{"id":289,"date":"2023-04-19T03:51:14","date_gmt":"2023-04-19T02:51:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/postcentral.digitalzest.co.uk\/index.php\/2023\/04\/19\/10-things-to-do-with-the-kids-when-its-raining-in-east-yorkshire\/"},"modified":"2023-04-19T03:51:14","modified_gmt":"2023-04-19T02:51:14","slug":"10-things-to-do-with-the-kids-when-its-raining-in-east-yorkshire","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/postcentral.digitalzest.co.uk\/index.php\/2023\/04\/19\/10-things-to-do-with-the-kids-when-its-raining-in-east-yorkshire\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Things to do with the kids when it\u2019s raining in East Yorkshire"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n<h1>Fun Indoor Activity Ideas in East Yorkshire<\/h1>\n<p>East Yorkshire is a wonderful place to visit, but just like anywhere, the weather can be unpredictable. Be it a grey day, a rainy one or a sea fret, we&#8217;ve compiled a list of activities to keep you entertained indoors, so you won&#8217;t be missing out on any fun. All these activities are within close vicinity to <a href=\"https:\/\/westhalegateglamping.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">West Hale Gate Glamping<\/a>, where you can stay in luxury shepherd huts for couples.<\/p>\n<h2>1. William&#8217;s Den, North Cave<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re with children, <a href=\"https:\/\/williamsden.co.uk\/zone-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">William&#8217;s Den<\/a> is the perfect place for them to release all their energy. An indoor and outdoor play space constructed from responsibly sourced wood, suitable for all ages.  There are ropes to swing on, slides to whizz down, a huge tree-house and even an indoor water stream to paddle in. Stop by The Kitchen Table for some delicious food, including homemade ice cream and tasty pizzas.<\/p>\n<h2>2. East Riding Leisure Centres<\/h2>\n<p>East Riding Leisure Centres makes swimming fun for everyone, with ample pools to splash around in. <a href=\"https:\/\/eastridingleisure.co.uk\/reopening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">East Riding Leisure Bridlington<\/a> boasts a learner pool alongside an incredible splash zone, with two exciting slides for the brave. In case swimming is not your thing, East Riding Leisure Bridlington also offers clip &#8216;n&#8217; climb walls that are suitable for anyone over four. Try to beat the clock and see who makes it to the top first, or climb the wall with moving pegs to make it even more challenging.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Wellies and Waterproofs<\/h2>\n<p>They say that there&#8217;s &#8220;no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong clothing.&#8221; Don your wellies and waterproofs to explore some of East Yorkshire&#8217;s <a href=\"http:\/\/walkingtheriding.eastriding.gov.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">beautiful footpaths<\/a>. Take advantage of the chance to splash in puddles and mess about in mud! After a day in the great outdoors, stop by one of the region&#8217;s superb foodie businesses for a sweet treat. Download the East Yorkshire Local Food Network brochure for some gastronomic inspiration.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Sewerby Hall and Gardens<\/h2>\n<p>If the weather can&#8217;t make up its mind or is set to brighten up later, head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sewerbyhall.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sewerby Hall and Gardens<\/a>. Discover how life was for the residents and workers of the hall in the early 1900s. Grab a discovery pack and let the children investigate the house to find clues with a magnifying glass. Afterwards, stop by the lovely Clock Tower cafe on-site, which features indoor and outdoor seating, fresh food, and sweet treats. During the summer months, you can choose an event day with entertainment for kids in the House and Orangery. After all the walking, end your day with a stroll through the beautiful grounds and gardens, including a woodland trail and an outdoor children&#8217;s play area, and meet the pigs, parrots, and penguins in the zoo.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Treasure Island Mini Golf, Bridlington<\/h2>\n<p>A favourite of children and adults alike, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/minigolfxx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Treasure Island Mini Golf<\/a> is an indoor crazy golf course with a pirate theme. After you&#8217;ve competed against your family to complete all the holes, try the Haunted House next door if you dare. Finish the day with some traditional seaside amusements and ice cream.<\/p>\n<h2>6. East Riding Museums<\/h2>\n<p>Visit one of East Yorkshire&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eastridingmuseums.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">many museums<\/a> and learn about the region&#8217;s history. Discover the history of towns and villages throughout East Yorkshire, including what it means to be a town by a harbour, the history of guildhalls, and how East Yorkshire&#8217;s past is told through paintings. Check out the 5 Things to Discover challenge, with five activities for families with young children at each museum, including Sewerby Hall and Gardens, Treasure House, Beverley Guildhall, Skidby Windmill and Goole Museum.<\/p>\n<h2>7. Take a Trip to a Lighthouse<\/h2>\n<p>Challenge the family to climb one of the two lighthouses in East Yorkshire. With Withernsea Lighthouse at 144 steps to the top and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trinityhouse.co.uk\/lighthouse-visitor-centres\/flamborough-lighthouse-visitor-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flamborough Lighthouse<\/a> at just 119 steps, you\u2019ll be rewarded with panoramic views of the East Yorkshire Coast from the top of both. While in Withernsea enjoy the museum\u2019s ground floor or take a guided tour of Flamborough Lighthouse which will give you an insight into what life is like working and living in a lighthouse. Don\u2019t forget to stop for a sweet treat when you&#8217;ve returned to ground level at the nearby cafes.<\/p>\n<h2>8. John Bull&#8217;s World of Rock &amp; Candy Kingdom, Bridlington<\/h2>\n<p>A visit to the seaside is incomplete without a stick of rock from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.candy-kingdom.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">John Bull&#8217;s World of Rock &amp; Candy Kingdom<\/a>. A British tradition and family favourite for over a century, Rocky and traditional treats like candy floss can be enjoyed together with amusements and a meal at <a href=\"https:\/\/hornseafreeport.com\/store-directory\/bugtopia-tel-01964-204240\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bugtopia<\/a>, the fish and chips cafe or the nearby cafes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fun Indoor Activity Ideas in East Yorkshire East Yorkshire is a wonderful place to visit, but just like anywhere, the weather can be unpredictable. Be it a grey day, a rainy one or a sea fret, we&#8217;ve compiled a list of activities to keep you entertained indoors, so you won&#8217;t be missing out on any&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[9,4,8],"class_list":["post-289","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-west-hale-gate","tag-activities","tag-attractions","tag-in-family"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/postcentral.digitalzest.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/289","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/postcentral.digitalzest.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/postcentral.digitalzest.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/postcentral.digitalzest.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/postcentral.digitalzest.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=289"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/postcentral.digitalzest.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/289\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/postcentral.digitalzest.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=289"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/postcentral.digitalzest.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=289"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/postcentral.digitalzest.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=289"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}