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Things to do in York

There are 67 things to do recorded in and around York, with options spanning playgrounds, museums and art galleries. Part of North Yorkshire in Yorkshire & The Humber, it makes an easy base for a day out, with everything below grouped by the kind of outing you are after.

Of these, 31 are free to visit, 33 are indoor options for a wet day, 35 are outdoors and 41 are geared towards younger children. The category pages and filters below help narrow things to the right sort of outing.

Among the attractions worth knowing about are Murton Park, Piglet's Adventure Farm Park, Web Adventure Park, York Army Museum and Jorvik Viking Centre — follow any of them through for the address and what else is close by.

Happy to travel a little further? Middlesbrough and Skipton are close by with more to see.

What’s on offer in York

  1. 01
    Playgrounds
    Outdoor play areas and swings — including Mancroft and Millenium Green.
    29 places
  2. 02
    Museums
    Galleries and exhibitions — including York Army Museum and Jorvik Viking Centre.
    21 places
  3. 03
    Art Galleries
    Changing art exhibitions — including Norman Rea Art Gallery and Atelier Galleries.
    4 places
  4. 04
    Crazy Golf & Mini Golf
    Themed mini-golf rounds — including Hole in Wand and Puttstars.
    3 places
  5. 05
    Theme Parks
    Rides and family attractions — including Murton Park and Piglet's Adventure Farm Park.
    3 places
  6. 06
    Swimming Pools
    Lane swimming and family sessions — including Queen Margaret School Outdoor Pool and Queen Margaret School Indoor Pool.
    2 places

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Good to know

How many things are there to do in York?

This guide maps 67 places to visit in and around York. Browse the categories on this page to narrow them down by the kind of day out you want.

What are the best-known attractions in York?

Recognisable names near York include Murton Park, Piglet's Adventure Farm Park, Web Adventure Park and York Army Museum. Each has its own page with location, attributes and nearby alternatives.

Where can I find free things to do in York?

31 of the places listed for York 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 York on a rainy day?

33 indoor options are recorded near York — 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 York 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.