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5 things to do in and around Harrogate this weekend April 18-20
Go on a fun day out
The Easter holidays are in full swing, with most schools back on Tuesday, so make the most of the remaining time with a memory-making day out.
From abseiling down a gorge to visiting a farm - there may even be chicks hatching (pictured above) - to learning all about aircraft, there's plenty of inspiration in our seven Easter activities in Yorkshire to keep the whole family entertained article.
Explore a Neolithic site for World Heritage Day
The Thornborough Henges near Ripon are an ancient monument complex of three giant, circular earthworks that, despite stretching over a mile, are easy to miss if you don't know they're there.
The Northern Henge is open to the public and can be toured without a guide, but Friday's guided tour by English Heritage volunteers for World Heritage Day, is a great opportunity to discover the secrets of the South Henge.
Free but booking required, 11am to 12pm or 1pm to 2pm, Friday, April 18, Thornborough Henges, New Lane, West Tanfield, DL8 2RD. Not suitable for wheelchairs, and there are no toilets on site.
Belmont Park in Starbeck, pictured at last year's Community Fun Day, an event also taking place later this year.
Visit Starbeck for free Easter fun
Organised by the Starbeck Christmas Lights Appeal, the Easter Fun Day at Belmont Park offers fun for all the family. There'll be competitions and races, an Easter egg hunt, stalls and refreshments.
The event will be opened by the Charter Mayor of Harrogate, Cllr Chris Aldred, at 12 noon. The first race will be the Chicken Run for the adults, which will be followed by the young children's Bunny Hop, egg and spoon race, and an Easter Egg hunt.
Stalls will include a tombola, cakes and tray bakes, crafts, with games including hook a duck, coconut shy, a lucky dip in a bran tub, raffle and a 50/50 draw. Light refreshments will be served in St. Andrew’s Church Hall.
Each year the team that is made up of just eight volunteers puts on five fundraising events to raise a minimum of £8,000 to keep the tradition of the Starbeck Christmas Lights alive for the people of Starbeck and the many visitors who pass through Starbeck.
Free entry, 12pm to 4pm, Saturday, April 19. Belmont Park, High Street, Starbeck.
Enjoy a leisurely guided bike ride
Get out and about in the fresh air of spring on a free guided leisure cycle ride along car-free cycle routes and quiet roads in Harrogate.
Starting and finishing at Bilton Cricket Club, there will be an adult-only ride in the morning and a family-friendly ride in the afternoon. The short and leisurely rides are ideal for those who are new or returning to cycling and want to build up their cycling confidence. They are funded by North Yorkshire Council as part of a programme to encourage people to discover the benefits of cycling.
Free, but pre-booking is essential. Adult-only ride 10am to 12pm, family ride 1pm to 3pm, Sunday, April 20. Bilton Cricket Club, Bilton Lane, Harrogate, HG1 3DQ.
Easter eggs (stock image)
Hunt for Easter eggs at Ripon Walled Garden
Saturday is the final chance to explore the orchard and walled garden in the search for hidden Easter eggs. And for even more adventure, why not try the woodland trail afterwards?
Ripon Walled Garden offers people with learning disabilities a range of opportunities to develop their skills, health and wellbeing, communication and self-esteem. Every Easter egg hunt ticket helps support this registered charity.
£3 per child, 9.30am to 3.30pm, Friday and Saturday, April 18 and 19. Ripon Walled Garden, Palace Road, Ripon, HG4 3HN.
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