The best indoor activities and rainy day ideas, places to visit (and hide!!) and things to do with kids around North Leeds & Wetherby when it’s raining!

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Cineworld – Easter

Embrace your inner child and experience the magic of cinema with the whole family at Cineworld Leeds- White Rose.

Whether it’s your little one’s first cinema visit or you’re already big fans of the big screen, our Cineworld Family Favourites have got you covered. From great value ticket offers to discounts on cinema snacks.

Get ready to Be More Childish as adults pay kids’ prices with the Cineworld Family Ticket! Valid for one adult and one child (aged 14 years and under). In addition to the discount on the price of your seat, Cineworld’s Family Ticket also gets you more than 25% off the price of a Family Special snack pack.

Releasing March 22nd, the latest Ghostbusters movie pairs Ghostbusters: Afterlife heroes Phoebe and Trevor with the OG franchise heroes to save New York City, who are ready to dispense the proton packs, traps and sarcastic jokes to clean up the streets of Manhattan once again. Not only that, the legendary Po the Panda is back this Easter in Kung Fu Panda 4 (March 29th). Jack Black’s unlikely yet loveable martial arts hero has already powered his way through three kick-ass feature films and he’s now set to embark on another epic adventure beyond the valley that he knows and loves.

Book tickets now at cineworld.com
Full terms available at cineworld.com

 Dewsbury Rd, Leeds LS11 8LU

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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Come and join us at Kidzplay for a fun, engaging day out with your little one!

Whether you’re looking for enriching classes, imaginative scenarios in our role play village, or fun on our fabulous soft play frame, there’s something for every taste and interest. With food and refreshments available at our on site cafe!

Check out our options at https://www.sevenrooms.com/experiences/littlebeesleeds to discover our range of activities and packages.

Book online or call us at 0330 236 9424 (8:00am – 6:30pm) to secure your spot


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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.


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30th March- 14th April

Spark something big with Leeds Young Film Festival this Easter! 📽️🥳

Leeds Young Film Festival celebrates its 25th birthday with a brand new programme of award-winning family cinema, film workshops and nostalgic classics. And, LYFF Movie Club returns, now in collaboration with Screen Yorkshire! Join Movie Club for a kids-only adventure through the entire filmmaking process under the careful supervision of our experienced festival team. Leeds Young Film Festival takes place 30 March – 14 April. We can’t wait to see you!

Age guidance: 5-13

For details on screenings and tickets on Leeds Young Film Festival and Movie Club, visit leedsfilm.com


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The Hidden Village is a new indoor play village for all children from walking up to around 8 years old. Based in Leeds City Centre, it’s the perfect spot for a play date to remember!

Our immersive village has 9 exciting role-play areas to explore. Let your child’s imagination run wild as they tend to the animals in the vets, style hair at the salon, come to rescue on the fire engine, and lots more.

With the children fully entertained, parents can take the time to relax in our cosy side-view café. We serve tasty lunches, freshly ground coffee, delicious handmade cakes, and more. Why not treat yourself while your children play?

Alongside our Role-play Village, we have a boutique toyshop where we stock a superb selection of high-quality, eco-friendly toys and gifts – including some of the popular toys found in our play village! Be sure to take a look during your visit, or pop in any time for a browse.

The Hidden Village is also the perfect setting for a birthday party – check out our exclusive-hire packages on our website!


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Little Burrowers play cafe is designed for babies to preschool. Come along and explore our magical baby playroom designed for babies aged 0-18 months. Join us for our exciting stay and play sessions, baby rave, messy play and bouncing bunnies’ interactive classes. Sensory sessions filled with stimulation for you and your baby.

Have you seen our play village? At Little Burrowers we also have our exciting George Town interactive play village for confident walkers to pre-school. Let your child’s imagination run wild in our five exciting stations: fire engine, vets, stables, tea rooms and a hairdressers. Learn and explore through play.

🌟 10% OFF weekday stay and play session bookings for mumblers customers 🌟 (not included for private hire or weekends) 

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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.

