Egg hunts, family-friendly festivities, local markets, and more in Whitby this Easter.
There are lots of fun and egg-citing events happening in Whitby this Easter! Here's a list of fun things to see and do, events, and activities happening in and around the town so you can start planning a fun-filled holiday.
Whitby Abbey Easter Adventure Quest
- Date: Saturday 5th April – Sunday 27th April
- Time: 10 am – 5 pm
- Location: Whitby Abbey
- Cost: £2 per child (On top of ticket entry price)
Are you looking for an exciting Easter holiday activity? Join an adventure quest at Whitby Abbey! Explore the grounds, hunt for clues, and track down Easter eggs to earn a delicious chocolate treat.
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You can participate in the quest every day of the school holidays, and it only costs an additional £2 on top of the ticket price. There is no need to book in advance – pay when you arrive at the site.
If you book online, you can save 15% on your entry ticket.
Easter Dino Fun with North Yorkshire Moors Railway
- Date: Saturday 5th April – Monday 21st April
- Location: Goathland Station (Some activities also at Pickering Station)
- Cost: £10 per child
This Easter, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway takes visitors back to the time of dinosaurs. Families can dig for fossils and meet adorable baby dinosaurs. Explore the exciting Easter holidays and Bank Holiday weekend activities, including giant dinosaur eggs perfect for climbing into for a selfie, dino digs, making a dinosaur footprint, and more! Join the Jurassic fun and come dressed in your best dinosaur outfit.
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Have a Hoppy Easter at Sneaton Castle
- Date: Saturday 19th April
- Location: Sneaton Castle, Whitby
On Saturday, 19th April, Sneaton Castle is hosting a delicious Easter Afternoon Tea for all the family, with some exciting Easter activities for the children. Tables are available to book; just call 01947 603 150 to speak to their team.
Easter Holiday Beach Clean at Robin Hood's Bay
- Date: Tuesday 15th April
- Time: 11.30 am to 1.30 pm
- Location: Robin Hood's Bay Beach
- Cost: Free
Baytown is hosting its annual beach clean at Robin Hood’s Bay and invites families to participate. During the event, the Hawsker-based company will collaborate with Surfers Against Sewage and raise funds for Fylingdales Primary School.
Baytown will organise an Easter egg hunt to engage children and motivate them to care for the area's coastlines. In addition, the company plans to donate £1 to the primary school for every bag of coffee sold, along with contributions from a collection box.
Easter Holidays at Castle Howard
- Walled Garden Easter Trail: Saturday 5th – Thursday 27th April
- Meet the lambs: Wednesday 19th – Friday 21st April
- Time: 11.30 am to 1.30 pm
- Location: Castle Howard
- Cost: Included with both house & garden and garden only ticket.
During the Easter holidays, families can enjoy a fantastic day out at Castle Howard. They can participate in the Walled Garden Easter Trail designed for children, celebrate the change of seasons in the Gardens, meet adorable baby lambs at Skelf Island, and indulge in seasonal delights and Easter treats available in the cafes and shops.
Additionally, the House will reopen on April 18th, showcasing its magnificent restored and transformed interior.
Danby Lodge National Park Centre Who’s Egg is it Anyway? Family Trail
- Date: Saturday 5th April – Friday 23rd May
- Location: Danby Lodge National Park Centre
- Cost: £3 per trail pack
Woodland creatures have been busy laying eggs in secret spots! But oh no – they’ve accidentally placed them in the wrong nests! Now it’s your turn to become a nature detective. Follow the trail and unravel the mystery by matching each egg to its owner. Can you solve the puzzle? The cost is £3 per trail pack and it's perfect for the whole family. The minimum recommended age is 3, and an adult must accompany children.
There are other trails at Danby Lodge National Park Centre too:
Constellation Rubbing Trail: Wander through the grounds to find the constellation rubbing plaques. Grab your brass rubbing crayon and uncover 10 unique constellations. The cost is £3 per person.
Orienteering: Challenge your orienteering skills as you explore the grounds to find orienteering markers. This activity suits all ages, but an adult must accompany children. A trail sheet costs £1.
Explorer Experience: Rent an explorer pack from the visitor centre and utilise your guide and adventure pack to uncover the intriguing wildlife that might often go unnoticed. Please remember that an adult must accompany children. You can drop in without a booking, but check the visitor centre's opening hours. The cost is £5 per pack and a refundable deposit of £10.
Did you know…
In 664, there was a deep divide in England's faith, with Celtic and Roman Christian religions in conflict. So, leaders gathered in Whitby Abbey to decide how to calculate the date of Easter.
This event was called the Synod of Whitby. Therefore, it seems fitting to celebrate Easter in Whitby! We hope you have a fantastic time in our favourite town this Easter bank holiday.
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