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Things to do in North Yorkshire

Across North Yorkshire there are 96 days out recorded in 2 towns, with options spanning playgrounds, museums and country parks & forests. York has the most to choose from, followed by Skipton.

The mix includes 60 free to visit, 36 indoor and 60 outdoors, so there is something whatever the weather. Pick an area below to see what is closest to you.

Better-known places in North Yorkshire include Murton Park, Piglet's Adventure Farm Park, Web Adventure Park, Cliffe Castle and Craven Museum, each with its own page showing location and nearby alternatives.

What’s on offer in North Yorkshire

  1. 01
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including Cliffe Castle play area and Glusburn Park.
    32 places
  2. 02
    Museums
    Galleries and exhibitions — including Cliffe Castle and Craven Museum.
    24 places
  3. 03
    Country Parks & Forests
    Woodland trails and open countryside — including Aireville Park and Cliffe Castle Park.
    20 places
  4. 04
    Art Galleries
    Changing art exhibitions — including Norman Rea Art Gallery and Atelier Galleries.
    4 places
  5. 05
    Crazy Golf & Mini Golf
    Themed mini-golf rounds — including Hole in Wand and Puttstars.
    3 places
  6. 06
    Theme Parks
    Rides and family attractions — including Murton Park and Piglet's Adventure Farm Park.
    3 places

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Good to know

How many things are there to do in North Yorkshire?

This guide maps 96 places to visit across North Yorkshire, spread across 2 towns. Browse the areas on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in North Yorkshire?

Recognisable names in North Yorkshire include Murton Park, Piglet's Adventure Farm Park, Web Adventure Park and Cliffe Castle. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in North Yorkshire?

60 of the places listed for North Yorkshire are free to enter, among them parks, beaches and nature spots. The "Free things to do" view gathers them together.

What is there to do in North Yorkshire on a rainy day?

36 indoor options are recorded across North Yorkshire — soft play, museums, bowling and the like — so a wet day need not stop a visit. The "Indoor" view lists them.

Is the information on North Yorkshire kept up to date?

Listings are drawn from open mapping data and refreshed as places are added or change. Opening hours and prices are best confirmed with each venue before visiting.