Thackray Museum (1 miles)
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.
Roundhay Tropical World (2 miles)
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.
1st Bowl Leeds (2 miles)
Leeds
1st Bowl Leeds Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Leeds City Museum (2 miles)
Leeds
Leeds City Museum The Museum offers an exciting and fun day out for visitors of all ages. Showcasing exhibitions, displays, interactive games, video displays, shop and cafe, the museum is a great cultural addition to the heart of Leeds.
Royal Armouries Leeds (2 miles)
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.
Pole Position Indoor Karting (3 miles)
Leeds
Pole Position Indoor Karting The 580m long high spec tarmac circuit is the longest indoor circuit in Yorkshire and incorporates tunnels, bridges, elevated pit areas and an underpass. Earliest age for induction training is eight.
The Works Skatepark (3 miles)
Leeds
The Works Skatepark Charity run skatepark with really excellent facilities and ethos. See full listing for details.
Temple Newsham (3 miles)
Leeds
Temple Newsham A magnificent Tudor–Jacobean mansion set in 1500 acres of scenic parkland, mysterious woodland and Europe's largest working Rare Breeds Farm.
Middleton Railway (4 miles)
Leeds
Middleton Railway The oldest working railway in the world. A working Accredited 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.
AMF Hollywood Bowl Leeds (4 miles)
Leeds
AMF Hollywood Bowl Leeds Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Littlelegz (4 miles)
Leeds
Littlelegz Children can run, play, and slide on a huge climbing frame filled with slides, roller squeezes, rope bridges and sensory zones, plus so much more
Wacky Warehouse - Lawnswood Arms (5 miles)
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!!
Golden Acre Park (5 miles)
Leeds
Golden Acre Park 55 hectares of Gardens and mature Woodland surrounding an attractive lake which is home to many species of wildfowl. Adjacent is Breary Marsh Local Nature Reserve, a haven for wildlife.
Polka Dot Kids Ltd (5 miles)
Garforth
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. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in West Yorkshire with kids
Harewood House (5 miles)
Leeds
Harewood House You'll find all sorts of activities here for family fun - Adventure Playground, Bird Garden, Geopod interactive indoor play area - the big problem will be trying to fit it all into one day. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in West Yorkshire with kids
Kids Club House Ltd. (6 miles)
Leeds
Kids Club House Ltd. Horsforth’s premier indoor soft play, activity and party venue. A challenging multi-tiered soft play centre, providing a safe, secure and stimulating play environment, catering for children from 0-12 years and a contemporary cafe bar. We offer a range of party packages which can be tailored to suit your needs.
The Depot (7 miles)
Leeds
The Depot Bouldering is a fantastic way for children to exercise along with having a great time and making new friends. They offer kids' clubs here so for 7s and over.
Jackaboos (7 miles)
Leeds
Jackaboos Let your kids run wild in a safe, fun and clean environment while you relax with an authentic cappucinno and panini. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for
things to do in Leeds with kids.
Fuzzy Eds (7 miles)
Wakefield
Fuzzy Eds Especially designed to entertain children from toddler to around 10 years old, older children can use their very safe outdoor play area. Set beside a pub.
Lotherton Hall (7 miles)
Leeds
Lotherton Hall Beautiful Edwardian Country House with bird garden and red deer park - which the small people really love. Good place for picnics
Playdayz Ltd (7 miles)
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.
Funalot Indoor Play Centre (8 miles)
Castleford
Wacky Warehouse - George and Dragon (9 miles)
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 (9 miles)
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
Rascals Childrens Soft Play Centre (9 miles)
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 (9 miles)
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.
St Leonards Farm Park (10 miles)
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.
Funsters Childrens Play (10 miles)
Bradford
Funsters Childrens Play An Indoor Soft Play Activity Centre where children can have fun and play in a safe, clean environment.
The Play Station (10 miles)
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. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in West Yorkshire with kids
Xscape Castleford (10 miles)
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 (10 miles)
Castleford
SNO!zone - 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‚Â…or you can try tobogganing with family and friends.
Xplore (10 miles)
Castleford
Xplore Two attractions under one roof... plus a whole lot more! Xplore promises adventure and excitement for families and children of all ages. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in North Yorkshire
Castleford Bowlplex (10 miles)
Castleford
Castleford Bowlplex Bowling is the perfect activity for any occasion whether it's a family get together, birthday party or special treat during the school holidays. We are the ideal all weather venue with much more than just bowling. So, can we interest you in The Great Indoors?
Crazy Tykes (10 miles)
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.
AMF Hollywood Bowl Bradford (10 miles)
Bradford
Go Hyper (10 miles)
Dewsbury
Go Hyper Has 2 separate play zones designed to provide fun and activity in a safe environment for pre-walkers and children up to the age of 12 years old. Go Hyper is the perfect place to let kids exercise and learn through play.
National Media Museum (11 miles)
Bradford
National Media Museum - an exciting centre in the heart of the north devoted to film, photography, television, radio and the web. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in West Yorkshire with kids
Bradford Ice Rink (11 miles)
Bradford
Bradford Ice Rink Ice skating in Bradford with a variety of mostly family friendly sessions. A great healthy and active idea if you are looking for indoor activities in Yorkshire.
Wacky Warehouse - Squinting Cat (11 miles)
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.
Diddy Middys (11 miles)
Cleckheaton
Diddy Middys A fantastic family place to visit. We are a fully air conditioned play gym with lots of toys and games along with a great play structure with slides, ball pool, football pitch and much more.
Bedazzle Beads (11 miles)
Cleckheaton
Bedazzle Beads - is an Aladdins cave of funky and unusual glass, acrylic and wooden 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. Please note: This is a Pre-bookable event for ages 6+
Ponderosa (11 miles)
Batley
Ponderosa Ponderosa is open to everone of all ages who can come to the centre and engage in a variety of interesting and stimulating activities. Walks and guided tours are available - and a huge selection of pursuits all based around our rare breeds, greenhouses, Reptile Room and lakes.
Harrogate Climbing Centre (11 miles)
Harrogate
Harrogate Climbing Centre Climbing is a great way for kids to develop fitness, communication skills and make new friends! At Harrogate Climbing Centre we use our indoor climbing wall to provide kids and youth clubs, family taster sessions, beginners' courses and much more. We also run outdoor climbing sessions for families and children.
Sandal Castle (11 miles)
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.
GO Bowling Shipley (11 miles)
Shipley
GO Bowling Shipley Classic family friendly tenpin bowling mega fun with gutter guards and ramps to help the kids along. Great activity for young and old.
LaserZone (11 miles)
Bradford
LaserZone Yorkshire’s most exciting family entertainment experience. No messy paintball games, just good clean lasertag action in a specially designed and themed arena. Whether it be for a birthday, to occupy the kids while you go shopping, or something different to do with your weekend, contact us and have a blast.
Shipley Pool (12 miles)
Shipley
Shipley Pool - swimming facility with diving pool offering 2 springboards and 2 high-boards.
RHS Harlow Carr (12 miles)
Harrogate
RHS Harlow Carr Lots to see and do for the whole family - see great review when you push the more info button.
Raceway Karting (12 miles)
Pontefract
Raceway Karting Adrenalin packed fun on our indoor circuit for all would be racing drivers aged 7years upwards.
Full instruction given, all racewear hire included in price. Exclusive use of circuit for family groups and birthday parties.
Wacky Warehouse - The Walnut Tree (12 miles)
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!
Fired Art Designs (12 miles)
Pontefract
Fired Art Designs What can you do at Fired Art Designs. Paint your Owen pottery over 100 shapes to choose from. Go on the Potters wheel. Make a model from clay. Paint a T-Shirt. We also do make and take projects on in no fire paint. Craft club every other Sunday for 8 to 16 years old 10.30am until 1pm and repeated 2pm until 4.30pm.
Wacky Warehouse - Generous Pioneer (12 miles)
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!
