Things to do in Yorkshire this weekend

Scapegoat Hill Scarecrow Festival | 18th – 21st April

The Scapegoat Hill Scarecrow Festival is back in Huddersfield for the second year in a row, a free community event that will get you out and about this spring.

This year, the theme is ‘Children’s Book Characters’, so locals will be putting their creativity and craft skills to the test, to present and show off their scarecrows.

Better too, there’s an important cause at the centre of this fun-filled festival – with funds raised going to support Scapegoat Hill J & I School.

Where? School Road, Scapegoat Hill, Huddersfield, HD7 4NU

See lambs being born at Cannon Hall Farm, Barnsley | 29th March – 21st April

At Cannon Hall Farm, you can welcome new baby lambs into the world and learn about the important work local Yorkshire farmers get up to.

An educational and exciting day out, you may even get to watch bottle-feeding demonstrations and watch sheep or ferret racing.

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

Easter Afternoon Tea at The Grand | Throughout April

The Grand York is a 5-star hotel, right in the centre of the historic city. With award-winning dining, stunning event spaces and a spa, they definitely know how to host.

Their Spring-themed afternoon tea is no exception, with delicate pastries, cakes and warmed scones carefully displayed. Paired with a herbal tea or a crisp glass of champagne, it’s a real treat and one of the most luxurious things to do in Yorkshire this weekend.

If it’s a family affair you’re after, they also offer a kid’s afternoon tea they’ll love to get stuck into.

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

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!

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

Whitby Goth weekend | 24th-27th April

Twice a year, the popular coastal town of Whitby is taken over for a goth weekend like no other, it’s a local favourite and one of the best things to do in Yorkshire this weekend.

There are stalls, displays and plenty of live music to celebrate, and for us foodies, there’s lots to choose from too.

Where? Saltwick Bay, Whitby, YO22 4JX

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.

Springtime at The Grand, York | Throughout April – save up to 15%

The Grand also offers various delicious cookery classes including a showstopping Easter Feast Class on Easter Sunday, where guests can master the perfect roast lamb, with all of the trimmings, 

Where? The Grand,  Station Rise, York YO1 6GD

Spring tasting menu, The Weston | Saturday 26th April

Located in the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, The Weston is a bright, light-filled restaurant – perfect for the brighter months ahead.

This April, you can enjoy a beautifully prepared and crafted five-course tasting menu (£50) developed by The Weston’s Head Chef Richard Hartley and his team using locally sourced quality, seasonal ingredients.

With wine pairings available, this tasting menu makes a memorable dinner occasion and one of the best things to do in Yorkshire this weekend.

Where? The Weston, Huddersfield Rd, Barnsley S75 4BX

Gin, Rum & Whisky Drinking Experiences at Liquor Studio | Throughout April

Create a 70cl bottle of personalised gin or spiced rum, try five whiskies from various locations in the Scottish Highlands, or discover your new favourite Caribbean-inspired concoction by sampling five quality rums combined with mixers.

You can also learn the art of creating, straining and stirring cocktails at these hands-on masterclasses, and explore which London Essence tonic is your new favourite G&T combination by sampling five quality gins. With guidance from Liquor Studio’s team, the world is your oyster.

Where? Liquor Studio, 156a Lower Briggate, Leeds LS1 6LY