Five Family Events to Take Your Kids to this Summer in Yorkshire

DRAGON QUEST TRAIL

THIS SUMMER
York Minster
yorkminster.org
You’ve been challenged to a quest. St George needs your help to find all the dragons in York Minster! Follow the clues and discover more about the fiery creatures you’ll find.

HARROGATE AUTUMN FLOWER SHOW

16TH–18TH SEPTEMBER
Newby Hall, Ripon
01423 322583
newbyhall.com
Harrogate Flower Shows are once again bringing their world-famous autumn event to Newby Hall Gardens. It promises to be full of horticultural surprises as well as plenty of exhibitors and traders, and it always offers a great atmosphere for green-fingered visitors.

SPORTS CARS IN THE PARK

4TH SEPTEMBER
Castle Howard, Malton
01653 648333
castlehoward.co.uk
For the first time Sports Cars in the Park will arrive at Castle Howard for a fantastic day out for the whole family. You’ll see some of the world’s fastest and most acclaimed sports cars while exploring Castle Howard. What could be better?

ROOM ON THE BROOM

27TH & 28TH SEPTEMBER
York Theatre Royal
01904 623568
yorktheatreroyal.co.uk
Tall Stories’ fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom (based on the best-selling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler) is a must-see for the little ones in your family. The witch and her cat are travelling on their broomstick when they pick up some hitch-hikers – a dog, a bird and a frog. Will there be room on the broom for everyone?

BIRD OF PREY PHOTOGRAPHY DAY

21ST SEPTEMBER
Thorp Perrow, Bedale
01677 425323
thorpperrow.com
Capture some of your favourite birds of prey at Thorp Perrow and finesse your photography skills. A dedicated falconer will be there to help place the birds and help you to achieve the best shots.