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

Agility Fitness Park, York

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

AMF Hollywood Bowl – Kirkstall

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

Bridlington Leisure Centre

If you go for a day trip to the coast I have heard great reviews of the recently renovated Bridlington Leisure Centre and the Splash Zone.

The new exciting Splash Zone has two interactive slides and a fun play structure, tipping buckets and water toys. Aqua Smash and Slide Champ will have users of all ages going round and round again.

East Riding Leisure Bridlington, Promenade, Bridlington YO15 2QQ. Tel:  01262 606715

Calypso Cove – Barnsley

Barnsley is home to one of the best waterparks in the UK, in the form of Calypso Cove. There are four swimming pools for you to choose from – Still Waters is a standard 25 metre pool open for general swimming and lessons, Calypso Cove is an adventure pool with slides, water flumes and a wave machine.

Calypso Cove, The Metrodome Leisure Complex, Queens Ground, Queens Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S71 1AN.

City Bloc – Climbing

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+.

1-4 Kitson Rd, Leeds LS10 1NT. Tel: 0113 391 2652

Clayfever Ceramic Painting Studio – Tadcaster

Ceramic painting is an activity which can be enjoyed by people of all ages. You don’t have to be an artist to achieve great results. We have a large variety of products to paint, ranging from small animals, plates and mugs to large vases.

Also offer children’s parties, pottery & storytime sessions and adult evenings.

Opening Times: TuesdaySaturday 9.30am-5.00pm

30 High Street, Tadcaster, LS24 9AT. Tel: 01937 918100

Clip ‘n Climb Garforth

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.

Clip ‘n Climb Leeds

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.

Tristram Centre, Brown Lane, Leeds LS12 6BF. Tel: 01132 458723

Cottage Road Cinema – Headingley

The Cottage Road Cinema is the oldest cinema in Leeds and one of the few remaining independently run cinemas in the country.

Headingley, Leeds, LS6 4DD. Tel: 0113 2751 606

Crazy Tykes, Wetherby

Crazy Tykes is a large soft play area with plenty of equipment for all ages. There is a great babies/crawlers area in the centre of the place and good visibility from the seating area into most of the large play equipment. There is a football/ball games area and party rooms around the edge. Plus outdoor play area

The café is well priced with a good variety of foods.  Offers various party packages.

Open 7 days a week, parking onsite.

Unit 650 Thorp Arch Trading Estate, Thorp Arch Wetherby, West Yorkshire IS23 7BJ. Tel: 01937 541007

Creepy Crawlies at The Web Adventure Park

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!

Web Adventure Park, Creepy Crawlies, Wigginton Road YO32 2RH York, UK. Tel: 01904 692221

DriftStop Leeds

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.

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

Everyman Cinema Leeds

Multi screen cinema with with a passion for quality. Bar and adjoining restaurant for blockbuster and cult films with drinks service. Special events, private parties, birthday parties.

Trinity Leeds, Albion St, Leeds LS1 5AY. Tel: 0871 906 9060

Huddersfield Leisure Centre Splash Park & Slides

What a great place!  We had a visit in-between Christmas and New Year (2017) and had to drag the kids out!

It took us about 45 minutes from North Leeds even when Huddersfield were playing at home!

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Hyde Park Picture House

Hailed as “The cosiest cinema in Leeds” the Picture House has been in constant operation since 1914. The programme features a rich mixture of traditional arthouse films, key cross over titles and a varied array of special events with family Hyde & Seek screenings on a Saturday and Baby Cinema on a Wednesday.

**Closed for redevelopment from 19th March 2020 until early 2021, find details of ‘On the Road’ screenings HERE**

73 Brudenell Road, Leeds, LS6 1JD Tel: 0113 275 2045

Jackaboos – Farsley

A family friendly indoor soft play centre located in Farsley, for children upto 148 cm in height (or approx 8 years old). Multi-level soft play area, with separate areas for babies and toddlers.  Cafe and parking on site.  Open Mon-Fri.

Unit 10a Sunny Bank Mills, Farsley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS28 5UJ. Tel: 0113 255 2110

Jackarabbits Pottery

Jackrabbits  is a family and buggy-friendly studio for adults and children of all abilities to explore their creative sides, with a wide selection of pottery items to choose from. Great cafe with homemade cakes!

