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Explore West Yorkshire this Easter 🐰🥚🌱🐣🌼 🌳
27 March 2025There are plenty of ways to have fun this Easter and keep the kids entertained without breaking the bank! With a variety of activities and events across the region kids, teens and families can have fun over the school holidays.
Travel stress free on either bus or train and choose the tickets that are right for you. Keep things simple and purchase a Family DaySaver. Get unlimited off-peak bus and train travel to explore West Yorkshire for up to five people (one adult and four concessionary travellers or two adults and three concessionary travellers) for just £16.40.
Check out our list for the latest budget-friendly experiences in each district across West Yorkshire this Easter:
Bradford:
Riddlesden Hall Easter Egg Hunt
Explore the trail as a family, looking for clues along the way. Take part in any of the 10 activities around the grounds from wheelbarrow racing and egg and spoon races, there is something for everyone!
5 April – 24 April
Cost: £3.50 per trail
By bus: 662 Shuttle, 662 Bingley, 620, A3 Flyer and K4 Stop E Keighley
By rail: Please see here to check train travel - https://www.wymetro.com/trains/
Come down to Bradford city centre and experience an on-street storytelling event at Waterstones Book Shop 11am from Beatrix Potter and Alice in Wonderland.
19 April
Cost: Free
By bus: Please see here to plan your journey by bus - https://moovitapp.com/yorkshire-2109/poi/en-gb?customerId=11187
By rail: Bradford Interchange and Forester Rail Station are the closest
Family Activities at Bradford Cathedral
Have fun as a family this Easter and take part in a range of activities from colouring, quizzes, crafts and much more!
8 April
Cost: Free but you need to book tickets
By bus: Closest bus stops are Cathedral P, Q and N in the city centre
By rail: 11-minute walk from Bradford Interchange and 11-minute walk from Bradford Forster Square Rail Station
Practise becoming a pro and have an adventure with family or friends.
Open Tuesday to Sunday
Cost: See website for details and offers
By bus: Closest bus stops are Manor Row B, Forster Square J, Rawson Square I, High Point A and High Point B
By rail: 11-minute walk from Bradford Forester Square Rail Station and a 13-minute walk from Bradford Interchange Rail Station
Calderdale:
Bring all the family down to watch the annual duck race organised by the Hebden Bridge Rotary Club. See if you are lucky enough to win one of the prizes!
Monday 21 April (Easter Monday)
Cost: £1 per ticket
By bus: Please see here to plan your journey by bus - https://moovitapp.com/yorkshire-2109/poi/en-gb?customerId=11187
By rail: Hebden Bridge Rail Station is the closest
Let the kids celebrate the beauty of nature and learn about the world.
5 April – 21 April
Cost: Standard admission
By bus: 12-minute walk from Halifax Bus Station
By rail: 3-minute walk from Halifax Rail Station
Easter Markets at the Piece Hall
Explore 60 stalls featuring unique crafts, local produce, and delicious food and drink.
18 April - April 21
Cost: Free
By bus: A 6-minute walk from the Halifax Bus Station
By rail: A 3-minute walk from Halifax Rail Station
Keep an eye out for hand painted ceramic eggs across Brighouse town centre to win some prizes and chocolate!
5 April - 21 April
Cost: Free
By bus: Please see here to plan your journey by bus - https://moovitapp.com/yorkshire-2109/poi/en-gb?customerId=11187
By rail: Brighouse Rail Station is the closest
Easter Crafting at Bankfield Museum
Hop into Easter with some themed crafty workshops to keep the young artists entertained.
Tuesday 8 April – Easter Printing, Egg-Shaped Weaving, and Felt Chick Decorations and Tuesday 15 April – Egg Decorating, Easter Cards, and Easter Basket Weaving.
Cost: £4.50 admission
By bus: Please see here to plan your journey by bus - https://moovitapp.com/yorkshire-2109/poi/en-gb?customerId=11187
By rail: Brighouse Rail Station is the closest
Kirklees:
Get outdoors and uncover clues, a perfect family day out!
7 April – 17 April
Cost: Please see website for details
By bus: Please see here to plan your journey by bus - https://moovitapp.com/yorkshire-2109/poi/en-gb?customerId=11187
By rail: 13-minute walk from Shepley Rail Station
Explore Huddersfield town centre looking for giant Easter Eggs, collect them all and win a prize!
5 - 17 April
Cost: Free
By bus: Please see here to plan your journey by bus - https://moovitapp.com/yorkshire-2109/poi/en-gb?customerId=11187
By rail: Huddersfield Rail Station is the closest
Come down for some laser fun, perfect for families, teens and their friends!
