Yorkshire & the North East Top 5 Summer Events

Yorkshire & the North East Top 5 Summer Events

Yorkshire & the North East Top 5 Summer Events

There’s load of fun activities and events for kids this summer in Yorkshire and the North East. Here’s a round up of some of our top picks.

The Silverdale Hoard Exhibition
February 8 2022 to February 8 2023
JORVIK Viking Centre
15-17 Coppergate Walk, York, YO1 9WT
https://www.educationalvisitsuk.com/events/yorkshire-north-east-england/the-silverdale-hoard-exhibition/

An incredible collection of silver jewellery and coins, found in a lead container buried in Lancashire, is set to form the centrepiece of a new year-long display at York’s JORVIK Viking Centre.

Adventure and Fairy Trail
July 23 to September 4 2022
Studfold ‘The Nidderdale Experience’
Studfold, Lofthouse, North Yorkshire, HG3 5SG
https://www.educationalvisitsuk.com/events/yorkshire-north-east-england/adventure-and-fairy-trail/

Want to get out with the kids for fresh air and fun? Studfold Adventure Trail in the magical Yorkshire Dales is a play and discover experience for toddlers and children of all primary school ages, girls and boys, to explore nature and run wild. Did you know fairies live here? Mischief and surprises await you in our secret woodland and meadows. But first you’ll have to work out how to unlock the gate and make your way to the Village of Two Stone Wishes.

Summer Holiday Activities at Ripon Museums
July 25 to September 2 2022
Workhouse Museum
Allhallowgate, Ripon HG4 1LE
https://www.educationalvisitsuk.com/events/yorkshire-north-east-england/summer-holiday-activities-at-ripon-museums/

Join us at the Workhouse Museum for hands-on fun finding out about Victorian cures. Explore herbal remedies, make poultices and lozenges, bake herbal biscuits and find out about the babies and children who lived in the Workhouse.

Medieval Alchemist at Alnwick Castle
August 13 to August 17
Alnwick Castle, Alnwick, Northumberland NE66 1NQ
https://www.educationalvisitsuk.com/events/yorkshire-north-east-england/medieval-alchemist-at-alnwick-castle/

Discover mysterious medicines, peculiar concoctions and bizarre apparatus with Dr John Green, the most celebrated medieval alchemist in the entire land (allegedly…)!

Down on the Farm at Sledmere House
September 4
Sledmere House, Sledmere, Driffield, Yorkshire
YO25 3XG
https://www.educationalvisitsuk.com/events/yorkshire-north-east-england/down-on-the-farm-at-sledmere-house/

A special chance to meet the goats, sheep, pigs and horses who live on the Rare Breed Conservation Farm Park, along with some of their friends who will be with us for the day.

For more events, check out our events page here.

Wonky Christmas Trees have arrived at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm


27th November 2023


Wonky Christmas Trees have arrived at Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm

Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm, a Zoo and conservation charity based in North Somerset, is getting in the festive swing as hundreds of wonky Christmas trees arrive on site for sale in its farm shop. Noah’s Ark is proud to be one of the first to be stocking wonky Christmas trees…

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Hatton’s ‘Snorty the Pig’ launches his first children’s book!


27th November 2023


Hatton's 'Snorty the Pig' launches his first children’s book!

‘Snorty the Pig’, the well-loved giant mascot at Hatton Country World near Warwick has launched his first children’s book. The book, entitled ‘Magical happenings at Hatton Country World’, has been aided and abetted by Arabella Arkwright, co-owner of Hatton. Importantly, each story has a moral and lesson for children to…

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Escape the cold for tropical conditions at Stratford Butterfly Farm!


16th November 2023


Escape the cold for tropical conditions at Stratford Butterfly Farm!

Escape the cold for tropical conditions at Stratford Butterfly Farm this Christmas. With temperatures of 25°C, the popular family attraction is the perfect place to take family and friends for a fabulous day out and the chance to see two new residents – the Christmas Butterfly and Hercules Beetle! The…

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