Days Out Yorkshire

11/02/2025

Embark on an unforgettable adventure with the The National Videogame Museum this February half term in an epic quest that combines history, creativity and gaming.
Castle Quest runs from 15th to 23rd February
https://daysoutyorkshire.com/whats-on/february-half-term

10/02/2025

The Rhubarb Festival - Wakefield will be painting the town pink on 21st to 23rd February. Fun for all the family.
- Celebrity Chef cooking demos including Rachel Green, Karen Wright, Chris Hale
- Rhu-Bar; for live music and entertainment
- Rhubarb Food and Drink Trail
- Food and Drink market
- Street entertainment
- workshops
- heritage talks and much more

10/02/2025

Discover everything from Knights to Blue Lights at National Emergency Services Museum
15th and 16th February.
Dive into the fascinating history of policing—from medieval knights to today’s modern police forces. Discover the science behind armour, get up close to armoured vehicles from different eras, and explore the technology, purpose, and history behind them.
https://daysoutyorkshire.com/whats-on/february-half-term

09/02/2025

Experience The Acousatron this half term at Eureka! The National Children's Museum A complex, ever-changing soundspace that you control.
Amplified acoustic sounds from everyday objects and salvaged instruments form the core of this monstrous mechanical-electromagnetic-acoustic noise-engine 🤯

08/02/2025

The annual Viking Invasion of York is back!
From 17th to 23rd February the Jorvik Viking Festival will bring five days of Norse fun, living history, hands-on combat, and lectures, washed down with the finest mead, culminates in a parade of over 200 Vikings through the historic streets of York, and two dramatic evening son-et-lumière shows. Jorvik Viking Centre
🛡️🗡️🪓Join the Berserker Bootcamp - daily
💩 Poo Week - daily at DIG - An Archaeological Adventure
🏰🔥🛡️Viking Village at Murton Park - 18th to 20th
🛡️🗡️🪓 Viking March - 22nd
🚣‍♂️🌊🐉 Viking Games - 22nd
Plus Jorvik Top Trumps Trail, Tattoo Moot, Viking market, 10th Century Traders, Mead Tasing and the Grand Finale.
Photo credits to Jorvik Viking Centre and Charlotte Graham

07/02/2025

The Wildlights Lanten trail is making a spring return to RSPB Old Moor
On 28th February and 1st March take an evening stroll around the reserve seeing the wonderful lanterns, this time with a theme of brilliant birds.
Enjoy crafts and activities and the campfire.

07/02/2025

Colour and Light returns to
From 12th February until 2nd March.
FREE
Each evening from 6pm to 9pm the South Transept of York Minster will become the screen for a light projection - this year's theme is York's nature and wildlife. An unforgettable event for all ages, and highlighting the city’s heritage and creativity.

06/02/2025

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year will once again be on display at Sewerby Hall and Gardens
From 3rd May to 13th July. Featuring exceptional images that capture fascinating animal behaviour, spectacular species and the breath-taking diversity of the natural world.

06/02/2025

Family Fun this weekend in Yorkshire
Grue in part of Bradford 2025
Miffy Family Fun Day at Leeds City Museum 8th
Winter at Jorvik Viking Centre
Dark Skies Festival adventure activities at How Stean Gorge
https://www.daysoutyorkshire.com/whats-on/year/february

06/02/2025

Not long now until - have you made plans?
A few suggestions for you in the link below:
- some indoors, some outdoors, some both (who knows what the weather will be up to ☀️🌦❄️☔️
- some free, some charged
- some annual events, some at Yorkshire attractions
A little bit of everything!

Family fun days out during February half term in Yorkshire, celebrate dark skies in our National Parks or get your skates on in Wetherby.

05/02/2025

Love vinyl? The next Leeds Record Fair is on 8th February.
All genres, mainly vinyl, with a CD's also available.
https://www.daysoutyorkshire.com/whats-on/year/february

04/02/2025

Discover the curious remedies of Sabine Winn at Nostell NT this February Half Term in Sabine's Marvelllous Medicines.
Sabine lived here centuries ago, explore how plants and herbs were once used to create magical mixtures to keep people happy and healthy. Along the way, you’ll create your very own marvellous concoction as you wander through the gardens and woodland.

https://www.daysoutyorkshire.com/whats-on/february-half-term

04/02/2025

Event: Steampunk Weekend.
7th to 9th February 2025
At Whitby Pavilion and The Royal Hotel
Presentations, live entertainment, quiz, fashion show, stalls and fabulous outfits.
https://www.daysoutyorkshire.com/whats-on/year/february

03/02/2025

Love Dinosaurs? Head to Tropical Butterfly House Wildlife Conservation Park this half term, 15th to 23rd Feb.
From digging for fun fossil finds at the Dino Dig to climbing inside a giant dinosaur egg, you'll come face to face with ferocious and friendly prehistoric friends as you stomp along the Dino Trail!
https://www.daysoutyorkshire.com/whats-on/february-half-term

03/02/2025

The annual Festival of British Railway Modelling is this weekend, 8th and 9th February at Doncaster Racecourse .
a celebration of the amazing world of model railways from around the British Isles. 30+ hand-picked, British working layouts from a variety of major scales and gauges.
https://www.daysoutyorkshire.com/whats-on/year/february

02/02/2025

Celebrate the SEA-sons this half term at The Deep
A brand new event exploring all the different seasons of the year! Listen in to fascinating presentations daily, to take a closer look at various animal behaviours and seasonal cycles! Get hands-on and help us treat poorly turtle plushies during our popular Turtle Hospital activity.
https://www.daysoutyorkshire.com/whats-on/february-half-term

02/02/2025

Next Saturday 8th February is Miffy Family Funday at Leeds City Museum
To mark the opening of the brand new special exhibition - Miffy's 70th Birthday. Meet Miffy for a photo opportunity and drop in to our craft stations before exploring miffy's world in our exhibition space.
https://www.daysoutyorkshire.com/whats-on/year/february

01/02/2025

Dates For Your Diary: Doncaster Balloon Festival
When: 18th and 19th July
Where: Town Field,
What: family-friendly extravaganza promises two days filled with excitement, laughter, and fun. With something for everyone.
- Hot Air Balloons
- Balloon Glow
-Live Entertainment
- Food and Drink
- Fireworks
- Funfair