Days Out in and around Leeds North Leeds

Museums, Family Attractions & Gardens

Family Days Out at attractions around Leeds including Museums, Gardens and other Family attractions.

Stockeld Park is a unique all-weather family attraction located near Wetherby in North Yorkshire. Filled with family fun, outdoor activities for children, a fun adventure park and a brand-new indoor play centre – just to name a few! The whole family will have a wonderful time on this fab day out!
Explore the renowned Enchanted Forest, that’s filled with magical interactive fun and is home to five fantastically themed adventure playgrounds! Zip down the zip wire in Spider’s Lair, take a Teapot Slide or man the pirate ship at Woodsands Cove and have a go at the Vikings swing – there’s plenty of fun to be had in this huge sandpit adventure playground!
Beyond the Enchanted Forest, they offer a giant yew tree maze with over a mile of paths. Wow! Can you get to the centre of the maze and come out triumphant?! Or glide along with some fantastic ice skating, an activity the whole family can enjoy.
Not forgetting the Tangle Tree Climb where you can clamber along rope bridges like a monkey or enjoy some farmyard fun at Farmer Foster’s Barnyard!
When it’s raining you can enjoy live theatre productions and themed events. Did you know that Stockeld Park’s The Playhive, the unique, fabulous indoor play centre is now open? It’s one of Europe’s largest and most original indoor play centres! Step into a brand-new world of indoor adventure for the whole family. Let your imagination lead the way as you journey through four interconnected worlds of space, air, the jungle, and the sea! Adventure across high-level walkways and down spiralling tunnel slides! There’s no place like it!
Stockeld Park is now open EVERY weekend throughout the year, and also seasonally throughout the school holidays! BOOK HERE

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


01937 586333
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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. With acres of space to explore, hidden places to discover and lots of sniffs to sniff, Fountains Abbey is the perfect place to bring your four-legged friends. Dogs are welcome in all the outdoor spaces and in the Visitor Centre Restaurant too.

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 Visitor Centre 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.


01765 608888
fountainsabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Mother Shipton’s

Within historic woodland along the River Nidd is Mother Shipton’s Cave, the birthplace of Yorkshire’s famous prophetess. It is situated next to the Petrifying Well, England’s oldest visitor attraction. The attraction tells the story of Mother Shipton and the water which turns objects to stone.

The park is a unique, unspoilt remnant of the Royal Forest of Knaresborough. During a visit it is an old tradition to make a wish. The Wishing Well is fed by the same magical waters as the Petrifying Well and has been wished upon for over 300 years. Many visitors have been in touch to tell us their wishes have come true!

The park has several scenic picnic areas, a coffee and ice cream kiosk, an adventure playground and museum and gift shop. Dogs are welcome in all areas, apart from the playground.

Themed events run during school holidays.  For more information about family events visit our website.

Please check the website for up-to-date opening times and any unforeseen park closures. Open weekends in March and daily from April.

 

 

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.

 


01765 608888
fountainsabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Can you find the missing Gargoyle Grobblenook at The Hole In Wand Wizard Golf?

Visit the World’s Most Magical Golf Course in York’s Coppergate Shopping Centre in York, and take on 9 magical golf holes.

Along the way there will be bubbling cauldrons, magical portals, a giant picture frame where you become part of the painting…and can you do a Light Spell to illuminate the way in our dark hole?

At the end of your adventure you will find out if you have the magical powers of a Serpent, Basilisk, Unicorn or Wizard and every player will receive a magic potion gift to take home, plus hopefully find Grobblenook and maybe get a Hole In One badge!

After a magical 9 hole adventure you can relax in our Wizard Tavern with a Cauldron Cake or Uni-Pop-Corn, and a delicious potion with poisonous options for grown up spell makers.

Wizard golf with a potion drink for every player is £6.99 per person and you can book now via the website. Minimum age is 3 and the maximum group size is 6 Wizard with wands.

Use the magic password MUMBLER to get our secret discounted Coffee in our Wizard Tavern.


tel:01904 623505
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National Trust Nostell is a Georgian treasure house, with landscaped gardens, parkland and stables courtyard.

Nostell is one of the greatest treasure houses of the north of England, surrounded by 300 acres of parkland and gardens. Created as an ambitious statement by the Winn family between 1725 and 1785, generations added to the richness of the house, from Robert Adam interiors and a world-class collection of Thomas Chippendale furniture, to priceless paintings and antique curiosities.

