Bawtry Paintball Fields is Europe’s biggest outdoor activity centre, voted Europe’s Best, and the UK’s highest rated on Trip Advisor with over 1500 5-Star reviews!
Looking for a family day out, an awesome birthday, stag or hen party, or a fantastic team build event – BPF has something for everyone. Our lovely little café serves hot and cold food and drinks, ice cream and slush all day, so you can stay fuelled and relax in one of our picnic areas between activities.
Take part in your biggest ever game of hide and seek on your visit to Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal. 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.
Be sure to have a playground adventure. There are things to wobble along, jump over and climb on…you’ll find a wooden abbey, a woodland house, scramble nets and posts, swings, fireman’s poles, a slide, a roundabout, a gigantic rope bridge and a huge zip wire for the most daring adventurers of all.
Have a well-earned sit down with a seasonal meal in the newly refurbished restaurant, tuck into tea and cake with a lakeside view at Studley tea room or a sweet treat at Mill Café
If there’s still oodles of energy left visit the deer park. Admire the views down to Ripon Cathedral and see if you can spot the deer. There are three different types from small fallow deer to the largest of them all: red deer.
There’s lots to do but don’t worry if you can’t fit it all in this time – we’ll be here another day! Become a member on your first visit and come back for free as many times as you like. Plus, get the feel-goods about it as every time you scan your membership card, you’re contributing towards the essential conservation work we do.
Hop along to Grass Hoppers indoor and outdoor play area at Tong and Tingley Garden Centre for a proper playtime!
You’ll find a huge outdoor adventure playground with sand pits and bouncing pillows and a large indoor play area, with sports court, big play frame and a baby and toddler zone, where your young ones can enjoy playtime – whatever the weather!
There’s also great grub including pizzas, toasties and award winning ice cream in Woody’s Kitchen!
For more information and to book your playtime session, CLICK HERE
Booking required. Suitable for babies and toddlers.
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Get ready for an AWESOME adventure because MISSION OUT is reopening on SATURDAY 23RD MARCH!
NEW FOR 2024
ADULTS pay ONCE and come back 4 FREE throughout 2024!*
KIDS ANNUAL PASS: For just £39.95, you can play ALL SEASON LONG!*
FAMILY TICKET SPECIAL: The Family Ticket is back and better than ever! Add additional tickets, and you’ll get AN EXTRA 15% off each single ticket. Concessions/max card not applicable*
Don’t miss out on EPIC FAMILY FUN at even better VALUE this season.
Stockeld Park, off the A661 Wetherby Road, Yorkshire, LS22 4AN.
A ‘Ninja’ style obstacle course designed to test the fitness and agility of children allowing them to use their body for what it was intended for: to run, to jump, to climb and to think. For those that are looking for a bigger challenge can try the Warrior course (12+)
Nether Poppleton opposite Manor CE Academy on Millfield Lane, YO26 6QY. Tel: 01904 340495
Children at AMF Hollywood Bowl Leeds who are determined to throw their own can pick from a range of lighter weight balls designed just for the younger player!
Cardigan Fields, Kirkstall Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS4 2DG, England. Tel: 0844 826 1462
The ultimate outdoor adventure centre for a couple of hours or a day out. Activities from 4 years to adults. Activities include grass sledging, safe archery & archery golf, slingshots with paintballs, bumper balls, low ropes course, kart building, woodland games and lots more.
Book now on 01422240700
Home of the most exciting laser, all-action, interactive outdoor gaming in the area.
Their battlefield offers thrilling laser combat gaming activities for anyone aged 7 to 107! As long as you are big enough to carry the gun, you can play!
Battlefield Leeds, Castle Gate, Leeds LS26 8HE.Tel: 07552 626888
The perfect family day out in the pennine hills with hundreds of animals – including a milking parlour, an amazing adventure playground, huge indoor play, farm shop and restaurants. The family favourites are the Sheep and Ferret racing and the tube maze! Open daily, special events throughout the year. Accessible site. Admission charges apply.
