In partnership with York Park & Ride
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!
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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York Makers Market & NMTF Young Trader Showcase
Seagull Trail at Shambles Market
Shambles Market
The Visit York Pass
Family Friendly Businesses
Family Friendly Experiences
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 …
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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 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…
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…
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…
Family Friendly Events
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The Actual Reality Arcade
Enjoy a spectacular free city-centre experience this summer as the Actual Reality Arcade returns to Parliament Street f…
THOR'S Pub Quiz - 26th July
THOR'S tipi - The Milner Hotel Gardens
Points, pints & prizes await...🍻FREE Pub Quiz in the stunning Milner Hotel Gardens
Guy Fawkes: The Final Hour
The York Dungeon
The final hour begins...A brand new show for Summer 2026, featuring one of York's most famous sons....Step into the sha…
Summer family fun at York Mansion House
York Mansion House
Visit during York Georgian Festival and you'll find lots going on in the house including a free-with-admission Georgian…
How to Train Your Dragon School: Warrior School
DIG
Ever wondered what it takes to be a Viking warrior?Join us every Wednesday throughout the summer holidays as our expert…
How to Train Your Dragon School: Survival School
DIG
Do you have what it takes to survive on a deserted island?Join us every Tuesday throughout the summer holidays as the e…
Summer Voyage: Travel & Trade!
JORVIK Viking Centre
From 10th July, embark on a summer exhibition filled with voyages, exploration, and the bustling trade routes of the Vi…
York Tulip Fields
Farmer Copleys are bringing our award-winning Tulip Festival over to York for our second site of Tulip celebrations. Jo…
Summer Holidays
Web Adventure Park
Summer at The Web Adventure ParkMake the most of the summer holidays with a full day of family entertainment at The Web…
Wizarding Afternoon Tea at The Grand, York
Afternoon Tea at The Grand, York
The Grand, once a magical hub for railway travellers, has come alive once more for a long-forgotten tradition of Wizard…
Wizarding Afternoon Tea at The Grand, York
The Grand, York
The Grand, once a magical hub for railway travellers, has come alive once more for a long-forgotten tradition of Wizard…
Summer at Stump Cross Caverns
Stump Cross Caverns
Discover the underground adventure of the Yorkshire Dales this summer at Stump Cross Caverns. Explore our spectacular s…
Family Friendly Offers
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…
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…
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…
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 …
1 game, 1 course deal
Hollywood Bowl And Putt and Play mini golf
Snatch up this great value in centre offer of 1 game, 1 course for only £10pp! Valid all day, every day.
NUS Discount - 365 Days a Year
Highwayman Tours – Private Driven Tours of York & Yorkshire
Discount on Highwayman Tours for those with an NUS card!
Summer Cave Savings
Stump Cross Caverns
Great news for summer adventurers! As part of the government's Great British Summer Savings scheme, we're pas…
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…
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 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…
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…
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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