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Kids Eat Free at Easter- BrewDog Huddersfield

Looking for something different this Easter holiday? Need a drink and a place to bring the kids? BrewDog Huddersfield are feeding the kids for FREE during the school holidays and…

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Easter Adventures at the National Trust

Love Science Workshops

Mon 25th March – 10.15-12.00 – Easter Egg-Stravagazna for 6-11 year olds Thu 28th March – 10.15-11.00 – Mini Boffins Easter Science for 3-5 year olds & 11.15-12.15 – Springtime Science…

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Peppa Pigs Fun Day Out

Saturday 23rd – Sunday 24th March 2024 Halifax Victoria Theatre Tickets still available to book via website.

Where’s Wooly? Free Trail around Woolshops: Saturday 23rd March – Sunday 7th April.

Woolshops Shopping Centre has partnered with local primary school children who have designed sheep themed around Halifax and what our wonderful town means to them! Running from Saturday 23rd March…

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Stockeld Park Easter Adventure

The Stockeld Theatre presents…. The Great EGG-scape! – 23rd March – 7th April This Easter; join Alice and Brussel on their biggest quest yet! But beware a new foe is out there!…

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Temple Newsam: Easter

Enjoy a delicious day out at Temple Newsam this Easter holidays with food-themed family crafts, activities, and trails throughout the house. 23rd March – 14th April 2024 Tel: 0113 336…

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Whistlestop Valley Easter Eggspress

Have a cracking time this Easter as you hop aboard Whistlestop Valley’s Easter Eggspress and join the wonderful Wonderland characters from our friends at the Fun Cast Character Company! Tickets…

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Royds Park Railway: Easter Eggspress

Steam trains running throughout the day, with Easter activities available too! Cafe onsite serving light bites and drinks. 24th and 31st March 2024 Tel: 07928 337668

Lotherton: Wild about Lotherton this Easter

Take a walk on the wild side at Lotherton this Easter holiday, with a trail and activities dotted around the estate to keep the whole family entertained. Pre-booking is recommended….

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SportsCool Holiday Camp at Bowling Green Academy

Harrogate Indoor Funfair February Half Term

Yorkshire Wildlings Forest School

Half-term Pumpkin Trail at East Riddlesden Hall

Harrogate Indoor Funfair October Half Term

Artventurers Halifax

Art, craft, creative and messy play sessions, suitable for 6months – 8years. Themes include Bluey, The Little Mermaid and Super Mario & Friends. Booking online is essential, sessions take place at The Mill Play…

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Gordon Rigg Garden Centres

Visit the garden centre for one of their activities this holiday, including; mobile zoo; drop-in crafts; mobile farm; and teddy bear’s picnic. 24th July – 1st September 2023 Tel: 01706…

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Worth Valley Railway

This unique railway will be running everyday over the summer holidays, with the whole family (including the dog!) welcome onboard. Fares and timetables are available online. 22nd July – 3rd…

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Leeds City Museum

Visit Leeds City Museum for a teddy bear trail, as well as crafts, storytime and coding workshops! You can also explore the city further and follow the public art trail…

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Magna Science Adventure Centre

Visit Magna for the Spectacular Summer! for family activities, a dinosaur trail, under 5s STEM area and lots more. As well as the summer activities, there is a splash park, craft sessions,…

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National Coal Mining Museum

Explore the great outdoors and discover rescue stories from the mines, as well as learning about the emergency services! Enjoy visits from the Red Cross, RNLI, Fire Service, air ambulance,…

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National Science & Media Museum

Visit the science roadshow this summer, with sessions suited to children aged 4-11yrs, from Tinkering with Toys, to Game, Set, Match, plus a teddy bears’ picnic and lots more. The full programme…

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Oakwell Hall

Enjoy August Adventures at Oakwell every day during August, packs are £2 each from the visitor centre, to get out and about, discovering nature on your doorstep. 1st – 31st…

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Thornton Hall Farm

Visit Thornton Hall Farm for one of their brilliant summer activities, including; Toddler Summer Party; Super Slime; Big Machines and; loads more! 20th July – 10th September 2023 Tel: 01282…

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Square Chapel

Visit SQ for a selection of family-friendly shows throughout the holidays, including Nick Cope’s Family Show and; The Super Mario Bros. Ticket booking is essential. Tel: 01422 353073