Bark House Lane, Hawthorne, Barnsley S75 4AT. Tel: 01226 790427.
Child Friendly Leeds have been consulting with children and young people in Leeds to find out what they would like to see on a city centre map. They have helped to co-produce an amazing map with lots of useful features and activities to do in our amazing city!
The home of Leeds’s first dedicated indoor bouldering centre with 475 square meters of climbing. There are 150 boulder problems ranging from very easy to very hard and a section gets reset every week so there’s always new climbs to have a go at. Adult & kids lessons, birthday parties. Age 6+.
Clip ‘n Climb Garforth is a healthy, action-packed climbing experience. We use state-of-the art automatic belaying technology so that climbers can simply clip into the safety system and climb the Challenge in front of them. We have over 25 different Challenges and our amazing Vertical Drop Slide, something for everyone, regardless of age or aptitude.
A new indoor climbing centre in Leeds, Clip ’n Climb invites budding and courageous climbers to explore its 32 individually-designed climbs. It offers a range of challenges for the vertically adventurous including the jaw-dropping 9m Vertical Drop Slide, a Stairway to Heaven and Astroball amongst many others.
Clip ‘n Climb Leeds caters for families of all abilities from four years up. Families can also enjoy a homemade pizza, pasta, cakes and a variety of hot and cold drinks at Woodpeckers, the fully-licensed on-site diner.
Huge play centre, outside park with water play, sand and animals! High ropes courses! Whatever the weather whatever the age! Indoor play centre, outdoor petting farm and park, high ropes course, nursery, hair salon…and growing!
Immerse yourself in something entirely different for your next party with Drift Stop – UK’s first electric drift-karting track. Located in The Merrion Centre, Leeds City Centre – our race track is fully kitted out with lights, sound and an unreal Mario-themed backdrop that will make your child feel like a champion.
Dalby Forest is always a fantastic day out with the family. Here’s some of our favourite things to do;
Friends of Roundhay Park (FORP) FREE adventure trails in Roundhay Park have been designed by local children!
The trials are free to use by all park visitors, with clue sheets being accessible in the Lakeside Cafe, Tropical World and the Mansion art gallery. You can also download the trail sheets here forp.org/little-friends-trails/
There are two trails, the first is an imagination trail called The Magical Fountains of Roundhay and is aimed at under 6s.
Designed for pre-schoolers this trail route is fully accessible to wheelchairs and pushchairs. The route is split into 3 sections (ranging from 1km -1.5km in length) which can all be done together or split over several visits – children will need your help to read and understand what to do. Imaginations at the ready
The second is an adventure trial where older children (6+) have to solve The Secret of Roundhay Castle by undertaking various tasks.
Designed for children of ages 6 and older, this trail is longer and more challenging. The route is split into 3 sections (ranging from 1.5km – 2.5km in length) which can be done together or split over several visits.
FORP are encouraging children to undertake the trail and upload a photo to social media with the hashtag #littlefriendstrails. The answer sheets, certificates of completion and further information can be found on the FORP website – forp.org/little-friends-trails
The perfect family day out in the forest!
Go Ape’s first high-ropes experience in West Yorkshire, set within 1500 acres of parkland, the aerial adventures at Temple Newsam can be found in the heart of Menagerie Wood featuring challenging obstacles as increasing heights, a free-fall Tarzan Swing, four tree-to-tree zips and a 46ft sheer drop called The Plummet. It is a vertical drop experience that will leave you feeling seriously exposed. It’s a true leap of faith!
Treetop Adventure – Elevate your experiences to new heights with Temple Newsam’s Tree Top Adventure. There’s no minimum age limit with this course so no matter how mini your tribe is, as long as they are over 1m tall, you’ll be Tarzan in no time!
Treetop Adventure + – This course is designed for both budding adventurers looking to challenge themselves and adult first-timers. If you’re over 1.2m tall and up for tackling an ambitious circuit with complete security – the dizzying high ropes will give you the adrenaline rush you’re after!
