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Inspiration • March 28th, 2025
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With Mother’s Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the wonderful women in our lives—and what better way than with a meaningful day out or a thoughtful local gesture? From naming a butterfly in your mum’s honour to exploring colourful markets and craft sessions, there are plenty of ways to make her feel special this weekend.
This week’s edition is bursting with ideas to inspire your plans—whether you’re treating someone you love, entertaining the family over the Easter holidays, or just looking for something uniquely Yorkshire to enjoy. Here’s what’s happening across the region right now:
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Yorkshire Wildlife Park’s newest resident, Altai the Amur tiger, isn’t just a stunning addition—he’s a vital part of a global effort to protect one of the world’s most endangered big cats.
Stepney Primary School became the first to benefit from The Deep’s new Honorary Alderman David Gemmell OBE Education Fund, enjoying an inspiring, hands-on visit to the Hull aquarium that brought marine conservation learning to life.
A £30,000 grant from the Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust is helping restore access to Ruskin’s View in Kirkby Lonsdale, supporting vital repairs to the crumbling Brow footpath and bringing new hope to one of England’s most iconic scenic spots.
Trinity Leeds is hosting a vintage Swap Shop with Dukes Cupboard on 29–30 March, where you can trade pre-loved clothes for a free limited-edition t-shirt—while supporting charity and enjoying live music, snacks, and good vibes.
This Mother’s Day, give a truly unique gift by naming a butterfly after your mum at the Tropical Butterfly House in Sheffield—an unforgettable gesture that supports wildlife conservation and adds a personal touch to her special day.
This Easter, Yorkshire’s nine racecourses are serving up affordable family fun with everything from egg hunts and bouncy castles to mascot races and circus shows—plus, kids go free at every venue!
Crack the code and claim your chocolate prize this Easter at RHS Garden Harlow Carr, where the family-friendly Egg-nigma Code Adventure promises giant eggs, garden games, and outdoor fun for curious kids and grown-up explorers alike.
Wakefield Council’s Easter Egg-stravaganza is bringing two weeks of free, family-friendly fun to local markets from 5–19 April 2025, with everything from egg hunts and crafts to dance workshops and Easter Bunny visits across all six towns.
Bradford Cathedral’s free Easter Family Activities return on Tuesday 8th April with spring-themed crafts, colouring, guided tours, and more—perfect for a fun, creative day out with the kids during the holidays.
The Leeds Local Easter Market returns to The Springs on 12–13 April 2025 with over 60 local traders, street food, handmade gifts, and family fun—plus an Easter appeal supporting Leeds Children’s Charity at Lineham Farm.
Award-winning comedian James Barr brings his raw, fearless, and hilariously honest new show Sorry I Hurt Your Son to Yorkshire stages in Leeds and Hull —blending heartbreak and humour in a bold exploration of queer identity, healing, and laughter.
JLS are bringing their 2025 ‘The Club Is Alive’ Hits Tour to Yorkshire with a huge show at Utilita Arena Sheffield on 14 November—joined by special guest Example for a night of non-stop chart-topping hits and high-energy performances.
What's on in Yorkshire this week?
Yorkshire is buzzing with an exciting lineup of events to suit all tastes. Whether you’re looking for live music, comedy, sports nostalgia, or family-friendly entertainment, there’s something for everyone. Here’s what’s coming up in the next week:
- Jeff Wayne’s the War of the Worlds – Alive On Stage at Connexin Live, Hull on March 28th, 2025 6:30pm
- Scarborough Punk Festival Day at Scarborough Spa Grand Hall on March 29th, 2025 12:30pm
- Richard Herring – Can I Have My Ball Back? at City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds on March 30th, 2025 7:30pm
- WHY? at Brudenell Social Club, Leeds on March 31st, 2025 7:30pm
- …Earnest? at Hull Truck Theatre on April 1st, 2025 7:30pm
- Greg Davies – Full Fat Legend at York Barbican on April 2nd, 2025 7:30pm
- Lucy Porter: No Regrets! at Wardrobe, Leeds on April 3rd, 2025 7:30pm
- Eddi Reader at Whitby Pavilion Theatre, Whitby on April 4th, 2025 7:30pm
- Europe’s Strongest Man 2025 at First Direct Arena, Leeds on April 5th, 2025 3:30pm
- October Drift at Leadmill, Sheffield on April 6th, 2025 7:00pm
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