February 2026 Days Out in Yorkshire!


February Highlights

Snowdrops in woodland setting

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.

Ice Skating fun at Stockeld Park at February half term

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.

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Valentines 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.



2nd to 8th February 2026

Ice Skating fun at Stockeld Park at February half term

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.

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Yorkshire Events Calendar

Calendar of events for 2026 in Yorkshire, festivals,days out, fairs across Yorkshire, plan your time in Yorkshire around a great day out or show.

Luminescence winter trail at Swinton Estate

Luminescence A Winter Light Trail

6th November 2025 to 28th February 2026
Be transported to an ethereal illuminated experience depicting the magic of the natural world through an extensive light installation.

entry into the Turner Prize

The Turner Prize Exhibition

27th September 2025 to 22nd February 2026
The world’s most exciting visual arts prize is coming to Bradford for the first time. The Turner Prize heads to Cartwright Hall Art Gallery, Bradford.

Viking sitting by his wares in a snowy scene, image by Charlotte Graham.

Winter at Jorvik Viking Centre

10th November to 22nd February 2026
Winter is returning to Jorvik, once again be covering the recreation of Coppergate in AD960 in a thick blanket of snow and ice! NEW for this season will be an interactive temporal portal to guide visitors to the heart of a viking community.

Festival of British Railway Modelling

7th and 8th February 2026
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. Transport Festivals

9th to 15th February 2026

Snowdrops in woodland setting

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.

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Ilkley Beer Festival

13th and 14th February 2026
Charity Beer Festival run by Ilkley Round Table with over 120 beers, plus lager, prosecco, gin and cider. Live music and food available.
Beer & Drinks Festivals in Yorkshire

Yorkshire Games Festival in white text on a blue and green background

Yorkshire Games Festival

11th to 22nd February 2026
An extravaganza of games culture, design, and production as the museum celebrates all things gaming across two weeks of exciting activity. At National Science and Media Museum. Bradford

Silhouette of a tree on a hill with a brilliant brightly star filled sky behind.

Dark Skies Festival - North York Moors

13th February to 1st March 2026
This festival will be full of activities and opportunities for you to appreciate the wonders of the night sky. Attend a stargazing event in the North York Moors, there's lots to choose from!

Luminescence winter trail at Swinton Estate

Luminescence A Winter Light Trail

6th November 2025 to 28th February 2026
Be transported to an ethereal illuminated experience depicting the magic of the natural world through an extensive light installation.

Viking sitting by his wares in a snowy scene, image by Charlotte Graham.

Winter at Jorvik Viking Centre

10th November to 22nd February 2026
Winter is returning to Jorvik, once again be covering the recreation of Coppergate in AD960 in a thick blanket of snow and ice! NEW - an interactive temporal portal to guide visitors to the heart of a viking community.

entry into the Turner Prize

The Turner Prize Exhibition

27th September 2025 to 22nd February 2026
The world’s most exciting visual arts prize is coming to Bradford for the first time. The Turner Prize heads to Cartwright Hall Art Gallery, Bradford.

star trail

Dark Skies Festival - Yorkshire Dales

13th February to 1st March 2026
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.

beverley music festival

Stage4Beverley Winter Festival

8th to 15th February 2026
A celebration of music to the town, featuring styles ranging from Folk to Blues, Jazz to Classical, Americana to World Music, mixed with a touch of comedy, spoken word and drama.
Music Festivals in Yorkshire

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What's On in March

Mad March Days Out in Yorkshire. Ideas for great days out in March in Yorkshire, discover springtime in Yorkshire, plan a mothers day for everyone to remember and the start of festival season.

three pairs of childrens legs all in wellies.

February Half Term

Family fun days out during February half term school holiday in Yorkshire, celebrate dark skies in our National Parks or get your skates on in Wetherby.

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16th to 22nd February 2026

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Snowdrops in woodland setting

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.

Yorkshire Games Festival in white text on a blue and green background

Yorkshire Games Festival

11th to 22nd February 2026
An extravaganza of games culture, design, and production as the museum celebrates all things gaming across two weeks of exciting activity. At National Science and Media Museum. Bradford

Silhouette of a tree on a hill with a brilliant brightly star filled sky behind.

