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Hop into Easter with MCard 🐰🐣🌼
27 March 2026Get ready to explore West Yorkshire this Easter and keep the kids entertained with FREE or low-cost events and activities. With so much fun across the region, kids, teens and families can all have a great time and make memories during the school holidays.
Getting the right ticket for you is easy. The MCard App has different types of tickets to meet your needs. Purchase a Family DaySaver to get unlimited off-peak bus and train travel, exploring West Yorkshire for up to five people (one adult and four concessionary travellers or two adults and three concessionary travellers) for just £16.40.
Bradford
Riddlesden Hall Easter Egg Hunt🐰🥚
Explore the trail and look for clues along the way. Don’t forget to take part in the family activities, there is something for everyone!
28 March – 8 March
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/
Family Activities at Bradford Cathedral
Take part in free morning or afternoon spring and Easter activities as a family.
7 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
School Holiday Fun at the Media and Science Museum
Come along and enjoy free family activities exploring sound and vision technologies.
28 March – 12 April
Cost: Free
By bus: 6 minute walk from Bradford Interchange Bus Station
By rail: 6 minute walk from Bradford Interchange and 12-minute walk from Bradford Forster Square Rail Station
Enjoy a range of easter activities across Bradford’s parks and greenspaces, such as egg hunts, a fun fair and inflatables.
28 March – 12 April
Cost: Prices vary depending on event
By bus: Plan your journey by bus with Moovit
By rail: Plan your journey with our journey planner
Easter Eggstravaganza at Shipley Glen Tramway
Have some family fun over easter weekend and take part in a raffle, colouring, digging for eggs and much more! 🐣🐇
3 – 6 April
Cost: Adult return £3.00 (day rover), single: £2.00, Junior (6 to 15yrs) return: £1.50 (day rover) single £1.00
By bus: Services 626 and 660 from Bradford Interchange and Shipley to Roberts Park
By rail: A 6 minute walk from Saltaire Rail Station
Calderdale
Find all the eggs and crack the code, fun for all the family!
27 March – 11 April
Cost: Free
By bus: Buses run to Brighouse Bus Station and to other town centre stops. Alternatively, plan your journey by bus with Moovit.
By rail: Brighouse Rail Station is the closest
Hebden Bridge Easter Duck Race 2026 🦆
Get ready to duck race and see who wins, with cash prizes available. Support the community and help others this Easter!
6 April
Cost: £1
By bus: Plan your journey by bus with Moovit
By rail: Hebden Bridge Rail Station is the closest
Experience something truly eggcellent this spring. Hop into a world of stories, surprises, and hands-on fun. 🐣
28 March – 19 April
Cost: Standard admission
By bus: 12-minute walk from Halifax Bus Station. Alternatively, plan your journey by bus with Moovit.
By rail: 3-minute walk from Halifax Rail Station
Hop into easter with creative activities for any young budding artist to enjoy and visit the baby animal trial throughout the holidays. 🎨
31 March and 8 April Craft Workshops, 1 April – Easter Egg Pom Poms, 8 April – Springtime Easter Wreaths,
Cost: Prices vary and booking required
By bus: Plan your journey by bus with Moovit
By rail: Brighouse Rail Station is the closest
Easter Markets at the Piece Hall
Visit a range of independent craft stalls, artisan makers and pop-up food and drink traders.
3 – 6 April
Cost: Free
By bus: A 6-minute walk from the Halifax Bus Station
By rail: A 3-minute walk from Halifax Rail Station
Kirklees
Wander through woodland uncovering clues that lead to a magical word and an Easter egg treat.
28 March – 12 April
Cost: Standard admission applies
By bus: Plan your journey by bus with Moovit
By rail: 13-minute walk from Shepley Rail Station
See if you can crack the trial, find all the eggs and win a prize. A perfect fun day out for the kids! 🐣
28 March – 2 April
Cost: Free
By bus: Plan your journey by bus with Moovit
By rail: Huddersfield Rail Station is the closest
Perfect easter fun for teens and young children!
