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Family Friendly York
Family Friendly
Welcome to York, an exciting and child-friendly city perfect for family adventures! Whether you’re planning a fun-filled day out, looking to keep the kids entertained on a rainy day, or searching for holiday activities, York has something for everyone. Residents and visitors alike will find endless opportunities for family fun in our vibrant city.
Explore more great family-friendly ideas on our Half Term page. There's never been a better time to enjoy York with the kids!
Start your journey with York Park & Ride! It’s quicker and easier than driving. You can park for free. And it’s easy to access, with 6 different sites around the city. What’s more an Adult ticket with 3 children free costs just £4!
York Park & Ride ▸
Enjoy an affordable and convenient way into the city with York Park & Ride. Simply drive to one of our surrounding sites and hop on the bus to the city centre - an Adult ticket with 3 Children costs just £4!
Book Your Stay ▸
York offers a wide range of accommodation, from hotels to self-catering getaways, giving you an eclectic choice of inviting places to rest your head after a day of exploring.
Visit York Information Centre & Gift Shop ▸
Based in the heart of the city, our friendly assistants are here to share their expert local knowledge of attractions, travel information, places to eat, shops and events with you.
Family Friendly Blogs
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Christmas in York 2026
York Ice Trail 2027
York Christmas Market 2026
Family Friendly Businesses
Family Friendly Experiences
Chocolate Bar Making Workshop at York Cocoa Works
York Cocoa Works
Prices From £25.00
AVAILABLE DAILY - Design and create your very own chocolate bar in our hands on chocolate bar making workshop. Choose f…
York River Bus: City Cruises
York River Bus: City Cruises
Prices From £15.00
Riverbus: City Cruises From Campsite To The City - And Back!Ready to swap the campsite for a day in the city without …
Self-Drive Boat Hire in York
Self-Drive Boat Hire in York
Prices From £40.00
Sailing daily from the City Centre!Fancy driving your very own boat? Of course you do.Try your hand at skippering y…
York Fish and Chips Cruise: City Cruises
York Fish and Chips Cruise: City Cruises
Prices From £29.00
Sailing daily from the City Centre!Fancy a chippy tea with a view? Of course you do.Combine the best of British tra…
The Ghost Quest: family-friendly treasure hunt in…
The York Quests: Immersive Riddly Treasure Hunts and Outdoor Escape Rooms
Prices From £19.99
Can you save all the ghosts?Enjoy a family-friendly treasure hunt in York. Walk through this historic city solving ridd…
Evening Escape Cruise: City Cruises
Evening Escape Cruise: City Cruises
Prices From £18.00
Sailing daily from the City Centre!Looking for the most tranquil way to end your day in York?Embark on the Evening …
York Sightseeing Cruise: City Cruises
York Sightseeing Cruise: City Cruises
Prices From £14.00
Sailing Daily from the City Centre! Uncover the history of our ancient city from a completely different perspective. Jo…
Party Nights Afloat: City Cruises
Party Nights Afloat: City Cruises
Prices From £47.50
Step off the pavement and onto York’s only floating dance floor.Party Nights Afloat is the city's go-to high-energy c…
Alive After Five: City Cruises
Alive After Five: City Cruises
Prices From £14.00
The Happiest Hour on the Ouse! Clocked off or just getting started? Swap the pub for the river. Give happy hour a whole…
Abbeys, Ruins and Reformation
Highwayman Tours – Private Driven Tours of York & Yorkshire
Prices From £295.00
Explore Yorkshire’s ruined abbeys, historic villages and Reformation stories on a private driven tour from York.Abbeys,…
The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring
The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring
Prices From £9.50
Looking for something a little different in York? Welcome to The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring, an award-win…
Calm Hour At The Puzzling World of Professor Kett…
The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring
Prices From £9.50
Experience The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring in a quieter, more relaxed environment during our dedicated Cal…
Chocolate Manufactory Tasting Journey
York Cocoa Works
Prices From £12.50
Learn how we make chocolate at York Cocoa Works with our Chocolate Manufactory Tasting Journey.During your time with us…
York Christmas Market 2026
📅 12 November – 21 December 2026🕥 10.30am – 7pm, Wednesday–Monday🎄 Closed Tuesdays for a weekly rest day📍 Parliament St…
Wizarding Afternoon Tea at The Grand, York
The Rise Restaurant, Terrace & Bar
Prices From £26.50
The Grand, once a magical hub for railway travellers, has come alive once more for a long-forgotten tradition of Wizard…
Chocolate Lollipop Making
York Cocoa Works
Prices From £6.50
Join us at York Cocoa Works to craft your own chocolate treat to take away to show off, share or just enjoy!Budding cho…
The Cookery School at The Grand, York