Become a Damage Detective and learn about all the things that can damage an old house like Nostell, from dust to light to little bugs, on our new house trail.

Beyond the house, there’s lots to discover. You can wander through the Kitchen Garden and marvel at the towering banana trees. Make the most of your day and explore acres of parkland, grab a bite in the Courtyard Café, or get your muscles moving in the Play Area.

Nostell also has a shop and a second-hand bookstore.

Entry and parking is free for National Trust members. For non-members there is a parking fee of £5, with additional admission charges for the house and gardens.

Please visit the National Trust website for admission fees

 

Doncaster Road, Nostell, Wakefield WF4 1QE


01924 863892
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Abbey House Museum

A fun, family-friendly and interactive museum, Abbey House Museum is a great day out for all the family. Come along to one of the many family sessions in the school holidays or pop in with friends for a trip down memory lane.

Step back in time and wander through the enchanting streets, shops and houses and experience life as a Victorian. On the ground floor visit Stephen Harding Gate, the 19th century equivalent of a modern high street for some old fashioned retail therapy. In the back streets, see the home of the window washer woman or pop into the Sunday-School. On the first floor, see the Childhood and Community Galleries along with the changing programme of exhibitions.

The adjoining Gatehouse Café is Kirkstall Abbey’s original gatehouse and still features dramatic Cistercian archways and intricately detailed gothic windows. Serving coffee, cake and lunch options, the café is a great spot to take in the views of the abbey and relax after exploring the Museum.

Visit in the school holidays for themed activities, trails and creative sessions. Keep an eye on the website to find out what’s coming up and plan your next visit.

Read more here

Abbey Walk, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS5 3EH Tel: 0113 3784079

Anglers Country Park – Wakefield

Area: Wakefield

Car Park: Plenty of car parking, charges apply

Amenities: Cafe, toilets and adventure playground next to the Visitors Centre


Large country park that is great for walking, children’s biking and picnics. It also has a children’s adventure playground and The Room on the Broom trail. You can purchase activity packs from the Visitor’s Centre for £2. From the centre you’ll follow the trail, find sculptures, look for animal footprints, trace rubbings and have fun doing activities along the way.

At the visitor’s centre you can hire running buggies and bikes for the whole family including bike trailers for the tiniest!

Haw Park Lane, Wintersett, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 2EB. Tel: 01924 303980

Beningbrough Hall, York

Area: York

Car Park: Pre-booking is required for all cars. National Trust members park free.

Amenities: Cafe, toilets, adventure playground


Just eight miles north of York is beautiful Beningbrough with its glorious gardens, sprawling parkland and hands-on art galleries.

Whether it’s swinging from heights or climbing the wall up the pyramid tower in the popular wilderness play area, fun and games on the lawn, borrowing a bike to ride around the gardens or dressing up as royalty in the hall, Beningbrough is a fantastic family day out.

Beningbrough, York YO30 1DD Tel: 01904 472027

Bolton Abbey, Near Skipton

Area: Wharfedale

Car Park: Pre-booking is required for all cars. £10 per car.

Amenities: Cafe, toilets at numerous locations.


Enjoy a picnic, build sandcastles have a little paddle in the river or simply relax and take in the view of the Priory. The 60 stepping stones offer a fun and challenging experience, but there is a bridge offering a safe and dry passage. There is a large beach area popular with visiting families. Seasonal events take place throughout the year, including the famous Welly Walk (end May – November).  Read our review here.

There are various walks, all routes can be viewed here. 

Bolton Abbey, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD236EX. Tel: 01756 718000

Brimham Rocks – Harrogate

Area: Harrogate

Car Park: Parking is free for National Trust members.
Non National Trust members, car parking charges £6 for 4 hours, £9 per day.

Amenities: Toilets and catering facilities are located 550 metres from the car park, baby-changing facilities


Dramatic moorland rock formations. Explore Brimham Rocks and have a great day out at nature’s playground. This amazing collection of weird and wonderful rock formations makes a great day out for families, climbers and those wanting to enjoy the simple pleasures of fresh air and magnificent views over Nidderdale.

There’s no admission charge at Brimham Rocks.

Summerbridge, Harrogate, HG3 4DW.  Tel: 01423 780688

Castle Howard & Skelf Island Adventure Playground

A day out with the kids at Castle Howard just became even more adventurous and intriguing. Now they can join into the treetops of the adventure playground, Skelf Island.