Calderdale Bikeability Courses

Help your children become more confident on their bike, with courses suitable from ages 3+, booking in advance is essential. 9th – 23rd August 2023 Tel: 01422 392800

Temple Newsam

During the school holidays, celebrate All Creatures Great & Small, with trails, activities and more, all included in general admission. 22nd July – 3rd September 2023 Tel: 0113 336 7460

East Riddlesden Hall

Take part in the National Trust’s Summer of Play for nature-themed activities, games, crafts and more! 22nd July – 3rd September 2023 Tel: 01535 607075

Lotherton Hall

Visit the Lotherton Summer Holiday for a super sand pit, tractor tour, giant garden games, family activities and more! 29th July – 3rd September 2023 Tel: 0113 378 2959

Canon Hall Farm

Visit the farm’s new play areas with a brilliant, 20% off offer, if booked online in advance. As well as the new play areas, you can access everything else at…

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Whistlestop Valley

Join the Big Adventure this summer to have unlimited train rides, access to all the usual facilities, plus Cirque du Shelley, including tin can alley, dressing up and lots more….

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The Forgotten Forest

Visit The Forgotten Forest for a fun-filled session in the outdoors, to celebrate Lammas, learn to forage, potion making, dinosaurs, pizza making and lots more! The sessions need to be…

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Chicoccino Play Gym

Every day through the summer, enjoy play and a kid’s meal for just £5! 22nd July – 1st September 2023 Tel: 07592 482573

Visit Brighouse

Dinosaur fortnight returns to Brighouse! There will be a dinosaur trail, visiting dinosaurs and loads more! 12th – 26th August 2023 Tel: 01484 937006

Eureka! The National Children’s Museum

Six weeks of summer fun, with something new every single day over the school holidays. 44 days of performers, activities and fun! The full schedule is available on the website,…

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Ravensprings Park

A traditional fun, local, family-friendly attraction, visit Ravensprings Park in Brighouse for a day of trains and treats. There are two miniature, ride-on, railways set within the private grounds for…

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The Edge to Celebrate the King’s Coronation

A morning of fun, games and crafts for children aged 1-7 years. There will be soft play, bouncy castles, party games and lots more! Booking is essential. 6th May 2023…

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Focus for Hope – King’s Coronation Fun Day!

Enjoy cake stalls, a DJ, live music, dancing, entertainment, kids activities and more, at Woodhouse Park, Brighouse. 7th May 2023

Coronation Picnic at Temple Newsam

Bring a picnic and enjoy special activities and entertainment! £5pp, including entry to the house and farm. 8th May 2023 Tel: 0113 336 7460

Stockeld Park: February Half Term

Healthy Holidays

Baby & Toddler Halloween Party at The Edge Playgym

This exciting Halloween event is for 0-3yrs, including a cupcake, fancy dress competition, crafts, disco, play gym entry and a photobooth. Booking is essential. 31st October 2023 Tel: 01484 400447…

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Little Grandma’s Play Gym Halloween Party

Halloween party including lots of play, party food & party bag. Booking is essential, SEN session available. 28th – 31st October 2023 Tel: 01422 373354 Address: Quebec St, Elland, HX5…

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Eureka! The National Children’s Museum

Join us this half term for our Eureka! Science Carnival, featuring a range of special guests across TWO whole weeks… Tickets to the museum still need to be booked in…

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Jorvik Viking Festival

A festival celebrating all things Viking including living history, hands-on fun, crafts and lots more family-friendly activities. Tickets required and are available to buy now. 12th – 18th February 2024…

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National Coal Mining Museum

Explore the power of mighty machines this February Half Term with hands-on activities, explosive experiments and so much more. 10th – 18th February 2024 PLEASE NOTE: THE MUSEUM IS CLOSED…

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Cannon Hall Farm Lambing

Visit the farm to experience the magic of lambing, alongside daily talks, sheep and ferret racing, tractor rides and play areas. All tickets have to be booked online, in advance….

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Frightwater Valley!

Experience Frightwater Valley this half-term with trick or treat doors, character meet & greets, magic shows, a maze, trails, fancy dress, face painting and lots more! Booking is advised. 28th October –…

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Pumpkin Picking at Horsforth PYO

Pumpkin picking with over 70 thousand to choose from! Tractor & trailer rides are included in the ticket price and there will be lots of Halloween photo opportunities and face…

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Pumpkin Trail at Bolton Abbey

The Pumpkin Trail is back! Navigate the woods to find giant pumpkins and hidden clues, to solve the puzzles. Trail is included in parking fee. Car park booking is advised….

