February 2025 Days Out in Yorkshire
February is packed full of events, enjoy the first signs of spring in snowdrop flled woodlands, share love on Valentine's Day and half term is packed full of family fun. Not forgetting Shrove Tuesday when we get to make the flat Yorkshire puddings!
February Half Term Family Fun
February half term is going to be local, take a look at our selection of local and home activities to keep the family entertained.
Valentine's Day
Valentines Day in Yorkshire, special and varied ways to show your soulmate, your family, friends you love or enjoy a special treat just for you. Alternative ideas for ways to enjoy a day out on Valentines day.
Splendid Snowdrops
Wrap up and head out to see the first beautiful signs of spring on a snowdrop walk. Carpets of snowdrops on woodland floors are a spectacular sight.
3rd to 9th February 2025
York Ice Trail
3rd and 4th February 2024
Get ready for an icy adventure experience the "City of Dreams" as you walk through history and step into the future and once again see the “coolest” sculptures lining the streets. With plenty of carvings waiting to be discovered across the city centre, it is a great way for families to explore the historic city of York.
Dark Skies Festival Adventure Activities
1st November 2024 to 29th March 2025
How Stean Gorge is proud to be hosting the ever-popular Dark Skies Activities nights as part of the Yorkshire Dales and Moors Dark Skies Festival.
Snowdrops in the Woodlands at Burton Agnes
3rd to 25th February 2024
Every February, thousands of hardy snowdrops push through the cold winter ground to create a magnificent ‘white carpet’ across the woodland floor here at Burton Agnes.
Winter at Jorvik
11th November 2024 to 23rd February 2025
This winter, experience AD 975 like never before! For the first time in 40 years, JORVIK Viking Centre is embracing the chill with an immersive winter makeover. Step into the icy world of the Vikings and discover how they braved the cold, kept themselves and their animals warm, what they ate and how they entertained themselves during the long, dark Yorkshire months.
Pontefract Castle Dungeon Tours
2nd to 4th February 2024
Soak in the atmosphere of this eerie underground space, discover the history of the dungeon and see where Civil War prisoners were left to languish.
Bradford 2025 - Nationhood: Memory and Hope
11th January to 26th April 2025
Nationhood: Memory and Hope is an outstanding collection of new photography celebrating the diversity of the UK in 2025.
Sunday Snowdrops at Goldsborough Hall
4th and 18th February 2024
A spectacular display of snowdrops in the 12-acre grounds. In the very heart of the picturesque North Yorkshire countryside, this powerful winter display showcases our impressive range of snowdrops!
Winter Weekends Farm Tours at Whirlow Hall Farm
3rd and 4th February 2024
Come along and meet our cows, goats, pigs and sheep up close and personal! Meet and feed our four legged friends, get up close with our highland calves, give them a brush and maybe take a cheeky selfie or 2.
Knife Angel at Royal Armouries
The touring Knife Angel sculpture is coming to Leeds in February. It will be placed outside the Royal Armouries Museum as part of an intensification month on knife crime which launches on February 1.
Bradford 2025 - Grue
8th to 23rd February 2025
In this enchanted landscape, you’ll take on an important mission: helping our historian to solve the mysteries of Damart Mill. You’ll pass through secret doors, a fairy forest and even go underwater on your quest.
Wild Winter Festival
3rd to 17th February 2024
This festival of learning at Potteric Carr nature reserve will include walks, talks and drop-in sessions so you can discover more about the magic of wildlife this winter.
10th to 16th February
Dark Skies Festival Adventure Activities
1st November 2024 to 29th March 2025
How Stean Gorge is proud to be hosting the ever-popular Dark Skies Activities nights as part of the Yorkshire Dales and Moors Dark Skies Festival.
Bradford 2025 - Nationhood: Memory and Hope
11th January to 26th April 2025
Nationhood: Memory and Hope is an outstanding collection of new photography celebrating the diversity of the UK in 2025.
