu, Sheffield

Kelu in Sheffield is a little slice of Sardinian paradise. Prepare to be transported to an oasis of warmth and mystery filled with Aperol delights this bank holiday. This hidden rooftop bar in Kelham Island is perfect for date nights or catching up with friends.

Spend the Easter Bank Holiday sampling their cocktail menu and dancing the night away. Make the evening more exciting by enjoying our exclusive sharing board and a bottle of wine offer available at Kelu.

Unit 3.1 krynkl, 294 Shalesmoor, Sheffield S3 8UL – 0114 299 1331

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Easter Lambing | Cannon Hall Farm, Barnsley

Take a trip to this award-winning family-run attraction in South Yorkshire and discover the beauty of spring at Cannon Hall Farm. Between 23rd March -14th April, you may get the chance to watch a brand new life brought into the world. Providing both education and entertainment for visitors, you can help welcome the baby lambs and learn everything you need to know about lambing.

Bark House Ln, Cawthorne, Barnsley S75 4AT – 01226 790427

Easter crafts at Wentworth Woodhouse - Easter events

Easter Holidays | Wentworth Woodhouse, Rotherham

Experience the Forest of Bewilderment like you’ve never seen before in the Gardens at Wentworth Woodhouse. There will be a nature-themed Egg Trail open from 23rd March -14th April, where explorers can receive a prize at the end.

You can also expect to find The Craft Trailer which will be open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, offering a range of Easter-themed activities which are free of charge. Round off your visit with an exception afternoon tea in the Long Gallery. They’re the ideal Easter events to celebrate the bank holiday.

Wentworth, Rotherham S62 7TQ – 01226 351161

Easter Arts and crafts at Hooton Lodge - Easter Events

Peter Rabbit Inspired Woodland Walk | Hooton Lodge, Rotherham

Explore the great outdoors with this fun-filled woodland walk. Expect a range of activities to get stuck into from a funfair, Easter bonnet parade, kids disco and more at Hooton Lodge. Every child will receive an Easter egg, trail sheet and ticket to the arts and crafts station as well as a meet and greet with special guests Pete and Lily! You can visit the woodland walk between 29th March to 1st April.

Kilnhurst Rd, Hooton Roberts, Thrybergh, Rotherham S65 4TE – 07817 939458


EASTER EVENTS IN EAST YORKSHIRE

Burton Constable Hall - Easter Events

Outdoor Easter Trail | Burton Constable Hall, Hull

If you find yourself in Hull over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, take an adventure through the outdoor Easter trail at Burton Constable Hall. Wandering through their stables, grounds and parkland, you will find clues you must follow to find the Easter egg nests.

Be sure to grab a trail sheet and fill in the word from each nest you find to uncover the magical sentence. These Easter events will take place every day from 23rd March – 7th April.

Skirlaugh, Hull HU11 4LN – 01964 562400

The Fruit Market - Easter Events

Easter Basket Weaving & Marbling Workshop | The Fruit Market, Hull

Hosted by Hull’s cultural space, The Fruit Market, is a fun and exciting family Easter workshop taking place on 26th March. Weave your very own Easter basket to store your Easter goodies with endless colour combinations. Or experiment with marbling inks to create your own unique Easter print. They’re simple, family-friendly Easter events you can enjoy over the Easter weekend.

1-73 Humber St, Hull HU1 1TU – 01482 320968



Burton Agnes Hall - Easter Events East Yorkshire

Easter Trail | Burton Agnes Hall, Driffield

From 23rd March – 7th April, children are invited to get involved in an Easter egg hunt around the grounds of Burton Agnes Hall. There are 25 huge, hand-carved and painted wooden eggs hidden in the woodland, all you need to do is find them all!

On your adventure, you’ll get to solve clues, learn about the history of Easter and explore the beautiful grounds. Save room for lunch as their wood-fired pizzas are to die for.

Rudston Rd, Burton Agnes, Driffield YO25 4NB – 01262 490324


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Nell Cuffley

22/03/2024

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