FAMILIES flocked to a variety of different events being held across the district over the Easter weekend.

Shipley Glen Tramway's Easter activities marked the Victorian attraction's first major event since the devastating Boxing Day floods.

Thanks to efforts by volunteers, the tramway, near Robert's Park in Saltaire, is now back up and running, and has been welcoming guests over the bank holiday weekend. The tramway had been decked out with Easter decorations and young passengers were being asked to take part in a "count the bunnies" competition.

Although poor weather forecasts on Saturday meant fewer people came than would have been expected if Friday's good weather had lasted, organisers said they were still "delighted" with the turnout.

Richard Freeman, from the tramway, said: "People came out and supported us, that is the main thing. The kids enjoyed it and we were delighted with how it's gone to be honest. It is the first big event we've had since Christmas, and we're looking forward to the Saltaire Heritage Weekend next month now."

Hundreds of families came to an Easter fun day in Bingley town centre on Saturday, with little ones queuing up to have a ride on the Blackpool donkeys. Bradford Council budget cuts had raised the possibility that there would be no free Easter events in the town this year, but the Bingley Chamber of Trade stepped in to run the event, much to the relief of families of children hoping to make the most of their Easter break.

The weather held of for much of the day, which also involved market stalls, rides and a giant slide in the town centre.

Howard Martin from the chamber of trade said: "We managed to avoid the bad weather. I had my doubts earlier in the day, but the rain held off and everyone enjoyed the free events.

"There were constant queues for the Blackpool donkeys and you could see lots of happy, smiling children's faces.

"Around 300 families took part in an Easter egg hunt around the town centre.

"Due to the economic climate there was a point this year where there wasn't going to be an Easter event. However we decided to step in and make this free family fun day. Free events are always welcome if you have two or three children."

The South Square Centre in Thornton invited young children to take part in Easter based arts and crafts, teddy tombolas, an Easter egg decoration competition and a chocolate egg hunt around the site.

At Oakwell Hall Countryside Centre in Birstall, children were challenged to find eggs and chicks hidden in and around the centre.

And at Red House Museum in Gomersal, youngsters had to find fluffy Easter chicks hiding in the rooms of the historic house. There were chocolate eggs for those who completed the hunt.