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Family Friendly York

If you’re visiting York with kids, you’ve chosen an exciting and child-friendly city to come to. Unlock their inner engineer at the National Railway Museum, brave the York Dungeon and learn about York’s frighteningly funny characters or get them on their way to becoming an archaeologist at DIG.

Whether it’s days out with all the family, keeping the kids entertained on rainy days or keeping them busy during the holidays, York has it all. If you’re a resident or a visitor, there has never been a better time to visit the city with children!

See our half term and summer in York pages for more great family friendly ideas.

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Alpamare Scarborough

SCARBOROUGH

Alpamare Scarborough - the fastest, biggest, most fun-filled waterpark the UK has ever seen! The alpine-themed waterpark is perfect for young or old, friends or families, seeking adventure, fun and relaxation.
The York Dungeon

York

Discover 2000 years of York's darkest history, if you dare! Immersive sets, incredible actors and unique stories allow you to see, hear, smell and feel the TRUE terror of this city's uniquely horrible past. Meet Guy Fawkes, Dick Turpin and a host of…
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Rievaulx Abbey

'Everywhere peace, everywhere serenity, and a marvellous freedom from the tumult of the world.' These words, written over eight centuries ago by the monastery's third abbot St Aelred, could describe Rievaulx today.
North Bay Railway

Scarborough

Great day out for all the family, lots to see and do including regular trains to the Sea Life Center. Lakeside Attraction including our 2 level ropes and beams course, Water Walking Balls, Historic Water Chute and Pedalo Boats.
Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland

St Nicholas Avenue, Fulford

The award – winning Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland, York’s favourite festive event, returns to McArthurGlen Designer Outlet York for its 15th year!
JORVIK Viking Centre

York

Discover the Original Viking Encounter at JORVIK Viking Centre
Scarborough Castle

Scarborough

Scarborough castle conceals over 3000 years of turbulent history dating right back to the bronze age. It is said that King Richard III enjoyed the view from the battlements so much so that he still walks them today!
Richard III Experience at Monk Bar

York

The JORVIK Group’s newest attraction invites you to step foot into the historic Monk Bar to discover The Richard III Experience.
Yorkshire Air Museum

Elvington

The Yorkshire Air Museum is the biggest independent aviation museum in the UK. Situated close to the City of York, just a 20 minute drive from the city centre and located in the grounds of the original RAF Elvington aerodrome, we are voted one of…
Rainbows Ceramics

York

Rainbows is an award winning Paint Your Own Pottery Studio in the heart of York just 2 mins from York Minster. No need to book just pop along whatever your age and have some creative fun. Open 7 days a week!
Beningbrough Hall, Gallery & Gardens

York

Set in the Vale of York, within easy reach of Harrogate and Leeds, Beningbrough Hall is the perfect location to see changing art exhibitions in the galleries. The baroque hall is surrounded by acres of beautifully kept, formal gardens and parkland.
Holgate Windmill

Holgate

Holgate Windmill is a fully restored and working 18th-century corn mill. Visitors can explore four floors and when wind permits see the sails turning and operating the machinery inside. Stoneground wholemeal and spelt flour milled here is available…
Whitby Abbey

The moody and magnificent ruins of Whitby Abbey have drawn successive generations – from Saints to Dracula - to this site of settlement, religious devotion and even literary inspiration.
Mother Shipton’s Cave

KNARESBOROUGH

Historic woodland park with Mother Shipton’s Cave where the famous prophetess was born. Next to the Cave the waters of the Petrifying well turn everyday objects to stone. The park includes a playground, and museum & gift shop.
William’s Den

Beverley Road, North Cave

William’s Den is an exciting and unique visitor attraction providing families the freedom and space to play. Children can have fun, explore and connect with nature to their hearts’ content. It’s perfect for great family adventures!
Helmsley Walled Garden

Helmsley

Five-acre walled garden with Victorian glasshouses, flowers, vegetables and specialist fruit collection. Plant Centre, shop and Café.
Yorkshire Museum & Gardens

York

If you want to see York, see the Yorkshire Museum & Gardens first!
Piglets Adventure Farm

Moor Lane, Towthorpe

Oink Oink! Piglets Adventure Farm offers a fantastic family day out.
Packed with exciting attractions, animal cuties, special events programme there’s loads to see and do.
Open 10am until 5.30pm daily
Byland Abbey

Once one of the great northern monasteries & an outstanding example of early gothic architecture. Second largest collection of floor tiles in Europe.
Nunnington Hall

Nr Helmsley

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.
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York Castle Museum

York

Welcome to the award-winning York Castle Museum - come and immerse yourself in over 400 years of York's past.