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Top things to do in Yorkshire this April
There’s always lots going on in Yorkshire, the hard part is deciding which events and activities you’re going to get involved with. To help make it a little easier, we’ve brought together 9 of the top things to do in Yorkshire this April.
Farndale daffodil walk
The daffodils are usually blooming from mid-March to mid-April, but it’s a charming walk at any time of year. You’ll stroll past the River Dove and get great views of a small part of the North Yorkshire Moors.
Date: Anytime
Time: It takes approximately 2 hours to complete
Location: You’ll start and finish at Low Mill car park
Price: Free
Link: http://www.northyorkmoors.org.uk/visiting/enjoy-outdoors/walking/our-walks/walking-routes/farndale
A Beginner’s Guide to the Night Sky
Get your beginner’s tuition in the night sky at Malham Tarn. You’ll be taken on a 2 mile walk as you learn how to identify the constellations and planets above you.
Date: 9th April
Time: 8pm – 10pm
Location: Malham Tarn
Price: £5 per person
Link: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/malham-tarn-estate/features/a-beginners-guide-to-the-night-sky-at-malham-tarn
Yorkshire Photo Walks
The events hosted by Yorkshire Photo Walks are always great, but this April, they’re venturing down into one of Yorkshire’s caves and teaching you how to take great photos while you’re there.
Date: 14th April
Time: 10:30am – 1pm
Location: Yordas cave, Thornton Land, Carnforth, LA6 3PH
Price: £25 per person
Link: http://yorkshirephotowalks.com/assets/18-04-14-caves.pdf
Books by the beach
Come along to Scarborough to meet with some of 2018’s best-selling authors. There are loads of great people coming along to talk about their work and lives, including Ruth Jones of Gavin and Stacey, biographer Katie Nicholl, and Radio 2 host Jeremy Vine.
Date: 11th – 15th April
Time, location and price varies with the events you choose to attend
Link: http://www.booksbythebeach.co.uk/
Whitby Goth Weekend
There are a whole load of activities going on in Whitby in the spring Goth Weekend. There are plays, musical performances happening all weekend that you can grab tickets for, including Dr Haze’s Freak Show from the Circus of Horrors. This is not a weekend to be missed!
Date: 27th – 29th April
Time, location and price varies with the events you choose to attend
Link: http://www.whitbygothweekend.co.uk/
Harrogate Spring Flower Show
Join fellow green thumbs and marvel at the natural beauties displayed at the Harrogate spring flower show. There will expert advice and live entertainment from the demonstrators each day and you’ll get to gaze at floral art, steal some inspiration for your own garden projects and browse their nurseries to find your new favourite flower.
Date: 26th – 29th April
Time: 09:30am – 5:30pm (4:30 on Sunday)
Location: North of England Horticultural Society, Regional Agricultural Centre, Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8NZ
Price: £21 on the day or £18.50 in advance
Link: https://www.flowershow.org.uk/spring-show-2018
Waterfalls of the Swale Guided Walk
Set out on a 2 mile walk about the seven beautiful waterfalls that can be found nestled together in Upper Swaledale. Dogs are welcome but must be kept on a lead.
Date: 21st April
Time: 1pm-3pm
Location: Keld Resource Centre, Keld, DL11 6LJ
Price: £3.50
Link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/waterfalls-of-the-swale-guided-walk-tickets-41343579760
Sci-fi Scarborough
Expect amazing guests, panel talks, live music, gaming, live displays and more. Guests confirmed so far are:
- Dominic Keating – Star Trek: Enterprise Malcolm Reed
- Jimmy Vee– R2D2 in Star Wars: The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi
- Josh Herdman – Gregory Goyle from Harry Potter
- Sarah Louise Madison – Doctor Who Weeping Angel
- Jamie Hill – Doctor Who The Foretold/The Mummy/The Monk
- Ross Mullan – Game of Thrones White Walker & Doctor Who The Silence/The Teller
- Jon Campling – Final Fantasy King Regis & Harry Potter Death Eater
- Ken Colley – Star Wars: TESB & ROTJ Admiral Piett
- Brian Muir – legendary movie prop sculptor responsible for Vader’s helmet & iconic movie/tv work
- Pixie Le Knot – Game of Thrones
Date: 21st – 22nd April
Time: 10am
Location: Scarborough Spa, South Street, Scarborough YO11 2HD
Price: £25 adult weekend, £15 adult day, £10 student day, £5 child day
Link: https://www.scifiscarborough.co.uk/
Wooden Spoon Carving Tutorial
Ever wanted to carve your own spoons? Well, now you can at this great event at Broadrake. It’s an increasingly popular hobby and you’ll get to take you very own spoon away with you at the end of the day.
Date: 26th April
Location: Broadrake, Philpin Lane, Chapel-le-Dale, Ingleton LA6 3AX
Price: £80 including lunch and refreshments
Link: http://www.broadrake.co.uk/spoons.html
