Try a beginner’s class at Ebru Evrim

Ebru Evrim opened in Harrogate in 2022 and provides a variety of yoga, Pilates and barre classes as well as immersive workshops at its three-storey James Street building.

This weekend it is running a free open weekend where newcomers can try one of the beginner’s classes such as its reformer classes that the studio is particularly known for.

Free, 10.30am-4.30pm, January 18-19, James Street, Harrogate, HG1 1QS.

Attend Harrogate’s first ever Kindness Festival

This Saturday sees Harrogate’s first ever Kindness Festival, taking place at Harrogate College, Hornbeam Park.

Featuring interactive games, crafts and activities, it makes for a fun family day out. 

There will be more than 30 local charities and organisations that will participate, all of which are joining forces to encourage kindness and make the world – and our immediate town – a better place.

Free, 11am-3pm, January 18, Hornbeam Park Avenue, Harrogate, HG2 8QT.

Go on a hike

January is the perfect time to dig out the walking boots.

Not only is walking good for fitness, but being out in the great outdoors has a positive effect on overall wellbeing. And we are spoilt for choice when it comes to landscapes which to walk in.

There's plenty of options on the doorstep such as Crimple Valley or the Nidderdale Greenway walk. You can also go further afield in the Yorkshire Dales or visit a local garden. 

And be sure to check out these four Yorkshire reservoir walks which we have just published, and these seven waterfall walks for inspiration aplenty.

Go to a relaxing class

Exhale Yoga Class in Ripon is holding a seven-chakra crystal singing bowls and reiki drumming class while floating in hammocks.

Aimed at rejuvenating the mind, body and spirit, attendees can immerse themselves in the soothing sounds of crystal singing bowls and the powerful vibrations of reiki drumming, all of which are designed to give healing and balance.

For those who prefer to be on the mat, there’s also a few non-floating tickets available.

£15 non-floating, £22 floating, January 19, 1.50pm-3pm, 3 Queen Street, Ripon, HG4 1EG.

Learn fascinating facts about our solar system

Stump Cross Caverns near Pateley Bridge is holding its Cosmic Adventures Workshop every weekend, and then every day in February half term.

The family-friendly event gives a beginner’s guide to spotting constellations in the dark skies of the Yorkshire Dales and combines education and creativity to explore the mysteries of space.

£5.50 per person (adults and children), from 2-3pm every weekend, plus every day in February half term, B6265, Greenhow Hill, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate, HG3 5JL.