Salt Pots Ceramic Studio (12 miles)
Shipley
Salt Pots Ceramic Studio Salt Pots Ceramic Studio is a pottery painting studio for all the family specialising in paint your own pottery and clay imprints, pottery painting parties for all ages, commissions and personalised gifts and keepsakes.
Odeon Harrogate (12 miles)
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 (12 miles)
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).
Jimmy G's Playcentre (12 miles)
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.
Shipley Glen Cable Tramway (12 miles)
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.
Winkies (13 miles)
Harrogate
Winkies Fantastic! Thoroughly unique concept in tiny town role play, with kids' computers, trampolines and more in addition to the play frame.
Tockwith Motor Sports (13 miles)
York
Tockwith Motor Sports Strictly for over 14s, this 1260m circuit offers junior instructed lessons after which they are welcome for the open drive sessions. A fantastic experience for kids, and maybe the start of a lifelong interest.
The Hydro (13 miles)
Harrogate
The Hydro The Hydro offers three swimming pools (diving, main and teaching), Brimhams Fitness Centre - with gym, dance studio, indoor cycling studio, health and beauty studio, springboard and highboard diving, Harry's Place crèche, The Energy Bar cafe and more.
Mother Shipton’s Cave (13 miles)
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.
National Coal Mining Museum (13 miles)
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.
ROKT Climbing Gym (14 miles)
Brighouse
ROKT Climbing Gym is an indoor climbing facility set in the heart of climbing in West Yorkshire. Our aim is to create a safe, energised and friendly atmosphere. The climbing offering is extensive and will provide everything a climber needs to train safely and to enable progression through the grades.
Yorkshire Sculpture Park (15 miles)
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.
Ilkley Toy Museum (15 miles)
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.
Shibden Hall (15 miles)
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.
Ilkley Pool and Lido (15 miles)
Ilkley
Ilkley Pool and Lido Heated indoor and outdoor pools with other sporting opportunities on site to pre book. Lido open May to September.
Log Heights (15 miles)
Ripley
Log Heights The ultimate outdoor adventure! Whether you are looking for an outdoor corporate teambuilding day or something exciting to do with friends, family or school, the experience at Log Heights is a must and will be talked about for years!
Ripley Castle (15 miles)
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.
Sportsman Inn and Leisure (16 miles)
Halifax
Sportsman Inn and Leisure They're not specific on the 'junior' age range, so if you have under 10s it may be worth checking before you go! Their slope is covered in a highly advanced material called Snowflex that provides an ‘as close to snow’ experience as you will get.
Eureka! The National Children's Museum (16 miles)
Halifax
Eureka! The National Children's Museum - is a unique experience especially designed to inspire 0-11's and adults of all ages! Based on the concept of learning through play every exhibit is must-touch and the 6 interactive galleries invite you to explore your senses. There is an outdoor park and Train Carriage for picnics and regular weekend and holiday events.
Kirklees Light Railway (16 miles)
Huddersfield
Kirklees Light Railway Come along and take a 50-minute steam-hauled return trip along our 4 miles of 15" narrow gauge railway. Our large visitor centre offers facilities for the whole family, including a café, souvenir shop, a new adventure playground, an indoor play area and a miniature railway.
Electric Bowl (16 miles)
Halifax
Electric Bowl Attached to a snooker club, this place offers classic family friendly tenpin fun with gutter guards and bowling ramps for the kids. Good healthy fun and a great option for wet days.
Halifax Swimming Pool (16 miles)
Halifax
Halifax Swimming Pool 25 metre swimming pool, with separate teaching pool and diving facilities. Comprehensive Learn to Swim programme, plus Lifesaving, Competitive Swimming Training, Diving and Synchronised Swimming lessons available -
all to pre-book.
LaserZone (16 miles)
Huddersfield
LaserZone Yorkshire's most exciting family entertainment experience. No messy paintball games, just good clean lasertag action in a specially designed and themed arena. Whether it be for a birthday, to occupy the kids while you go shopping, or something different to do with your weekend, contact us and have a blast.
Big Blue Frog (16 miles)
Halifax
Big Blue Frog Huge indoor play facility with slides, ball cannon, sports area and dedicated under 5 area.
Adventure World (17 miles)
Elland
Adventure World Indoor Party And Play Centre From Ages 0-9 Childrens Parties 9.30am To 3.30pm Mon- Fri 9.00am To 12pm Sat - Sun Private Parties Arranged Parties from 4pm Mon-Fri 12.30pm Sat-Sun
Manor Heath Park and Jungle Experience (17 miles)
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.
Barnsley Bowl (17 miles)
Barnsley
Barnsley Bowl Classic family friendly tenpin bowling with gutter guards and ramps for the kids to give them a chance! Great family activity, especially when it's wet!
Fizzy Lizard (17 miles)
Huddersfield
Fizzy Lizard Adventure softplay for the under 8s, split into baby / toddler and Junior sections, with differing age suitable toys, activities and challenges.
Cannon Hall Farm (18 miles)
Barnsley
Cannon Hall Farm Family run farm attraction featuring hundreds of animals with lots of babies always on show. Spectacular new adventure playground opening Easter 2011. Farm Shop selling home produced beef, pork and lamb. Toy and gift shop. Don't miss our famous home made pies in the delicatessen and restaurant.
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway (18 miles)
Keighley
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway Step back in time and enjoy a train ride through the heart of Bronte country. Most services are operated by steam trains, but the railway also serves the local community, with many people using the morning diesel railcar services to do their shopping in Keighley.
Metrodome Leisure Complex (19 miles)
Barnsley
Metrodome Leisure Complex Have a fun filled session in the metrodome waterpark. With waves in the lagoon pool, three great white knuckle rides and two slides for the young 'uns. Good idea if you're looking for fun family days out in Yorkshire.
Treasure Island Playcentre (19 miles)
Boroughbridge
Treasure Island Playcentre is a safe, clean indoor playcentre with for adventurous pirates aged between 0 and 7. Our other priority is giving parents the most relaxing time possible! Our coffee is second to none, and our home-made food has a great reputation.
National Railway Museum (19 miles)
York
National Railway Museum National Railway Museum - for big trains, bigger rides and the biggest day out, come to York, to the worlds largest railway museum. Explore our three giant halls for a complete family experience packed full of incredible trains and interactive fun. Discover the fascinating story of the train.
Wacky Warehouse - Riverside Farm (19 miles)
York
Wacky Warehouse - Riverside Farm 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!
York Boat (19 miles)
York
York Boat - see for yourself where Saxons fought Vikings in 1066, where monks entertained their guests and witches were ducked in the Middle Ages. Sit on the top deck or retreat to the warmth of the bar and lounge. Or even take a special evening Ghost Cruise!
Viking Walk (19 miles)
York
Viking Walk Not the fainthearted, a gruesome and thrilling history lesson as you travel back to the 9th century and see where the Vikings fought to take the city in a bloody battle! One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for
things to do in York with kids.
York Dungeon (20 miles)
York
York Dungeon - not for all children as set in dark, musty, atmospheric cellars and featuring life-size tableaux of Dark Age deaths, medieval punishments and persecution/torture of heretics. Saying that some would love it!! Great place to take the mother-in-law.
Yorkshire Museum (20 miles)
York
Yorkshire Museum With archaeology, geology, biology and astronomy collections on view you won't run out of things to look at!
Jorvik Viking Centre (20 miles)
York
Jorvik Viking Centre Take hold of the past and explore the excavations which first unearthed the Viking-age city in our brand new exhibitions. As you travel around the Viking-Age city of Jorvik aboard our state of the art time capsules you will encounter the Old-Norse-speaking citizens, see inside their houses and back yards, experience every-day life in JORVIK.
Newby Hall Adventure Garden (20 miles)
Ripon
Newby Hall Adventure Garden A paddling pool, sandpit and swings for toddlers through to climbing frames and bridges, an aerial slide and pedalo boats for the older children. And of course, Newby's famous Miniature Railway is for children and adults alike - of all ages!