633a Roundhay Road, Leeds, LS8 4BA. Tel: 0113 318 9315

Jigsaw Gyms – Stanningley

Jigsaw Gym’s is a unique play and party venue, catering for children from birth to 11 years. Featuring an exclusive multi sensory play area for children under 1 year old, a dedicated toddler area for 1 – 3 years and a large multi level play structure for children aged 4 years and over.

Offer birthday parties which are all private parties having exclusive use of the whole play facility.

Cafe and onsite parking provided (Limited). Open Mon-Fri

546 Broad Lane, Stanningley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS28 6PA. Tel: 0113 2574805

Jump Inc, Leeds

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-Clubhouse, Horsforth

For the Kids (0 -12 years) 4m high Twin wavy slide and Tube slide, Kart track, Sports area, Dizzy disc. Separate toddler area with bumpy slide, ball pool, ball boggler and much more.

Relaxed family orientated atmosphere, contemporary café bar with wifi.

Also offer a range of party packages

Open Mon-Sun. There are a number of parking spaces to the side of the building on Clarence Drive with a larger parking area to the rear on Clarence Gardens.

New Road Side, Horsforth, Leeds LS18 4QD. Tel: 01133933340

Little Bees Harrogate

Come and join us at Kidzplay for a fun, engaging day out with your little one!

Whether you’re looking for enriching classes, imaginative scenarios in our role play village, or fun on our fabulous soft play frame, there’s something for every taste and interest. With food and refreshments available at our on site cafe!

Check out our options at https://www.sevenrooms.com/experiences/littlebeesharrogate to discover our range of activities and packages.

Find more information on our party packages at https://kidzplay.co.uk/kidzplay-parties/, offering both soft play and laser tag parties, with the option of our role-play village! Our experienced party team ensures a smooth planning process, allowing you to relax and enjoy the day.

Book online or call us at 0330 236 9424 (8:00am – 6:30pm) to secure your spot.

Kitty Cafe

A converted beautiful old building in town into a paradise of comfy chairs, fabulous food and of course, dozens of beautiful cats. Kitty Cafe has a welfare charge which is only £7 per adult and £5 per child; to maintain the high standards of animal welfare for their cats. A range of refreshments available.

Kitty Cafe Leeds is now CARD ONLY.

8-9 Kirkgate, Leeds LS1 6BZ. Open sailing 10am-6pm (8pm on Saturday)

 

Wacky Warehouse -Lawnswood Arms

The home of the slidiest slides, the most colourful crafts, and the Wackiest kids around! Whether its birthdays or bank holidays, after school or after dinner, there’s nowhere better to set them loose.

Otley Road, near Leeds LS16 7PH. Tel: 0113 267 1823

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 Central Library

Visit this impressive building with a children’s reading area, baby changing facilities and life access from Victoria Gardens.

Free sessions for under 5s (no booking required);

Bounce & Rhyme- Mondays 1.30-2.30

Story & Rhyme- Thursdays 10.30-11.30

Closed Sundays

Central Library, Municipal Buildings, Calverley Street, Leeds, LS1 3AB

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.

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

MFA Bowl Leeds

13 Merrion Centre, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 8BT, England. Tel:0843 290 8914

Monkey Maze – Garforth

A genuine 3 dimensional jungle maze with bridges, slides, dark corners, ball pools and more. This soft play area will keep your children occupied for hours. Parties catered for. Cafe & toilet facilities.

Onsite parking.

Monkey Maze, Link House, Ninelands Lane, Garforth, Leeds LS25 1NT. Tel: 0113 287 2766

Mr Mulligan’s Pirate Golf

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

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

Ninja Warrior UK Adventure Park Leeds

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.

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None Go By Farm – Horsforth

A family run farm, providing an excellent farm shop.  You can take a walk around the outside animal area and feed the animals (£1 per person), they even have Alpacas!.   There is also an indoor sandpit and small play area (£2 per child) with ride-ons and Little Tikes slide etc for children.  There is lots of free parking and a special picnic area.

