Easter Events in West Yorkshire 2012

There are some terrific Easter events in 2012 in West Yorkshire, as you’ll see below.

Meanwhile, if you’re looking for Easter holiday events throughout the rest of Yorkshire, please click on the following links:

East Yorkshire: Easter activities 2012

South Yorkshire: Easter activities 2012

North Yorkshire: Events activities 2012

Commotion on the Ocean, Halifax
Saturday 31 March – Sunday 15 April 2012
Eureka, Halifax

Fantastic sea-themed event throughout the Easter holidays, giving you the opportunity to meet a mermaid, Captain Hook, Captain Jack Sparrow, jellyfish, octopuses, sharks, and learn more about the Titanic and all manner of exotic sea creatures.

Easter at Harewood House, Leeds
Friday 6 to Monday 9 April 2012
Harewood House, Leeds

Head to Harewood House this Easter and celebrate Easter traditions from across the globe – with Easter trails in the bird garden, a superb egg hunt in the extensive grounds, and watch chocolate eggs being made in the traditional way by Harewood House’s chef.

Beaumont Park Easter Fun, Huddersfield
Sunday 8 April 2012, 13:30-16:00
Beaumont Park, Huddersfield

An exciting Easter Sunday afternoon at Beaumont Park including donkeys, “welly wanging”, a quiz and guitarist (Kevin Kitchen).

Hebden Bridge Duck Race, Hebden Bridge
Monday 9 April 2012, 10:00-17:00
St George’s Square, Hebden Bridge

The annual Easter Monday Charity Duck Race starts at 3:15pm (tickets on sale from 10am), watch your duck race down the River Hebden from St George’s Bridge. A local jazz band provide the live music, whilst there will also be children’s rides and charity stalls.

Huddersfield Easter Fun Fair, Huddersfield
Thursday 5 to Tuesday 10 April 2012, 12:00-20:00
Leeds Road Playing Fields, Huddersfield

Over 60 rides and attractions, including one of Europe’s largest fairground rides – Equinox – plus the Crazy Wave, Waltzers, Dodgems, a Ghost Train, Fun House, plenty of inflatables, hot dogs and candy floss galore. Admission free!

PLEASE NOTE: originally this was due to be staged at Greenhead Park, but the venue has now changed to Leeds Road Playing Fields.

Easter Dressing Up, Leeds
Wednesday 4 April 2012, 10:00-16:00
Abbey House Museum, Leeds

Pop along to the Abbey House Museum to dress up and make your very own Easter outfit – bunny ears, hats, badges, etc.

Eggciting Easter Trail! Leeds
Sunday 1 to Sunday 15 April 2012, 10:00-17:00
Leeds City Museum, Leeds

Hunt the Easter eggs and birds throughout the museum with the help of a free trail sheet available on the door.

Easter Egg Hunt, Leeds
Sunday 1 to Sunday 15 April 2012, 10:30-16.30
Temple Newsam, Leeds

A fabulous Easter egg hunt with clues which will lead you through the house and give you the chance to win an Easter prize! You can also enjoy trails on the farm and may even see chicks being hatched.

If you’re looking for a place to stay in West Yorkshire during the spring of 2012, or at any time, check out some Leeds hotels or other West Yorkshire holiday accommodation on Hello Yorkshire.