Help! There’s still three weeks to go
Hang on in there! Check out the SnowGate summer holiday survival guide with links to some great ideas for family days out, and even family days indoors.
Family at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park
We’re still in peak summer and it’s turning out to be quite a scorcher. And there’s still over 3 weeks to go before the kids go back to school and a semblance of sanity returns to everyday life.
So if you’ve done the family holiday and you’re scratching your head on what to do for the rest of the summer, we’ve pulled together a quick survival guide to get you over the line with some links packed full of great ideas.
Let’s start local.
There’s some amazing things to do right on our doorstep here in Holmfirth and Mirfield. From Summer Wine magic tours to Holmfirth’s very own vineyard (yes there’s grapes on these gorgeous hills) there’s some surprising things to do in this stunning part of West Yorkshire, and some of them are free too.
Trip Advisor 10 Best Things to do in Holmfirth
Also, take a look at the many different things to be done in and around Huddersfield,
16 things to do around Huddersfield and Halifax
From the National Coal Mining Museum and walks across Ilkley Moor, to Leeds Art Gallery and the Magna Science Adventure Centre, there really is loads to do between now and September.
Yorkshire Countryside
Also, keep a daily eye on the Family Fun section of the Welcome to Yorkshire website which is awash with great ideas all over the county.
The Yorkshire Pass
Looking for a bargain? Then make your money go further with the Yorkshire Pass by the Leisure Pass Group which offers unlimited admission to 70 of the county’s top attractions for one low price.
National Railway Museum - York
The National Trust
And because summer holidays can be a big stretch on the budget, there’s lots that’s free too. Check out these Great walks from the National Trust in the Yorkshire Dales
Have loads of fun without spending a penny
The Piece Hall, Halifax
Also, if you’re looking to do loads but spend little (or nothing) then check out this list of the top 50 things to do for free in Yorkshire. From parks and museums to art galleries and archeology, there’s easily a few free days out here.
Prima magazine has also pulled together a great article on how to survive the summer holiday without spending a fortune
Kids summer holiday in a tent
Have a great summer and make sure you all stay hydrated and that you don’t leave home without the suncream.
From all of us at SnowGate. Estate agency done properly. Summer done imaginatively.