Top Things to Do This Easter in the Yorkshire Dales (2025)

Posted: 24th March 2025

Family-Friendly Easter Events, Trails, and Activities Across the Dales

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If you're looking for the best Easter activities in the Yorkshire Dales for 2025, you're in the right place. This beautiful part of the UK is bursting with family-friendly Easter events, from scenic woodland trails to interactive farm experiences - and it’s all topped off with cosy countryside stays and hearty Sunday roasts.

Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or a full Easter holiday, here are the top Easter events and things to do in the Yorkshire Dales this spring.

Easter Sunday Lunch at The Gamekeeper's Inn

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Long Ashes Park, Threshfield | Sunday 20th April

Celebrate Easter Sunday in the Yorkshire Dales with a traditional Easter lunch at The Gamekeeper’s Inn.

This country inn is known for its warm Yorkshire hospitality, seasonal menus, and family-friendly atmosphere. Enjoy succulent meats, seasonal vegetables and lashings of gravy - the perfect way to bring the family together this Easter.

Skip the cooking this Easter Sunday and treat yourself to a comforting, homemade Yorkshire roast dinner.

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Children's Easter Party at The Gamekeeper's Inn

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Long Ashes Park, Threshfield | Monday 21st April

Keep the celebrations going with a fun-filled Easter Monday in the Yorkshire Dales! The Gamekeeper’s Inn is hosting an afternoon of family-friendly fun, including a hunt for the Easter Bunny's quiz questions, a children's buffet, a disco, and of course, some chocolate treats. It’s the ideal way to enjoy the spring sunshine in a relaxed and sociable setting.

The Easter clues hunt starts at 1:30pm, with the buffet and disco from 2pm until 4:30pm. Tickets cost £9.95 per child.

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Bolton Abbey Easter Trail 2025

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Bolton Abbey, Skipton | 5th - 21st April

Take a magical walk through Strid Wood on the Bolton Abbey Easter Trail, running throughout the Easter holidays.

As you explore the scenic woodland, spot the cheeky bunnies hidden along the way! This self-guided trail is ideal for families and combines fresh air, gentle exercise, and lots of fun. You will receive a trail sheet on arrival from the Riverside car park kiosk. Entry to the trail is included with your car parking ticket.

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Thornton Hall Farm's Eggventure

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Thornton-in-Craven | 5th - 21st April

For an unforgettable Easter day out with the kids, head to Thornton Hall Country Park. Their Eggventure event includes a meet and greet with the Easter Bunny, a springtime activity trail, soft play, and hands-on animal experiences.

It’s the perfect combination of indoor and outdoor fun for children of all ages. Plus, every full-paying child will receive a free chocolate bar!

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Hesketh Farm Park Easter Trail

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Near Bolton Abbey | 5th - 21st April

Located close to Bolton Abbey, Hesketh Farm Park offers an Easter Trail that includes searching for hidden eggs, and untangling the letters to reveal the winning word - to collect your edible prize! Children will also love feeding the animals, playing in the straw maze and digging in the giant sandpit. This is a fantastic Easter experience for toddlers and younger children looking to explore, learn and play.

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Where to Stay This Easter: Long Ashes Park

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Make the most of your Easter getaway by staying at Long Ashes Park, a scenic holiday park in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. Offering luxury lodges, woodland glamping pods, camping and more, it’s the perfect base for exploring all the Easter activities nearby.

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On-site you’ll find:

  • The Gamekeeper’s Inn - pub, restaurant, hotel and event venue
  • Woodland Cafe serving breakfast, lunch and sweet treats (plus pizza every Friday and Saturday night!)
  • Leisure Club with swimming pool, gym, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi, included with your stay
  • Long Ashes Pure Spa for relaxing treatments (10% off during your stay)
  • Woodland walks and beautiful countryside views
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Whether you're planning a weekend break or a full week in nature, Long Ashes Park offers everything you need for a relaxing Easter in Yorkshire.

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Plan Your Perfect Easter in the Yorkshire Dales

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From woodland trails to farm adventures, Easter egg hunts to roast dinners - the Yorkshire Dales is full of exciting things to do at Easter for families, couples and groups of all ages. Book your stay and get ready for an Easter break you won’t forget!

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