Family Days Out near to Leeds
Roundhay Tropical World (< 1km)
Leeds
Roundhay Tropical World Keep a look out for exotic animals on your journey, you will discover snakes, spiders, Meerkats and Lemurs along with many unusual topical insects as you go through the tropical island.
Thackray Museum (3km)
Leeds
Thackray Museum Visit the award-winning Thackray Museum for a lively and fun day out for everyone. From a Victorian operating theatre to the wonders of modern surgery, the museum's galleries, collections and interactive displays bring to life the history of medicine.
The Yorkshire Planetarium (4km)
Leeds
The Yorkshire Planetarium Through the wind, rain and cold of this winter, our team have worked to create the Yorkshire Planetarium at Harewood House near Leeds. Three giant domes that capture the beauty of the night sky, the drama of the Solar System and the mystery of what lies beyond. Great idea if you are looking for family days out in West Yorkshire
Huntfun Leeds Treasure Hunt (4km)
Leeds
Huntfun Leeds Treasure Hunt A great fun way to explore in your own town or when visiting somewhere new. Fun for all the family and something a bit different getting everyone out and about in the fresh air for a few hours.
Royal Armouries Leeds (7km)
Leeds
Royal Armouries Leeds Learn about arms and armour from around the world - and during the summer you can watch displays of jousting, falconry and horsemanship.
Middleton Railway (7km)
Leeds
Middleton Railway A working museum of standard gauge industrial steam and diesel locomotives. In the modern Engine House learn how Leeds made more locomotives than any other city or town in England. Complete your visit with a ride on the train to where the Middleton Coal Mines once were.
Wacky Warehouse - Lawnswood Arms (7km)
Leeds
Wacky Warehouse - Lawnswood Arms Wacky Warehouse - Lawnswood Arms - indoor playcentre following the tried and tested wacky warehouse tradition of great indoor playcentre attached to a pub serving cheap drinks and food, so you can have a nice meal and drink while the smalls run themselves ragged for a couple of hours - job done!!
Polka Dot Kids Ltd (9km)
Leeds
Polka Dot Kids Ltd Kids can play, learn and explore in the play structure which features a dual 4m wavy slide, a football/ basketball pitch, car track and cargo nets.
Playdayz Ltd (11km)
Leeds
Playdayz Ltd Fabulous playcentre with soft play area designed for babies, a toddler area, and a disco area and main play area designed for the over 5's.
Lotherton Hall (12km)
Leeds
Lotherton Hall Beautiful Edwardian Country House with bird garden and red deer park - which the small people really love. Good place for picnics
Polka Dot Kids World of Fun (12km)
Garforth
Polka Dot Kids World of Fun a place for kids, and grown ups! We offer kids the chance to play, learn, explore and party in our safe, exciting environment. Our exciting play structure, craft room and interactive play equipment ensure your children get a different play experience every visit.
Crazy Tykes (13km)
Wetherby
Crazy Tykes We offer a dedicated baby and toddler area, a climbing frame designed with total visibility in mind, softball cannons, a spiral tube slide and a four lane astra slide. We also have a mini astro-turf football pitch and a basketball net for the sportier customer.
The Christmas Adventure at Stockeld Park (14km)
Spofforth
The Christmas Adventure at Stockeld Park Skate, Nordic Ski, see our fantastic "Enchanted Wood", lose yourself in our beautiful illuminated snowflake maze, see Santa in his Grotto, buy a Christmas tree, visit our superb Christmas shop, and refresh yourself in our Ice Bar Café. So much to see and do unique in the world.
Wacky Warehouse - George and Dragon (14km)
Bradford
Wacky Warehouse - George and Dragon - has the usual Wacky Warehouse formula of an indoor playcentre attached to a public house - where you can let the kids run riot for a couple of hours while you take a no doubt well earned break - aaah!!!
Tiddley Peeps (15km)
Bradford
Tiddley Peeps Indoor play centre in Bradford - The main play area is great and there is also a separate baby area which has plenty of toys
Xscape Castleford (15km)
Castleford
Xscape Castleford Xscape is the ultimate entertainment destination; including extreme and active sports facilities, leisure activities, numerous restaurants, and bars and cool shops all under 1 roof. What's more, it's easy to find at J32 off the M62. Great idea if you are looking for childrens activities in Yorkshire.
SNO!zone (15km)
Castleford
SNO!zone at Xscape Castleford is home to the UK's longest REAL snow slope, so you can get a kick out of real snow all year round. There is a main slope for experienced slope users & a dedicated lesson slope for beginners
or you can try tobogganing with family and friends.