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Pumpkin Picking at Cannon Hall Farm

The pumpkin patch is returning with almost 10,000 pumpkins available, alongside expert carvers! Children with paid tickets will get one free pumpkin each. Fancy dress is encouraged with spot prizes…

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Boogie Babes Halifax Spooky Special

Halloween-themed class with dancing, pom poms, shakers and more! Includes a special gift for each child. Booking and payment must be made in advance. 22nd, 23rd, 25th & 27th October…

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Thornton Hall Farm

Experience the creepy goings-on at Thorton Hall Farm this half-term! Activities include live shows, interactive trick or treat street, a Halloween hunt, pumpkin picking and carving, plus loads more! 21st…

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Spooky Skeletons Trail at Lotherton

Follow the spooky skeletons trail around the estate and through the haunted house! Perfect for little ones and you can even visit the nocturnal house in Wildlife World too. Older…

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Halloween Parties at Chicoccino

Fancy dress competition, play time, DJ and disco, plus lots more! SEN session available on the 30th October. Booking is essential. 28th, 30th & 31st October 2023 Tel: 07592 482573…

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Sunny Gym Soft Play Easter Party

Soft play, party food, special guest appearance and an Easter gift! £12 per ticket, which must be booked in advance. 23rd March 2024 Tel: 01422 372213

Hebden Bridge Duck Race

This ‘Totally Quackers’ annual duck race returns for 2024, with a first pize of a £500 voucher! All money raised goes to the Rotary Club of Hebden Bridge. 1st April…

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National Science and Media Museum

Space Half Term – We’re back on the road with free family activities in Bradford shopping centres and community centres. Explore the wonders of space with shows, stalls and hands-on…

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Flamingo Land

Visit Flamingo Land during half term from just £19.50pp (when purchased in advance of you visit). There’s animals, rides for younger children, shows, Peter Rabbit meet & greet, playgrounds, keeper…

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Magna Science Adventure Centre

Join in with ‘Febru-AIR-y’ at Magna Science Adventure Centre for lots of air pavilion fun, including a trail, STEM workshops, under 5s bounce & play, an air competition and more….

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Lotherton Hall

Visit Lotherton Hall for ‘Love Birds Week’. Flock to Wildlife World this February half term to see many of our feathered friends and take part in family crafts at Lotherton….

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Leeds City Museum

This February half term, follow our Chinese Dragon trail around the museum to find out more about Chinese New Year and Lunar New Year. Which animal are you? 10th –…

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Forgotten Forest

Get outside for some half-term fun! Sessions include a Valentine’s special, bear hunt, potion making, dinosaurs, dragons and more. Booking is essential. 10th – 17th February 2024 Address: 514 Bradford…

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Keighley & Worth Valley Railway

Half term activities at Worth Valley include regular passenger services, access to six railway stations, exhibitions, gift shops and more. Tickets can be purchased at the attraction or bought online….

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12 Days of Christmas Trail – Bolton Abbey

Take a wintry walk through the woods at Bolton Abbey and follow a ’12 Days of Christmas’ trail – tickets for the trail are included in admission, which needs to…

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Sundown Adventureland Christmas Spectacular

The Christmas Spectacular returns with a magical ride through the enchanted forest, a visit with Santa, festive refreshments and time to explore the rest of the park. Booking is essential….

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Santa’s Grotto – Ingleborough Cave

Visit Santa in his cave grotto! Your tickets also include the Ingleborough Estate nature trail. Booking is essential, and is open from early September. 2nd – 23rd December 2023 Tel:…

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Christmas at Cannon Hall Farm

Join Santa on a magical adventure as you enjoy a show – The Santa Apprentice – before going on the Toy Factory and selecting a very special present with the elves. As…

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Christmas at Thornton Hall Country Park

Have a magical Christmas experience, with a tale through the park, take The Greenlands Express before entering Mother Christmas’ kitchen, visiting the post office, exploring the fairy forest and lots more, as…

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Halloween Boo Bash at The Edge Play Gym

