Half Term things to do, Beverley’s ultimate guide

Harry Potter Workshops – Flemingate Beverley.
It’s the 25th anniversary of the first HP film and the Flemingate centre are putting on a Harry Potter week for children from 6+.
More information: Flemingate Centre website

Sledmere House Adventure – Sledmere House
Sir Tatton is laying on events for the children over the half-term week including an animal trial. Tickets include all the usual Sledmere attractions, farm park and adventure playground.
Ideal for all ages.
More information: Sledmere House website

Sanctuary Trail – Beverley Minster
This is a specially designed route around the minster where you can fill in questions and puzzles as you go.
Ideal for children aged 4-12
More information: Beverley Minster website

Dark Skies Festival – North Yorkshire Moors
Activities are taking place on evenings in various locations around the North Yorkshire Moors. This includes a guided tour of the night sky at Dalby Forrest, a coastal walk from Robin Hoods Bay, an art exhibition and much more.
Ideal for all the family.
More information: Dark Skies website

Gruffalo Spotters Trail – Dalby Forest
Done using the Gruffalo spotter app, this is a great opportunity to explore the great outdoors. There is a Gruffalo activity pack available from the visitor centre. Don’t forget to download the app before you arrive as the mobile signal is very poor.
Ideal for all the family.
More information: Forestry England website

East Riding Leisure centres
East Riding Council always lay on some great activities over the holidays and there is a special website where you can pick your local leisure centre and see what is going on over the half-term period.
Ideal for all the family.
More information: East Riding half-term website

East Riding Libraries
Much more than just borrowing books, services at East Riding libraries continue to evolve. Here is a page with more information.
Ideal for all the family.
More information: East Riding Libraries what’s on website

Sewerby Hall Winter Flowers
Sewerby Hall this February promises to be packed with over 10,000 snowdrops and yellow aconites. A beautiful walk around the gardens is FREE.
Suitable for all the family.
More information: Sewerby Hall website

Music Workshops – Leven Sports Hall
The Music Box are running three different workshops based on different age groups.
19th February: 11+ for a Disney themed voice workshop – Book here
25th February: 11+ music technology workshop – Book here
25th February: 7-11 singing workshop – Book here

Suitable for : various age groups
More information: Musicbox website 

Arts & Crafts – Burton Constable Hall & Grounds 
A wonderful adventure for children interested in arts and crafts. With plenty of activities on offer from colouring in competitions to more adventurous creation opportunities – just visit our different craft stations.

Suitable for all the family.
More information: Burton Constable website

Top 10 places to visit.

The Deep The Deep website
Jump: Book Jump in Beverley online
Streetlife Museum: Check opening times
Wildlife Safari Flamborough: Check online
Mega Fun: Book online
Splash zone at Leisure World Book online
Lost City Adventure Golf Book online
Let loose:Book online
National Railway Museum: Check opening times
Parkway Cinema:Book online

Top 10 Free activities for children

Walk on Beverley Westwood
Camp outside (okay might be a little cold in February)
Visit the many FREE museums in Hull or York
Visit the library
Submarine spotting along Beverley Beck
Windy sand castle building on Fraisethorpe beach
Walk down the old railway line
Have bake-off and deliver the baked items to someone in your community
Go litter picking with the Beverley Wombles
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