Blog » Month: April 2025

What’s on for children and families at Harrogate Theatre for May Half Term 2025

Harrogate Theatre have two brilliant family productions showing over May Half Term 2025.   There’s a Monster in Your Show | SAT 24 – SUN 25 MAY | 1pm &…

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Exploring the Skell Valley

May is National Walking Month which means it’s the perfect opportunity to head out and discover the nature on your doorstep. Descending from Dallowgill moor through Nidderdale National Landscape, Fountains…

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Tickets Now Live for the Yorkshire Baby Show

A Must-Visit Event for Growing Families  It always starts with a mixture of nerves and excitement. You picture tiny socks, your first pram ride around the park, and those sleepy…

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Harrogate School of Swimming – Diving into a New Term

We’re back! After a well-earned and (hopefully!) relaxing Easter break, it’s been wonderful to welcome our swimmers and families back to the pool for the start of the summer term…

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Fairyfolk at Mother Shipton’s May Half Term 2025

A majestic May time journey through an ancient woodland alive with Fairyfolk and folklore at Mother Shipton’s Cave. From the Saturday 24th May to Sunday 1st June, follow the flutter…

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Discover the Magic Underground this May Half Term at Stump Cross Caverns

Looking for unforgettable family fun this May Half Term? Head to the Yorkshire Dales and dive into adventure at Stump Cross Caverns, where natural wonder meets hands-on discovery. As always,…

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Keeping Kids Cool in the Car – The Must-Have Hack for Heatwave Days ☀️🚗

Hands up if you’ve opened your car door during a heatwave only to be hit with a wall of hot air that feels like the inside of an oven. Now…

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Fostering North Yorkshire: I saw how beneficial short breaks carers were to the children

A former Scarborough teacher is urging people to consider creating memorable experiences by offering short-term care to disabled children or those with complex needs in North Yorkshire. The call comes…

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Step by Step Guide To Buying Your First Property

A step by step guide for first time buyers from our Preferred Property Partner Myrings. Saving for a deposit The first thing to work out is how much cash you…

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Sunday 27th April and the Going is Soft to Cuddly for the Wetherby Racecourse Family Raceday

Alongside the thrilling spectacle, colour and excitement of premier horse-racing, we also have the World-Record holding Mascot Gold Cup, which will see more than 50 cuddly mascots race over our…

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Advice from the Chartered Surveyor: Follow the Trail

Our Preferred Property Partner Kempston Parkes Surveyors explain how to “follow the trail” During a survey, we often ‘follow the trail’ when it comes to things such as damp, cracking to…

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Mobile Libraries on the number 36 Bus

Mobile libraries offer novel approach to bus journeys Harrogate International Festivals has once again teamed up with Transdev, which runs the Harrogate Bus Company, to bring a whole world of…

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Rudding Park GolfFest 2025

Back and better – Experience GolfFest – a celebration of all things golf! Saturday 26 April 2025, 12pm until 4pm. KIDS GO FREE! If you’ve never picked up a golf…

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Mumbler Reviews: Ripon Amateur Operatic Society’s Annie

Our Mumbler Champion Elfie went along to opening night last night of Annie.  Tickets are still on sale here.

See some unmissable sights this Easter from a CitySightseeing York tour bus!

CitySightseeing York’s open-top tours are your ticket to discover over 2,000 years of history – and enjoy a bus-load of family fun! READY TO GO … hop on board a…

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Child Benefit has changed: If you earn less than £80K per year, don’t miss out on up to £1,354 a year in Child Benefit

Are you a parent or carer who doesn’t claim Child Benefit, or has opted out of payments because of the High Income Child Benefit Charge? We wanted to let you…

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Easter holiday tips from Evolve, including advice for parents of neurodivergent children

We know how hard it can be in school holidays to get your children outside or away from screens. The temptation to game or watch for long periods can be…

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Mumbler Reviews: Number Train

Number Train is a unique fun class for preschoolers with an interactive maths focus. Every session is carefully planned and delivered by very experienced local primary school teachers, with the…

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Family Theatre this Spring at Harrogate Theatre

Harrogate Theatre’s Little Stages Festival 2025 continues into Spring! The Little Stages Festivals was put together to introduce the magic of theatre to children, complete with puppetry, storytelling ballet, music…

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An egg-citing Easter at Yorkshire Sculpture Park

There is really no better time to get outdoors than in the Easter holidays when any sunny days should be treated as a bonus in unpredictable April. One of Yorkshire’s…

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Welcome to LA Performance Academy

Located at St. Mark’s Church on Leeds Road in Harrogate, LAPA is the newest performing arts school in the region. Founded by Lucy Auty, an ex-professional dancer with years of…

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