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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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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…
York Motorsports Village

Monks Cross Leisure Park

York MotorSports Village offers a full package of driving and race experiences for all ages from toddlers upwards. Completely re-furbished offering outstanding indoor facilities for individuals or private and business groups.
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Newburgh Priory Estate

Newburgh Priory

A beautiful Grade-1 listed mansion set in 40 acres of grounds. Newburgh Priory is open to the public and also available to hire exclusively for weddings, conferences, outdoor events and other functions.
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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Castle Howard

Castle Howard

300 year old historic house & garden near York. Open to the public, including farm shop, gift shops, garden centre, cafés and adventure playground.
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!
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.
Barley Hall

Off Stonegate

Discover the Medieval townhouse of the Prior's of Nostell and former Mayor of York. Rediscovered under a relatively modern façade, the stunning building has beautiful exposed timber frames.
York's Chocolate Story

York

Take a mouth-watering journey through the story of chocolate and confectionery in York.
Sutton Bank National Park Centre

Nr Thirsk

For a great day out head to Sutton Bank National Park Centre, less than 30mls north of York. Soak up England’s finest view on easy walking trails or head out on two wheels along the new spectacular Sutton Bank cliff edge family cycle route.
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.
Go Ape at Dalby Forest

Pickering

Enjoy the thrill of Go Ape's Tree Top Adventure and Forest Segways in Dalby Forest. Have fun in the great outdoors at this award-winning attraction.
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!