Treetop Challenge – Are you unwilling to compromise on the ultimate experience? Then this feat of endurance and skill is perfect if you’re brave enough and tall enough (minimum 1.4m). With 15-metre-high platforms, you’ll need to engage both your mind and body as you scale the tree to tree crossings that make up this high ropes course.’
Participation and supervision ratios apply – see https://goape.co.uk/locations/temple-newsam for more details.
Temple Newsam Estate. Tel: 01603 895500
If it’s excitement you’re after, no need to look any further! Jump Inc Leeds features 100s of interconnecting trampolines, jump tower, tumble tracks, and a huge inflatable section consisting of; massive slides, wipeout balls, inflatable obstacles and a designated toddler area. The perfect day out the whole family can enjoy!
TODDLER SESSIONS are available weekdays 10am-12pm and Weekends 9am-10am
1 Benyon Park Way, LS12 6DP. 0800 121 7567.
Kids Club is a fun and engaging 1 hour session for children aged 4 years and up. The class welcomes all abilities and provides an exciting way to progress in the sport.
The National Indoor Climbing Award Scheme is a UK-wide coaching scheme designed to introduce and promote climbing with the aim of creating competent and confident climbers. Classes are aimed at children age 7+ and are booked in blocks.
NICAS Wild Climbers offers climbing skills for all, from age 4 and upwards. It’s a fun, game-orientated programme that aims to introduce young children safely into the indoor climbing environment.
100a Gelderd Rd, Leeds LS12 6BY. Tel: 01133183367 or email: info@theclimbingdepot.com
Leeds Sailing and Activity Centre offers school holiday programmes for children and lots of water based activities including Sailing, Powerboats, Canoeing, Kayaking, Bell Boating, Rowing, and Windsurfing. On land activities include: Off Road Biking, Orienteering, Climbing or Abseiling and Bush Craft.
Cemetery Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS19 7UR, England. Tel: 0113 3781271
A small park and gardens in Leeds City Centre, situated on the south east corner of Merrion Street and Wade Lane, adjacent to St John’s Church. There is some adventure play equipment, more suited to children aged 5+.
13 Merrion Centre, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 8BT, England. Tel:0843 290 8914
Ahoy there, me hearty! Arrrr you ready for a swashbuckling adventure? Then it’s time to follow me to Mr Mulligan’s Pirate Golf in Castleford. You can play two rip-roaringly adventurous 18-hole out-of-doors courses at Skull Cove and Smugglers’ Bay. BEWARE: all 36 holes are riddled with peril and dastardly traps…Birthday parties catered for.
Junction 32 Outlet Village, Tomahawk Trail, Glasshoughton, Castleford, WF10 4FR. Tel: 01977 550030
The Ninja Warrior Adventure Park is a supervised activity and fitness venue inspired by ITV’s hit programme Ninja Warrior UK!
You can climb, balance, jump and swing across different obstacles using and developing your Ninja skills, plus we also have the famous Warped Wall for every aspiring Ninja to conquer. In addition to our fixed Ninja features, we have a huge inflatable Airpark! A great place for supervised family activities and for keeping fit, we welcome you on your Ninja journey.
Ages 4+ for visitors (although Mumbler would suggest 6 would be better)
Mini Ninjas Soft Play for ages 0-3 years is £3.50. It has several zones including a slide and is arranged over different levels.
Indoor, Outdoor & Animal Fun! Fantastic family day out nr York.
Towthorpe Grange, York, YO32 9ST
Family friendly ice rink based near Elland Road Leeds. Ice skating lessons, birthday parties, Show & Skates and Public Skating available. Cafe on site. Lockers available.
Children can skate from walking with strap-over skates. Skating boots available from children’s size 7. Skating aids available (pictured). Lessons for children 24months+.
Puttstars will offer mini golf with a unique and modern twist, with two interactive and fun filled nine-hole courses suitable for all ages and abilities. At Puttstars, scores are digitally calculated using high-tech screens at each hole.
