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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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The Visit York Pass
York Sightseeing Cruise: City Cruises
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Family Friendly Experiences
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…
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 …
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…
Hump Day BBQs
Novotel York Centre
Prices From £28.50
Grill & Chill at Novotel York Centre's BBQ! Delicious food, refreshing drinks and live music await. Your perfect su…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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 …
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…
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 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…
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,…
Family Friendly Events
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The Selfish Giant
Friargate Theatre
Step into the magical world of the Giant's garden. It's full of music, beauty, bird song and stories!But the Giant is …
Hocus Pocus Halloween
Mother Shipton’s Cave
Get ready to be spellbound this Halloween at Mother Shipton's in Knaresborough, Yorkshire. From 24th October to 1st Nov…
Sledmere Play Barn
Sledmere House and Gardens
Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sun & BH Mon from 29th July to 31st Aug.Are you looking for the perfect Summer holiday activity? T…
Summer Nature Trail
Sledmere House and Gardens
Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sun between 19th July – 6th Sept10am - 5pmRoam the Parkland and Gardens during the holidays at Sl…
Micklegate Choir Performance: Sound Waves
York Art Gallery
Micklegate Choir Performance: Sound Waves Sunday 30th August 2026 |12pm Free| admission to York Art Gallery is not req…
Jui Jitszu Performance
York Art Gallery
Jui Jitszu Performance Saturday 29 August 2026 | 2pm Free| admission to York Art Gallery is not required to participat…
Sun Ring Making
York Art Gallery
Sun Ring MakingSunday 30 August 2026 | Drop in between 10.30am – 4:30pm Free| admission to York Art Gallery is not req…
Sun Ring Making
York Art Gallery
Sun Ring Making Saturday 29 August 2026 | Drop in between 10.30am – 4:30pm Free| admission to York Art Gallery is not …
Creative Families: Samurai Portraits
York Art Gallery
Creative Families: Samurai PortraitsFriday 21 August 2026Drop in between 10.30am – 3.30pm Included in general admission…
Gallery Tales
York Art Gallery
Gallery Tales Wednesday 26 August 2026 Session 1: 10.15am – 11am | Session 2: 11.30am – 12.15pm £7 per child* | Book Ti…
Gallery Tales
York Art Gallery
Gallery Tales Wednesday 19 August 2026 Session 1: 10.15am – 11am | Session 2: 11.30am – 12.15pm £7 per child* | Book Ti…
Gallery Tales
York Art Gallery
Gallery Tales Wednesday 12 August 2026 Session 1: 10.15am – 11am | Session 2: 11.30am – 12.15pm £7 per child* | Book Ti…
Family Friendly Offers
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 …
Save up to 40% at the York Dungeon! (+ Summer VAT…
The York Dungeon
Save up to 40% per person using this link to book tickets for the York Dungeon* (+ Summer VAT Savings Applied…
Save 20% Off Your York Adventure Quest
Go Quest Adventures - Self-Guided Interactive Treasure Hunt & Exploration Game
Looking for something unique to do? Why not try a Go Quest Adventure - a city-based challenge packed with puz…
2 or 3 Course Set Menu
Ate O'Clock
Enjoy 2 Courses from our Set Menu for £25 or 3 Courses for £29.50Available Sunday - Thursday all day & Fr…
50% OFF EVERY WEEKEND BEFORE 12PM
Hollywood Bowl And Putt and Play mini golf
Take advantage of our 50% off early bird deal every weekend before 12pm! Valid for bowling and mini golf. Use…
York Pride Offer!
The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring
Celebrate York Pride with us and enjoy 20% off walk-in admission when you show your York Pride wristband at e…
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 …
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. Cura…
Hollywood Bowl 3 games deal!
Hollywood Bowl And Putt and Play mini golf
Take advantage of our exclusive online only offer! Grab 3 games of bowling from only £9 per child, £11 per ad…
Half Thy Toll: York Witch Walk, Attractions Week
York Witch Walk with Ragnell Hagathorn
Ye Wise Olde Witch has cast a spell over York Attractions Week, and for one week only, her tolls are halved.F…
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…
Save 25% off Self-Drive Boats!
Self-Drive Boat Hire in York
York Attractions Week Special Save 25% on Self Drive Boats Valid Wednesday to Friday (19-21 Augu…
Family Friendly Itineraries
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…
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…
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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