Rainbows Ceramic Painting Studio (20 miles)
York
Rainbows Ceramic Painting Studio is a paint-your-own ceramics studio situated in the heart of York. We offer a fun and relaxing environment for people of all ages to come and express their creativity. One of the many fun family activities if you're looking for things to do with children in North Yorkshire
York Castle Museum (20 miles)
York
York Castle Museum One of Britain's leading museums of everyday life. It shows how people used to live by displaying thousands of household objects recreating rooms, shops, whole streets!
York Minster Mystery Trail (20 miles)
York
York Minster Mystery Trail The regional detective Willie Solvit, is baffled by the death of novice campanologist, Terry Bell. There had been some anonymous complaints made to the police about loud, out of tune bell ringing during the hours of darkness. Help Willie solve the clues, and you could win a cash prize.
Barley Hall (20 miles)
York
Barley Hall See the sights, handle the objects and experience what it would have been like to live in Medieval England.
DIG (20 miles)
York
DIG Owned by the same archaeologists who discovered the Viking-Age City and created JORVIK Viking Centre. DIG offers you a unique archaeological adventure to get you on your way to becoming a real archaeologist. This is a one of a kind!
York Minster (20 miles)
York
York Minster York Minster is a world-famous artistic and architectural masterpiece with a rich and thrilling history.
Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway (20 miles)
Skipton
Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway Travel between Embsay station, built in 1888, and the new award-winning station at Bolton Abbey. Your journey takes you through picturesque Yorkshire Dales scenery. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in North Yorkshire
Nidderdale Llamas (20 miles)
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.
Hesketh Farm Park (20 miles)
Skipton
Hesketh Farm Park Hesketh Farm Park is part of a 600 acre working farm situated in one of the most picturesque areas of the Yorkshire Dales; Bolton Abbey.
Wacky Warehouse - Flying Legends (20 miles)
York
Wacky Warehouse - Flying Legends - following the tried and tested formula of great kids soft play structure with balls and slides and loads of climbing things, so the kids can have a great time running themselves ragged, while you put you feel up with a nice cup of refreshment - jobs a good 'un!!
Pirates Cove Indoor Play Centre (20 miles)
Barnsley
Pirates Cove Indoor Play Centre This is a bright and colourful multi level childrens adventure softplay centre with 2 Bouncy Castles, 7 Slides, 2 Ball Pools and lots more!
Tenpin York (20 miles)
York
Tenpin York Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. This Tenpin has 28 lanes!
Creepy Crawlies Adventure Playsite (21 miles)
York
Fun Planet (21 miles)
Keighley
Fun Planet Playcentre with great play frame for the kids to run themselves ragged on
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal (21 miles)
Ripon
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal An amazing historical World Heritage Site near Ripon, Fountains Abbey provides picturesque wide open spaces, family guided tours, school holiday activities and nature galore- kids will love the wild deer and bats! A perfect combination of activities and learning!
Brodsworth Hall and Gardens (21 miles)
Doncaster
Brodsworth Hall and Gardens Bring the kids along for a great day out at Brodsworth Hall and Gardens. With a hands-on resources areas and a great new family-friendly exhibition there is more than enough to keep them occupied.
Water World (22 miles)
York
Water World Water World - where the kids can slide down one of the three exciting flume rides, dare them to face 'The Edge', swim against the waves, ride the 'Torpedo Tube' or endure the 'Rapids Descent! Great idea if you are looking for family days out in Yorkshire.
Flying Saucers Painting Pottery Cafe (22 miles)
Hebden Bridge
Flying Saucers Painting Pottery Cafe choose a plate, bowl, mug, or even piggy bank, unicorn, fairy or dinosaur from our extensive range - decide how you'll paint it - there are books for inspiration if you're stuck - sit & paint using our brushes or sponge stamps. Great idea if you are looking for childrens activities in Yorkshire.
Yorkshire Museum of Farming (22 miles)
York
Yorkshire Museum of Farming 14 acres of parkland dedicated to Yorkshire’s farming past. Indoor and outdoor fun - livestock pens with lots of animals, adventure playground, toy tractors and plenty of open space. Museum displays include child-friendly interactives. Events run throughout the year and costumed interpreters are on site daily in the summer holidays.
Playmania (23 miles)
Barnsley
Playmania a multi-level play area with slides, tunnels, three party rooms, including a disco room. It is open seven days a week from 9.30am-6.30pm alledgedly
Yorkshire Air Museum (23 miles)
York
Yorkshire Air Museum Experience the tremendous atmosphere of the award-winning Yorkshire Air Museum & Allied Air Forces Memorial whilst admiring fascinating displays, such as the restored Control Tower, Air Gunners Room, and much more.
Skipton Castle (23 miles)
Skipton
Skipton Castle Come and explore one of England's most complete medieval castles with over 900 years of turbulent history. Climb to the top of the Watchtower; descend to the dungeon. Picnic areas, licensed tearooms, shop with a notable book section, plant sales. A great day out in any season.
Coffee and Clay (23 miles)
Skipton
Coffee and Clay Paint-your-own pottery cafe, offering fun for the whole family. Choose from plates, mugs, bowls, piggy banks or many other items. Capture your baby's precious hand and footprints, make unique gifts or just drop in and have a go!
Standedge Tunnel and Visitor Centre (23 miles)
Marsden
Standedge Tunnel and Visitor Centre is Britain's highest, longest and deepest canal tunnel stretching through the Pennines from Diggle to Marsden on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal. Looks exciting and a great place to go if you're looking for family days out in yorkshire.
Pirate Petes Indoor Playden (23 miles)
Doncaster
Pirate Petes Indoor Playden The Mill House incorporates the childrens indoor playcentre run by the aforementioned Pirate Peter. Guess it is run similar to a Wacky Warehouse.
Matrix Superbowl (24 miles)
Skipton
Matrix Superbowl Classic family friendly tenpin bowling. They have ramps and gutter rails available so that all ages and abilities can play, including those with disabilities.
Real Aeroplane Company (24 miles)
Breighton
Real Aeroplane Company During summer weekends many of the `exhibits` can be seen flying in and out of the airfield and in addition the Real Aeroplane Company host their `At Home` Days where many more take to the skies to entertain the public.
Hullablloos (24 miles)
Sheffield
Hullablloos Hullaballoos is Sheffield's premier kids indoor play centre with soft play areas, ball pools, slides, bridges and much more.
Avago Karting Swinton (24 miles)
Mexborough
Avago Karting Swinton Minimum age 8 and height 4ft3. This is an Indoor circuit with an overall length of 300 metres. They have junior and cadet driving options for younger karters.
Ali Bongos (25 miles)
Mexborough
Ali Bongos Three levels, featuring slides, swings and cargo nets, Sony Playstations and an outdoor activity area, there is enough to keep your little adventurers entertained safely for a few hours, while you relax next door.
Astrabound Inoor Play Centre (25 miles)
Doncaster
Astrabound Inoor Play Centre The newest and biggest indoor soft play centre in Yorkshire full of exciting features including a 6 metre daredevil drop slide, 4 lane Astra slide, ball cannon battle zone, spiral slide and interactive sports area.
Astrabound also has lots of party packages to choose from including Disco or Sports parties!
Lightwater Valley (25 miles)
Ripon
Lightwater Valley Lightwater Valley is simply bursting with over 40 rides and attractions and 175 acres of action-packed adventures, from the dark and mysterious subterranean world of Raptor Attack to the dizzying heights of Whirlwind, a typhoon of screams that'll twist even the bravest of souls and (new for 2011) 5 new rides in the swashbuckling world of Skeleton Cove!
Conisbrough Castle (26 miles)
Doncaster
Conisbrough Castle Kids love castles, and even though it is mostly ruins, Conisbrough Castle has a 90ft-high great white circular keep with six buttresses is the oldest surving of its type in England. Constructed in 1180AD from local limestone the tower was saved from destruction during the Civil War and today is a compelling and unique sight to behold.