Upstairs, you can enjoy some Duck-pin bowling, which is great for kids with the shorter lanes and bumpers.
The centre also has a large amusement area with family favourite games, a bar and diner.
The Springs at Thorpe Park. Tel: 0844 248 3226
Snozone Castleford houses a 170m slope. This fabulous indoor slope means you can year round ski, snowboard and toboggan with all the family. With a SnoAcademy for children just learning as well as special family fun activities including sledging the traditional way. Situated in the Xscape complex.
Stump Cross Caverns is an ancient natural cave formation deep underneath the Yorkshire Dales. As well as the caves, they’ve also got a cinema, cafe, time out private dining pod, shop and visitor centre on site. They are located on the B6265 between Pateley Bridge and Grassington and open seven days a week (9am-6pm). They run special offers throughout the year – so check out their website for latest offers!
TAG X is a real life, active gaming experience that will challenge players to take part in a variety of games and challenges. The aim of the game is to collect points on your wristband by swiping against different illuminated TAGs hidden within the different games throughout the arena.
Children have to be a minimum of 1.2 metres high and over 8 to do the main Tag X course but there is a Stompers play gym for younger children.
Great place to take children of all ages from babies – teenagers. (Mumbler MD, May 18)
The concept is that you go through the 3 zones and use your wristband to tag the sensors, with different points depending on how hard the challenge is. It was also great fun for adults to do alongside children and they said you could do it instead of a workout!!! (Mumbler AR, May 18)
Approx 35 minutes from North Leeds.
Windmill Lane, Birstall, Batley, WF17 0QD. Tel: 01924 565059
Get ready for high-octane go karting over 580m of racing tarmac! Glide through hairpins and speed along the straights as you tackle the longest indoor circuit in Yorkshire. Perfect for family days out, kids’ parties and corporate events, this Leeds track offers an unforgettable experience for true thrill seekers. Age 8+.
69 South Accommodation Road, Leeds LS10 1NQ. Tel: 0844 998 0000
Jam packed with vertical, overhanging and slab walls. There are also a Bodyweight Workout Area, Zlag board, Peg Board and Campus Boards. And for those with children there is a dedicated area for younger climbers. Kids lessons & birthday parties. Age 5+
Units 14 & 15, Kirkstall Industrial Park, Leeds LS4 2AZ. Tel: 0113 263 2742
Yorkshire’s Premier Climbing Centre for climbing routes, bouldering, dry tooling & outdoor climbing. Adult & kids courses, kids holiday clubs, birthday parties. Age 6+
Yorkshire’s first and the biggest in the UK, designed to offer an amazing and adventurous new way for both children and adults to play in the high trees. You are completely surrounded by 3m high walls of netting which means you are always safe. Includes 2000m2 of giant trampolines, walkways, slides and tunnels all made out of netting, fun for young and old!
Signs towards Lightwater Valley, Ripon, North Stainley, HG4 3HT. Tel: 01539 447186
Conquering Volcano Falls is a quest you will never forget. Set on a mysterious island amid dense jungle with a ferocious T-Rex, exploding volcano and a plunging waterfall lies 2 challenging courses of 18 holes waiting to be defeated.
William’s Den is a new and exciting adventure attraction, giving children the chance to connect with nature and get active as they explore a custom designed complex that brings the great outdoors inside. Children can play, explore, run, climb, build dens and learn, all in an open, rural and natural setting with a range of facilities tailored to families.
Special events and activities in the school holidays.
William’s Den, Castle Farm, Wold Hill, North Cave, HU15 2LS. Tel: 01430 47223
York Maze is not just the largest maze in the UK it’s an award winning fun filled, day out in the country.
With over 20 different rides, attractions and shows to enjoy York Maze offers an amazing fun-filled full family day out. Opens mid July, check website for exact timings
Dunnington Lodge, Elvington Lane, York, North Yorkshire, YO19 5LT. Tel: 01904 607 341