Things to do at Easter in Harrogate
Posted on 21st February 2024
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What adventures have you got planned for your Easter break? Full of Spring blooms and with plenty to do, a short stay in Harrogate for all the family this Easter will surely be exactly what you need to see off those January blues!
With February quickly coming to a close, it’s now time to look forward to what Easter and the rest of the year has in store. If you are thinking of planning a great escape this year or perhaps a relaxing break in the not to distant future, you’ll love exploring the Harrogate area. Or why not extend your stay at our accommodation and explore other North Yorkshire gems and discover what festivals and events are taking place and when in 2024 whilst staying at our apartments.
The first school holidays of the year may be over but just around the corner is Easter!
If you choose to book a stay in our spacious luxury 4 star serviced apartments in Harrogate, you can enjoy all the comforts of home here in the heart of a historically rich spa town that is full of character and charm. From our doorstep you can really dive into the culture and lifestyle Harrogate has to offer, whilst having a clean, safe, comfortable and relaxing place to stay a few nights while making lasting memories together.
Harrogate is an architecturally beautiful large town, with lovely surrounding villages, market towns and ample breathtaking countryside nearby that you can easily reach via public transport or by car. With stately homes, historic listed buildings and stunning views, these beautiful locations are simply made for exploring and sharing! A real Instagram worthy location! To enjoy a fabulous Easter break, with or without the kids, we prepared a list of ten things to help you make the most of your visit when staying at our accommodation. Check it out!
Our top picks for this easter
Why not start your Easter break with something entertaining for all the family. There are many local Easter events and activities around the town and surrounding areas. Here are my top picks for some family fun whilst staying at our apartments. Rain or shine, there is plenty of indoor and outdoor fun to be had!
The Harrogate Climbing Centre is a geat choice for your little explorers. Hornbeam park is only a short drive from us and has free on site parking. If you want to ditch the car during your break and really feel connected to the town, then the centre is also only one stop away on the train to Leeds from Harrogate. Give your family an afternoon to remember by trying out the varying levels of climbing walls available followed by lunch and a smoothie from the onsite cafe. Perfect for those rainy Spring days if you want to get outside a while from the cosy serviced apartments!
More indoor activities for rainy days
Painting Pots Knaresborough are open 10am to 5pm Wednesdays to Saturdays and is real retreat from a rainy day. With lots of different media available to play with it is a sure fire way to keep the kids entertained and is a great experience for crafty adults too. It does take around a week to have these creations glazed and fired before they are ready to go home but there is also a handy postage option for a small extra cost. Perfect for those who are visiting the town and are not wanting to travel with extra weight or fragile items.
Springtime Live
The Springtime Live event is back for 2024! A fun filled family day out run by farming experts from the Yorkshire Agricultural Society. There is ample parking and plenty of food and drink venues scattered throughout the event area too. The Great Yorkshire Showground is a fantastic space for families to really enjoy being out in nature and all you need is a coat and maybe a picnic! Treat the kids to an experience they won't soon forget, take them to meet the Alpacas and have a blast on the climbing wall.
There are no bookable activities this year (thank goodness) and staggered arrival times throughout the day, so rushing about trying to make your booked activity is a thing of the past. There will be plenty of chance to grab a felting session or have a go on the pedal tractors on a first come, first served basis.
The Great Knaresborough Bunny Hunt
The Great Knaresborough Bunny Hunt is an local annual event that welcomes all our visitors to join in on the fun. After 6 years of bringing a delightful game of hide and seek to life amongst the picture perfect streets of Knaresborough just a short car ride from our serviced apartments or bus/train journey from Harrogate town centre, it is sure to bring joy to the hunters and many laughs to those working in the supporting businesses alike. I wonder who is participating and hiding a bunny amongst their wares this year? The gorgeous little bunnies are colurfully hand decorated and made by Laura Dudley who organises the hunt and these are supplied by her business Painting Pots in Knaresborough. It will cost you £3 for a map of the local business for the hunt and all the proceeds raised will be for some amazing charities. All the prizes to be won have been lovingly donated by local busineses to help keep this amazing tradition alive and to support such great causes in the process so come along and hunt with us! You may just find a little independant much like us
Our team from Harrogate Lifestyle Apartments is looking forward to having you stay in our Harrogate apartment and doing everything we can to make your Easter holidays the one to remember this year whilst staying in accommodation in Harrogate!
Are you looking for something to do with family and friends or seeking a fun day out with the kids in Harrogate?
Download the Harrogate - Pirates in Valley Gardens
Treasure Hunt Trail from YorkshireTrails.co.uk
Then why not explore Harrogate with the kids whilst you have Accommodation in Harrogate on this self-guided treasure hunt themed Treasure Trail written especially for our younger Trailers. As you follow the Trail route, can you solve the sneaky clues set on existing buildings, permanent features and monuments to discover the location of the buried treasure?
This picture-clue only Trail, designed for our younger Trailers, starts at the town centre end of Valley Gardens, at the main gates opposite the Royal Pump Room Museum just a short walk from our Harrogate apartments. The route keeps within the boundaries of these wonderfully varied gardens throughout, finishing near the cafe.
For even more ideas on how to keep the kids entertained in and around Harrogate district during your holiday check out our WHAT'S ON page!
Treat yourself to a break in historical Harrogate
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