What To Do This Weekend
Another Bank Holiday weekend? Yes please!
Cheers to the Weekend
From Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th head to Doncaster’s Sir Nigel Gresley Square for real ale, craft beers, spirits, a cocktail bar and live entertainment as Doncaster Beer Festival returns. In Northumberland we’ll be raising a glass on the 3rd and 4th May at the From The Land Festival at Rigg & Furrow, where you can enjoy a carefully-curated brewery list and exclusive bottle pours of rare beers plus talks and tastings. Don’t like beer? There’s cider, natural wines, cocktails and coffee too, as well as street food, entertainment and DJs.
Take a Walk
Trails are a great way to keep the kids entertained and active. The Malton Sculpture Trail along the Adderstone Rigg Trail in Dalby Forest features eight sculptures to discover including a swan made from recycled materials that would otherwise go to landfill. In York, Tommy Treebark’s Wild Adventure is a new, free, fun-filled trail, is encouraging families to see more of the city whilst seeking out the 50 wild Yorkshire animals to find on different benches.
It’s Magic
Six huge Super League clashes will be hosted from the same stadium when Magic Weekend returns to Newcastle’s St James’ Park. As well as a full round of Betfred Super League fixtures there’ll be in-bowl games, competitions and live entertainment. Don’t miss the chance to check out the Fan Zone on Strawberry Place too.
Go Green
The inaugural Spring Garden Fair at Raby Castle will be attracting green-fingered visitors from far and wide this May Bank Holiday weekend. This new event takes place over three days from Saturday 3rd to Monday 5th and is a great chance to explore the remodelled 300-year-old Walled Gardens. Whilst you can admire the blossom and cut flower garden, there’ll also be a market and hands-on activities for children to discover the joys of planting seeds or make a flower crown. Flower lovers shouldn’t miss the annual Tulip Festival at Burnby Hall Gardens this weekend, where several thousand colourful tulips will be on display.
Have a Laugh
If you fancy a bit of comedy this weekend, Peter Kay is performing not once but twice at Utilita Arena Sheffield (on 2nd and 3rd May). His tour has been lauded by many of his fans so you won’t want to miss this. At The Stand in Newcastle you could find your new favourite comedian with their new showcase – WiPlash – on 1st May, where comics have the chance to work on material ahead of their Fringe or tour shows. While the line-up is a secret for now, we’re told to expect big names alongside fresh faces.
Slice of Life
If you loved Battle of the Burger, or you prefer pizza, you’ll be pleased to hear that Slice Wars is back! This Bank Holiday weekend (2nd and 3rd), run don’t walk to Wylam Brewery for pizza, beer and desserts, and choose your favourite. Expect slices of goodness from Square, Fire & Dough, Truly Madly Pizza and What The Crust, and refuel on coffee and treats from North Shore Coffee.
Read All About It
Calling all book worms – Hexham Book Festival is back, and this weekend visitors to the town can meet comedian Robin Ince who’ll be talking about his book Normally Weird and Weirdly Normal: My Adventures in Neurodiversity. On 3rd May, find your new favourite local author at Hexham Library when Rachel Louise Driscoll, Naomi Kelsey and Oskar Jensen will be sharing more about their page-turning novels. If you’re looking for more to read this weekend, our jam-packed June issue for Yorkshire is on sale now! Subscribe here and never miss an issue.
Have a Cuppa
… and a slice of cake. Time for a Cuppa is Dementia UK’s annual tea party fundraising event (taking place this year from 1st–8th May). Why not join LN HQ in sharing cake and a cuppa to raise vital funds for families facing dementia? For some inspiration, why not try these salted caramel cupcakes or this delightful raspberry and custard layer cake.