Halloween party for 0-7yrs, including a children’s meal, fancy dress competition, party games, bouncy castle, disco and more. Booking is essential. 31st October 2023 Tel: 01484 400447 Address: Church Ln,…

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Halloween Messy Play at The Little Box Company

A pumpkin party for 0-5yrs, with lots of messy play, or for your older ones (4-10yrs), a Harry Potter party with slime, potion play and crafts. Booking is essential. 24th…

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Halloween Crafts at Gordon Rigg

Enjoy spooky crafts during half-term, priced from £3.99 – £8.99. No booking required, available from 10am – 3pm. You can also book onto a slime party or Halloween breakfast with…

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Halloween Party at PB’s Play Village

Halloween fun for kids 0-6yrs, with disco, fancy dress, Bluey visit, picnic lunch and play! Booking is essential. 29th October 2023 Tel: 01422 242679 Address: White Rose Mill, Holdsworth Rd,…

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Skating at the YMCA

Enjoy holiday skating sessions, for just £5, throughout the holidays at the YMCA. Family-friendly sessions with skate hire included. Don’t forget to ask for a loyalty card either! 21st –…

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Saltaire Arts Trail

Explore the open village to see lots of modern art, visit the makers fair at Victoria Hall and check out the programme of exhibitions, activities and workshops. Full details available…

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Todmorden Carnival

A fun family day out, with a themed parade – mythical creatures – and all the fun of the fair. Tickets available in advance, or on the gate. Parade starts…

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Orchestra Trail – Oakwell Hall

Pick up a trail map from the visitor centre and make some music! £1 per trail. 27th May – 4th June 2023 Tel: 01924 324761

Activity Trail – East Riddlesden Hall

There will be five activities around the gardens and hall, perfect for the whole family to enjoy a day out! Admission applies, free for under 5s. 27th May – 4th…

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Easter Egg Hunt at East Riddlesden Hall

Easter trail around the National Trust property, completing family activities to earn a chocolate prize! Trails are £3 each, normal admission applies. 23rd March – 7th April 2024 Tel: 01535…

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Beaumont Park: Easter Family Fun Day

There will be lots of food available both from the catering van and the Visitor Centre. Sundown Swing will be playing on the Bandstand. Perhaps you will be lucky enough…

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Cannon Hall Farm: Easter

Lambing at Canon Hall Farm! Tickets are £11.95pp, but include all the normal activities, plus meeting the new lambs, daily talks, ferret & sheep racing, amazing play areas, bottle feeding…

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Gordon Rigg Garden Centre

Come join us in the events space on 12th, 13th, 16th, 19th, 20th and 23rd February for our drop in craft sessions, from £3.99, 10am – 3pm. The garden centre…

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Halloween Party at Play Palace

Halloween special with Creature Connections as well as fancy dress parade, treasure hunt and picnic! Booking is essential. 22nd October 2023 Tel: 01422 353700 Address: 3A West Parade, Halifax, HX1 2TE

Around the World in 80 Stories – Lotherton Hall

Delve into stories, old and new, to travel around the world, with crafts, storytellers and lots of fun! 27th May – 4th June 2023 Tel: 0113 378 2959

Kirkstall Abbey Scarecrow Festival

Visit Kirkstall Abbey’s first-ever scarecrow festival! Spot the scarecrows and enjoy lots of family activities along the way. 27th May – 4th June 2023 Tel: 0113 378 4079

‘Happy’ Half Term – Temple Newsam

Explore ‘happy’ this half term, take part in activities that make us feel good and discover your happy place! Fun activities in the house and gardens, suitable for the whole…

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Reptile Day – Gordon Riggs Garden Centre

Kids’ reptile day with Oli’s Zoo, get up close and personal with reptiles, snakes, tarantulas and more. Booking is essential, £8.99 per child. 31st May 2023 Tel: 01706 813374

Eureka!

This half-term learn about everything ‘steam’, as well as drop-in workshops, sound garden installations, robotics challenges and lots more. Booking is essential. 27th May – 4th June 2023 Tel: 01422…

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Easter at Eureka!

Visit Eureka! this Easter as we focus on our amazing planet Earth and what we can do to look after it through hands-on activities, storytelling sessions and creative crafts… There…

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Brighouse Easter Trail

A fun Easter trail around the town centre organised by Visit Brighouse – see the website for full info. No booking required. 23rd March – 6th April 2024 Tel: 01484 937006

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