Whitby Steampunk Weekend
10th and 11th February
Whitby Steampunk Weekend XV a cornucopia of delightful indulgences and fanciful extravagances for all your sumptuous decadent desires, dreams and pleasures, and all held indoors at Whitby Pavilion.
History Makers at Whitby Abbey
10th to 18th February 2024
Join characters from the past for historical hijinks and hands on shenanigans at Whitby Abbey this half term. Step into the shoes of the monks and nuns who lived at Whitby Abbey. You can even dress up and take part in some fun ecclesiastical games and activities!
Winter at Jorvik
11th November 2024 to 23rd February 2025
This winter, experience AD 975 like never before! For the first time in 40 years, JORVIK Viking Centre is embracing the chill with an immersive winter makeover. Step into the icy world of the Vikings and discover how they braved the cold, kept themselves and their animals warm, what they ate and how they entertained themselves during the long, dark Yorkshire months.
Pontefract Castle Dungeon Tours
9th to 11th Feb
Soak in the atmosphere of this eerie underground space, discover the history of the dungeon and see where Civil War prisoners were left to languish.
Game On at Doncaster Dome
16th January to 14th April 2024
Game On takes an in-depth look at the incredible evolution of video games over the past 50 years. Over 150 playable games.
The Magic of Middle Earth
30th Sept 2023 to 6th April 2024
Discover a magical treasure trove of over 200 rare objects and artworks and some incredible links to Barnsley! Family fun for all ages, from little halflings to wizened wizards at Experience Barnsley.
Phlegm: Pandemic Diary at Millenium Gallery
13th January to 7th July 2024
At the beginning of the global COVID-19 pandemic, artist Phlegm started to document his observations of daily life in lockdown in the form of an ongoing series of artworks.
Wild Winter Festival
3rd to 17th February 2024
This festival of learning at Potteric Carr nature reserve will include walks, talks and drop-in sessions so you can discover more about the magic of wildlife this winter.
Half Term at Murton Park
10th to 18th February 2024
February half term will be all about kindness, with kindness prompts around the park, kindness activities to get stuck into.
Peppa's Cinema Party at The Palace, Malton
9th to 15th February 2024
This year Peppa Pig celebrates her 20th anniversary and to mark such a huge occasion she is throwing the most epic party ever – and all of her friends are invited! (That’s You!)
February Fun at Stockeld Park
10th to 18th February 2024
Science Shows, Playhive, Ice-skating, magical maze and so many playgrounds to enjoy.
Eureka Science Carnival
10th to 25th February 2024
A series of science show to learn, discover and laugh at. Discover the science of noise, the science of the circus and explorer engineering at the Mouse Trap Balloon show.
Snowdrops in the Woodlands at Burton Agnes
3rd to 25th February 2024
Every February, thousands of hardy snowdrops push through the cold winter ground to create a magnificent ‘white carpet’ across the woodland floor here at Burton Agnes.
Landscapes For Water: Tree Planting Day
10th February 2024
Help with a landscape scale restoration project that's seeking to make the South Pennines more resilient for climate, nature and people. Historically the South Pennines supported many more trees than it does today and, as part of this environmental project, Marsden Moor are looking to recreate some of these lost wooded areas.
Winter Weekends Farm Tours at Whirlow Hall Farm
10th and 11th February 2024
Come along and meet our cows, goats, pigs and sheep up close and personal! Meet and feed our four legged friends, get up close with our highland calves, give them a brush and maybe take a cheeky selfie or 2.
Colour and Light - York
7th to 25th February 2024
Colour & Light is a high impact and large-scale visual arts project. This year, York BID is thrilled to be working with York Museums Trust to illuminate the façade of York Art Gallery.
Kids Go Wild and Free at Askham Bryan Wildlife Park
10th to 18th February 2024
Throughout February Half-Term (10th - 18th Feb) come and join the keepers at Askham Bryan for talks, events, games and crafts. Most importantly kids go free. T&C apply.
Valentines Classical Dining at The Piece Hall
14th February 2024
Join The Piece Hall for a fine dining experience in our stunning restaurant The Trading Rooms this Valentine’s Day, while being serenaded by a string quartet made up of some of Yorkshire’s finest musicians.