The Fun Run (26 miles)
Goole
The Fun Run Indoor play with crafts and activity sessions, dedicated toddler area and extensive menu at the cafe.
The Cheswold (27 miles)
Doncaster
The Cheswold Attached to a family oriented restaurant, this has a great little multi storey play area with a separate baby and toddler section. There are classic fun features like slides and ball pit in a safe, colourful environment.
Wacky Warehouse - Story Teller (27 miles)
Rotherham
Wacky Warehouse - Story Teller - has a purpose built indoor play structure which leaves children to run themselves ragged for a couple of hours - leaving the adults to chill!!!
Superbowl 2000 Rotherham (27 miles)
Rotherham
Superbowl 2000 Rotherham With classic tenpin bowling, arcade games and fruit machines for adults and kids, why not come and enjoy a thrilling family day out. It's not just bowling: It's Superbowling!
Doncaster Dome (27 miles)
Doncaster
Doncaster Dome A tropical world of exotic plants and lagoons and an alpine world of snow and ice. From the steamy Oasis to the bright lights of the Sundeck, through the fun packed Main Hall. The world within The Dome is waiting to be explored, adventure in to the world of Leisure. The place to go ice skating in Yorkshire.
Doncaster Superbowl (27 miles)
Doncaster
Doncaster Superbowl Kids love bowling and where better than the fun, family friendly and independent Superbowl! Gutter guards and ramps available for young ones.
Superbowl 2000 Doncaster (27 miles)
Doncaster
Superbowl 2000 Doncaster Classic family friendly tenpin bowling with gutter guards and ramps to give the kids more of a chance. Great fun activity, especially when it's wet.
Dalescre8PaintaPot (27 miles)
Grassington
Dalescre8PaintaPot At Dalescre8PaintaPot you can have fun by choosing and painting a pot with special paints and we glaze and fire it. Mum and Dad can join in too or have a relaxing coffee while you create.
Perfect for presents or to keep and to remind you of the fun you had.
Simply Skate (27 miles)
Rotherham
Simply Skate Public and inline skating rinks, bouncy castle, cafe and more.
Studfold Explore Discover and Learn (27 miles)
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.
Camelot Play Castle (27 miles)
Rotherham
High Sports Rotherham (27 miles)
Rotherham
High Sports Rotherham Indoor Climbing Centre with opportunities for the smaller climber - ring for more details. One of the many fun family places to go if you're looking for things to do with children
4Kids (27 miles)
Colne
4Kids Under new management, formerly Likkle Monkeys.There are two totally separate play facilities, one on the upper floor aimed at 5-12 year olds and a toddler area located on the lower floor specifically for the younger children.
Thornton Hall Farm Country Park (27 miles)
Skipton
Thornton Hall Farm Country Park Award winning family fun rain or shine! Animal encounters, glorious countryside, make friends with friendly farm animals and take part in a range of seasonal hands-on activities and demonstrations. Climb aboard the 4WD Farm Safari to the Deer Park, hitch a ride in a giant caterpillar and let the kids loose in the Wizzick Play Barn.
Join in with lamb and calf feeding daily plus Junior Quad Bikes
Clifton Park (28 miles)
Rotherham
Clifton Park Lovely green space with several adventure play areas, crazy golf and a mini funfair! Also has tennis courts and bowling greens available for you to hire, plus a seasonal water play area.
Clifton Park Museum (28 miles)
Rotherham
Clifton Park Museum One of the most modern and user-friendly Museums in the country, the twice nominated Museum of the year features famous exhibits such as Nelson the Lion and the breath-taking Rhinoceros Vase. Plus Lion's Den children's play area.
AeroVenture (28 miles)
Doncaster
AeroVenture - loads of things to see including: Military Aircraft collection from propeller training aircraft to Mach 2 Jet fighters - Historic 60 year old RAF buildings including Bellman aircraft hangar and authentic wooden RAF huts - Helicopter Collection
1st Bowl Sheffield (28 miles)
Sheffield
1st Bowl Sheffield Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Magna Science Adventure Centre (28 miles)
Rotherham
Magna Science Adventure Centre Power your imagination at Magna; the UK's first Science Adventure Centre and explore the four elements of fire, air, earth and water. Home to 'Sci-Tek' the largest science and technology playground in Europe, and Aqua-Tek the UK's largest outdoor water play area.
Aerial Extreme (29 miles)
Bedale
Aerial Extreme Whether you're a novice adventurer or an adrenalin junkie, your adventure starts here! Our amazing Adventure Ropes Course is set within the beautiful surroundings of Camp Hill Estate. No experience or skill is required just a willingness to have fun!
Action and Adventure (29 miles)
Bedale
Action and Adventure Adventure for all the family! Pay and Play Zone over Weekends and Holidays. Birthday Parties, Family Fun Days... offering quad bikes, segways, archery, clay pigeon shooting, rifle shooting, climbing wall, and an Aerial Extreme High Wire Adventure Course and much MUCH more
Quadventures (29 miles)
Thirsk
Quadventures - a family friendly off road driving attraction, with fun, easy to drive buggies, quads and 4x4's available for everyone from 6 upwards. Adventure treks around our attractive countryside are especially popular, as are birthday party fun and games. Everyone just loves the driving.
Barrowford Park (29 miles)
Barrowford
Barrowford Park Large park with putting green, two children's playgrounds and a wetland area with ducks.
Pendle Witches Mystery Trail (29 miles)
Barrowford
Pendle Witches Mystery Trail Treasure Trails' treasure hunts are a fantastic way to explore a new town or village whilst enjoying a fun walk in the fresh air. Follow the trail, solve the clues and see the sights!
Yorkshire Wildlife Park (29 miles)
Doncaster
Yorkshire Wildlife Park From Wallaby Walkabout to land of the Tigers all the kids' furry favourites are here! Very child friendly.
Pendle Wavelengths Swimming Pool (29 miles)
Nelson
Pendle Wavelengths Swimming Pool Pendle Wavelengths leisure pool has a wave machine, a roof high water slide and a beachside playland - a soft play area ideal for young children. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Lancashire with kids
Monkey Bizness (29 miles)
Sheffield
Monkey Bizness - the premier family entertainment centre, where kids can be kidz. With separate play areas for 0-2, 2-5 and 5-12 year olds. Good idea if you're looking for fun family days out in Yorkshire.
Hollywood Bowl Sheffield (29 miles)
Sheffield
Hollywood Bowl Sheffield Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Monk Park Farm Visitor Centre (29 miles)
Thirsk
Monk Park Farm Visitor Centre Our Farm Park Visitor Centre is located near Thirsk in North Yorkshire and is in the heart of Herriot Country and on the edge of the North York Moors National Park.
Parkwood Karting (29 miles)
Sheffield
Parkwood Karting Junior karting is ideal for children aged 8 years or older looking to get started in karting or progress their racing skills. They give tuition to new drivers to ensure they drive safely and correctly.
The House Skatepark (29 miles)
Sheffield
The House Skatepark A great facility for skating only, no bikes, with classic features to train on and its all wood floors, so no concrete scars! If you're under 12 you will need an adult to stay with you.
Ice Sheffield National Ice Centre (29 miles)
Sheffield
Ice Sheffield National Ice Centre Ice Sheffield is totally committed to catering for the interests and aspirations of the whole community - offering recreational skating, learn to skate sessions, children's birthday parties and ice disco sessions
Aerial Extreme (30 miles)
Sheffield
Aerial Extreme Join us for a unique, fun-packed experience on our Adventure Ropes Course located at iceSheffield! Suitable for all and no experience necessary. The outdoors has never been this much fun, so what are you waiting for?
Towneley Hall Museum (30 miles)
Burnley
Towneley Hall Museum A range of indoor artistic exhibitions set within a large park which also offers play areas, golf courses and sculpture trails. Take a picnic!
Yorkshire Lavender (30 miles)
York
Yorkshire Lavender We have loads to do for the kids including a lavender maze, hillside snakes and ladders, a deer park, sculpture park & plenty of space for the kids to run around!