Animal opening times Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sundays and Mondays 10am-3pm.

None Go Bye Farm Shop, Otley Old Rd, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 5HZ. Tel:0113 284 2206

Planet Ice Leeds

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+.

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Puttstars Mini Golf, The Springs Leeds

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

Roxy Lanes Offer

ROXY LANES OFFERS £5 BOWLING FOR KIDS ALL EASTER

 Roxy Lanes will be offering kids £5 bowling, from 29th March – 14th April before 5pm, along with their brand-new ‘Mini Ballers’ menu, where kids can choose a main, side and soft drink for just £7.95.

Roxy Lanes The Light Leeds

Enjoy a variety of games including bowling, ice-free curling and shuffleboard.

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Roxy Lanes, The Light, Leeds

 

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.

School Of Sew, Farsley

School of Sew takes a fresh new approach on teaching traditional sewing skills to people of all ages. Covering all aspects of sewing, from threading a needle to creating fabric masterpieces, you’ll learn advanced sewing techniques whilst making new friends with people who share your passion.  We also offer sewing parties for children age 8 – 16 to get creative, have loads of fun and take home a gorgeous hand made gift!

 No 1 The Spinning Mill, Sunny Bank Mills, Farsley, Leeds LS28 5UJ. Tel: 0113 418 2718

Scrap Leeds

Welcome to the world of SCRAP: Everything you need for a crafty project under one roof and cheap as chips too. They also host a range of Design, Tinker, Make and Play sessions suitable for all ages.

The Spinning Mill, Sunny Bank Mills Paradise Street/Charles Street, Off Farsley Town Street (opposite the Bay Horse, near Jackaboos), Farsley, LS28 5UJ. Tel: 0113 3452627

SEA LIFE Manchester

Prepare for an underwater world full of glittering scales, colourful fins and inquisitive sea turtles. Plus, much more! Check out our Turtle Beach show where you’ll learn all about their life cycle, then venture into the Rocky Hideout, Shark Shipwreck, Stingray Bay and of course, the magnificent Ocean Tunnel.

Adult and toddler tickets are £16.50 (Monday-Friday, term time only)

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SEA LIFE Manchester, Trafford Palazzo, Trafford, Manchester, M17 8AS

SEA LIFE Scarborough

There is so much to see at SEA LIFE Scarborough! Dive in and you’ll discover:

  • Penguin Island – Head outside and meet the cheeky colony of Humboldt penguins that reside on Penguin Island and get closer than ever before as you make your way through their walk-through home
  • More than 2500 creatures – Dive into an amazing underwater world and take a fascinating journey to the ocean depths as you discover amazing creatures at this unique indoor and outdoor attraction
  • Tropical Ocean Tunnel – Take a stroll through the incredible 200,000l Ocean Tunnel and be mesmerised by the incredible beauty that lives within. You might even come face-to-fin with Blacktip Reef Sharks
  • Rainforest Adventure – Immerse yourself in a world of creepy crawlies, lurking lizards and curious critters. Come just centimetres away from Green Tree Pythons and be mesmerised at the incredible colours of Poison Arrow Dart Frogs

Parent & Toddler Tickets available Monday-Friday during school term-time

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Snozone – Castleford

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.

Colorado Way, Glasshoughton, Castleford WF10 4TA Tel: 0333 0030 520

SPARKS! at Thackray Medical Museum

Under-fives can explore the senses of sight, touch, taste, hearing and smell in the roleplay medical centre. Crawl through the digestive system and find your way out down the poo slide in our exciting softplay area!

You will be guided by our five feel-good friends; Wise Eyes the Owl, Katrina the Caterpillar, Gnasha the Crocodile, Dr Ele the Elephant and Medi the Monkey.

Under-fives go free when accompanying a visitor with an adult ticket to the museum – just tell our team you’d like to book a slot on your arrival.

Already have a museum ticket? This includes free access to SPARKS! but we’d advise booking a slot as soon as you arrive at the museum.

If you don’t have time to visit the rest of the museum or just want to book a visit to SPARKS! You can pre-book a slot £2 per child.

