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The Family Adventure

Turn the city into your playground and embark on an adventure your family will never forget. From fun-filled festivals and museums to scenic steam train rides and picnics in the park, there’s something to entertain all ages.

Pick your adventure

Prowl the Cat Trail
Seek out the cat statues located on York’s historic buildings
Fountains Abbey
See world heritage at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal
Bloom!
Get involved with loads of activities during this floral festival
Have a Picnic
Feast on a picnic in York's Botanical Museum Gardens
Go Shopping
Spoil yourself with designer goods at the York Designer Outlet
Walk the Walls
Walk the entire length of the medieval city walls
Get Lost...
Get lost in the city’s ginnels and snickelways
The Great York Ghost Search
Grab a map and hunt down the ghost lamps hidden around the city
Have a Chuckles
Laugh ‘til your sides hurt at the Great Yorkshire Fringe
York Art Gallery
Marvel at astonishing artwork and ceramics at York Art Gallery
Read All About It
Celebrate the written word at York Literature Festival
Hop On-board
Experience the steam era at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Listen
Be enthralled at York Minster’s Evensong
Be Entertained
Enjoy a night of entertainment in the stalls at York Theatre Royal
Pick a Winner
Place your bets on a world class winner at York Racecourse
Pucker Up
Kiss under the Heart of Yorkshire window at York Minster