Ingenious treetop nest structures connected by rope bridges, slides, nets and climbing equipment will allow the Skelves to take young visitors on an adventure like no other.

Skelf Island is included in a gardens ticket.

Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA. Tel: 01653 648333

Clifton Park, Rotherham

Clifton Park in the heart of Rotherham is a wonderful place for the whole family. With parks, gardens and sport, rides and games and even an amazing museum, Clifton Park has everything you could need for the perfect day out!

Clifton Park has 2 car parks:

  • Clifton Park, Doncaster Road, Rotherham, South Yorks, S65 2BH
  • Clifton Park, Clifton Lane, Rotherham, South Yorks, S65 2AA

Dalby the Great Yorkshire Forest

Dalby Forest, managed by the Forestry Commission, offers over 8,000 acres of woodland to explore, enjoy and discover, including the Grand Father Oak play area for children, family BBQ and picnic areas, adrenalin activities for the thrill seekers and walking and cycling trails for all.

Admission free, just pay to park (£9 per car)

Dalby Forest Visitor Centre, Dalby Forest, North Yorkshire, YO18 7LT. Tel: 01751 460295.

DIG – An Archaeological Adventure

DIG is a hands-on archaeological adventure allowing kids the chance to become trainee ‘diggers’ & discover the most exciting artefacts from 2000 years of York’s history!
With four special in-door excavation pits, all based on real-life digs in the city and filled with replica Roman, Viking, medieval and Victorian finds, children can grab a trowel and explore how people lived in these times. We also do birthday parties, perfect for children aged 4-9.

Open Mon-Sun 10am to 5pm (last admission 4pm)

St Saviour’s Church, St Saviourgate, York, YO1 8NN. Tel: 01904 615505

Eureka

Eureka! is a unique place for families to visit, where children aged 0 to 11 are inspired to learn all about themselves and the world around them by playing, imagining, experimenting and – above all – having fun. Accessible site. Cafe, toilet facilities & shop.

Closed Monday’s Term Time, check website opening times before visiting.

Eureka, Discovery Road, Halifax, HX1 2NE. Tel: 01422 330069

Golden Acre Park

This popular park is renowned for its wonderful gardens, popular tea rooms and circular lakeside walk. Ideal for a family walk, scooter/pushchair friendly (on paths) and a great place to feed the ducks, play ball games and have a picnic

Off Arthington Road, Bramhope, Leeds LS16 8BQ Tel: 0113 261 0374

Harewood House

Harewood sits in the heart of Yorkshire and is one of the Treasure Houses of England. The House was built in the 18th century and has art collections to rival the finest in Britain.

Visitors can enjoy exhibitions of contemporary art, rare Bird Garden, Farm Experience and over 100 acres of exquisite gardens to explore.

Be part of the living history and visit Harewood House. All visitors (including under 5s) will need to pre-book tickets.

WEBSITE & BOOK TICKETS

LS17 9LG

Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park

Rich in wildlife, winding woodland paths, cooling water ways and unique land art, the Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park near Ripon has 45 acres of gardens, arboretum, lakes and over 80 sculptures …. a log cabin tearoom & horsebox full of tasty treats with a woodland playground for kids.

Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park, Grewelthorpe, Nr Ripon, HG4 3DA

Kirkstall Abbey

Explore one of the most complete examples of a medieval Cistercian abbey in Britain. Set in wonderful parkland along the banks of the River Aire, Kirkstall Abbey boast historic architecture amid a haven of wildlife and greenery.

Family activities and trails are run throughout the year from the Visitor Centre check out the website for more details. Visit the shop and have the opportunity to buy unique and bespoke products.

Markets are held at the end of each month March – October, showcasing local producers, makers and creatives in the beautiful setting of the abbey cloister.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT THE WEBSITE
Kirkstall , Leeds , LS5 3EH Tel: 0113 3784079

Leeds Art Gallery

Leeds Art Gallery reopened its doors (Autumn 2017) following the extensive refurbishment of the original Victorian roof and renovation of the Central Court. For the first time in a generation, visitors can see the stunning glass ceiling that has been transformed into a new gallery.

FREE ENTRY AND NO BOOKING NEEDED.

Find out more information about your visits here.

Family friendly workshops run throughout the year. Play space for young children at back of gallery (images courtesy of @inkandbearcub)

The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 3AA. Tel: 0113 247 8256.

Leeds City Museum

Located in the heart of the city, Leeds City Museum is a treasure trove of six galleries and home to the Leeds Tiger and Nesaymun, the Ancient Egyptian Mummy.

