Looking for the best things to do in East Yorkshire this winter?

What's On In East Yorkshire This Winter

Looking for the best things to do in East Yorkshire this winter ? Whether you’re enjoying a cosy short break at Willow Pastures Country Park or unwinding in your own holiday lodge, there’s no shortage of seasonal events nearby to make your stay extra special. From festive markets and Christmas celebrations to winter food fairs and live entertainment, East Yorkshire comes alive during the colder months. To help you plan your visit, we’ve rounded up five unmissable East Yorkshire activities for winter 2025, all just a short drive from Willow Pastures.

1. Beverley and the Westwood

A classic local stroll across the historic Westwood pastures just outside Beverley. The open grassland and gentle hills make for a peaceful winter walk with views over the town and Beverley Minster, and on frosty days it feels like a proper Yorkshire winter landscape.

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1. Beverley and the Westwood

A classic local stroll across the historic Westwood pastures just outside Beverley. The open grassland and gentle hills make for a peaceful winter walk with views over the town and Beverley Minster, and on frosty days it feels like a proper Yorkshire winter landscape.

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2. Transpennine Trail

With access direct from the park, follow the old Hull and Hornsea railway line along this easy, flat public path, great for walking, cycling or even a brisk run. In winter the bare branches and open views give it a different kind of charm, with wide skies and quiet countryside to enjoy! The Railway Inn is the perfect lunch stop, about 40 minutes down the trail from Willow Pastures, located in New Ellerby.

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2. Transpennine Trail

With access direct from the park, follow the old Hull and Hornsea railway line along this easy, flat public path, great for walking, cycling or even a brisk run. In winter the bare branches and open views give it a different kind of charm, with wide skies and quiet countryside to enjoy! The Railway Inn is the perfect lunch stop, about 40 minutes down the trail from Willow Pastures, located in New Ellerby.

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3. Danes Dyke and Flamborough Coast

Head to the stunning chalk cliffs of Danes Dyke for a coastal winter walk. The trail offers dramatic sea views and fresh sea air, with opportunities for bird-watching and scenic cliff-top vistas, ideal if you fancy a bracing shoreline adventure!

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3. Danes Dyke and Flamborough Coast

Head to the stunning chalk cliffs of Danes Dyke for a coastal winter walk. The trail offers dramatic sea views and fresh sea air, with opportunities for bird-watching and scenic cliff-top vistas, ideal if you fancy a bracing shoreline adventure!

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4. Fruit Market Hull

The wider Fruit Market area has lots of café options and food stalls where you can grab quality coffee, hot chocolate or winter snacks between walks or shopping. These food-focused activities are lovely ways to enjoy the flavour of the season, perfect for family outings, dates or relaxing breaks during a winter visit to East Yorkshire.

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4. Fruit Market Hull

The wider Fruit Market area has lots of café options and food stalls where you can grab quality coffee, hot chocolate or winter snacks between walks or shopping. These food-focused activities are lovely ways to enjoy the flavour of the season, perfect for family outings, dates or relaxing breaks during a winter visit to East Yorkshire.

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5. Pottery Painting Workshop

Visit Pots on Pier Street to create your own winter mug or seasonal ceramics at a relaxed studio great for a creative indoor afternoon for all the family!

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5. Pottery Painting Workshop

Visit Pots on Pier Street to create your own winter mug or seasonal ceramics at a relaxed studio great for a creative indoor afternoon for all the family!

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Contact Us

    Address

    Hull Road, Skirlaugh,
    Hull, East Yorkshire HU11 5AE

    Our postcode will bring you near to the park but not to our entrance. Please use Google Maps or What3Words for exact directions. We share the same entrance from the A165 as Skirlaugh Garden Centre. If you get lost, please just call reception for directions!

    What3Words: ///bags.cinemas.committee

    Phone: 01964 598 303

    Email: reception@willowpastures.co.uk