1. Ridings Easter Egg Hunt
The hunt will begin at 9am and will last until 5pm daily, a Free Easter egg to all children who complete the challenge.
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Cost? FREE
When? 25th – 30th March 2024
Where? The Riding Centre, Wakefield WF1 1DS
2. Easter fun at The Hepworth
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njoy a day out at The Hepworth Wakefield this Easter and get creative as a family while you explore the galleries and garden. There’s something fun happening every day from Saturday 23 March to Sunday 7 April.
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Cost? Free entry to Wakefield residents
When? 23rd March – 7th April 2024
Where? Gallery Walk, Wakefield WF1 5AW
3. Wonderland Trail at Cannon Hall Museum
Back for 2023, get whisked away to Wonderland this Easter in our forbidden forest. Discover the Cheshire Cat, have a Mad Hatters tea party and come and play croquet. See more details here Cost? FREE, parking charges apply When? 23rd March – 7th April 2024Where? Bark House Lane, Cawthorne, Barnsley S75 4AT
4. Easter @ Pit
Explore the power of your voice this Easter with hands-on activities, striking stories and so much more.
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Cost? FREE, some activities require a small charge
When? 23rd March – 7th April 2024 (closed Mondays & Tuesdays)
Where? Caphouse Colliery, New Road, Overton, Wakefield, WF4 4RH
5. Wakefield Libraries
With lots of Easter themed activities & crafts throughout the 2 weeks in the Wakefield District Libraries
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Cost? FREE
When? 23rd March – 6th April 2024
Where? Wakefield District Libraries
6. Earnshaws Fairy Trail
The nature-themed Fairy trail is nestled in local woodland at Earnshaws Fencing Centre.
And it’s not just the new fairies on the trail. There are still the Earnshaw woodland trail fairy houses, fort and play trail with the play houses & sand pit down at the entrance so you can really make a great visit out of it and let the kids have a good explore and run around!
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Cost? FREE
When? Open everyday
Where? Earnshaws Fencing Centres, Stocksmoor Road, Midgley, WF4 4JG
7. Reel Cinema
Take a trip to the cinema in The Ridings Shopping Centre. Reel Movie Madness ticket are only £3.50 for films starting before 1pm
Remember Free Parking when visiting cinema too.
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Cost? from £3.50
When? Open every day
Where? The Ridings Centre, Almshouse Lane, Wakefield WF1 1DS
8. Springtime Tots, Wakefield Museum
Join in with a special springtime story, rhymes and songs. Use your senses to sort fabulous flowers and herbs. Explore nature in the Museum on a spring-themed trail. Get your own set of seeds to grow together at home! Activities link to the following of your 50 Things to do Before You’re 5
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Cost? £2.50 per child
When? 5th April 2024
Where? Wakefield One, Burton Street, Wakefield, WF1 2EB
9. Easter Dragon Egg Hunt at Pontefract Castle
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Cost? FREE
When? 24th March – 1st April 2024
Where? Castle Garth, Pontefract, WF8 1QH (SAT NAV WF8 2JF)
10. Dinosaurs spotted at Wakefield Parks
Have a ROARRRRSOME Easter holiday with the Love Exploring app!
Using Augmented Reality and GEO-Location, The Love Exploring app has brought dinosaurs to parks across the district, ready for families to discover this school holiday!
See more details here
Cost? FREE
When? All the time
Where? Selected Wakefield District parks
Our Easter Holiday Activity and Events Page has loads more ideas of one-off events and day trip ideas.
Why don’t you join the Wakefield Mumbler Chat Group where you can share reviews of days out/activities and get ideas from others.
Hopefully, some of these ideas will help you entertain the children without costing a fortune.
Hope you have a great half term!
Vicki x
* Information correct at time of publishing, please check all events/activities before travelling in case of last minute changes.