Dark Skies Festival - North York Moors

13th February to 1st March 2026
This festival will be full of activities and opportunities for you to appreciate the wonders of the night sky. Attend a stargazing event in the North York Moors, there's lots to choose from!

Luminescence winter trail at Swinton Estate

Luminescence A Winter Light Trail

6th November 2025 to 28th February 2026
Be transported to an ethereal illuminated experience depicting the magic of the natural world through an extensive light installation.

entry into the Turner Prize

The Turner Prize Exhibition

27th September 2025 to 22nd February 2026
The world’s most exciting visual arts prize is coming to Bradford for the first time. The Turner Prize heads to Cartwright Hall Art Gallery, Bradford.

illustration of children on a machine

Leeds Storytelling Festival

2026 Dates TBC
From award-winning family theatre and acclaimed author readings to costume-making workshops and a city-wide trail - this truly is a festival for everyone!

snowdrops in the wood at Burton agnes Hall

Snowdrops in the Woodlands at Burton Agnes

2026 Dates TBC
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.

star trail

Dark Skies Festival - Yorkshire Dales

13th February to 1st March 2026
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.

rhubarb in the background with text rhubarb festival food, drink, heritage imposed across

Wakefield Rhubarb Festival

20th to 22nd February 2026
Rhubarb lovers rejoice – Wakefield’s celebration of its most famous vegetable, the Rhubarb Festival, returns to paint the city pink for three days. More Yorkshire Food Festivals

swathes of white snowdrops in front of Goldsborough hall

Sunday Snowdrops at Goldsborough Hall

22nd February 2026
A spectacular display of snowdrops in the 12-acre grounds, in the very heart of the picturesque North Yorkshire countryside! Love Flowers, discover Yorkshire In Bloom

Vikings in line with shields in front of them and swords aloft.

Jorvik Viking Festival

16th to 22nd February 2026
This world renowned festival features living history encampments, workshops, tours, traditional crafts, feasts, family events, evening entertainment and dramatic combat performances.

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23rd February to 1st March 2026

chain of hearts hanging with text hello february.

What's On in March

Mad March Days Out in Yorkshire. Ideas for great days out in March in Yorkshire, discover springtime in Yorkshire, plan a mothers day for everyone to remember and the start of festival season.

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star trail

Dark Skies Festival - Yorkshire Dales

13th February to 1st March 2026
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.

Whitby Abbey with the sun rising in the background

Yorkshire Attractions

Yorkshire Attractions and days out. Discover a wealth of attractions across the county; historic buildings, animal attractions and the great outdoors - something for everyone.

Silhouette of a tree on a hill with a brilliant brightly star filled sky behind.

Dark Skies Festival - North York Moors

13th February to 1st March 2026
This festival will be full of activities and opportunities for you to appreciate the wonders of the night sky. Attend a stargazing event in the North York Moors, there's lots to choose from!

three pairs of childrens legs all in wellies.

February Half Term

Family fun days out during February half term school holiday in Yorkshire, celebrate dark skies in our National Parks or get your skates on in Wetherby.

Luminescence winter trail at Swinton Estate

Luminescence A Winter Light Trail

6th November 2025 to 28th February 2026
Be transported to an ethereal illuminated experience depicting the magic of the natural world through an extensive light installation.

aerial view of a carousel outside York Castle Museum

Yorkshire Events Calendar

Calendar of events for 2026 in Yorkshire, festivals,days out, fairs across Yorkshire, plan your time in Yorkshire around a great day out or show.

Whitby Abbey with the sun rising in the background

Yorkshire Attractions

Yorkshire Attractions and days out. Discover a wealth of attractions across the county; historic buildings, animal attractions and the great outdoors - something for everyone.

chain of hearts hanging with text hello february.

What's On in March

Mad March Days Out in Yorkshire. Ideas for great days out in March in Yorkshire, discover springtime in Yorkshire, plan a mothers day for everyone to remember and the start of festival season.

three pairs of childrens legs all in wellies.

February Half Term

Family fun days out during February half term school holiday in Yorkshire, celebrate dark skies in our National Parks or get your skates on in Wetherby.

Your event here

Your Event Here

Work with us to promote your event or attraction. Free and Sponsored options available.