Places to visit with kids in York

South Bay, Foreshore Road, Scarborough, YO11 2HD

The Spa offers a range of conference suites and entertainment venues, including a 600-seater Victorian theatre and the Grand Hall that is home to the Scarborough Spa Orchestra.

Deangate, York, YO1 7HH

The largest medieval gothic cathedral north of the Alps, a treasure house of over 800 years of stained glass.

12 Toft Green, Micklegate, York, YO1 6JT

No trip to York is complete without a visit to York's friendly and independent brewery, where beer is brewed using traditional methods.

Aldborough, Nr Boroughbridge, YO51 9EP

The museum houses many objects from the once sophisticated town of Roman Britain's largest tribe.

12-17 Coney Street, York, YO1 9QL

City Screen has been dubbed one of the finest quality cinemas in Europe. It comprises three luxurious screens with an incomparable choice in comfort, sound and vision, which show independent arthouse films as well as mainstream blockbusters

Crag Lane, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG3 1QB

Inspiring 58 acres of stunning gardens, perfect for relaxation and ideas, with year round events for all. Fabulous Betty's Tea Room, extensive RHS shop & plant centre.

3 Tower Street, York, YO1 9SB

The Museum explores the history of two of Yorkshire's famous regiments; the Royal Dragoon Guards, and the Prince of Wales's Own Regiment of Yorkshire. With over 80 showcases housing military artefacts collected over the last 300 years.

Tower Street, York, YO1 9SA

Once the central stronghold of York Castle, the tower is all that remains, the views from the top show clearly why it was of such strategic importance.

Fossgate, York, YO1 9XD

The Merchant Adventurers’ Hall is one of York’s medieval marvels. Set in beautiful gardens, it is open to the public some 650 years after construction began in 1357. Discover the Hall and its unique collections through a free audio tour.

Holy Trinty Rectory, Micklegate, York, YO1 6LE

Holy Trinity's role as a parish church hides its extraordinary importance in the history of monasticism in York and in the North of England. Now featuring a permanent 'Monks of Micklegate' exhibition.

Haxby Road, York, YO31 8TA

Just over a mile from the city centre, York’s Joseph Rowntree Theatre is a vibrant hub of live entertainment, hosting productions from pantomime and musicals by talented local groups to touring performances, in a stunning art deco building.

Park Mill Way, Clayton West, Near Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9XJ

Take a trip behind Hawk, Owl Fox or Badger - our four resident steam engines along nearly four miles of track through beautiful Yorkshire countryside. This all-weather attraction is hugely popular with adults and children alike.

Lodge Lane, Danby, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 2NB

This new gallery showcases the work of local artists and craftspeople in a beautiful new building adjoining The Moors National Park Centre. The Gallery was shortlisted for the British Wood Awards.

Fotherdale Farm, Thixendale, Malton, YO17 9LS

A fine art gallery dedicated exclusively to the work of one of the country’s foremost wildlife and nature artists. Robert Fuller’s life-like sculptures and paintings are favoured at home by the RSPB and the National Trust.

St Anthony's Hall, Peasholme Green, York, YO1 7PW

England's only museum dedicated to quiltmaking and textile arts.

Lodge Lane, Danby, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 2NB

North York Moors National Park Centre on the banks of the River Esk. Newly refurbished with interactive exhbitions, av presentation, Inspired by... Gallery, children's climbing wall, indoor and outdoor play areas.

The Bedern, YO1 7JB

See conservation in action on Yolk Minster`s Great East Window. With the help of the Heritage lottery Fund, see John Thornton`s masterpiece created between 1405 & 1408.

On the Bar Walls, York, YO1 6JX

Situated on the route of York's famous walls walk, Micklegate Bar Museum has stood sentinel to the city for over 800 years.

Elvington Lane, York, YO19 5LT

Visit the world's largest maze! Meet the farm animals, play a round of crazy mazy golf, fun for all the family. Maze open from mid July until mid September and runs Halloween and Guy Fawkes events

Castle Howard Estate Limited., Castle Howard, York, YO60 7DA

Magnificent 18th Century historic house and Stable Courtyard within 1,000 acres of breathtaking gardens. Located just 15 miles North East of York.

Wellgarth, Masham, Ripon, N.Yorks, HG4 4EN

Black Sheep Brewery Visitor Centre is the ideal place for a 'ewe-nique' day out! Shepherded tours, fully licensed Bistro & Baa...r and a large sheepy shop.

Minster Yard, York, YO1 7JL

Former home to the treasurer of York Minster and built over a roman road with ghost cellar, this house is not all that it seems.

Sutton Bank, North Yorkshire, YO7 2EH

Interpretative exhibition 'Window on the Park'. Shop and tearooms, local walks, tourist information and scupltures.

Nunnington, Nr Helmsley, York, YO62 5UY

Picturesque 17th Century house with organically managed walled garden, famous for its miniature rooms collection and changing programme of high profile art and photography exhibitions and an innovative events programme.

Stewart Lane, Stillingfleet, York, YO19 6HP

Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens and Nurseries is a hidden gem on the outskirts of York, where you can spend a few hours enjoying peace and tranquility.

Scampston, Malton, YO17 8NG

An exciting 4 acre contemporary garden, created by Piet Oudolf, with striking perennial meadow planting as well as traditional spring/autumn borders. Scampston Hall also opens to visitors for a shorter season in the summer