The Cookery School at The Grand, York
Prices From £85.00
Based in York’s finest hotel, The Cookery School at The Grand, York offers classes for all skill levels. The expert tut…
Family Friendly Events
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NEW City-Centre Ice Rink Opens in York ❄️⛸️
THOR's on ICE
Get your skates on York!Introducing a brand-new outdoor ice rink in the heart of York’s historic Museum Gardens. Open 7…
Festive house tour and Georgian cookery demonstra…
York Mansion House
Fridays 20 and 27 November, 4 and 11 DecemberSundays 15, 22 and 29 November, 6 and 13 December2.30pm – 3.45pmTake a bre…
Festive house tour and Georgian cookery demonstra…
York Mansion House
Fridays 20 and 27 November, 4 and 11 DecemberSundays 15, 22 and 29 November, 6 and 13 December2.30pm – 3.45pmTake a bre…
Festive house tour and Georgian cookery demonstra…
York Mansion House
Fridays 20 and 27 November, 4 and 11 DecemberSundays 15, 22 and 29 November, 6 and 13 December2.30pm – 3.45pmTake a bre…
Festive house tour and Georgian cookery demonstra…
York Mansion House
Fridays 20 and 27 November, 4 and 11 DecemberSundays 15, 22 and 29 November, 6 and 13 December2.30pm – 3.45pmTake a bre…
Festive house tour and Georgian cookery demonstra…
York Mansion House
Fridays 20 and 27 November, 4 and 11 DecemberSundays 15, 22 and 29 November, 6 and 13 December2.30pm – 3.45pmTake a bre…
Festive house tour and Georgian cookery demonstra…
York Mansion House
Fridays 20 and 27 November, 4 and 11 DecemberSundays 15, 22 and 29 November, 6 and 13 December2.30pm – 3.45pmTake a bre…
NYMR October Half Term Activities
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
STATION TRICK OR TREAT AT THE NYMRDates: Saturday 24 October - Sunday 1 NovemberLocation: Pickering, Goathland & Gr…
York Restaurant Week
Discover delicious dining on a budget with York Restaurant Week from 5th to 18th October 2026.Enjoy a huge variety of o…
Ghosts in the Gardens
From September, York's streets and green spaces will once again play host to a city-wide gathering of ghostly figures a…
Mischief Night
York Mansion House
Help stop mischievous York school boy, Guy Fawkes, causing havoc in our Mischief Night puzzle trail - and be in with th…
Live for St Leonards
York's homegrown music festival is back!Live For St Leonard's is a vibrant, homegrown music festival bringing nine days…
Family Friendly Offers
Early Evening Special Menu
The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country Pub
Join us every Monday to Friday evening from 5.00pm till 6.00pm for our special fixed price evening menu.Curat…
Lunch 2 Course Menu Offer
Kapadokya 50
Get ready to discover the enchanting flavors of Kapadokya50 with a modern touch. The carefully crafted Lunch …
Hollywood Bowl - Sip and play offers
Hollywood Bowl And Putt and Play mini golf
2 games of bowling and a drink from £13pp. Offer valid all day Monday-Friday and after 6pm Sundays. Includes …
Lunchtime Fixed Price Special
The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country Pub
Join us every Monday to Friday lunchtime for our special lunchtime fixed price menu.2 courses for £22 and 3 c…
Wing Wednesday
Fancy Hank's Bar & Kitchen
All You Can Eat Wings & Fries £13.95pp 💥Wednesdays from 4pmChoose your flavours..💥Buffalo💥Cowboy Butter💥B…
Eat, Drink & Play Deals
Hollywood Bowl And Putt and Play mini golf
Eat, Drink & Bowl for just £8 per child and £11 per adult! Includes 1 game of bowling, 1 meal and 1 drink…
Proper Sunday Lunch
The Grand, York
Join us at The Rise as our much-loved Sunday Lunch returns. Enjoy a refined take on the British classic, with…
York Pride Offer!
The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring
From now until the end of the year, show your York Pride wristband to our team when purchasing a walk-in tick…
10% Off with Wizard Walk Of York!
The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring
We’ve partnered with the amazing Wizard Walk of York to offer a spellbinding bonus just for our visitors!When…
£25 off Wolds Edge Breaks
Wolds Edge Holiday Lodges
To celebrate winning Visit York Tourism Award for Camping, Glamping, Holiday Park and Self Catering of the Ye…
York Food Festival Chocolate Celebration
York Cocoa Works
The York Food and Drink Festival returnsFriday 18th - Sunday 27th September 2026With so many amazing flavours…
10% off Entry with City Sightseeing York
The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring
We’ve teamed up with the splendid folks at City Sightseeing York to bring you a delightful double helping of …
Family Friendly Itineraries
Family Friendly Summer in York: Sunrise to Sunset
York is a the perfect family-friendly destination. Let us help you make your summer in York unforgettable with a family…
Starring York & North Yorkshire: 72 Hours
If you're in York and North Yorkshire for only 72 hours, find our ultimate itinerary for you to use on your visit. From…
York Mumbler’s Guide to Accessible Family Fun in York
York Mumbler has published a comprehensive, free online guide for families with accessibility, autism-friendly, sensory…
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