Discover the natural world in the Life on Earth gallery with centuries-old fossils, extinct animal bones and stunning specifies from around the world. The Collector’s Cabinet holds some of our more curious objects and how they came to Leeds from the 1700s to the present day. You can also explore different cultures from across the globe inside the World View gallery.

On the first floor of the Museum you will find the Leeds Story galleries, telling the history of our city from the very first archaeological finds to incredible inventions and how Leeds has been shaped throughout the years. In here you will also find our regularly changing community displays which are co-curated with different groups of people.

The Ancient Worlds gallery tells the story of ancient civilisations including Rome, Greece and Egypt. Find out the amazing ways in which people lived and worked, the stories they told through art and objects, and how their discoveries informed our view of the world today.

The Museum also has a relaxing café serving a great range of good value food and drinks to enjoy.

Read more on the website here.

Leeds City Museum, Millennium Square, Leeds LS2 8BH. Tel: 0113 378 5001

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Leeds Industrial Museum – Armley Mills

Once the largest woollen mill in the world, today Armley Mills tells the story of Leeds’ rich industrial heritage.

Housed inside Armley Mills, once the world’s largest woollen mill, Leeds Industrial Museum reveals the city’s industrial heritage.
See machines once powered by the mill’s waterwheel, discover how workers turned wool into cloth on looms and spinning mules, learn about tailoring and watch a film in our 1920s cinemas. Visit the manager’s cottage to get an insight into the lives of those who lived and worked at the Mill, and the contrast of living standards in Victorian Britain.
Outdoors, visit the colour garden and take a picnic to relax with the most impressive of backdrops!

READ THE MUMBLER REVIEW FROM A PREVIOUS VISIT HERE

Closed Mondays. Admission applies. Visit the website for opening times and prices.

Lotherton & Wildlife World

Discover Lotherton, a country estate, historic hall and Wildlife World zoo.

The expansive grounds and gardens are lovely walking spots, with or without four-legged companions. The two playgrounds mean there’s plenty of space for running about and letting off steam, with zip wires for older children to enjoy. The evolving zoo, Wildlife World, is a real highlight and visitors can see the Humboldt penguins splash and swim in their pool. To discover the history of the estate step inside the former home of the Gascoigne family and wander the rooms. The traditional stables area courtyard is where you’ll find the Stables café serving a range of lunch options, cakes and ice creams.

Children under 5 can visit for free.

Lotherton Hall, Collier Lane, Aberford, LS25 3EB. Tel: 0113 378 2959.

Magna Science Adventure – Sheffield

The Science Adventure Centre is a hands-on experience, packed with interactive exhibits and fascinating displays. Explore the wonders of Science and Technology in the four pavilions – Air, Earth, Fire & Water!  Splash in water, operate real JCB’s in Earth, marvel at a tornado made of fire and even explode a rock face! Magna is a coats-on experience; set in the old Templeborough steelworks, The Big Melt and Face of Steel offer an exciting journey into the world of steelmaking.

Magna Way, Rotherham, S60 1FD Tel: 01709 720 002

Maths City

MathsCity is the home of hands-on maths!
Discover over 30 interactive exhibits as you escape into the fascinating world of maths exploration!
Trinity Leeds, 27 Albion Street, LS1 5AT

National Coal Mining Museum, Wakefield

National Coal Mining MuseumThere is a lot to see and do at the National Coal Mining Museum. There are 14 galleries and buildings to explore, where you can find out all about the lives of miners. Plus there is an outdoor adventure playground, the opportunity to meet the pit ponies or talk to the blacksmiths who are busy restoring metalwork and creating new works of art.

Plus if you are over 5, you can put on a hard hat, grab a lamp and go on an adventure 140 metres underground into the coalmine (£5 donation welcomed for this activity). At if all that isn’t enough, you can explore the acres of woodland surrounding the museum and see how the bright orange mine water is cleaned.

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⏰ Opening times: Wednesday – Sunday, 10-4pm
ℹ️ See the National Coal Mining website for more information

National Railway Museum – York

Discover 300 years of history and over 1 million objects that changed the world in the UK’s largest railway museum. Explore opulent carriages of the royal family including Queen Victoria and her ‘Palace on Wheels’ in Station Hall. Watch engineering work in progress in the Workshop, discover previously unseen artwork, papers, reports, photographs, and small artefacts at the Search Engine research centre and blow off some steam in both the indoor and outdoor play area.

