What’s on in Yorkshire this month? [April 2014]

Welcome to our monthly round-up of the hottest events and happenings across Yorkshire.

This is a particularly exciting year for Yorkshire of course with the Grand Depart of the Tour De France on its way in July, and leading up to that the vibrant 100 Day Cultural Festival with events across the county.

So what’s worth coming to see this April?  Here’s our pick of what’s on in Yorkshire this month…

What’s on in Yorkshire – April 2014

From thought provoking plays to festivals all about chocolate, there are lots of fantastic events in Yorkshire this April…

A Taste of Honey | 27^th Mar to 24^th May | Various locations

One of the headline events of the 100 Day Cultural Festival, this taboo-breaking play is said to be one of the most influential pieces of theatre of its era.  It’s hard-nosed stuff, but an engaging and fresh drama well worth seeing.  Further info: http://festival.yorkshire.com/events/a-taste-of-honey

The Woolly Bike Trail Workshops | Dates throughout April | Various locations

Another headline event of the Cultural Festival, the woolly bike trail is exactly what is implies.  Street artist Cassandra Kilbride will be leading workshops to create woolly bikes for a yearlong trail across Yorkshire.  Most of the wool is, of course, from Yorkshire sheep.  Further info: http://festival.yorkshire.com/events/the-woolly-bike-trail

Art and Yorkshire: From Turner to Hockney | 12^th April – 12^th Oct | Mercer Gallery Harrogate

A rare opportunity to view the work of Yorkshire’s most celebrated artists.  Worth the trip alone to see work from Hockney which is not usually in the public view.  A fascinating and well put together exhibition placing past masters and contemporary artists on the same stage.  Further info: http://festival.yorkshire.com/events/art-and-yorkshire-from-turner-to-hockney

York Chocolate Festival | 18^th – 21^st April | York

York is, amongst other things, the spiritual home of British Chocolate.  The Nestle Factory on the outskirts of the city still produces up to 6 millon Kit-Kats per day!  No wonder the city even smells like chocolate.  Head over to York for the festival celebrating this fact, and expect to go up a few dress sizes while you’re there.  Further info: http://www.yorkchocolatefestival.co.uk/

Bradford International Film Festival | Up to 6^th April | National Media Museum Bradford

This internationally renowned Yorkshire Festival has been running for almost 20 years and has become one of the UK’s most critically influential celebrations of cinema.  The 2014 program sees the usual mix of fascinating independent films from around the globe.  Further info: http://www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk/bradfordinternationalfilmfestival

Harrogate Spring Flower Show | 24^th – 27^th April | Great Yorkshire Showground

Ah, one of the highlights of the Yorkshire calendar and the best way to welcome in Spring I’ve ever found…  Surround yourself with the colours and scent of thousands of beautiful flowers and plenty more besides.  Such a great day out and you get to come to Harrogate too!  Further info: http://www.flowershow.org.uk/

Whitby Goth Weekend | 25^th -27^th April | Whitby

Image courtesy of www.real-whitby.co.uk

A true spectacle and one you should definitely put on your list of things to see.  Sit and people watch as hundreds of Goths descend on Whitby for this popular event.  And don’t be fooled into thinking its all skinny white teenagers in need of a hot meal.  Families come in lavish outfits and everyone makes a huge amount of effort.  Further info: http://www.whitbygothweekend.co.uk/

For lots more info on what’s on in Yorkshire this month take a look at Welcome to Yorkshire’s website: www.yorkshire.com