Whitby Steampunk Weekend
10th and 11th February
Whitby Steampunk Weekend XV a cornucopia of delightful indulgences and fanciful extravagances for all your sumptuous decadent desires, dreams and pleasures, and all held indoors at Whitby Pavilion.
Great Leeds Valentine's Fair
9th to 18th February 2024
The family-friendly funfair will make its return to Victoria Gardens, Cookridge Street and Millennium Square! A vast range of rides, attractions and games will be available for families and thrill seekers to enjoy .
Festival of British Railway Modelling
10th and 11th Feb 2024
The Festival of British Railway Modelling is a celebration of the amazing world of model railways from around the British Isles. 30+ hand-picked, British working layouts from a variety of major scales and gauges.
Knife Angel at Royal Armouries
The touring Knife Angel sculpture is coming to Leeds in February. It will be placed outside the Royal Armouries Museum as part of an intensification month on knife crime which launches on February 1.
Displayful at Scarborough Art Gallery
20th January to 7th May 2024
Celebrating happy accidents and joyful mess, Displayful invites visitors to enjoy contemporary artistic responses to objects from the collection.
Thirsk Brick Show
10th February 2024
Thirsk Brick Show is a small, one day LEGO show featuring exhibits, traders and activities for LEGO fans of all ages.
Royal Scot Excursions on North Yorkshire Moors Railway
10th to 18th February 2024
Step back in time and witness the power and elegance of this iconic steam locomotive against the stunning backdrop of the North York Moors National Park.
17th to 23rd February
Wakefield Rhubarb Festival
21st to 23rd February 2025
Rhubarb lovers rejoice – Wakefield’s celebration of its most famous vegetable, the Rhubarb Festival, returns to paint the city pink for three days. One of the first food and drink festivals in the national calendar, it promises to start things off with a bang!
History Makers at Brodsworth Hall
10th to 18th February
Join characters from the past for historical hijinks and hands on activities at Brodsworth Hall this half term. Head back in time to the glamourous Georgian era and be entertained by flamboyant pantos in the grounds of this beautiful mansion.
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Valentines Day in Yorkshire
Valetines Day is a celebration of love - love for the special one, for your family, for your friends or just for you.
Winter at Jorvik
11th November 2024 to 23rd February 2025
This winter, experience AD 975 like never before! For the first time in 40 years, JORVIK Viking Centre is embracing the chill with an immersive winter makeover. Step into the icy world of the Vikings and discover how they braved the cold, kept themselves and their animals warm, what they ate and how they entertained themselves during the long, dark Yorkshire months.
Dark Skies Festival - Yorkshire Dales
9th to 25th February 2024
Local businesses in and around the Yorkshire Dales National Park are hosting various events to help visitors get under the starry skies and experience the best of the Yorkshire Dales by night.
Dark Skies Festival Adventure Activities
1st November 2024 to 29th March 2025
How Stean Gorge is proud to be hosting the ever-popular Dark Skies Activities nights as part of the Yorkshire Dales and Moors Dark Skies Festival.
Bradford 2025 - Grue
8th to 23rd February 2025
In this enchanted landscape, you’ll take on an important mission: helping our historian to solve the mysteries of Damart Mill. You’ll pass through secret doors, a fairy forest and even go underwater on your quest.
Thackray Museum Lates: Anatomy of the Heart
15th February 2024
After-hours at the museum for a deep dive into all things romance that’s definitely not for the faint hearted. Expect a chocolate box of medical experiments, up-close experiences, live music and more in this adult-only evening event.
History Makers at Whitby Abbey
10th to 18th February 2024
Join characters from the past for historical hijinks and hands on shenanigans at Whitby Abbey this half term. Step into the shoes of the monks and nuns who lived at Whitby Abbey. You can even dress up and take part in some fun ecclesiastical games and activities!