Cost: Prices vary
By bus: A 13-minute walk from Huddersfield Bus Station
By rail: A 9-minute walk from Huddersfield Rail Station
Whistlestop's Wonderland & The Easter Eggspress
Meet special characters and have magical moments on the Easter Eggspress! 🚂
28 March – 12 April
Cost: Ticket required
By bus: Bus service D1 runs from Huddersfield to the Railway. You can plan your journey by bus to with Moovit.
By rail: Nearest rail station is Denby Dale Railway Station
Easter Activities for children and young people with SEND
Explore a range of fun easter activities across the district for SEND children.
28 March – 12 April
Cost: Bookings required and prices vary depending on activity
By bus: Plan your journey with our journey planner
By rail: Plan your journey with our journey planner
Leeds
Medieval Easter at the Royal Armouries
Enjoy action packed Medieval-themed activities with combat demonstrations, live performances and storytelling!
28 March – 19 April
Cost: Free
By bus: 13-minute walk to Royal Armouries from Leeds Bus Station
By rail: 21-minute walk to Royal Armouries from Leeds Rail Station
Visit Temple Newsam this springtime and meet a range of new babies, come down and say hello!🐑
28 March – 19 April
Cost: General admissions costs apply
By bus: Plan your journey by bus with Moovit
By rail: Cross Gates Rail Station is the closest
Bring along the whole family for a baa-rilliant Easter Holiday activity at Kirkstall Abbey, round up the sheep and complete the trail.
3 – 19 April
Cost: Give what you can donation
By bus: Services 33, 33A and A1 go to Kirkstall Abbey
By rail: Nearest stations are Leeds and Kirkstall Forge
The Search for the Lost Eggs at Lotheron Hall
Take part in an Easter dragon adventure and uncover a brave mythical quest. 🐉
28 March – 19 April
Cost: General admission
By bus: Plan your journey by bus with Moovit
By rail: Micklefield Rail Station is the closest but further transport will be required to reach the destination.
Leeds Young Film Festival is back with a packed programme of family-friendly features, short films, workshops, masterclasses, and hands-on filmmaking activities.
28 March – 14 April
Cost: Ticket pricing depends on film and location
By bus: Leeds Bus Station or you can plan your journey by bus to with Moovit
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! 🐰
28 March – 12 April
Cost: £3.50 per trail
By bus: Service 496 goes from Wakefield, Fitzwilliam and Hemsworth to Nostell Priory
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.
1 April – 1 May
Cost: Midweek prices are £8+ booking fee, weekends are £11+ booking fee and children aged 3 and under go free.
By bus: Services 144, 146, 147, 148, 149 go regularly from Pontefract Bus Station & Featherstone to Ravensknowle Farm stop near to Farmer Copleys.
By rail: Featherstone Rail Station is the closest
Easter Fun at the National Coal Mining Museum
Make this Easter unforgettable with creative workshops, panto magic, history, enchanting shows, miniverse mania, and free crafts.
28 March – 12 April
Cost: Free
By bus: Service 232 goes from Huddersfield and Wakefield to The Reindeer stop, 5 mins from the Museum
By rail: Visit wymetro.com to check train travel
The Cat That Slept for a Thousand Years
Visit a touch of magic this Easter as this 10-metre-long Cat that snores, purrs, twitches its ear and swishes its tail!
21 March – 12 April
Cost: Free
By bus: Wakefield bus station is a 2-minute walk away. Alternatively, you can plan your journey by bus with Moovit.
By rail: Wakefield Exchange is a 10-minute walk from Wakefield Westgate station and 15-minute walk from Wakefield Kirkgate station.
Dragon Egg Week at Pontefract Castle
Enjoy the egg trail, crafts, interactive storytelling and games with the Castle open over Easter weekend.
28 March – 6 April
Cost: Free
By bus: Pontefract Castle is a 10-minute walk from Pontefract Bus Station. Please see here to plan your journey by bus with Moovit.
By rail: Pontefract Castle is a 5-minute walk from Pontefract Monkhill Station.
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