East Riding of Yorkshire Council is excited to offer a variety of events and exhibitions across the region, from the coast to the countryside. This week also includes a sneak peek at events coming later this year that we think you will enjoy!
What's on stage at Bridlington Spa
An Evening with Joe Calzaghe: Joe will take us down memory lane with the highs and lows of his career with stories about the life in boxing, his unique bond with his father and trainer, and of course his famous battles with Chris Eubank, Jeff Lacy, Mikkel Kessler, Bernard Hopkins and Roy Jones Jr. Saturday, 13 April at 7.30pm. For more information and to book tickets visit https://www.bridspa.com/whats-on/events/?entry=00-joe24
Shark in the Park: Timothy Pope is looking through his telescope - but wait, is that a Shark, in the Park!? From the creative team behind 'The Hairy Maclary show' and 'You Choose', see all three of Nick Sharratt's 'Shark in the Park' books live on Stage in this fin-tastic family musical! Sunday, 14 April at 2pm. For more information and to book tickets visit https://www.bridspa.com/whats-on/events/?entry=00-shark24
Final few days for a free swim at East Riding Leisure
Free swimming sessions for all children aged 16 and under comes to an end on Sunday, 7 April. Take advantage of the free offer at any of the following centres:
- Bridlington
- Beverley
- Driffield
- Francis Scaife (Pocklington)
- Haltemprice
- Hornsea
- South Holderness
- Withernsea
Under-eights must be accompanied by an adult, and standard adult swimming fees will apply. Children under three years old can swim for free at any time. For more details visit: https://www.eastridingleisure.co.uk/school-holidays/school-holidays-listings/?entry=swimming
Something for the foodies
Pocklington Food & Drink Festival: Pocklington town centre will be the home of a bustling Food & Drink Festival this April. Taking place on 20-21 April and based in the heart of the town centre, stalls will line Market Place, leading to a stage and seating areas in St Peter's Square.
Set to be an exciting and fun-filled weekend, visitors can experience the best of the local food and drink scene, with street foods, bars of distinction, alfresco dining, select grocery food and craft, alongside live music, comedy and children's entertainment.
This event is once again being delivered by the Market Square Group Ltd, a specialist events company with significant experience of running events, in partnership with East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
Details for the Pocklington Food & Drink Festival are as follows:
Dates: 20/21 April 2024
Opening times:
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm
Location: Market Place, Pocklington
More information on music and comedy line ups, traders, food demonstrations, hot food, beverages, children's entertainment, and grocery/foods will be added to our event page and social media channels. https://www.zoomevents.co.uk/pocklington-food-and-drink-festival/
If you would like to express an interest in taking part in this event and receive more information, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Tel: 01832 281274 or visit: https://www.marketsquaregroup.co.uk/core/events.
Coming soon …
Coffee and crime at Sewerby Hall on Saturday, 27 April: At this storytelling event, renowned criminal psychologist, guest lecturer, radio host, podcaster and author Linda Sage will take you through the doors of the UK's most high profile institutions and allow you to soak up the atmosphere inside.
Linda spent forty years working in England's top category prisons with some of the UK's most notorious criminals, including the Krays, Peter Sutcliffe and Myra Hindley. Her storytelling events not only surprise and shock but leave audiences with a deeper understanding of the workings of criminal minds and the inner workings of the British justice system. Whatever your interest in true crime, this is NOT one to miss!
Doors: 10.30 am
Show starts: 11am
Running time: 2 hours + short interval
Tea, coffee and biscuits can be purchased from Sewerby Hall's café.
Bridlington Kite Festival 2024: taking place on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th May 2023, kites of all descriptions, sizes and colours will take to the air for two days of aerial displays over Sewerby Fields.
The festival will run from 10am-5pm both days and is free to attend. Visitors can arrive in style on the land train which runs between Sewerby Hall & Gardens and East Riding Leisure Bridlington every half an hour. For more information visit www.bridlingtonkitefestival.co.uk
Canine Carnival to return to Sewerby Hall and Gardens in September: following a successful event in 2023, the Canine Carnival returns to Sewerby Hall and Gardens on Sunday, 15 September 2024. The Canine Carnival is hosted in partnership with Jerry Green Dog Rescue and will run from 10.30am to 3.30pm. Normal admission prices for Sewerby Hall and Gardens will apply, on the day or by prior online booking - dogs will be free of charge. Only assistance dogs are allowed in the house and zoo. The dog show categories will be payable and bookable on the day. More information can be found at www.sewerbyhall.co.uk/canine-carnival/
