Owl Ice cream, Snake Sandwiches and Farm Sunday

If you go down to the woods today be sure of a pleasant surprise.

Is it a deer? Is a Gruffalo? Well it could be either.

At Sledmere House they are giving tractor and trailer tours around the park so that you can spot the red deer.

At Burnby Hall gardens there is a day of Gruffalo adventures, treasure hunts, stories, crafts and quizzes organised by Simply Books.  If you bring your picnic, make sure the Gruffalo doesn’t  steal your snake sandwiches or owl icecream.

If you just want to go down to the woods today and not bump into various creatures then the Jurrasic Walk around Hotham is a great place to a peaceful stroll. There should be just enough time to catch the end of the gorgeous rhododendron flowering season.

Farm Sunday – for some reason reminds me of Ski Sunday. Anyway it is a great excuse for a FREE day out on a farm. There are several in the area. More details can be found here.

My favourites are Weighton Wold Farm on the outskirts of Market Weighton where you can find out about weighing cows! (The scales might even be able to take my weight)

Slater Organics near Skirlaugh, where there is a fantastic walled garden and some spinning demonstrations.

Carr House Farm near Driffield with artisan bread, milling displays and a childhood favourite- pond dipping.

Some many activities and events to choose from this weekend in East Yorkshire. Enjoy them!

Bank Holiday Fun in East Yorkshire

Bank Holiday Weekends.....

You either think that they are three fantastic days off or nightmare with an extra day to entertain the kids. If you are the latter then this Bank Holiday is also the start of the May Half term!

This weekend why not visit the Wetwang Scarecrow Festival which never disapppoints with some amazing scarecrows. But best still are the really reasonably priced tea and cakes in the village hall. Hmmm Yummy.

If you're up early on Sunday, why not see if you can pick up a bargain at North Cave car boot sale. 

Sunday also marks Giant Bradley Day in Market Weighton, a celebration of the life of William Bradley, born in 1787 who, at 7ft 9ins is Britain's tallest ever man. There is varied live music, a traditional Punch and Judy, clowns and numerous other activities on throughout the day.

A Bank Holiday weekend isn't the same without a trip to the seaside. Instead of the usual trip to Bridlington, how about Withernsea and on the way pop into Fort Paull and see the Home Front Weekend which is taking a look at the Blitz and the role of the Land Girls in the war.

For more details check out the Calender of Events page.