Funalot Indoor Play Centre (15km)
Castleford
Funalot Indoor Play Centre Ball pool Soft play activity centre, Slide, swings and climbing net.
Diggerland (15km)
Castleford
Diggerland Diggerland lets children and adults ride and drive real construction machinery. With over 15 different rides from Spin Dizzy to the Digger Dodgems there really is something for all the family.
Xplore (15km)
Castleford
Xplore Two attractions under one roof... plus a whole lot more! Xplore promises adventure and excitement for families and children of all ages.
Rascals Childrens Soft Play Centre (15km)
Batley
Rascals Childrens Soft Play Centre We are an indoor soft play centre with free on site parking located next to Alexandria Mills,Batley. The perfect place for your little ones to play in a safe environment. Ideal for kids parties and group bookings!
Lightwaves Leisure Centre (16km)
Wakefield
Lightwaves Leisure Centre Come and visit Lightwaves Leisure Centre, where we offer family fun for everyone. We have a great leisure pool, which promises plenty of fun for all the family. The geysers, waves and water slide will ensure everyone has a splashing time.
Bedazzle Beads (16km)
Heckmondwike
Bedazzle Beads is an Aladdin�s cave of funky and unusual wooden and glass beads from around the world, where kids and adults can learn to make their own costume jewellery, including necklaces, bracelets, earrings, bag-charms and much more in our spacious workshop / bead shop.
The Play Station (16km)
Ossett
The Play Station This is an exciting new indoor play centre for 0 12 years which has a large climbing frame and slides, it has a football court and basketball court for the older ones.
Sandal Castle (17km)
Wakefield
Sandal Castle Sandal Castle stands in a commanding position overlooking the River Calder. The castle has been extensively excavated and finds can be seen in the Visitor Centre and at nearby Wakefield Museum, located on Wood St, Wakefield. The castle grounds are open from dawn until dusk every day.
Wacky Warehouse - The Walnut Tree (17km)
Wakefield
Wacky Warehouse - The Walnut Tree - big playframe indoor play centre - drop the kids in and let them run themselves ragged for a couple of hours while you have a nice cup of tea and a read of the paper!
National Media Museum (17km)
Bradford
National Media Museum The National Media Museum is an exciting centre in the heart of the north devoted to film, photography, television, radio and the web.
St. Leonards Farm Park (17km)
Bradford
St. Leonards Farm Park The farm has lots of different animals, some of which you can feed. Visit our play areas, especially the popular straw playbarn, with its tunnels and swing ropes; small animal enclosure; listed barns and buildings; picnic areas, nature footpaths, gift shop and the tea room. Tractor and Trailor rides.
Shipley Glen Cable Tramway (17km)
Shipley
Shipley Glen Cable Tramway is the oldest working cable tramway in Great Britain (cliff lifts excepted). Dating from 1895, the line was built to serve the local beauty of Shipley Glen, near Saltaire in West Yorkshire. Looksa like a good idea if you're after fun family days out in Yorkshire.
Bradford Ice Rink (17km)
Bradford
Bradford Ice Rink Ice skating in Bradford - check website for more details. A great idea if you are looking for indoor activities in Yorkshire.
Jimmy G's Playcentre (18km)
Shipley
Jimmy G's Playcentre This is a huge indoor playground for kids. with ballpools, inflatables, slides, ride on toys, etc. The kids absolutely love running and climbing on everything and letting off a bit of steam. There is also a separate area for toddlers - which is good for their safety.
Kidzplay Play & Party Children's Centre (18km)
Harrogate
Kidzplay Play & Party Children's Centre Multi-Level activity play centre with ball pool, dual wavy slides, 180º spiral tube slides and more for the children - Brand new restaurant area with digital TV and Wi-Fi for the adults. Great idea if you're looking for indoor play ideas in Yorkshire.
National Coal Mining Museum (20km)
Wakefield
National Coal Mining Museum Put on your hard hat and battery lamp, step into the 'cage' and descend 140m underground; follow your ex-miner Guide through the chilly, dark tunnels to find out how coal was mined and moved to the surface by men, women, children, ponies and machinery.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park (20km)
Wakefield
Yorkshire Sculpture Park - somewhere different to go for family days out in Yorkshire. Been told it is very interesting, waiting for the people that run it to give more info for kids.
Odeon Harrogate (20km)
Harrogate
Odeon Harrogate 5 screen cinema - a great idea for a family days out in north yorkshire when it's raining
Pots 2 Go Ceramic Cafe (20km)
Harrogate
Pots 2 Go Ceramic Cafe Paint pottery for a great interactive family activity or hold either a pottery painting or jewellery making party. We also do Magic Custard clay prints and solid casts in a range of materials from plaster to silver (Please book in advance).
