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April Half-Term Activities in Yorkshire 2025

As another half-term fast approaches, parents begin frantically assembling a packed schedule to ensure the kids remain entertained for the week. Fortunately, we’ve compiled a wide list of fantastic April half-term activities in Yorkshire your little ones will love.

Instead of dreading a half-term locked indoors, take the family out and explore all of these exciting places hosting the best things to do in Yorkshire.

Half-term activities for the adventurous

Easter Trail | Burton Agnes Hall, Driffield: 15th – 21st April

Children are invited to get involved in an easter event 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. You’ll even get a little pouch of chocolate eggs to start you off setting your own egg hunt.

Save room for lunch as their wood-fired pizzas are to die for.

Where? Rudston Rd, Burton Agnes, Driffield, YO25 4NB

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Peter Rabbit Easter Adventure Trail, Swinton Bivouac: 9th and 24th of April

Between the 9th and 24th of April, help Peter and Benjamin to save Easter by rescuing all of the Easter eggs!

This egg-citing trail will take you around the beautiful woodland of Swinton Estate, with some of the most stunning views in Yorkshire. Even better, profits will go to Friends of Grewelthorpe School Fundraising, so you’ll be giving back to the local community.

If you work up an appetite, indulge in a gorgeous Sunday lunch at Swinton Estate itself.

Where? Masham, Ilton, Ripon HG4 4JZ

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Easter Adventure Quest | Whitby Abbey & Scarborough Castle: 5th – 27th April

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 Saturday 5th April – Sunday the 27th April at both the Abbey and the Castle.

Have a browse at the wide variety of Whitby restaurants for when you’re there.

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

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Easter Feast at The Grand, York

For a truly extravagant affair, opt for an Easter Sunday lunch in The Grand Boardroom on Sunday 20th April, 12 – 2pm – complete with a show-stopping prawn fountain, fresh oysters and expertly cooked meats. Make this Easter half-term activity one to remember.

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For both adults and kids alike, you can indulge in a spring-inspired, Easter-themed afternoon tea at The Grand York this April. With expertly crafted patisserie, fresh warm scones and hot tea – it’s a real treat not to miss in York city centre. Yorkshire Food Guide customers save up to 20% off Afternoon Tea at The Grand York.

The Grand also has you covered if you’re on the hunt for an Easter activities, as you can cook up your own springtime feast at their cookery school’s exclusive easter lunch class!

Where? Station Rise, North Yorkshire, York YO1 6GD

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Half-term activities for those who like to play

Spring Stockeld Park for April half-term activities

Spring Fun at Stockeld Park | 5th – 21st April

For adventurers and explorers alike, Stockeld Park guarantees a full day of half-term activities, no matter the weather. With over 20,000 square feet of indoor adventure and multiple outdoor attractions, your children will be entertained for hours in one of the most interactive half-term activities.

This April half-term, you can meet and complete activities with live forest friend characters, go on an egg hunt for giant hand-painted eggs and meet the Easter bunny!

Where? Wetherby Road, Wetherby, LS22 4AN

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Farm Academy at Monk Park Farm | April 5th – April 21st

Running from the 5th to the 27th of April, Farm Academy is a hands-on experience, perfect for eager little farmers looking to learn the tricks of the trade!

From sheep sheering, and collecting eggs to meeting the chicks and bottle-feeding lambs – it’s the perfect half-term activity and an educational adventure for all to get involved in.

Where? Green Ln, Thirsk YO7 2AG

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Where’s Wolly? Learn about sheep and wool at Temple Newsam, Leeds | 5th – 21st April 2025

The Tudor-Jacobean house just 20-minutes from Leeds city centre, is known for its family-oriented events like the new Temple Newsam Food and Drink Festival in the summer.

Enjoy a family-friendly exploration of Temple Newsman House and Farm this Easter. You’ll get to learn about sheep and wool, including taking part in interactive crafts, trails and activities!

There will also be springtime animals to meet throughout the holidays, so be sure to visit between 5th – 21st April 2025.

Where? Temple Newsam Rd, Leeds LS15 0AE

Half-term activities for those who like to explore

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Filey Food Festival | Evron Centre, Filey | 19th – 20th April

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 65 stalls showcasing the very best of Yorkshire foods as well as fantastic produce from outside the region offering choice, quality, and great value. You can visit Saturday, April 19th – Sunday, April 20th.

Where? 1a John St, Filey, YO14 9DQ

Tulip Festival father Copleys April half-term activities

Tulip Festival, Farmer Copley’s | 12th – 27^th April

The Copley family have been farming for over 140 years, selling award-winning farm produce straight from their farm. Honey, gelato, delis and craft beers to name a few – there’s variety, but quality is not something they mess with.

Coming up this April is their tulip festival, and the team have planted 517,000 individual bulbs consisting of 65 varieties. There will be two dedicated pick-your-own areas, so you can pick your tulips – keep them for yourself or gift them to a loved one!

This has to be one of our favourite half-term activities.

Where? Pontefract Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF7 5AF

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Easter Lambing | Cannon Hall Farm, Barnsley | 29th March – 21st April

Take a trip to this award-winning family-run attraction in South Yorkshire and discover the beauty of spring at Cannon Hall Farm.

Between March 29th and April 21st, 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.

A truly magical easter event activity for kids.

Where? Bark House Ln, Cawthorne, Barnsley, S75 4AT

Scarborough Food Festival for April half-term activities

Scarborough Food and Drink Festival |12th – 13th April

Hosted in Scarborough’s stunning open-air theatre, this event is free to enter and perfect for all the family. Grab yourself some street food, try a new cuisine and make sure to take home some baked goods for later! Classic pies, brownies and artisan cheeses are calling our name.

There’s fairground rides for the little ones to burn off some steam and a tipi bar for adults to enjoy a drink or two.

Where? Scarborough Open Air Theatre, YO12 6P

Leeds Young Film Festival

Young Film Festival 2025, Leeds | April 5th – April 21st

Although we have our fingers crossed for sunnier days, April in Yorkshire inevitably brings some showers – and what better place to spend a drizzly day than cinema?

The Young Film Festival offers hands-on filmmaking workshops for the younger ones, as well as immersive VR experiences and screenings of family-friendly films throughout the week.

Where? The Electric Press, 3 Millennium Square, Leeds, LS2 3AD

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Harewood’s Great Egg Hunt | April 5th-April 20th

This Easter holiday, hunt for the hidden eggs around the West Garden of the stunning Harewood House!

A dragon egg, unicorn or even a fairy egg – will you be able to spot them all? If you’re successful on this spring quest, you’ll be able to claim a special prize.

Take an explore around the beautiful grounds for the perfect spring day out.

Where? Harewood House, Harewood, Leeds LS17 9LG