Opening times: 10am – 5pm daily. Closed 24, 25, 26th December.

Free Entry

NRM York, Leeman Road, York, YO26 4XJ

National Science & Media Museum – Bradford

Explore the science and culture of light and sound technologies and their impact on our lives. The museum aims to inspire our scientists and engineers of the future to see more, hear more, think more and do more.

The galleries and exhibition spaces help illuminate world-famous collections in photography, film and television and the team of Explainers create learning activities that fuel the imagination.

Three cinema screens—including an IMAX theatre—showcase the magic of moving images

Little Horton Lane, Bradford,  BD1 1NQ. Tel: 0844 856 3797

Newby Hall – Ripon

Newby Hall is a great Yorkshire family day out with plenty to do for children of all ages. The Adventure Garden has swings for toddlers through to climbing frames and bridges, an aerial slide and pedalo boats for the older children. Get wet in ‘Tarantella’ dancing water play area by William Pye! (Take swimmers & a towel!) You can ride a miniature train through the gardens for a small extra cost.

Open March- September. You can take a picnic (there is cafe as well) and there are traditional ice cream shops.

Ripon, HG4 5AE. Tel: 01423 322583

RHS Harlow Carr Gardens

Just a short distance from Harrogate town centre, this beautiful garden makes a great family day out.  As well as beautiful planting displays, the garden also homes many fun natural play areas for adventurous children, including the Craggle Top Tree House, Log Maze, Logness Monster and the giant Woodland instruments.

• Seasonal events and activities for children • Picnic areas within the garden and baby changing facilities • Plenty of free parking • Paths suitable for pushchairs

Crag Ln, Harrogate HG3 1QB. Tel: 01423 565418

Ride the water taxi in Leeds City Centre

A little known, and very scenic, route from Granary Wharf to Leeds Dock.  Jump on board one of the yellow water taxis, for a 15 minute trip down the canal, from the train station to the Royal Armouries Museum.

Mon – Fri: 7am-7pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10am-6pm

£2 per person, per journey.
Children 5 and under travel free.
Cash and card (including contactless) payments accepted.

Ripley Castle and Gardens

Ripley is a lovely place for a stroll around the gardens and deer park.

Within the grounds  there is a small children’s play trail. Let your children release their energy and hunt for clues on an informative Treasure Hunt whilst you wander around.

There is a small outdoor play area in the grounds and they do run tours of the castle specifically aimed at children over 5yrs.

Ripley, Harrogate HG3 3AY. Tel:01423 770152

Rodley Nature Reserve

Covid Update: Currently open Wednesday and Saturdays 1-5pm

Rodley Nature Reserve is designed to bring wetland wildlife back into the Leeds area.

Lots of activities for families: quiz trail guide, pond dipping (April – Oct), mini beast hunt, bird watching, moth trapping….and if the weather should spoil itself colouring sheets and quizzes are available in the Education Room at the Visitor Centre.

The Visitor Centre is open every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday and most Bank Holidays from 10am until 4pm.

Rodley Nature Reserve, Moss Bridge Road, Rodley, Leeds LS13 1HP. Tel:  0113 2040441

 

Royal Armouries

The Royal Armouries is home to the United Kingdom’s national collection of arms, armour and artillery. Look out for special seasonal & school holiday events. Free entry. Family friendly. Accessible site. Cafe & toilet facilities.

Royal Armouries, Leeds, LS10 1LT. Tel: 0113 220 1999.

Stump Cross Caverns

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!

Temple Newsam House and Farm

Explore Temple Newsam house, enjoy a picnic in the grounds, have fun in the adventure playground or meet the animals on the farm. Don’t miss the special school holiday and seasonal events throughout the year. Accessible site. Cafe & toilets facilities.

House Open Tuesday-Sunday, 11am -4pm, Home Farm, Daily, 10am-5pm (closed on Mondays during term time and bank holidays)

Home Farm : Come along and wander through the historic cobbled yards and outbuildings to find out what working life was like at Home Farm. Get up close to your favourite farmyard friends including lambs, piglets, geese, guinea pigs and loads more! On special event days enjoy crafts, activities and demonstrations suitable for all the whole family.

Admission charge for house & farm. Free entry to under 5s. Access to the gardens, woodland and estate (including play area) is free.

