Feast of classic Minis and family-friendly Easter events coming up at stunning Newby Hall
One of Yorkshire’s finest visitor attractions has unveiled its new programme of events for 2026 right on the doorstep of Ripon and Harrogate.
Rated as one of North Yorkshire’s most unforgettable historic locations, Newby Hall and Gardens will welcome visitors back to the award-winning house and gardens on Saturday, March 28 for its new season.
Among the highlights will be a new event featuring a feast of Mini cars from every era.
Built in the 1690s by Sir Christopher Wren, the stately home is used in TV shows such as Peaky Blinders and Victoria and is open to the public each year from April to September.
Younger visitors will enjoy a-fun packed Easter weekend with an Easter Bunny Adventure Trail, running from Friday, March 3 to Monday, April 6, and Live Children’s Theatre on Sunday, April 5 and Saturday, April 11.
The Easter Bunny Woodland Trail will see Enchantica’s performers bring Newby Hall’s woodlands to life from Friday, April 3 to Monday, April 6 from 11.30am.
Children are also invited to join the award-winning Story Craft Theatre’s Mother Goose detective agency on a fun-filled Easter Bunny hunt over Easter on Sunday, April 5 and Saturday, April 11.
Newby Hall’s adventure playground, miniature railway and boat trips are also a big draw for families, along with its Bear House and Dolls Houses exhibitions.
Coming up for the first time on the August Bank Holiday Sunday will be a Mini National Day, showcasing all models of Minis, from classic to contemporary, standard and customised.
Other highlights of Newby Hall’s 2026 programme include the return of Tractor Fest, the UK’s largest tractor festival, held on the weekend of June 6-7.
Returning on Sunday, July 26 will be the Aldborough & Boroughbridge Show, while Newby Hall’s popular open-air theatre by the Lord Chamberlain’s Men returns with Othello on Friday, August 14.
Also coming up on Saturday, August 22 will be the Fireworks Championships while Harrogate Autumn Flower Show will run from September 18-20.
Finally, Apple Day and the World Jam Festival and Awards will take place on Sunday, September 27.
More information at: https://www.newbyhall.com/