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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 £3.90!
York Park & Ride ▸
Start your journey with York Park & Ride! It’s quicker and easier than driving - plus, you can park for free. Easy to access, there are 6 different sites around the city. What’s more, an Adult ticket with 3 Children costs just £3.90!
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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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York Minster
York Sightseeing Cruise: City Cruises
The Watchers of York: Sculpture Trail
Family Friendly Businesses
Visit Malton CIC
Family Friendly Experiences
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 …
Chocolate Bar Making Workshop at 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…
Chocolate Lollipop Making
Prices From £5.00
Join us at York Cocoa Works to craft your own chocolate treat to take away to show off, share or just enjoy!Budding cho…
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…
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
Prices From £245.00
Explore Yorkshire’s ruined abbeys, historic villages and Reformation stories on a private driven tour from York.Abbeys,…
Chocolate Manufactory Tasting Journey
Prices From £12.50
Learn how we make chocolate at York Cocoa Works with our Chocolate Manufactory Tasting Journey.During your time with us…
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 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…
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 …
The Ghost Quest: family-friendly treasure hunt in York
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…
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…
Family Friendly Events
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Summer of Song - South Bank Singers
Enjoy the sound of song & summer at Holy Trinity, Goodramgate. Welcoming choirs both local and touring, to enjoy a …
Summer of Song - The 200 Singers
Enjoy the sound of song & summer at Holy Trinity, Goodramgate. Welcoming choirs both local and touring, to enjoy a …
Summer of Song - St Andrews Madrigal Group
Enjoy the sound of song & summer at Holy Trinity, Goodramgate. Welcoming choirs both local and touring, to enjoy a …
Magic Weekend at Barley Hall
As part of the city-wide Magic Weekend 2026, visitors are invited to discover the magical mysteries of medieval life th…
Sledmere Wedding Fayre
Come along and view all of Sledmere’s wedding venues: The Sykes Barn, The Courtyard Room, Sledmere House, The Marquee L…
The Gunpowder Plot: York's Untold Story
16 September- 05 DecemberContext. Conspiracy. Consequence. Experience a unique retelling of one of the most dramatic ev…
The York Mystery Plays at the Bar Convent
York Mystery PlaysThe York Mystery Plays are back! This theatrical spectacle, performed in the streets of York, is a tr…
Zog
Tue 14 Jul - Wed 15 Jul 20261 hour with no interval | Tue at 16:30, Wed at 10:30, 13:30 &15:30Age guidance: Most su…
Flowers & Friendship Bracelets
Sun 28 Jun 2026 | 3pm1 hour 55 minutes incl. intervalStrictly ages 3+https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9WSSBqUunU Now wi…
Yorkshire Day at Carlton Towers
YORKSHIRE DAY AT CARLTON TOWERS🌼1st of August 2026 | 10am - 6pmEarly Bird Sale - Limited number available!BOOK TICKETS …
York’s Only Boat Tour
Sailing Daily from the City Centre! Uncover the history of our ancient city from a completely different perspective. Jo…
Playshapes: Castle Constructors
A brand-new exhibition featuring playful and large-scale coloured cubes that can be broken down into steps, triangles, …
Family Friendly Offers
Chez Mal at Malmaison
The Chateau Roast @ Chez MAL
Tradition, fired up. Roasted meats, rich jus, and sides that steal the spotlight all with château-style charm…
The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring
10% Off with Wizard Walk Of York!
We’ve partnered with the amazing Wizard Walk of York to offer a spellbinding bonus just for our visitors!When…
The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country Pub
Lunchtime Fixed Price Special
Join us every Monday to Friday lunchtime for our special lunchtime fixed price menu. 2 courses for £22 and 3 …
Hollywood Bowl And Putt and Play mini golf
Eat, Drink & Play Deals
Eat, Drink & Bowl for just £8 per child and £11 per adult! Includes 1 game of bowling, 1 meal and 1 drink…
The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring
10% off Entry with City Sightseeing York
We’ve teamed up with the splendid folks at City Sightseeing York to bring you a delightful double helping of …
Hollywood Bowl And Putt and Play mini golf
Hollywood Bowl 3 games deal!
Take advantage of our exclusive online only offer! Grab 3 games of bowling from only £9 per child, £11 per ad…
The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring
Little Vikings, Rewards!
Little Vikings cardholders now receive 10% off walk-in admission tickets to The Puzzling World of Professor K…
The Grand, York
Proper Sunday Lunch
Join us at The Rise as our much-loved Sunday Lunch returns. Enjoy a refined take on the British classic, with…
Ate O'Clock
2 or 3 Course Set Menu
Enjoy 2 Courses from our Set Menu for £25 or 3 Courses for £29.50Available Sunday - Thursday all day & Fr…
Highwayman Tours – Private Driven Tours of York & Yorkshire
York Residents Discount - ALL YEAR ROUND
Discount for York residents for Highwayman Tours! Simply use the code below.
The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country Pub
Early Evening Special Menu
Join us every Monday to Friday evening from 5.00pm till 6.00pm for our special fixed price evening menu. Cura…
The York Dungeon
Save up to 30% per person at the York Dungeon
Save up to 30% per person using this link to book tickets for the York Dungeon*.Get ready to journey back thr…
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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