Easter 2010: York Easter Weekend Bank Holiday Ideas
Here is Directory of York’s selection of Family Activities for Easter Bank Holiday weekend.From Good Friday to Easter Bank Holiday Monday, there are many things to see and do:
from Easter Egg Hunts to family meals,
places to visit to great days out for the kids…
Enjoy a great weekend out and around North Yorkshire!
Chester Easter | Liverpool Easter | York Easter | Leeds Easter | Newcastle Easter
| Date | Event | Location | Description | Venue/Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 March 2010 - 25 April 2010 | The Enchanting World of Beatrix Potter | York | The first exhibition of the new year is a display of original water colours and drawings by one of history's greatest and most popular authors and illustrators. | Nunnington Hall |
| 30 March 2010 | Easter Craft and Produce Market | York | Castle Howard | |
| 01 April 2010 | Gardening Club | York | Castle Howard | |
| 01 April 2010 | Winkles and Whelks | Whitby | Explore the shore to discover rock pool wildlife. | Robin Hood's Bay |
| 1 April 2010 - 18 April 2010 | Easter Trails and Eggs | York | Follow the children's Easter Trail through the house, spotting bogus and bonus bunnies, to claim a Cadbury's chocolate egg prize. Childrens' menu and special Easter cakes on sale in the tearoom. Property open daily (closed Fridays). | Treasurer's House |
| 1 April 2010 - 20 April 2010 | Easter Themed Crafts | Thirsk | The World of James Herriot | |
| 02 April 2010 | Good Friday Service | Ripon | Ecumenical service in the abbey. Everyone welcome. | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden |
| 02 April 2010 | Industrial Intrigue | Scarborough | Join the Wardens as they take you back in time to discover man's industrial footprint on the landscape at Ravenscar. The walk ends with tea and buns. | Ravenscar |
| 2 April 2010 - 5 April 2010 | Easter Egg Explorers | Thirsk | Sutton Bank National Park Centre | |
| 2 April 2010 - 5 April 2010 | Easter Egg Explorers | Danby | North York Moors National Park | |
| 2 April 2010 - 5 April 2010 | Traditional Easter Fair | York | Castle Howard | |
| 2 April 2010 - 7 April 2010 | Art and Craft Exhibition by Val Collinson at the Old Coastguard Station | Whitby | Exhibition of silk arts and craft by Val Collinson | Robin Hood's Bay |
| 2 April 2010 - 8 April 2010 | Harrogate International Youth Music Festival | Harrogate | ||
| 2 April 2010 - 18 April 2010 | School Holiday Fun - Eggstrawordinary Eggs! | Ripon | Free trails and drop in self-led activities for children in Swanley Grange. | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden |
| 03 April 2010 | Easter Trail | Harrogate | Follow a trail of clues and questions which will lead you to your Easter prize. | Brimham Rocks |
| 03 April 2010 | St Mary's Church Tour | Ripon | Free tour of the richly decorated Victorian High Gothic church designed by William Burges. | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden |
| 3 April 2010 - 5 April 2010 | Easter Olympics & Trail | York | Three days of eggcellent fun for all with the Egg Olympics challenges (including of course, egg and spoon races!) and Easter trail in the garden. | Beningbrough Hall & Gardens |
| 04 April 2010 | Easter Family Fun Day | Castleford | Fairburn Ings | |
| 4 April 2010 - 5 April 2010 | Easter Weekend Fun | Ripon | Easter trails, chocolate eggheads, face painters, story-telling, children's entertainer and Cadbury play equipment. | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden |
| 4 April 2010 - 5 April 2010 | Easter Fun Weekend | Ripon | Newby Hall | |
| 4 April 2010 - 5 April 2010 | Easter Eggstravaganza | Murton Park | Yorkshire Museum of Farming | |
| 4 April 2010 - 5 April 2010 | Feed the Easter Lambs | Malham | Feed the lambs - feeding time every half-hour. Displays and information; craft activities. Easter Trail - follow a trail of clues and questions around Malham Cove, starting at Town Head Barn. Suitable for all ages | Malham Tarn Estate |
| 05 April 2010 | Jazz Brunch | Ripon | Newby Hall | |
| 05 April 2010 | Easter Egg 'Eggsploits' | Ripon | Best decorated and egg rolling competitions. Bring your own decorated egg and another hard boiled egg to race. | Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden |
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