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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 Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring
The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring
York Sightseeing Cruise: City Cruises
The Cookery School at The Grand, York
The Cookery School at The Grand, York
Family Friendly Businesses
Family Friendly Experiences
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
York Christmas Market 2026
📅 12 November – 21 December 2026🕥 10.30am – 7pm, Wednesday–Monday🎄 Closed Tuesdays for a weekly rest day📍 Parliament St…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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 …
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 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…
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…
Family Friendly Events
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Christmas at York Castle Museum 2026
York Castle Museum
Christmas at York Castle Museum14 November 2026 – 3 January 2027Experience the magic of Christmas at York Castle Museum…
Boxing Day Lunch & Early Dinner
The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country Pub
Boxing Day is the perfect time to slow down, relax and keep the festive spirit going. Gather with loved ones for a leis…
Christmas Eve Dining
The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country Pub
Whether you’re joining us for a leisurely lunch or a special evening meal, we’ll be serving up delicious, seasonal dish…
Calling all little pizza chefs!
The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country Pub
Calling all little pizza chefs!Join us on Saturday 5th September for our Make Your Own Pizza Experience. The children c…
Fountains by Floodlight
Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden - National Trust
Wander through glowing ruins, under shadowed archways and hear haunting choral music ringing through the cellarium this…
Christmas at The Caverns
Stump Cross Caverns
A Magical Christmas at Stump Cross CavernsThis December, Santa is trading the North Pole for the Yorkshire Dales, landi…
New Year's Day Brunch at Carlton Towers
Carlton Towers
New Year’s Day Brunch at Carlton Towers!This event offers a refreshing and relaxed way to celebrate the start of a new …
Santa Sunday Lunch at Carlton Towers
Carlton Towers
Join us at Carlton Towers this Christmas, where the magic comes to life with special visits from Santa himself!Celebrat…
Santa Sunday Lunch at Carlton Towers
Carlton Towers
Join us at Carlton Towers this Christmas, where the magic comes to life with special visits from Santa himself!Celebrat…
Santa Sunday Lunch at Carlton Towers
Carlton Towers
Join us at Carlton Towers this Christmas, where the magic comes to life with special visits from Santa himself!Celebrat…
National Emergency Briefing on the Climate and Na…
Middlethorpe Hall & Spa
Join us at Middlethorpe Hall for a special FREE evening bringing together film, expert insight and open discussion on t…
Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers
Experience an unforgettable afternoon of music and film as the renowned Shepherd Brass Band partners with animation stu…
Family Friendly Offers
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…
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 …
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 …
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…
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…
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…
Wing Wednesday
Fancy Hank's Bar & Kitchen
All You Can Eat Wings & Fries £13.95pp 💥Wednesdays from 4pmChoose your flavours..💥Buffalo💥Cowboy Butter💥B…
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…
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…
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…
Family Friendly Itineraries
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…
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…
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