With just one week to go until Good Friday, the countdown to Easter in Yorkshire is officially on – and it’s shaping up to be a cracker. Whether you’re planning a full family getaway, a chilled bank holiday break, or just looking to fill your days with something a bit more special, there’s loads happening across the region.
Looking for stage shows, family crafts, or a city buzz? The Spring at Leeds is bursting with Easter events. Meanwhile, Bradford Cathedral (pictured above) is hosting a thoughtful mix of community celebrations and free family activities.
Markets more your thing? Hop over to Wakefield District Markets for egg hunts, entertainment, and local treats. And if it’s a classic Yorkshire experience you’re after, why not check out Easter horse racing across the county or get up close with the horses at the Middleham Open Stables Day?
Adventure lovers and puzzle-solvers, you’ll want to crack the Egg Nigma Code at RHS Harlow Carr, or head deep underground with Easter at the Caverns. More high-flying than underground? Go Ape at Temple Newsam has you covered.
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Unity Racing from Scarborough UTC won the Lenovo F1 in Schools 2025 UK National Finals, earning multiple awards and a spot at the World Finals in Singapore.
East Yorkshire’s own Miriam Payne and teammate Jess Rowe are rowing 8,000 miles non-stop across the Pacific Ocean—aiming to be the first women’s pair to complete the journey unsupported, while raising funds for the Outward Bound Trust.
A baby Gelada monkey was born at Yorkshire Wildlife Park on 14 March 2025, marking a major conservation milestone and giving visitors an adorable new reason to visit this Easter.
You can also now see rare Scottish wildcats in England at Askham Bryan Wildlife Park near York, where conservation legend Fruin and her two kittens, Mog and Morangie, have joined the park’s new Natives section.
For animal lovers with a dog, Away Resorts has listed out the best places to take your pup on holiday in the UK.
The Sam Newbould Quintet is touring the UK from April 7–13 with an energetic, storytelling-infused jazz show that blends catchy tunes and emotional depth—perfect for both jazz lovers and newcomers.
On 11 April 2025, The Springs Leeds and Arriva Yorkshire are teaming up for a free, family-friendly Easter event featuring a giant bus, chocolate scavenger hunt, crafts, and plenty of fun for kids—no booking or tickets needed.
North Yorkshire Water Park has launched a new outdoor Laser Tag experience in Adventure Wood, offering action-packed, leaderboard-fueled fun for groups starting April 11, 2025.
Bradford Cathedral’s Holy Week and Easter 2025 programme offers a powerful mix of music, reflection, family events, and community spirit—inviting everyone from 13–20 April.
The Brontë Birthplace Walk on Easter Sunday 2025 invites participants to retrace the Brontë family’s 1820 journey from Thornton to Haworth, combining history, community spirit, and fundraising for the Brontë Birthplace.
Gideon is a powerful new play with live music coming to Bradford Cathedral in April 2025, telling the true story of Jewish composer Gideon Klein, who used his art to resist the Nazis from within a concentration camp.
Waterstones Bradford is celebrating World Book Night on April 23, 2025, with 1,000 free Quick Reads, a live reading by author Abir Mukherjee, and a no-phones mass read-in to make reading fun, easy, and accessible for everyone.
Iron People is a year-long, community-powered celebration in Calderdale blending giant puppets, poetry, workshops, culminating in a performance outside Eureka! on 26th April.
Ladbrokes has been announced as the new sponsor for the 2025 Thirsk Hunt Cup, bringing major backing to the historic £50,000 flat race set for May 3rd.
BUFF, a critically acclaimed one-man play about body image, self-worth, and queer identity, is calling in Harrogate and Hull on 8th May and 3rd June respectively.
The 2025 Theakston Old Peculier Crime Writing Festival in Harrogate (17–20 July) is set to be a star-studded celebration of all things crime fiction, featuring literary legends, breakout authors, and four thrilling days of panels, signings, and bookish banter.
Everything is Connected, a city-wide exhibition of the Methodist Modern Art Collection running from 6 September to 12 October 2025 in Bradford, invites people of all backgrounds to explore faith, justice, and creativity through bold artwork, interactive events, and untold stories across five vibrant venues.
Sport round-up
Harry Brook has been named England’s new ODI and T20 captain after Jos Buttler stepped down, marking a fresh era for white-ball cricket with a young Yorkshire talent at the helm.
What’s on in Yorkshire this week?
Yorkshire is buzzing with an exciting line-up 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:
- John Shuttleworth: Raise The Oof at Scarborough Spa Theatre on April 11th, 2025 7:30pm
- One Night In Nashville at Leadmill, Sheffield on April 12th, 2025 7:30pm
- Sean Paul & Ashanti at First Direct Arena, Leeds on April 13th, 2025 6:00pm
- Magic Mike’s Easter Show at Scarborough Spa Theatre on April 14th, 2025 2:00pm
- Billy Walton Band at The Crescent, York on April 15th, 2025 8:00pm
- The National Youth Orchestra – To the Beat at Sheffield City Hall Oval Hall on April 16th, 2025 7:00pm
- Fastlove: The Tribute to George Michael at King’s Hall, Ilkley on April 17th, 2025 7:45pm
- Paddy McGuinness – Nearly There… at Leeds Grand Theatre on April 18th, 2025 7:00pm
- Day Fever – Middlesbrough at Middlesbrough Town Hall, Middlesbrough on April 19th, 2025 3:00pm
- A Minecraft Movie (PG) at Whitby Pavilion Theatre Cinema on April 20th, 2025 2:00pm
- Easter holidays at Go Ape Temple Newsam, April 5th – 21st, 2025
- Easter at The Caverns, April 5th – 27th, 2025
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