North Leeds Mumbler
  • Flexible Jobs for Local Parents
  • Daily Events Calendar
MENU
  • Home
  • Kids Activities
    • Local Playgroups
    • Classes & Activities- 0-5 years
    • Clubs & Activities 4-16 years
    • School Holiday Camps
  • What's On
    • Things to Do & Days Out
    • Free Activities
    • School Holiday Activities & Events
    • School Holiday Clubs
    • Things to do at home with the kids
    • Daily Events Calendar
  • For Families
    • Pregnancy and Newborn
    • Kids Parties
    • Education, Schools and Private Tutors
    • Childcare, Nurseries and Pre-Schools in North Leeds
    • Healthcare Services
    • Jobs & Opportunities for Parents
    • Adult Fitness, Activities and Wellbeing
    • Support for children with additional needs/ SEN
  • Recommends and Offers
    • Kids Parties
    • Offers and Discounts
    • Eating Out & Food Home Deliveries
    • Local Trades & Services
    • Family Photographers
    • Healthcare services for Families
    • Child Friendly Hairdressers
    • Holidays
    • Favourite Local Retailers
  • About
    • About Us
    • Work with Us
    • Advertise with Us
    • Join the Franchise
    • Mumbler Privacy Policy
    • Contact Us
    • Mumbler Recommends 2025
Blog » 10 days out ideas for the Summer Holidays within an hours drive of North Leeds

10 days out ideas for the Summer Holidays within an hours drive of North Leeds

If you fancy a day out over the summer holidays we have listed our ‘Top Ten’ ideas within an hours drive of North Leeds.  

1. Stockeld Park Summer Adventure

Stockeld Park is nature’s playground, where nothing is quite as it seems! With magical surprises at every turn, this is a place to spark even the wildest of imaginations! Our Park is home to an Enchanted Forest, adventure playgrounds galore, go karts and outdoor inflatables!

Stockeld Park, off the A661 Wetherby Road, LS22 4AN.

Website

 


2.Piglets Adventure Farm – Summer Fun!

Following the latest government guidance, we can’t wait to welcome you back on the 1st of August for lots of summer fun!
We’ll be reducing the amount of visitors on site so tickets will be limited and we will be taking online bookings only.

A visit to Piglets Adventure Farm will be a little different from usual but still packed full of family fun & adventure, including;

???? Farmyard Trail
???? Animal Barn
????️ The Beach
????‍♀️ Fairy Tale Trail
???? Maize Maze
⛳ Crazy Golf
???? Bouncing Pillows
???? Piggy Pizza Parlour
???? Ice Cream Parlour

Online Bookings Only.

Piglets, Nr York, YO32 9ST

Website

 


3. Wolds Way Lavender

Take a walk with Woldie Willow, at Wolds Way Lavender and Nature Farm, for a day out all the family can enjoy together. Help Woldie spot butterflies, birds and bees.

Discover his living games maze, footgolf, den building, timber trail and sand kitchen, miniature railway and more.

Set in 12 acres of lavender, wildflowers and woodland.

Book admission tickets online at www.woldswaylavender.co.uk

Free Parking. Gift Shop. Tea-room. Plant Sales. Toilets, Disabled Toilets and Baby Changing Facilities. Dogs welcome on a lead. Picnics allowed. Limited takeaway drinks/snacks/ice cream.

Website

Wolds Way Lavender, Wintringham, Malton, YO17 8HW (Just off the A64)

 


4. Mother Shipton’s Summer Adventure

Admission currently includes: Pixie Village Trail, Adventure Playground, Cave, Petrifying Well, Wishing Well and Gift Shop.

Picnics are welcome, ice creams and drinks are also available to purchase within the attraction. Toilets will be open.

Dogs are welcome everywhere except the adventure playground and must be kept on a lead.

There are three sets of steps in the attraction which are not wheelchair accessible and pushchairs must be parked at the bottom of these steps – we recommend bringing a sling.

Prophecy Lodge, Harrogate Rd, Knaresborough, HG5 8DD.

Website

 


5. Grass Hoppers Outdoor Playground 

Hop along to Grass Hoppers Outdoor Play at Tong Garden Centre for a proper playtime. Have a bounce on the jumping pillows, zoom down the zip wire, glide down the slides, explore our giant fort, drive around the race tracks and much more!

Grass Hoppers is set in a secure environment with outdoor seating, although we welcome picnics, we still have our delicious selection of hot food available.

Pre-booking required.

Website 

Tong Lane, Bradford, BD4 0RY

 


6. Diggerland 

Diggerland is the perfect place to go for an action packed family day out this summer. Experience the variety of rides and drives on offer – whether it’s testing your driving skills on a Dumper Truck, hanging tight on the world famous Spindizzy ride, or hooking a duck using the controls of a digger all whilst sitting in the cab, there really is something for all ages!

Pre-booking advised.

Website.

Diggerland Yorkshire theme park in Castleford, WF10 5NW

 

 


7. Studfold Fairy and Pixie Adventure Trail

The wonderful Studfold Fairy Adventure Trail will be open from 2nd July! The fairies and pixies are moving to their miniature homes, each with a magical story!
Discover the NEW Rainbow Fairy Castle in Studfold’s magical wood!

Booking now is ESSENTIAL! Please read terms and conditions and trail information when booking as some activities are postponed until Covid 19 restrictions are lifted and there are items you need to bring too!
Picnics and take away food/drinks will be available at Nidderdale Way Cafe

Website

Lofthouse, Harrogate, HG3 5SG

 


8. Lotherton

Wildlife World, gardens and estate grounds are now open at Lotherton.  To make sure it is as safe as possible entry to Lotherton will be limited each day.

For updated details click here.

Off Collier Lane, Aberford, Leeds LS25 3EB.

 


9. National Trust Fountains Abbey

Take part in your biggest ever game of hide and seek on your visit to Fountains Abbey. Hide in all corners of the large abbey ruins before following the river to the water garden. Race around the moon ponds, see the swans swimming and discover the winding dark tunnel. Emerge from the tunnel to find three fun buildings called follies along this woodland path.

Website.

Fountains, Ripon, North Yorkshire, HG4 3DY

 

 


10. The Great Yorkshire Maze

Enjoy a field full of fun with nine acres of maize plants and never-ending paths to explore, and for younger adventurers, there’s a two-acre Scarecrow Mini-Maze.  There is also a vintage funfair, football darts and live entertainment in the Big Top!

Website

Just off the A64 in Sherburn, midway between Malton and Scarborough.

 


For lots more ideas for the Summer Holidays see our full What’s on Guide here or visit our Days Out page.

Why don’t you join our North Leeds Mumbler chat group where you can share reviews of days out/activities and get ideas from others.

We hope you have a great Summer!

 


Report an error with this post

Join Our Newsletter

  • About Us
  • Advertise with us
  • Submit a Job Listing
  • Tell Us About a Local Event
  • Contact Us
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Join the Franchise

Copyright 2025 North Leeds Mumbler
Your Local Parenting Community


Made with by Wonder Media

×