Top Easter Activities in Harrogate
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If you’re looking to keep the kids entertained over the Easter holidays, you’re in luck. There is so much going on in and around Harrogate this year.
From egg hunts and fairy trails to farm days and spring garden adventures, here is a round up of the best things to do this Easter in Harrogate.
Harrogate Town Centre Easter Trail
28 March to 11 April - FREE
A lovely one right in the heart of town. Pick up your trail sheet from The Crown Hotel, then explore Harrogate spotting Easter eggs hidden in shop windows.
Once you have found them all, head back to claim a free Easter egg. Simple, fun and perfect for all ages.
Knaresborough Bunny Hunt
Our personal favourite! Pick up a trail map for £4 from Painting Pots or PJ Ices and explore Knaresborough on a bunny-themed adventure.
A great excuse for a wander around Knaresborough and maybe an ice cream stop too.
Harewood House: The Golden Egg Heist
28 March to 19 April - standard entry fees plus £3.50 for the trail.
Choose from two different age appropriate trails and set off on a golden egg heist around the grounds.
Studfold Easter Egg and Fairy Hunt
28 March to 12 April - £8.50pp, Under 2's FREE
A bit of a hidden gem and perfect if your little ones love a bit of magic.
Follow the clues to discover willow nests, brightly coloured eggs, golden rabbits and Studfold’s famous spring fairies.
Fountains Abbey Easter Adventures
28 March to 12 April - Standard entry prices plus £3.50 for the trail.
Make your way along the Easter trail and enjoy games, challenges and crafts including making a finger puppet. Hunt for golden eggs and keep an eye out for the hidden silver one.
The trail includes a trail sheet, bunny ears and a chocolate egg.
Ripon Walled Garden Easter Egg Hunt
28 March to 4 April, 10am to 3pm. Free entry to the gardens and £3 per child for the Easter egg trail.
The perfect choice is you want a quieter, more relaxed option.
RHS Harlow Carr Easter Family Trail
28 March to 19 April, 9.30am to 5pm
Free for RHS members and children under 5
Children aged 5 to 16 cost £5
Detective pack and chocolate bunny £3 per child
Step into spring at Harlow Carr and help rescue the Easter Bunny in this interactive garden trail.
Explore the gardens, follow the clues and solve the mystery surrounded by seasonal colour and spring blossom.
Birchfield Farm Easter on the Farm
28 March to 12 April
Tickets are £8.95 per child or adult, with under 2s free.
If your kids love animals, this one is a winner.
Highlights include seeing newly hatched chicks, bottle feeding lambs at 11am and 2pm, meeting guinea pigs and rabbits, and taking part in an Easter quiz around the farm and woodland.
There is also a tractor ride available for £1.50 per person, plus indoor and outdoor play areas.
Knaresborough Castle Sallyport Tours
Explore the castle’s hidden underground tunnel this Easter in Knaresborough, once used for secret escapes and surprise attacks.
Carved from solid rock in the 13th or 14th century, it remains hidden beneath the castle. This experience involves stairs and sturdy footwear is recommended. Tours are weather dependent.
Knaresborough Castle Easter Crafts
31 March at various times - FREE
Decorate your own Easter eggs to take home. A simple, creative activity that works well alongside a visit to the castle.
Mother Shipton’s Easter Wonderland
28 March to 19 April - £42 per car of up to 5 people or £16pp if arriving on foot.
Tumble down the rabbit hole into Alice in Wonderland themed Easter activities at Mother Shipton's.
Ripon's Amazing Animals Trail
28 March - 12 April - FREE
Pick up a trail map from Oliver’s Pantry, Specsavers Ripon, Ripon Library, or Ripon BID Office. Complete the trail and return it to the Ripon BID office for the chance to win a prize.
You can download an Easter Animal Trail Map here too.
Lush Bath Bomb Making Workshops
Midweek dates in the Easter holidays - £10pp
Make your own Bath Bomb, get hands on with Lush products and take home a goody bag filled with a Baby Rainbow Carrot Reusable Bubble Bar and bestselling samples!
Book your bath bomb workshop places here.
Whether you are after a quick free trail in town, a full day out in the countryside, or something more hands on with animals, there are plenty of things to do to fill your Easter holidays in Harrogate
My top tip is to mix it up. Plan one bigger day out, one simple local activity and leave space for something spontaneous in between.
Which one are you adding to your Easter plans first?
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