***CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19**
We are very sad to say that unfortunately due to Covid-19, we have made the decision to cancel the Lambing Experiences for the dates shown below after listening to the Prime Ministers address on 23/3/20. This is a really difficult time for everyone, so we hope we can still bring some cheer by doing Instagram live streams from the lambing sheds. Follow our Instagram page Acklam_Farm_Stays for live updates. We will confirm in advance the time we’re going live.
Stay safe and stay at home, unless you’re a key worker, in which case, we’re sending you as much good energy and hugs as we can physically muster (during the lambing season) to transmit to you… Alice 25/3/20.
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Our pregnant mother sheep will be giving birth to their baby lambs, it’s a special time of year and an experience not to be missed! Why choose us? We’re a working farm so our Lambing Experiences are the real deal! Our 1 hour session involves:
Sessions will be at 3pm every day for 9 days on the following dates in April:
Palm Sunday 5th April – Easter Monday 13th April.
Prices are £10 for an adult (16+) and £6 for children (3+). Children under 3 years of age go free. Full payment is required at the point of booking. Places are limited to 10 people per session, so book in advance on: 01653 658281 / 07846 269128 or alice@acklamfarmstays.com. You can follow them on facebook here.
Manor Farm, Thrussendale Road, Acklam, near Malton, YO17 9RR.
Farmshop, cafe, play area and, in the summer months, pick your own fruit, at the Balloon Tree, near Stamford Bridge
Keep a look out for the seasonal treats on the new Winter menu in the newly extended cafe. We have the usual supply of homegrown superfresh fruit and vegetables available in the farmshop, as well as super tasty homemade ready meals & soups and award winning cakes.
A great family outing – relax in the landscaped cafe garden, blankets available to keep cosy on the cooler days, while the children play in the newly renovated play area.
Stamford Bridge Road (A166), Gate Helmsley YO41 1NB (One mile west of Stamford Bridge). 01759 373023. For more information email info@theballoontree.co.uk or visit their website here.
All the fun of the circus is coming to Cottingham and Beverley this Easter. This laughter-packed stage show Cartoon Circus Live combines the comedy of pantomime with the thrill of the circus. The 80 minute Easter family show features some of Britain’s funniest clowns, traditional slapstick comedy, magic, illusions, high flying diabolos, cartoon characters, plate spinning, an acrobatic human slinky, puppets, prizes and surprises. There is even a performing piranha.
Performance dates are:
Tickets are £7 each, and only £5 if booked in groups of 10 or more. Limited seating, so book now by calling the Box Office on 07906 854269.
Easter sessions cancelled.
Active Coast usually hold nature-themed events for budding environmentalists and their families across the East Riding as part of their Coastal Explorers programme.
For more information call 01482 391441
Check direct with the park to see if Easter sessions are running
The Animal Education Centre at East Park usually run some craft activities during school holidays.
Holderness Road, Hull, HU8 8JU. 01482 300300
Clowes Memorial Church, corner of Greenwood Avenue and 1st Avenue, Orchard Park, Hull.
Wednesdays in school holidays run a fun day, 10am – 2pm.
All welcome. There is no booking needed and no fee to come, there is a donation welcome box if anyone wants to put something in. Call/text 07984441781 for more info.
Details of Easter 2020 coming soon.
Activities by the Countryside Access Team at East Riding of Yorkshire Council during school holidays.
Booking is essential for all of these events, go to www.bridspa.com/events. and search for ‘Sports Play and Countryside Events’ or for general enquiries call 01482 395320.
Details of Easter 2020 coming soon.
Not sure how you can entertain the kids? Or do you need to plan activities for the kids while the grandparents take over? East Riding Leisure are here to help with fun filled activities and programmes at our sites located across the East Riding, including: Crash Course Swimming, fun floats and swims, football, Inflatables, Sea Scooters and more!
To find out more go to https://eastridingleisure.co.uk/half-term/
East Riding Leisure Centres in – Bridlington, Beverley, Driffield, Francis Scaife, Goole, Haltemprice, Hornsea, South Cave, South Holderness and Withernsea. Ask at your local leisure centre for details.
Details of Easter 2020 coming soon.
Booking essential, call 01482 393939 for more information.
Details of Easter 2020 coming soon.
Local craft group #WeMadeThis sometimes run free craft sessions during school holidays.
The sessions are free, including all materials, and open to all (children under the age of 8 need to be accompanied by an adult). There is no need to book. For more information email wemadethishull@gmail.com
Details of Easter 2020 coming soon.
Free swimming sessions for children under 15 years of age. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult. For more information call 01482 300300.
Free Easter workshops at Hobbycraft, decorating suncatchers using a range of different colour paints. Running most days throughout the Easter holiday, these are free events but advance booking is essential.
Hobbycraft, Kingston Retail Park, Hull, HU1 2TX
Details of Easter 2020 coming soon.
Hull Play Rangers are aimed at young people (activities are for all ages but under 9s need to be accompanied by an adult), activities in school holidays at a park or public area near you! All sessions are FREE to participate, with snacks and drinks provided. For further information regarding Hull Play Rangers activities contact:
Details of Easter 2020 coming soon.
For more information call 01482 300300. Wilberforce House, HU1 1NE. Hands on History Museum, HU1 1RR. Hull and East Riding Museum and Streetlife, HU1 1NQ.
Details of Easter 2020 coming soon.
Park admission applies, or just display your Normanby annual membership.
Normanby Rd, Normanby, Scunthorpe DN15 9HU.
You can also find details of all one-off family events and activities happening over the school holidays by day in the Mumbler Events Calendar here.
Details of Easter 2020 coming soon.
Call for more details and booking on – 01482 494948.
One Stop Golf, National Avenue, Hull, HU5 4JB
You can find a list of all the workshops, camps and clubs running across the school holidays on the Holiday Clubs & Workshops page here.
Details of Easter 2020 coming soon.
The Unimog Safari will also be running throughout the half term. Events require booking in advance, call 01904 659570.
Spurn National Nature Reserve, Spurn National Nature Reserve, East Yorkshire, HU12 0UH
28th March – 19th April 2020. Family fun throughout the Easter holidays at The Tropical Butterfly House – meet the chicks, ducklings and friendly residents of our farm barn, enjoy bug themed fun activities, arts and crafts! Join the Easter Egg trail from Good Friday to Easter Monday and search for the clues to win a chocolate egg.
Tropical Butterfly House Limited, Sheffield, S25 4EQ Call 01909 569 416 or email info@butterflyhouse.co.uk
Easter 2020 crafts at Water’s Edge:
For more information about any of these events and to book a place call 01652 631500
Waters Edge Nature Reserve & Visitor Centre, Waterfront, Maltkiln Road, Barton-upon-Humber, DN18 5JR.
Coastal activities with The Yorkshire Wildlife Trust and The Living Seas Centre in Flamborough:
Most of these events have a small charge, and require advance booking. For more details contact The Yorkshire Wildlife trust on 01904 659570 or The Living Seas Centre on 01262 422103, email livingseas@ywt.org.uk
Living Seas Centre, South Sea Road (South), Flamborough, YO15 1AE