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Sparky Saturdays at M&S Archive

We are open on the second Saturday of every month (10am-4pm) for you to come and explore our exhibition and try a different hands-on activity each month, and it’s all free.

Sparky Saturdays are open to everyone, our high-quality activities are designed to be fun and accessible to all ages, and the programme covers a wide variety of subjects, styles and experiences! Just check our website for more information on what’s happening each Saturday.

As well as the Sparky Saturday activities, you can try the Percy Pig trail around our family-friendly, interactive exhibition which tells the M&S story, spanning over 140 years on the high street.

Strike a pose in our dressing-up collection, go shopping in the Penny Bazaar and get creative in the Design Studio.

Free event. No booking required, just drop in.

Light refreshments are included, and you’re very welcome to bring your own food to eat in our indoor picnic area.

There’s more information about visiting the M&S Archive on our website https://archive.marksandspencer.com/

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!

Tag X, Batley Leisure Centre

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

Team Sport Karting

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

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 Climbing Lab

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

The Deep – Hull

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 Leeds Wall

Yorkshire’s Premier Climbing Centre for climbing routes, bouldering, dry tooling & outdoor climbing. Adult & kids courses, kids holiday clubs, birthday parties. Age 6+

100A Gelderd Road, Leeds LS12 6BY. Tel: 0113 234 1554

Timberjacks Axe Throwing

Axe throwing session in Leeds, with competitive scoring available.

Build your perfect kids’ and teens’ axe-throwing party package (6+ guests). Simply begin with your player selection and then browse our optional package extras. From £10 per player.

Unit B2 – Burley Hill Trading Estate, Flexspace, Leeds, LS4 2PU

Tropical World

Journey through Tropical World’s various exotic and interesting zones. Take a trek through the rainforest, desert, aquarium and waterfall areas and see some fascinating animals and creatures along the way including butterflies, crocodiles, rare birds, meerkats and many many more!

Tropical World will be open daily 10am to 4pm with last entry at 3.30pm. Online advance booking is preferred.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE.

 

Volcano Falls Adventure Golf

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.

Colorado Way, Castleford WF10 4TA. Tel: 01977 877288

Vue Cinema – Kirkstall Road

Located in Cardigan Fields Leisure Park on Kirstall Road, Vue Leeds Kirkstall has ten screens – including an IMAX screen – with over 1,880 seats.

Cardigan Fields , Kirkstall Road , Leeds , LS4 2DG Tel: 0345 308 4620

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.

Mumbler Review 

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

World of their Own, Harrogate

World of Their Own is a fantasy themed play and party venue for children which is role play at its best!

From  crawlers through to age 8. Little outlaws enjoy escaping from the Sheriffs Jail, robbing the Wild West Bank, experimenting with mocktails in the Cowgirl Saloon, trying their luck in Tin Can Valley, taking cover in the Cowboy Shoot Out, exploring down the Spooky Gold Mine and trying to stay on their feet in the Rodeo Bounce House!

Throughout term time, they offer 3 play experiences a day lasting 2 hours. During this time, their Deputies will initiate Wild West inspired activities and role play to inspire your little outlaw’s imaginations and learning.  The first session of the day is 9.30am – 11.30am and is aimed at toddlers – if you can get down on a Tuesday or Friday they do a special “Honky Tonk Toddler Adventures” which offer a more sensory experience.  The next play experience is from 12.30pm – 2.30pm, with the last one from 3- 5.30pm – perfect for after school!

Also hire for exclusive party use on weekends.

Check website for opening times and sessions.

I7A Hornbeam Park Oval, Harrogate

 

York Dungeon

Journey through 2000 years of York’s darkest history, bringing together iconic characters, immersive sets and thrilling special-effects in a unique and exciting actor led experience that you see, hear, feel and smell.

Lots of fun and SCARES!

Recommended age is 8+. Children under 5 are not permitted to enter.

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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 Bob’s)

This place has a great (free) outdoor play area with wooden structures and indoor barn area for those having the full dining experience. Separated out into under and over 7 year olds, and just £1.00 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

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