Cost: See website for details with special discounts at certain times/days.
By bus: A 13-minute walk from Huddersfield Bus Station
By rail: A 9-minute walk from Huddersfield Rail Station
Visit with family or friends and enjoy jumping up and down on a range of inflatables.
Cost: See website for details
By bus: 14-minute walk from Huddersfield Rail Station
By rail: 18-minute walk from Huddersfield Rail Station
Visit the town centre and explore artisan market stalls filled with local products, tasty food and drinks along with crafts for the kids. There is something for everyone!
Friday 4 April, 4pm - 10pm
Cost: Free
By bus: Please see here to plan your journey by bus - https://moovitapp.com/yorkshire-2109/poi/en-gb?customerId=11187
By rail: Huddersfield Rail Station is the closest
Leeds:
Medieval Easter at the Royal Armouries
Enjoy action packed Medieval-themed activities with combat demonstrations and jousting!
5 – 17 April
Cost: Free
By bus: 13-minute walk from Leeds Bus Station
By rail: 21-minute walk from Leeds Rail Station
Miffy’s 70th Birthday at Leeds Museum
Discover Miffy’s world, looking back at the famous character and take part in the interactive exhibit.
7 February – 7 September
Cost: Free
By bus: 17-minute walk from Leeds Bus Station
By rail: 11-minute walk from Leeds Rail Station
Where's Woolly? At Temple Newsam
Visit the farm this springtime and help find the babies that have escaped before the farmer finds out!🐑
5 April – 21 April
Cost: General admissions costs apply
By bus: Please see here to plan your journey by bus - https://moovitapp.com/yorkshire-2109/poi/en-gb?customerId=11187
By rail: Crossgates Rail Station is the closest
Lotherton Hall Dragon Quest: The Search for the Lost Eggs
Take part in an Easter dragon adventure and uncover a brave mythical quest.
29 March – 13 April
Cost: General admissions costs apply
By bus: Please see here to plan your journey by bus - https://moovitapp.com/yorkshire-2109/poi/en-gb?customerId=11187
By rail: Micklefield Rail Station is the closest but further transport will be required to reach the destination.
Leeds Young Film Festival 2025
Leeds Young Film Festival returns this Easter with a packed programme of family films, hands-on workshops and immersive VR experiences.
6 April – 21 April
Cost: Ticket pricing depends on film and location
By bus: Leeds Bus Station or plan your journey here - https://moovitapp.com/yorkshire-2109/poi/en-gb?customerId=11187
By rail: Leeds Rail Station is the closest
Wakefield:
Easter Egg Trail at Nostell Priory
Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family
5 April – 21 April
Cost: £3.50 per trail
By bus: Nearest stop – Please see here to plan your journey by bus - https://moovitapp.com/yorkshire-2109/poi/en-gb?customerId=11187
By rail: Fitzwilliam Rail Station is the nearest
Tulip Festival at Farmer Copleys
Run and explore over 5 acres of tulip fields with plenty of photo opportunities across the multi coloured spring fields.
12 April – 27 April
Cost: See website for details
By bus: Please see here to plan your journey by bus - https://moovitapp.com/yorkshire-2109/poi/en-gb?customerId=11187
By rail: Featherstone Rail Station is the closest
Garden Play at The Hepworth Wakefield
Stack, build, experiment, draw and imagine every weekend during term time.
5 April – October 2025
Cost: Free
By bus: Closest bus stops are Hepworth C, E, F and G, Wakefield
By rail: A 7-minute walk from Wakefield Kirkgate Railway Station and a 22-minute walk from Wakefield Westgate Rail Station
The Little Mermaid Musical at the Theatre Royal
Come along to a vibrant underwater adventure with dazzling sets, colourful characters, astounding choreography, original music, and heaps of audience participation.
Tuesday 8 April
Cost: See website for details
By bus: A 9-minute walk from Wakefield Bus Station
By rail: A 1-minute walk from Wakefield Westgate Rail Station and an 18-minute walk from Wakefield Kirkgate Rail Station
Marvellous Masks at Pontefract Museum
Discover the stories of pantomime’s best loved characters this Easter.
9 April – 16 April
Cost: Free
By bus: Stuart Road A, Stuart Road B, and Pontefract Tanshelf
By rail: An 8-minute walk from Pontefract Baghill Rail Station and a 12-minute walk from Pontefract Tanshelf Rail Station
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