Things to do in Yorkshire and Humber with kids


Visiting Yorkshire offers a tapestry of quintessential English charm and rugged beauty. Begin your journey with a stroll through the historic streets of York, where the towering York Minster beckons with its awe-inspiring architecture. Delve into the region's industrial heritage at the UNESCO-listed Saltaire Village, a testament to Victorian ingenuity.

Nature lovers can find solace in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, where dramatic landscapes unfold in every direction. Don't miss the picturesque village of Haworth, home to the Brontë Parsonage Museum, a pilgrimage site for literature enthusiasts. Round off your adventure with a taste of Yorkshire's culinary delights, from hearty Yorkshire puddings to savory pies.

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Adults from £3.90

Matrix Superbowl

The venue in North Yorkshire for Ten-pin Bowling, Snooker, American Pool and our new Soft Play & Activity Centre.

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From £90

Bentham Pottery

Pottery Courses and Hand- thrown Pottery in the UK.

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Adults from £7.27

Yorkshire Museum

Explore York's role as a capital of religion, power, commerce, art and wealth across the Anglican, Viking, Norman, High Medieval and Tudor periods.

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Adults £2.50

Shipley Glen Cable Tramway

Scenic hillside tramway in Baildon. A historic ride through woodlands, offering panoramic views and a charming nostalgic experience.

York Minster
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Adults £10

York Minster

The Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of Saint Peter in York, commonly known as York Minster, is one of the largest of its kind in Northern Europe.

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Free

Scalby Beck

Lovely beauty spot, fishing, canoeing, walking and wildlife

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Owlerton Greyhound Stadium

Yorkshire's premier Greyhound race track, with racing on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday nights. We also have daytime meetings every Monday and Thursday.

The Climbing Works
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Adults £4.50

The Climbing Works

The Worlds best bouldering wall in the heart of the UK's Climbing City.

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Adults £14

The National Videogame Museum

The National Videogame Museum collects, preserves, exhibits and interprets videogames for everyone. Forever.

The Hepworth Wakefield
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Free

The Hepworth Wakefield

An inspiring new art gallery, ten superb gallery spaces make this one of the UKs largest and most visited galleries.

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Adults £5.50

Rievaulx Terrace

One of Yorkshire's finest 18th-century landscape gardens, containing two temples.

Ripon Cathedral
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Free

Ripon Cathedral

Ripon Cathedral is a beautiful, ancient church with a history reaching back to the 7th Century.

The Falconry Centre
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Adults £6.50

The Falconry Centre

Enjoy the thrills and excitement of falconry at the Birds of Prey and Conservation Centre, with over 70 birds and 30 species.