Foundry Climbing (30 miles)
Sheffield
Foundry Climbing Offers over 200 routes, 70% of which are from F5a to F7a. Over 1,100 sqm of climbing walls. Regular clubs for children starting at age 7.
Giddy Kippers Indoor Soft Play Centre (30 miles)
Nelson
Giddy Kippers Indoor Soft Play Centre Giddy Kippers - play on the amazing play zone, it's a fantastic, purpose built 3 storey structure with:
4 lane astra slide - Ball cannons - Balance beams - Splat pad - Ball bounce - Spiral tube slide
Kids@Play (30 miles)
Bacup
Kids@Play Due to the layout of the play frames it is easy for parents to keep an eye on their children whilst being able to sit down and relax with magazines and refreshments.
Jungle Mania Play Centre (30 miles)
Sheffield
Jungle Mania Play Centre Roar like a lion as you slide down our super fast 4 lane astra slide or get dizzy on the spiral slide, climb cargo nets and tumble towers, swing from the bish bags, crawl through tunnels and squeeze through the spiders web.
Maltby Swimming Centre (30 miles)
Rotherham
Thompson Park and Miniature Railway (30 miles)
Burnley
The Fire and Police Museum (30 miles)
Sheffield
The Fire and Police Museum Come face to face with some of the most amazing vehicles and exhibits around!
Feel as if you're in the thick of the action and adventure, with the sights and sounds of the Fire and Police Museum Sheffield,
Animal Quackers Park Farm (30 miles)
Bacup
Animal Quackers Park Farm A family run business aiming to bring your family the fun and enjoyment of animals: hugging, feeding and interacting with all of the residents of the farm.
Megakidz Indoor Play Centre (30 miles)
Sheffield
Megakidz Indoor Play Centre One of Sheffield's favourite Indoor Play Centres. Here at Megakidz we are well known for our friendly atmosphere, relaxing environment and excellent facilities for both parents and their children. It's a place where your cheeky monkeys can run wild!
Weston Park Museum (30 miles)
Sheffield
Weston Park Museum Children and adults will love the animated new displays, specially designed to delight even our littlest explorers. From Egyptian Mummies, to a traditional butchers shop. From Snowy the polar bear, to living ants and bees. The citys amazing collections of beautiful, varied and unusual treasures will be brought to life by fascinating histories, incredible facts and hands-on interactives.
1st Bowl Burnley (30 miles)
Burnley
1st Bowl Burnley Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Cheeky Chimps Childrens Play Centre (30 miles)
Oldham
Cheeky Chimps Childrens Play Centre Kids can monkey around in the jungle gym, slither down the spiralling snake slide, or become a hidden crocodile in the ball pit, and for the mums and dads we have comfortable seating, complimentary magazines, and a cafe serving hot and cold drinks and food from our menu.
Ponds Forge (31 miles)
Sheffield
Ponds Forge Come down and make a splash at Ponds Forge leisure pool! Whizz through the 2 flumes, float along the lazy river or jump through the big waves. There is also a smaller fun pool, for parent and toddler swimming!
Burnby Hall Gardens (31 miles)
Pocklington
Burnby Hall Gardens Glorious grounds and gardens with Europe's largest collection of water lilies spread over the lakes.
Special outdoor concerts are often held in the grounds during the summer, and regular events such as falconry displays and children's game days. Though delightful, for a full day out we recommend including other activities in your schedule.
Wacky Warehouse - Hollywood Star (31 miles)
Burnley
Wacky Warehouse - Hollywood Star Wacky Warehouse - Hollywood Star, a nice old stone warehouse building with the usual formula of kids indoor playcentre atttached to a very reasonably priced pub, so you can have a nice cup of tea while the kids run themselves into the ground for two hours - jobs a good 'un!
Skate Central of Sheffield (31 miles)
Sheffield
Skate Central of Sheffield Why not go and visit the rink that still maintains good old-fashioned family values? Varied sessions, extra sessions during school holidays.
Thorp Perrow Gardens, Falcons, Meerkats (31 miles)
Bedale
Thorp Perrow Gardens, Falcons, Meerkats The ultimate family day out with birds of prey, meerkats, wallabies, ostriches and Belgian hares amongst other wildlife providing the enjoyment of hands on experience for all the family in the finest collection of trees and shrubs in the country set in 85 acres of beautiful gardens with playground.
Just for Kids (31 miles)
Sheffield
Just for Kids indoor fun centre with rollerblading, bouncy castle, tube slide and a large toddlers' play area - ring for more details
The Edge Climbing Centre (31 miles)
Sheffield
The Edge Climbing Centre An ideal way to get children interested in an adventure sport and a great and exciting way to exercise with the family. It's all set in a friendly environment and there is something for everyone from 7 years and up.
Planet Pot (31 miles)
Sheffield
Planet Pot Pottery painting for both children and adults. Come and paint from our great selection from Cup Cakes to Plates, Egg Cups to cereal bowls. You can bring your own food or enjoy some of the buns and hot drinks we have on offer.
Fastlane Bowl (31 miles)
Sheffield
Fastlane Bowl Eleven lane bowling centre with a licensed bar and food served all day.
Fired Arts Craft Café (32 miles)
Sheffield
Fired Arts Craft Café Ceramic Cafe in South Yorkshire - great idea if you are looking for creative children's activities. Waiting for more info - coming soon
Castle Howard (32 miles)
York
Castle Howard Visit Castle Howard and have fun exploring 1,000 acres of parkland and gardens; jump on the land-train to the Great Lake for boat trips and our new adventure playground; discover more about the amazing history of the house & gardens with school holiday adventure trails and illustrated quiz sheets.
The Play Arena (32 miles)
Sheffield
The Play Arena An exciting new family entertainment centre with a wide range of activities which will appeal to the whole family, from babies to adults, whatever the weather. At 18,000 square feet the venue is the largest in Sheffield. There is both indoor and outdoor play equipment.
The Climbing Works (32 miles)
Sheffield
The Climbing Works The World's biggest and best dedicated bouldering centre with dedicated kid's bouldering area, climbing classes for children, beginners and improvers. Good idea if you're looking for fun family days out in Yorkshire.
Big Sheep & Little Cow Farm (33 miles)
Bedale
Big Sheep & Little Cow Farm When you visit the farm, one of our friendly guides will show you around the farm so that you can bottle feed lambs and piglets, bath a pig, hold small animals, feed the cows and sheep and talk to the donkey (if Charlie the pony does'nt object).
The Big Tops Indoor Playcentre (33 miles)
Dinnington
The Big Tops Indoor Playcentre An exciting and adventurous indoor family entertainment centre for the under 11's (+5's for laser tag) combining fantastic imaginative children's play facilities with an excellent, healthy eating cafe, Massive indoor soft play equipment with slides, Ball pool, Sports court, car track, toddler's area, and disabled zone. The perfect party venue. We also have "Make a Bear" "Laser Tag" and gift sho
The Fun Depot (33 miles)
Ashton Under Lyne
The Fun Depot Bright and cheery age segregated play areas, a peaceful sensory room, fully equipped sports court, and a dedicated nursing and feeding room.
Ski Rossendale (33 miles)
Rawtenstall
Ski Rossendale Kids Club runs on Saturday Mornings at Ski Rossendale - there are classes for snowboarders and skiers.
Wacky Warehouse - Mottram Woods (33 miles)
Mottram
Wacky Warehouse - Mottram Woods A nice big kids play structure, overlooked by tables and chairs for the parents to sit on and take a break while the kids run round. One of the many good places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Manchester.
The Skate Station (33 miles)
Tameside
The Skate Station Family friendly rollerskating rink offering family and beginners' sessions. Keep fit, have fun, and show the kids what you've got!
AMF Hollywood Bowl Manchester (34 miles)
Manchester
Rother Valley Country Park (34 miles)
Sheffield
Rother Valley Country Park Country park with extensive lake offering lots of watersports and fun, as well as an outdoor play area and a golf centre.