CLICK HERE to read more and book tickets

Thackray Medical Museum

Through nine interactive galleries go on a journey of discovery to explore the incredible world of medicine. Travel from the Victorian age to the present day to explore the fascinating world of surgery and find out how breakthroughs in science have changed all our lives for the better.

Exciting family activities take place at weekends and during every school holiday. Car park and cafe.

Tickets are for 12 months unlimited visits), under 5s are free.

Thackray Medical Museum, Beckett Street, Leeds, LS9 7LN. Tel:  0113 244 4343

The Forbidden Corner

The Forbidden Corner is a unique labyrinth of tunnels, chambers, follies and surprises created within a four acre garden in the heart of Tupgill Park and the Yorkshire Dales. A tourist visitor attraction unlike anywhere that you have been before, ideal for the adventurers and those young at heart!

Tupgill Park Estate, Coverham, Middleham, Leyburn, DL8 4TJ Tel:  01969 640638

The Hepworth Wakefield

The gallery brings together work from Wakefield’s art collection, exhibitions by contemporary artists and rarely seen works by Barbara Hepworth. Regular special events & kids art sessions. Cafe, shop, outdoor play area. Free. Closed Mondays.

Gallery Walk, Wakefield WF1 5AW. Tel: 01924 247360

The Holocaust Exhibition and Learning Centre

Our exhibition ‘Through Our Eyes’ is an interactive, multi-media exhibition following the lives of sixteen Holocaust survivors and child refugees who made new lives in Yorkshire. Visitors will see poignant personal photos of the survivors and their families and their original artefacts and documents, together with an original prisoner uniform and other artefacts from the concentration camps at Buchenwald and Mittelbau-Dora.

The exhibition is suitable for those over 10 years of age. For those studying the Holocaust or interested in local and global history the exhibition is a must-see.

http://www.holocaustlearning.org.uk/

Tree Tops Nets – North Yorkshire

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

Valley Gardens – Harrogate

The premier play park in Harrogate! The equipment is fantastic here with loads to do for all ages including a zip wire, fortress, plane, paddling pool as well as the usual slides, swings etc. There is also the recently completed skate park for the older kids.

There is a kiosk selling ice creams and light refreshments in the play area and further down the gardens there is a café which sells Ripley ice-cream as well as a boating pond and bandstand.

The park also offers pitch and put, crazy golf, Frisbee gold and tennis courts.

At the top of the Gardens lie the Pine Woods.

Valley Gardens, Harrogate HG1 2SZ

William’s Den – North Cave (Nr Hull)

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.

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William’s Den, Castle Farm, Wold Hill, North Cave, HU15 2LS. Tel: 01430 47223

York City Walls Walk

On a nice day, there isn’t a much better way to see the beautiful city  of York than walking around the walls.

Children can enjoy following the route via the golden disks on the floor and remember to take some paper and crayons so they can complete the map rubbings at each of the bars.

The walls go most of the way around the city, just having to get down to street level a couple of times. Not strictly buggy friendly but I know many who have managed it fine. Always a friendly visitor or local on hand to help!

York Maze

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

York’s Chocolate Story

Bring your family to Visit England’s quality assured visitor attraction, and discover the stories behind the greatest names in chocolate. Unwrap the secrets of chocolate making, and even learn the art of the chocolatier for yourself.

King’s Square, York, YO1 7LD. Tel:01905-541441

Yorkshire Dales Ice Cream Parlour (Billy Bobs)

This place has a great outdoor play area with wooden structures and indoor barn area  for those having the full dining experience. Separated out into under and over 9 year olds, and just £3 per child entry, the bigger kids can enjoy high adventure, whilst the little ones can take it more gently in their own play space. Brilliant 1950’s style parlour serving sundaes, breakfasts, burgers and hotdogs, coffees, cakes & all sorts!

Calm Slate Farm, Halton East, Bolton Abbey, BD23 6EU. Tel: 01756 711826

 

Yorkshire Museum of Farming

The Yorkshire Museum of Farming at Murton, a thriving 16 acre site with events and activities throughout the year. Also Danelaw Living History, Derwent Valley Light Railway, Nature Trail, Livestock, Playground.
CLOSED FROM 1ST NOVEMBER UNTIL EASTER(Except for Santa Specials)
York YO19 5GH Tel.01904 489966

Yorkshire Sculpture Park

The only one of its kind, Yorkshire Sculpture Park is an international centre for modern and contemporary art, experienced and enjoyed by thousands of visitors every year.

West Bretton, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 4LG. Tel: 01924 832631

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