Spoil him this Father’s Day with these 5 unmissable activities within an hour of Harrogate

Thrill him with a supercar experience at Grantley Hall

Treat dad to a Father’s Day lunch at Grantley Hall at Fletchers Restaurant or The Orchard while admiring the collection of supercars on display.

All fathers can then take part in a ‘fastest lap’ competition on Grantley’s motorsport driving simulator experience (this is complimentary but a lunch booking is required).

The driver with the winning lap time will receive two complimentary tickets to its Supercar Sunday event at Grantley Hall on June 30 (worth £145 each). 

There will also be live entertainment from Northern House Band during its Sunday Sessions from 6pm to 8.45pm.

Lunch booking is required, June 16, Grantley Hall, Ripon, HG4 3ET.

Get dad out into the great outdoors

Is your dad an adventurous soul? Then treat him to an exhilarating Father’s Day of two hours of gorge walking, abseiling, and a well-deserved beer at the end.

Led by experienced How Stean Gorge guides, your father figure will scramble through flowing streams and conquer rocky terrains, promising to leave him feeling accomplished and invigorated by nature’s beauty.

£54 per person, times 10-12noon, 1pm-3pm, 4pm-6pm, June 16, How Stean Gorge, Lofthouse, HG3 5SF.

Enjoy a day of crafting at Swinton Estate

Aside from the Father’s Day afternoon tea held at the Deer House on Sunday, Swinton Estate is also offering craft activities from Friday to Sunday, ideal for those with young children.

Held at the Owl Barn at Swinton Bivouac, a table of crafts will be waiting so that children can get creative and create a masterpiece for their father figure.

Pre- or post- creation, grab a bite to eat or drink from The Bivouac Café.

Free with honesty box donations, 9am-5pm, June 14-16, Swinton Park Hotel, Ripon, HG4 4JH.

Have fish and chips at a National Trust property

Nunnington Hall is a picturesque country house featuring beautiful gardens, exhibitions, a tearoom and a woodland playground.

This Father’s Day it is putting on a laid-back event where father figures can savour fish and chips on the main lawn and enjoy the music of Bilsdale Silver Band.

Child £5.50, adults £11, 10.30am-5pm, June 16, Nunnington Hall, Nunnington, York, YO62 5UY.

Go to a classic car event

Castle Howard is holding a special Father’s Day Classic Car & Motor Show on Sunday. It will feature more than 500 vintage, classic and modern cars and motorcycles, in addition to live commentary, vehicle judging and awards.

There will also be live music, trade and autojumble stalls, and food and drink. Make a day of it as the ticket also includes access to the house and gardens.

Child from £9.50 (under 36 months free), adults from £22, 10am-4pm June 16, Castle Howard, near Malton, YO60 7DA.