Tropical Butterfly House and Wildlfe Ctr (34 miles)
Sheffield
Tropical Butterfly House and Wildlfe Ctr Discover a wild family day out and make friends with creatures great and small at Sheffield's Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife and Falconry Centre. Family friendly activities, demonstrations and events run throughout the year. Find us on Facebook and Twitter!
Runaround Play Centre (34 miles)
Sheffield
Runaround Play Centre A fantastic playcentre for kids complete with large play frame, 4 lane Astra Slide, Spiral Slide, Ball Cannons, Large Sports Arena, Traverse Climbing Wall and separate Toddlers Area with interactive touch screen TV and ball fountain.
Kiddly Beanz (34 miles)
Manchester
Kiddly Beanz Indoor two story equipment which is exclusively designed for 0-9s with a very high safety factor. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for things to do in Edinburgh with kids.
Helmsley Open Air Swimming Pool (35 miles)
Helmsley
Hathersage Open Air Heated Pool (35 miles)
Hope Valley
The Forbidden Corner (35 miles)
Coverham
The Forbidden Corner Find the hidden temple Indiana Jones would feel at home in the Forbidden Corner, an extraordinary folly in North Yorkshire. Statues blink at you, paths lead nowhere, skeletons lurk in underground chambers and a temple hides behind artful landscaping. Your job is to work your way through the maze. Unique, and just scary enough to give everyone a thrill.
Hyde Leisure Pool (35 miles)
Hyde
Hyde Leisure Pool 'Red Ripster' Aqua slide - Wave machine - White water channel - Water cannons - Geysers - Bubble Pool - Cafe and air conditioned eating area. One of the many good places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Manchester.
Runamok (35 miles)
Rossendale
Runamok Multicoloured multitiered adventure soft play with dedicated baby play area and cafe.
Speedwell Cavern (35 miles)
Castleton
Speedwell Cavern Speedwell Cavern – an incredible underground journey by boat! Descend 105 steps to an underground canal. Take a boat trip to visit the cathedral like cavern and see the “Bottomless Pit” – a huge subterranean lake. Great idea if you're looking for family days out in Derbyshire.
Treak Cliff Cavern (35 miles)
Hope Valley
Treak Cliff Cavern - an underground wonderland of stalactites, stalagmites, rocks, minerals and fossils. Home to Blue John Stone. The tour takes you to see Aladdin's Cave, Fairyland and the Dream Cave. The most famous formation is "The Stork". Events include an Easter Egg Hunt and at Christmas "Carols by Candlelight"
Blue-John Cavern and Mine (35 miles)
Hope Valley
Blue-John Cavern and Mine The Blue John Cavern is steeped in history and old mining equipment is on view inside the cavern. Guided tours are conducted through the cave system at short regular intervals. Each tour lasts 45 minutes to 1 hour during which time a series of magnificent natural water-worn caverns are seen.
The World Famous Blue John Cavern (35 miles)
Hope Valley
The World Famous Blue John Cavern The Cavern Tours are of immense educational interest showing clearly how the caverns are formed in limestone strata and how the limestone itself had much earlier been formed by the deposits on the floors of great oceans which have long since receded, as the fossilised remains of marine animals now show.
Peak Cavern (35 miles)
Castleton
Peak Cavern The spectacular entrance is the largest to any cave in Britain. See rope making, the remains of an underground village and find out why it is called "The Devil's Arse"! Guided tours suitable for all ages. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Derbyshire with kids
Helmshore Mills Textile Museum (35 miles)
Rossendale
Helmshore Mills Textile Museum Discover how raw wool and cotton were traditionally transformed into cloth, learn Lancashire's part in the Industrial Revolution, and see the giant waterwheel work!
AMF Bury (35 miles)
Bury
AMF Bury Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Little Treasures (36 miles)
Accrington
Little Treasures One of the undoubted highlights is a visit to the bouncy castle named the 'Black Pig.' They also have many slides and climbing areas, all meeting the latest safety standards
Accrington Superbowl (36 miles)
Accrington
Accrington Superbowl Classic family friendly tenpin bowling with gutter guards and bowling ramps to give the kids a chance! A wholesome healthy family activity and great when it's wet!
Muffins Play Barn (36 miles)
Malton
Muffins Play Barn A seriously fun and interactive play gym for children aged up to 8 years. Baby area with sensory lighting and comfy cafe; play gym with slides, ball pit, climbing etc.; and art corner.
Burrs Activity Centre (36 miles)
Bury
Burrs Activity Centre Canoeing - Archery -Kayaking - -Rafting - Climbing on the indoor climbing wall - -Abseiling - Team building and problem solving - Orienteering
The Play Barn at Settle (36 miles)
Settle
The Play Barn at Settle A great indoor soft play centre in the Yorkshire Dales where your children can run wild in a safe and friendly environment while you can relax in our comfortable seating and cafe area. We pride ourselves on our homemade food.
The Play Barn (36 miles)
Settle
The Play Barn - offers a space where parents and children will have a fun time, whilst the children are scrambling over the adventure course or testing their climbing skills on the climbing wall having fun in the spooky maze or perhaps sliding down the twisting slide.
Tenpin Bury Pilsworth (36 miles)
Bury
Tenpin Bury Pilsworth Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
The Fusilier Museum (36 miles)
Bury
The Fusilier Museum Home to the collection of the XX Lancashire and Royal Regiment Fusiliers, commemorating in total over 300 years of history and heritage.
East Lancashire Railway (36 miles)
Bury
East Lancashire Railway The service operates historic steam trains from Rawtenstall to Heywood passing over viaducts and through tunnels.There are special events throughout the year, such as Santa Specials and Friends of Thomas the Tank Engine.
4 Kids Play (36 miles)
Clitheroe
4 Kids Play For the under eights. A two story indoor play facility including slides and ball pool. They also have a bouncy castle and a separate baby area for smaller children.
Clitheroe Castle Museum (37 miles)
Clitheroe
Clitheroe Castle Museum New look galleries will take you on a journey through 350 million years of local history, heritage and geology. Features for younger children.
Heaton Park (37 miles)
Prestwich
Heaton Park Great Animal Centre, two dedicated children's play areas providing a range of activities for children aged from 3 years up to 14 years, rowing boats, tram rides, pitch and putt - loads to do - wow!
Heaton Park Golf Centre (37 miles)
Prestwich
Heaton Park Golf Centre Voted "Best Municipal Golf Course of the Year" in both GolfPunk (Jan/Feb 06) and Esquire (Aug 06) Magazines. 18-hole Championship Golf Course - 18-hole par-3 pitch and putt course - Junior Golf Development Academy
Wacky Warehouse - Old Farmhouse (37 miles)
Scunthorpe
Wacky Warehouse - Old Farmhouse 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!
The Funky Farm (37 miles)
Northallerton
The Funky Farm - main area includes giant astra slide, ball pool, pulley & wow pool - Large football and basketball court.
Oswaldtwistle Mills (37 miles)
Accrington
Oswaldtwistle Mills is home to a host of popular attractions for people of all ages! See inside for more details - great place to visit if you are looking for family days out in Lancashire.
Normanby Hall Country Park (37 miles)
Scunthorpe
Normanby Hall Country Park Set in the heart of undiscovered North Lincolnshire, the 300 acres of Normanby Hall Country Park provides the perfect day out for all the family.
Debdale Outdoor Centre (37 miles)
Gorton
Debdale Outdoor Centre - is a modern purpose-built outdoor centre owned and operated by Manchester City Council. We provide an exciting range of activities in Greater Manchester and further a field in the Peak District, North Wales and North West England.
Wacky Warehouse - Band Stand (37 miles)
Gorton
Wacky Warehouse - Band Stand 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!!!
