April Half Term Activities in Yorkshire 2025
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 February 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 things to do in Yorkshire.
Half-term activities for the adventurous
Easter Trail | Burton Agnes Hall, Driffield
From the 5th to the 21st of 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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Swinton Bivouac Two Night Meadow Yurt Glamping Stay
Masham, Ilton, Ripon HG4 4JZ- 20,000-acre estate on the edge of the Dales
- Two-night stay for up to four people
- SAVE 58%
Masham, Ilton, Ripon HG4 4JZ
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 Saturday 5th April – Sunday the 27th April at both the Abbey and the Castle.
Where? Abbey Ln, Whitby YO22 4JT / Castle Rd, Scarborough, YO11 1HY
Easter at The Grand, York
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.
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Or, opt for an Easter Sunday lunch in The Grand Boardroom, complete with a show-stopping prawn fountain, fresh oysters and expertly cooked meats.
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! Yorkshire Food Guide customers save up to 15% off Afternoon Tea at The Grand York.
Where? Station Rise, North Yorkshire, York YO1 6GD
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Swinton Park Hotel Yorkshire Dales stay with spa access & luxury perks
Masham, Ilton, Ripon HG4 4JZ- 20,000-acre estate on the edge of the Dales
- Includes fizz, spa access, guest activities & more
- SAVE 41%
Masham, Ilton, Ripon HG4 4JZ
Half-term activities for those who like to play
Spring Fun at Stockeld Park | 5th – 21st April
For adventurers and explorers alike, Stokeld 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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Sunday Lunch with Champagne at Hotel Du Vin York
89 The Mount, York YO24 1AX- AA Rosette award-winning bistro
- Start with their French Market buffet before enjoying a roast cooked over fire
- SAVE up to 29%
89 The Mount, York YO24 1AX
Half-term activities for those who like to explore
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 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, Farmer Copley’s | 12th -27th 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
Explore Yorkshire’s best pubs followed by a springtime walk
Whether it’s rain or shine, there are plenty of Yorkshire countryside walks to choose from. Whether you’re an avid hiker, enjoy a scenic wander or simply need somewhere the kids can let off some steam- one thing we can all agree on is that a long walk is made ten times better if it ends with a pub lunch.
A cold pint and some chips as a pick-me-up, or a full-blown Sunday roast with lashings of gravy, we have most definitely got you covered with our favourite pubs with walks this springtime.
Looking for easter-themed fun over the bank holiday? We’ve put together the best family-friendly activities.
DON’T MISS…
Sunday Lunch at Hotel Du Vin Harrogate with drink
11 Prospect Pl, Harrogate HG1 1LB- AA Rosette award-winning bistro
- Start with their French Market buffet before enjoying a roast cooked over fire
- SAVE up to 19%
Rum & Mixer Tasting at Liquor Studio, Leeds
156a Lower Briggate, Leeds LS1 6LY- Taste five premium rums paired with mixers to find your new favourite Caribbean-inspired mix.
Spiced Rum Creation Classes at Liquor Studio, Leeds
156a Lower Briggate, Leeds LS1 6LY- Create your own personalised bottle of spiced rum
- SAVE 15%
Harvey Nichols Leeds Cocktail Masterclass
Harvey Nichols Fourth Floor Bar, Leeds LS1 6AZ- Tastings, demonstrations, and the chance to perfect your favourites
- Within Harvey Nichols striking Fourth Floor Bar
- SAVE 24%
Kelu Sheffield Sharing Board and Bottle of Wine
1294, Shalesmoor Sheffield, S3 8UL- Stunning Sardinian Sky Bar
- Brought to you by award-winning Italian restaurant Domo
- SAVE 20%
£20 Indian Tiffin Room Restaurant Voucher
31-32 Park Row, Leeds LS1 5JD- Authentic Indian street food
- Outstanding reviews in the national and regional press
- SAVE 25%
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17/02/2025