Bradford 2025 - Nationhood: Memory and Hope
11th January to 26th April 2025
Nationhood: Memory and Hope is an outstanding collection of new photography celebrating the diversity of the UK in 2025.
Pontefract Castle Dungeon Tours
16th to 18th Feb
Soak in the atmosphere of this eerie underground space, discover the history of the dungeon and see where Civil War prisoners were left to languish.
Illuminating Art at Beverley Minster
13th to 18th February 2024
The art installation is a large scale interior light and sound experience. It will take visitors on an unforgettably stunning journey.
Game On at Doncaster Dome
16th January to 14th April 2024
Game On takes an in-depth look at the incredible evolution of video games over the past 50 years. Over 150 playable games.
Snowdrops in the Woodlands at Burton Agnes
3rd to 25th February 2024
Every February, thousands of hardy snowdrops push through the cold winter ground to create a magnificent ‘white carpet’ across the woodland floor here at Burton Agnes.
The Magic of Middle Earth
30th Sept 2023 to 6th April 2024
Discover a magical treasure trove of over 200 rare objects and artworks and some incredible links to Barnsley! Family fun for all ages, from little halflings to wizened wizards at Experience Barnsley.
Sunday Snowdrops at Goldsborough Hall
4th and 18th February 2024
A spectacular display of snowdrops in the 12-acre grounds. In the very heart of the picturesque North Yorkshire countryside, this powerful winter display showcases our impressive range of snowdrops!
The Great Escape Project at Eden Camp
17th and 18th February 2024
Throughout the weekend, you will witness real life reenactment that conveys the story of The Great Escape and how the Allies planned a secret breakout!
February Half Term at Flamingoland
10th to 25th February 2024
There’s lots to do and see with over 140 species of mammals, reptiles and birds as well as enjoying our playgrounds, several rides for younger children, Peter Rabbit Meet & Greet, Keeper Talks and much more.
February Fun at Stockeld Park
10th to 18th February 2024
Science Shows, Playhive, Ice-skating, magical maze and so many playgrounds to enjoy.
Eureka Science Carnival
10th to 25th February 2024
A series of science show to learn, discover and laugh at. Discover the science of noise, the science of the circus and explorer engineering at the Mouse Trap Balloon show.
Peter & the Wolf at York Minster
13th February 2024
Join brave young Peter as he overcomes his fear of a big bad wolf in Sergei Prokofiev’s classic Peter and the Wolf played on York Minster’s recently-refurbished Grand Organ.
Phlegm: Pandemic Diary at Millenium Gallery
13th January to 7th July 2024
At the beginning of the global COVID-19 pandemic, artist Phlegm started to document his observations of daily life in lockdown in the form of an ongoing series of artworks.
Peppa's Cinema Party at The Palace, Malton
9th to 15th February 2024
This year Peppa Pig celebrates her 20th anniversary and to mark such a huge occasion she is throwing the most epic party ever – and all of her friends are invited! (That’s You!)
Half Term at Murton Park
10th to 18th February 2024
February half term will be all about kindness, with kindness prompts around the park, kindness activities to get stuck into.
Wild Winter Festival
3rd to 17th February 2024
This festival of learning at Potteric Carr nature reserve will include walks, talks and drop-in sessions so you can discover more about the magic of wildlife this winter.
Landscapes For Water: Tree Planting Day
10th February 2024
Help with a landscape scale restoration project that's seeking to make the South Pennines more resilient for climate, nature and people. Historically the South Pennines supported many more trees than it does today and, as part of this environmental project, Marsden Moor are looking to recreate some of these lost wooded areas.
Winter Weekends Farm Tours at Whirlow Hall Farm
17th and 18th February 2024
Come along and meet our cows, goats, pigs and sheep up close and personal! Meet and feed our four legged friends, get up close with our highland calves, give them a brush and maybe take a cheeky selfie or 2.
Colour and Light - York
7th to 25th February 2024
Colour & Light is a high impact and large-scale visual arts project. This year, York BID is thrilled to be working with York Museums Trust to illuminate the façade of York Art Gallery.