Manchester City FC Experience (37 miles)
SportCity
Manchester City FC Experience The Manchester City Experience - Museum & Stadium Tour combines the rich sporting history of Manchester City Football Club with a 75 minute tour of the awe inspiring City of Manchester Stadium. Blue Moon I saw you standing alone.
Chestnut Conservation and Wildlife Park (37 miles)
High Peak
Chestnut Conservation and Wildlife Park Chestnut Conservation and Wildlife Park boasts otters, 16 species of owls and other indigenous wildlife all in their natural surroundings including, buzzards, pine martens, polecats, foxes, Scottish wildcats and deer.
Playtime Soft Play Centre (37 miles)
Oswaldtwistle
Playtime Soft Play Centre - an indoor play centre for kids which has a variety of toys, play houses, a bouncy castle, ride-ons plus the soft-play structure.
Museum of Transport (37 miles)
Cheetham Hill
Museum of Transport All sorts of vehicles stretching back 100 years, with numerous photographs exploring the changing scene of transport.
Eyam Treasure Trail (37 miles)
Eyam
Eyam Treasure Trail A fantastically fun way to get out and explore the historic plague village of Derbyshire. Kids will get an understanding of history whilst solving the mystery of the lost treasure from days gone by. Adults get to share and help them in their learning and fun.
Eden Camp (38 miles)
Malton
Eden Camp Housed in an original POW camp, a visit to our award winning museum will allow you to experience the sights, the sounds and even the smells of World War Two.We present the most comprehensive display of British Second World War history in the world, and also cover the First world war and post-1945 conflicts.
Manchester Climbing Centre (38 miles)
Manchester
Manchester Climbing Centre The North West's premier indoor climbing wall. We run sessions for all ages and abilities, including kids clubs, birthday parties, family taster sessions and adult beginners courses. Outdoor sessions also run in summer. Climbing is a great fun activity for all the family, so head down and have a go!
Only Foals and Horses Sanctuary (38 miles)
Oswaldtwistle
Only Foals and Horses Sanctuary Open facility working to rescue vulnerable equines, giving them rehabilitation and treatment. A valuable opportunity for the kids to learn about responsibility toward animals.
Rope Race Climbing and Activity Centre (38 miles)
Stockport
Greater Manchester Police Museum (38 miles)
Manchester
Greater Manchester Police Museum Imagine stepping back in time to a Victorian Manchester, not the city of commerce and corporate splendour but a hidden city of gas lamps and narrow alleys, of slums and unruly alehouses.
Chinese Arts Centre (38 miles)
Manchester
Chinese Arts Centre Chinese Arts Centre is the international agency for the development and promotion of contemporary Chinese artists.Our work covers many areas including exhibitions.
AMF Scunthorpe (38 miles)
Scunthorpe
AMF Scunthorpe Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. This AMF has 20 lanes!
Funtastic (38 miles)
Radcliffe
Funtastic Fabulous adventure soft play centre with a stunning array of features and age appropriate areas. They have a sincerely unique sports arena, and the resident 'dog' fudge regularly appears to dance with the children!
IMAX Manchester (38 miles)
Manchester
IMAX Manchester Taking film to the max, an IMAX film is a futuristic ride of adventure and spectacular 2D and 3D effects, taking you through the cinema screen and into the heart of the action. One of the many good places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Manchester.
1st Bowl Scunthorpe (38 miles)
Scunthorpe
1st Bowl Scunthorpe Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Run Of The Mill Indoor Play Centre (38 miles)
Stockport
Run Of The Mill Indoor Play Centre The perfect place to visit if you care about cleanliness, great food and a safe, fun environment for the little ones! Our play areas are designed to stimulate, exercise and excite and there is something for all ages - from the tiniest tot up to 12!
Awesome Walls Climbing Stockport (38 miles)
Stockport
Awesome Walls Climbing Stockport Indoor rock climbing is a fun and enjoyable way to exercise and an excellent way to keep the kids fit and healthy. We have always strived to offer the best indoor climbing experience - friendly staff, interesting routes, centre cleanliness.
The Jungle (38 miles)
Chesterfield
The Jungle - has a three level soft play centre, mini football pitch, with HUUUUGGE slides and plenty of party rooms.
Projekts Indoor Skatepark (38 miles)
Manchester
Projekts Indoor Skatepark Under cover skatepark with well maintained, classic features to practice or show off on, depending on your skill level! No posted lower age limit, parental supervision required.
Avago Karting Chesterfield (38 miles)
Chesterfield
Avago Karting Chesterfield Minimum age 8 and height 4ft3. This is an Indoor circuit with an overall length of 300 metres. They have junior and cadet driving options for younger karters.
Dandi Lion Playzone (39 miles)
Scunthorpe
Dandi Lion Playzone An air conditioned multi-tiered soft play structure, providing a clean, safe, secure and stimulating play environment, catering for children from 0 - 12 years, with dedicated play zones for babies, toddlers and juniors.
Manchester Spy Treasure Trail (39 miles)
Manchester
Manchester Spy Treasure Trail Treasure Trails' treasure hunts are a fantastic way to explore a new town or village whilst enjoying a fun walk in the fresh air. Follow the trail, solve the clues and see the sights!
Opera House and Palace Theatre (39 miles)
Manchester
The Manchester Museum (39 miles)
Manchester
The Manchester Museum Come face-to-face with live frogs and snakes, meet Stan the T.rex or see a helmet made from the skull of a porcupine fish. Draw, play and relax, get up close to objects, follow trails or borrow a backpack full of gallery activities. One of many fun family places to visit if you're looking for
things to do in Manchester with kids.
Manchester Aquatics Centre (39 miles)
Ardwick
Manchester Aquatics Centre The Manchester Aquatics Centre is the fantastic venue purpose built for the Commonwealth Games.
There are special family sessions which have been specifically designed for those with children. These sessions offer a calm and enjoyable environment for young and old alike. The perfect family day out!
Vertical Chill Ice Wall Manchester (39 miles)
Manchester
Vertical Chill Ice Wall Manchester is a refrigerated unit running through a climbing shop's 2 floors. Inside at a constant -12°C an 8 metre concave real ice climbing wall presents a steep challenge to both novice and accomplished climbers. Strict lower age limit of 14 years old, with conditions.
Vernon Park Museum (39 miles)
Stockport
Vernon Park Museum Local history museum with varying events programme throughout the year.
Flamingo Land (39 miles)
Malton
Flamingo Land 400 acres of wild family fun. There are many white knuckle thrillers including Kumali, a suspended looping rollercoaster, rides for younger children, 5 family shows and an extensive zoo, home to many rare and exotic species such as giraffes, rhinos, hippos and lions.
Museum of Science and Industry (39 miles)
Manchester
Museum of Science and Industry The whole family has fun at MOSI (Museum of Science and Industry) in Manchester. Situated in five large buildings packed with exciting galleries, exhibitions and daily events, there is something for everyone to experience and enjoy.
Staircase House (39 miles)
Stockport
Staircase House Explore domestic history throughout the house, peel back the bedclothes of the four poster bed, sit at the 18th Century dining table, and try your hand at quill pen writing!
Air Raid Shelters (39 miles)
Stockport
Air Raid Shelters First-hand experience of daily life in 1940s, war-torn Britain. A labyrinth of tunnels under part of the town centre provided shelter - and a way of life - for Stockport and Manchester families through the dark days of the Blitz.
Hat Works (39 miles)
Stockport
Hat Works The UK’s only museum dedicated solely to the hatting industry, hats and headwear! An award winning interactive Visitor Attraction housed in a restored Grade ll listed ex hat factory. Fun and educational.
Tenpin Stockport (39 miles)
Stockport
Tenpin Stockport Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
KK5 Indoor Playcentre (40 miles)
Stockport
KK5 Indoor Playcentre KK5 Indoor Playcentre is a large playcentre suitable for children up to 12 years old. There are great slides for the older ones and a lovely soft play area for the younger kids.
Rumble in the Jungle Indoor Play Centre (40 miles)
Stockport
Rumble in the Jungle Indoor Play Centre A fun soft play challenge on two levels with different activities to promote motor skills, coordination, increase activity levels whilst promoting social development.
