5 things to do in Yorkshire this weekend

The Addams Family
Everybody’s favourite kooky family have arrived on stage at Sheffield’s Lyceum Theatre. Wednesday Addams is all grown up and has a shocking secret – she has fallen in love with a sweet young man from a respectable family. But how will the two families cope with a fateful dinner with hilarious consequences. This heart-warming story, with a twist, will also see Uncle Fester, played by Les Dennis and Morticia, played by Samantha Womack take to the stage. Find out more here.

Pretty Muddy York 5K
Race for Life’s Pretty Muddy returns to York this weekend. The 5k muddy obstacle course will take on a route of grass, paths and tarmac, but expect to get very messy. The event is perfect for having a laugh with the gang, whilst taking on the ultimate challenge for a brilliant cause. There will also be activities for families to enjoy and plenty of food and drink to try. Find out more here.

Late Summer Artisan Festival
Head along to Harewood House in Leeds this weekend for a late summer artisan festival. As well as a whole host of producers selling their artisan crafts and gifts, there will also be demonstrations and workshops, as well as children’s entertainment, live music and entertainment, a whole host of food and drink and a gin and a beer tent to enjoy. Find out more here.

The York National Book Fair 2017
York Racecourse will be hosts to the York National Book Fair this weekend. Taking place over both days, the event is the largest rare, antiquarian and out-of-print book fair in the U.K. The event will see 210 booksellers offering a huge diversity of books, maps & prints. Find out more here.

Ghost Hunt
Leeds City Museum is hosting a terrifying ghost hunt this weekend. Dating back to the 1800s, the building is the current home of the Leeds Mummy and museum staff have a few spooky tales to tell of the building. Find out for yourself.  Find out more here.

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