Germs Glorious Germs at Thackray Museum
10th to 18th February 2024
This Half Term the Thackray Museum are exploring how germs can not only be deadly, but also friendly.
Knife Angel at Royal Armouries
The touring Knife Angel sculpture is coming to Leeds in February. It will be placed outside the Royal Armouries Museum as part of an intensification month on knife crime which launches on February 1.
Great Leeds Valentine's Fair
9th to 18th February 2024
The family-friendly funfair will make its return to Victoria Gardens, Cookridge Street and Millennium Square! A vast range of rides, attractions and games will be available for families and thrill seekers to enjoy .
Royal Scot Excursions on North Yorkshire Moors Railway
10th to 18th February 2024
Step back in time and witness the power and elegance of this iconic steam locomotive against the stunning backdrop of the North York Moors National Park.
Displayful at Scarborough Art Gallery
20th January to 7th May 2024
Celebrating happy accidents and joyful mess, Displayful invites visitors to enjoy contemporary artistic responses to objects from the collection.
24th February to 2nd March
East Riding Stages Rally 2024
25th February 2024
New for 2024, spectators will now be able to watch the competitors tackle a Superspecial Stage on Beverley Westwood, just ten minutes walk from the FanZone where the ceremonial start will take place in Saturday Market.
Pontefract Castle Dungeon Tours
23rd to 25th Feb
Soak in the atmosphere of this eerie underground space, discover the history of the dungeon and see where Civil War prisoners were left to languish.
Game On at Doncaster Dome
16th January to 14th April 2024
Game On takes an in-depth look at the incredible evolution of video games over the past 50 years. Over 150 playable games.
Bradford 2025 - Nationhood: Memory and Hope
11th January to 26th April 2025
Nationhood: Memory and Hope is an outstanding collection of new photography celebrating the diversity of the UK in 2025.
Dark Skies Festival - Yorkshire Dales
9th to 25th February 2024
Local businesses in and around the Yorkshire Dales National Park are hosting various events to help visitors get under the starry skies and experience the best of the Yorkshire Dales by night.
Febru-air-y Half Term at Magna
10th to 25th February 2024
Explore Magna Science Adventure Centre and complete the special Trail throughout the whole of February Half Term! Plus workshops and activities.
Snowdrops in the Woodlands at Burton Agnes
3rd to 25th February 2024
Every February, thousands of hardy snowdrops push through the cold winter ground to create a magnificent ‘white carpet’ across the woodland floor here at Burton Agnes.
February Half Term at Flamingoland
10th to 25th February 2024
There’s lots to do and see with over 140 species of mammals, reptiles and birds as well as enjoying our playgrounds, several rides for younger children, Peter Rabbit Meet & Greet, Keeper Talks and much more.
Winter Weekends Farm Tours at Whirlow Hall Farm
24th and 25th February 2024
Come along and meet our cows, goats, pigs and sheep up close and personal! Meet and feed our four legged friends, get up close with our highland calves, give them a brush and maybe take a cheeky selfie or 2.
Dark Skies Festival Adventure Activities
1st November 2024 to 29th March 2025
How Stean Gorge is proud to be hosting the ever-popular Dark Skies Activities nights as part of the Yorkshire Dales and Moors Dark Skies Festival.
Knife Angel at Royal Armouries
The touring Knife Angel sculpture is coming to Leeds in February. It will be placed outside the Royal Armouries Museum as part of an intensification month on knife crime which launches on February 1.
Colour and Light - York
7th to 25th February 2024
Colour & Light is a high impact and large-scale visual arts project. This year, York BID is thrilled to be working with York Museums Trust to illuminate the façade of York Art Gallery.
Displayful at Scarborough Art Gallery
20th January to 7th May 2024
Celebrating happy accidents and joyful mess, Displayful invites visitors to enjoy contemporary artistic responses to objects from the collection.
Indi's Film Festival
23rd to 25th February 2024
INDIs Film Fest is back to create deeper connections between young people and film through screening events, talks, career-boosting workshops and our brand new VR Cinema.