What to do in Yorkshire in Spring?

Springfield operate in some of Yorkshire’s most beautiful neighbourhoods which offer delightful eateries, museums and famous landmarks.

Here’s some suggestions on where to go this Spring.

Beverley-Racecourse

Beverley Racecourse

Starting the season with the opening event on 16th April 2025, Beverley Racecourse is a famous horse racing venue. Choose from one of three enclosures depending on the atmosphere you’re looking for. A great for a day out for the whole family or with friends.

 

Buy tickets at https://beverley-racecourse.co.uk/

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Castle Howard, York

Castle Howard is a magnificent English country house located in North Yorkshire, renowned for its stunning Baroque architecture and expansive, picturesque grounds. It has been the home of the Carlisle branch of the Howard family for over 300 years and is also well known for being featured in adaptations of “Brideshead Revisited”.

 

Opening times here. 

Doe-Bakehouse

Pottery Painting and Donuts at Doe Bakehouse, Layerthorpe, York

Doe Bakehouse combines an imaginative paint -a-pot studio with a delicious cafe and bakery, serving fresh donuts daily. Pick from their pottery options and spend some time making it your own.

 

Find out more www.doefoods.com

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Cottage Road Cinema, Headlingley, Leeds

Dating back to 1912, Cottage Road cinema is one of the oldest pictures houses in the UK. Choose from a selection of current releases or soak up some classics whilst keeping the traditional cinema experience alive.

 

Book tickets at www.cottageroad.co.uk/

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Leeds Art Gallery

Discover modern and contemporary British art at Leeds Art Gallery, with collections and exhibitions that change. Frequently. If you’re looking for something fun and creative, they run a craft session every Friday, which is inspired by the exhibitions running that month (adults only). Accessible by wheelchair users.

 

The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 3AA

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Kirkstall Abbey Markets

Every last weekend of the month, there are a wide selection of stalls with baked goods, chutneys, sweets etc… as well as crafts from local makers. Its set in the beautiful Abbey which is a lovely place to visit and to walk around the grounds. There is parking right across the road and paths to walk around the abbey.

 

Kirkstall Abbey, Abbey Rd, Kirkstall, Leeds LS5 3EH

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