Wellybobs (40 miles)
Darwen
Wellybobs Wildlife, arts and crafts, sing alongs, Ladybug garden, adventure playground with zippy swing: a really good range.
Skatecity (40 miles)
Stockport
Skatecity Featured on ITV's The Feel Good Factor. Varied skating sessions evenings only except during school holidays.
Creswell Crags (40 miles)
Worksop
Creswell Crags is a limestone gorge honeycombed with caves and smaller fissures. Stone tools and remains of animals found in the caves by archaeologists provide evidence for a fascinating story of life during the last Ice Age between 50,000 and 10,000 years ago. Great idea for family days out in Nottinghamshire.
Blackburn Bowlplex (40 miles)
Blackburn
Blackburn Bowlplex Bowling is the perfect activity for any occasion whether it's a family get together, birthday party or special treat during the school holidays. We are the ideal all weather venue with much more than just bowling. So, can we interest you in The Great Indoors?
Wackadayz (40 miles)
Richmond
Wackadayz - is a secure Indoor Play Centre. We have separate Junior and Toddler areas, an elevated Sports Arena, Bouncy Castle and Wifi available at not extra charge. Offering the opportunity for the whole family to enjoy a fun day out or select to sit back and relax with some refreshments while the kidz play.
ZuuKidz (40 miles)
Blackburn
ZuuKidz Ultimate indoor family play and party venue with over 10,000 square feet of fun for children of all ages, pamper packages for parents and disabled facilities.
Blackburn Ice Arena (40 miles)
Blackburn
Blackburn Ice Arena Blackburn Ice Arena offers something for everyone. With year round skating, disco sessions for both juniors and seniors, family skating and holiday fun. The fun doesn't end on the ice with great party and catering facilities on hand. Great if you are looking for family days out in Lancashire ideas.
Lyme Park (40 miles)
Disley
Lyme Park Adventure playground and lots of children's events throughout the year. Vast medieval deer park, moorland and woodland estate to explore
Happy Daze Play And Party Centre (40 miles)
Darwen
Happy Daze Play And Party Centre Formerly known as Top Bananas, Happy Daze is under new management and has been refurbished to include a larger play area, improved party areas and the all new parents' chill out zone!
Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery (40 miles)
Blackburn
Brookside Miniature Railway (41 miles)
Poynton
Brookside Miniature Railway Superb train ride for families and enthusiasts. Authentic detail in near half-mile circuit through the beautiful gardens of a large garden centre. Authentic GWR station, full-size signal box and museum of railway relics. Great place to go with the children if you are looking for family days out in Cheshire.
Pink Pig Farm (41 miles)
Scunthorpe
Pink Pig Farm Family run farm shop and working farm with trails, forts and more for the kids.
Splash at Riverside (41 miles)
Blackburn
Splash at Riverside No special play features beyond the standard pools BUT they are chlorine free pools which is a big plus for children with asthma or delicate eyes!
The Lowry (41 miles)
Salford Quays
The Lowry The Lowry is a spectacular waterside building housing theatres, galleries, restaurant, café/bars, gift shop and Tourist Information Centre. Visitors can enjoy guided tours, the Meet Mr Lowry film, work by Britain’s most popular artist alongside contemporary art plus a wealth of fabulous theatre entertainment and participatory activity for all ages.
Waves Water Fun Centre (41 miles)
Blackburn
Waves Water Fun Centre If you are looking for family days out in Lancashire, Waves has a lagoon shaped pool, Alien space bowl water feature, children’s shipwreck slide, jacuzzi, waves machine, a vending area and a Regency Gym.
Manchester United Museum and Tour (41 miles)
Old Trafford
Manchester United Museum and Tour Manchester United Museum and Tour - Come and see for yourself why more than 200,000 people visit the Museum every year! Young or old, United fan or not, it really is something to savour and tell your friends and family about.
Ryedale Folk Museum (41 miles)
Pickering
Ryedale Folk Museum Large open air museum for all the family. The museum contains reconstructed buildings including a 1950s post office, iron age roundhouse, Elizabethan manor house and model village, and focuses on life in Ryedale through the ages. The museum also has a Blacksmiths, and livestock such as pigs, sheep and chickens.
Queens Park Sports Centre (41 miles)
Chesterfield
Queens Park Sports Centre Ride the hipper dipper waterslide 185ft long (bigger than your average flume). Plus 33m pool with diving area for 1, 3 and 5m boards. One of the many fun family places to visit if you're looking for the best things to do in Derbyshire with kids
Wild Things (41 miles)
Stockport
Wild Things Animal themed bright and colourful adventure soft play.
Daytona Karting (41 miles)
Trafford Park
Daytona Karting Bambino Karting is available at all of Daytona's Race Venues for drivers aged 5-7 years (as well as for 8+) . All three venues have designed and built dedicated beginner circuits for the Bambino Experience.
Head Over Heels Indoor Play Centre (41 miles)
Chorlton
Head Over Heels Indoor Play Centre Three levels of soft play fun reaching a mind blowing 6.5m height. The fastest way to get down is on the fiery 3-lane astro slide – if you can make it past the Dragon. One of the many good places to go if you're looking for things to do with kids in Manchester.
Laser Quest (41 miles)
Manchester
Laser Quest Laser Quest is the world's best known and most exciting brand of Laser Tag game.
Tenpin Parrs Wood (41 miles)
Manchester
Tenpin Parrs Wood Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. Great family fun!
Tenpin Didsbury (41 miles)
East Didsbury
Tenpin Didsbury Kids love bowling, and if they are under 6 they can use a ramp and gutter guards. This Tenpin has 26 lanes!
Wacky Warehouse - The Bell House (41 miles)
East Didsbury
Wacky Warehouse - The Bell House An indoor play building with a large number of games and play structure children under 4ft 9ins tall. We also hold Parent and Toddler sessions during the week. An excellent place to go for a good night out as the complex also has bowling, a cinema, health club, bingo and a Travel Lodge.
Chatsworth Farmyard and Playground (41 miles)
Bakewell
Chatsworth Farmyard and Playground The famous garden contains spectacular waterworks and you are welcome to walk, picnic and play here and in the surrounding park. The farmyard and adventure playground welcomes young visitors and families and has special activities throughout the season.
Captain Jacks Adventure Play (41 miles)
Retford
Captain Jacks Adventure Play Retford's fantastic soft play centre is an ideal place to relax while the kids burn off energy. We pride ourselves on our cleanliness, excellent customer service and our good food. With a separate area for toddlers and juniors and regular bouncy castles and games we aim to provide a fun and safe place to play and party for 0 to 13 year olds and a relaxing place for all adults!
Pottery Corner (41 miles)
Chorlton
Pottery Corner Have you been painting for years and fancy a go at a new medium? Maybe you've never lifted a brush but would love a personalised mug for work. Those of you who say you have no artistic ability - come along and let us prove you wrong
Funizuz Play Centre (42 miles)
Stockport
Funizuz Play Centre Indoor soft play centre, ceramic pot painting studio, café, birthday parties, toddler activities, clay hand and foot imprints, children's fashion, accessories and gifts.
North Yorkshire Moors Railway (42 miles)
Pickering
North Yorkshire Moors Railway Britain’s most popular Heritage Railway carrying over 300,000 passengers a year. Travelling through 18 miles of beautiful North York Moors National Park from the market town of Pickering to Grosmont. On many days throughout the year you can now continue your journey along the scenic Esk Valley to our newest destination of Whitby.
Chesterfield Bowl (42 miles)
Chesterfield
Chesterfield Bowl 16 lane bowling centre - including glow in the dark bowling at selected times at weekends. Kids love bowling, well worth a go if you haven't tried it.
Bolton Museum, Aquarium and Archive (42 miles)
Bolton
Bolton Museum, Aquarium and Archive If you're looking for a free fun family outing, Bolton Museum, