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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.
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York Ice Trail 2027
The Visit York Pass
York Sightseeing Cruise: City Cruises
Family Friendly Businesses
Family Friendly Experiences
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…
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 …
Castle Howard, Abbeys & North Yorkshire
Highwayman Tours – Private Driven Tours of York & Yorkshire
Prices From £299.00
Spend an unhurried day among some of North Yorkshire’s finest historic places on a private driven tour from York, with …
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…
York Christmas Market 2026
📅 12 November – 21 December 2026🕥 10.30am – 7pm, Wednesday–Monday🎄 Closed Tuesdays for a weekly rest day📍 Parliament St…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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 …
York's Santa Cruise Experience
York Sightseeing Cruise: City Cruises
Prices From £16.00
Christmas on the water!Experience the magic of Christmas from a completely different perspective.Join Santa, his …
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…
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…
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 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…
Family Friendly Events
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Christmas Market At York Stadium Leisure Complex
York Leisure Centre
2 Day Christmas Market At York Stadium Leisure ComplexEnjoy a fantastic selection of local traders, handmade gifts, fes…
Christmas Light Switch on - The Grand, York
The Grand, York
Step into the festive season at The Grand, York.Join us for an evening of carols and winter treats as the hotel lights …
Festive Afternoon Tea
The Grand, York
Enjoy our Grand Afternoon Tea with a festive twist from 12th November - 3rd January. Gather around the table and indulg…
Frost Fair
Patch
Join Thin Ice Press at Patch to explore artists work at this indoor christmas market. Decorations, prints, artwork, jew…
A Beetle Bank Farmily Xmas Santas Grotto
Beetle Bank Open Farm
Ho Ho Ho! Down at our Farm!A perfect Xmas Farmily Memory — Join Santa and his Elves in his cosy Grotto.Each family has …
Glow at RHS Garden Harlow Carr
RHS Garden Harlow Carr
Tickets for Glow 2026 at RHS Harlow Carr are on sale now, and the most popular dates always disappear first.This year m…
Little Paws Creative Club - Christmas Special
All Saints North Street
Join us for a Christmas special Little Paws Creative Club, with festive arts and craft activities for children and thei…
Christmas Centrepiece Workshop
The Motorist
Christmas Centrepiece Workshopwith The Taylored Flower CoOn Wednesday 23rd December, get into the festive spirit two da…
Santa Sunday Lunch
The Motorist
Make Christmas magical with a festive Sunday lunch for all the family.On Sunday 29th November, join us in the Club Le M…
Joiner Christmas Party
The Motorist
Looking to celebrate Christmas with your friends and colleagues without booking a private event? On Friday 18th Decembe…
Relaxed Christmas Visits
York Castle Museum
Relaxed Christmas VisitsTuesday 15 December 2026 | 9am–11am* Included in general admission | Book TicketsSuitable for a…
Relaxed Christmas Visits
York Castle Museum
Relaxed Christmas VisitsSaturday 12 December 2026 | 9am–11am* Included in general admission | Book TicketsSuitable for …
Family Friendly Offers
Lunch 2 Course Menu Offer
Kapadokya 50
Get ready to discover the enchanting flavors of Kapadokya50 with a modern touch. The carefully crafted Lunch …
Morning deal + 4 and 6 box deals
Little Blondie Bakehouse
Our morning deal runs 7 days a week (from open until 11:30am) grab yourself a pastry + hot drink for only £6M…
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 …
10% Off Entry with Golden Tours York
The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring
Exciting News!We’ve teamed up with Golden Tours York to bring you an exclusive deal!* Show us your Golden Tou…
Little Vikings, Rewards!
The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring
Little Vikings cardholders now receive 10% off walk-in admission tickets to The Puzzling World of Professor K…
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 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…
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…
Save up to 30% per person at the York Dungeon
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…
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…
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…
Wing Wednesday
Fancy Hank's Bar & Kitchen
All You Can Eat Wings & Fries £13.95pp 💥Wednesdays from 4pmChoose your flavours..💥Buffalo💥Cowboy Butter💥B…
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…
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…
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…
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