Fired Art Designs (21km)
Pontefract
Fired Art Designs is a fun pottery and craft centre where you can make your unique creations. Paint all types of shapes, mugs, plates or fun caricatures like fairies and monsters. alternatively go on a potter's wheel or model your own ideas in clay. Paint your own T Shirt.
Mother Shipton's Cave (21km)
Knaresborough
Mother Shipton's Cave The Cave and the famous Petrifying Well
form part of a mile long wooded riverside park. Beautiful riverside walk with 4 scenic picnic areas and two adventure playgrounds. There is a museum with live size figures and petrified object display.
Gift shop and café serving everything you need for a picnic. Good idea for fun places to go with kids in Yorkshire.
Ilkley Toy Museum (23km)
Ilkley
Ilkley Toy Museum The many exhibits feature dolls, dolls houses, teddy bears, tin plate toys, lead figures and a selection of games together with wooden and paper toys. Dating from 350BC to the present day the exhibits include this 1940's English working model fairground.
Wacky Warehouse - Generous Pioneer (23km)
Nr Ilkley
Wacky Warehouse - Generous Pioneer The UK's award winning soft play and activity centre for children. Whether you're looking to meet up with friends, get messy with your kids during our arts & craft sessions, book a birthday party or simply relax with a magazine or coffee, whilst your child plays, Wacky Warehouse the indoor play centre is the perfect venue for you!
Ripley Castle (24km)
Harrogate
Ripley Castle Ripley castle, built in 1345, is full of armour, priests hiding holes and lots of great histrorical things to look at. There are also beautiful gardens and a deer park which the smalls will love - and a large tropical plant collection.
Wacky Warehouse - Squinting Cat (24km)
Harrogate
Wacky Warehouse - Squinting Cat Wacky Warehouse - Flagship has a purpose built indoor play structure which keeps children amused for hours and whacks them out - leaving the adults to do whatever they want for a few minutes!! Also a great place to go for kids parties.
RHS Harlow Carr (24km)
Harrogate
RHS Harlow Carr Lots to see and do for the whole family - see great review when you push the more info button.
Studfold Explore Discover and Learn (24km)
Harrogate
Studfold Explore Discover and Learn Fresh air and fun for all the family in the heart of Upper Nidderdale. Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty, the Studfold Trail offers family fun and adventure in a truly unique setting.
Nidderdale Llamas (24km)
Harrogate
Nidderdale Llamas A llama trekking centre and animal petting farm. Visit the farm, take a llama for a walk or if your over 10yrs why not go llama trekking! You don't ride llamas, but they are great walking companions and carry your picnic! Birthday parties a speciality! Refreshment area. Pre-Booking essential.
Shibden Hall (25km)
Halifax
Shibden Hall Set in 90 acres of rolling parkland with a range of attractions including woodland, walks, an orienteering course, children's rides, miniature railway, pitch and putt and a boating lake, Shibden is perfect if you are looking for family days out in yorkshire.
Manor Heath Park and Jungle Experience (25km)
Halifax
Manor Heath Park and Jungle Experience Jungle Experience at Manor Heath Park, Halifax is a tropical oasis packed with fish, quail, terrapin and butterflies as well as a collection of plants from all over the world, where visitors can enjoy the all year round tropical atmosphere.
AMF Bowling Keighley (27km)
Keighley
AMF Bowling Keighley AMF Bowling Keighley is a 20 lane centre fully equipped with bumpers and ramps for a fun filled experience with the children. A new menu boasts a wide range of children & adult meals with the option of healthy food. We also cater for children's birthday parties. Great idea if you are looking for childrens activities in Yorkshire.
Aladdin's Cave Indoor Playcentre (27km)
Keighley
Aladdin's Cave Indoor Playcentre Aladdin's Cave is a safe haven for 1 to 11 year olds to play and learn in a fun, supervised environment. Regular events include music play and face painting.
Thanks for all the great places to go when visiting West Yorkshire you keep sending in. Now the christmas holidays are upon us, we're trying to find as many things to do with kids as possible, especially cheap and free family friendly places to visit this year - theme parks, waterparks and swimming pools, museums, indoor soft playcentres, petting farms, wildlife parks and zoos, castles, railways, pottery making and ceramic cafes, roller and ice skating rinks, dry and indoor ski slopes, climbing walls, ten pin bowling alleys and other attractions as possible.
Also teachers may find the site useful for ideas for places to take their classes on school journeys.
So, if you've been for great days out with the kids, or a school trip, which isn't listed above, just send in an email and we'll add it on so people on holidays and all the other children in West Yorkshire can enjoy the day out as well.
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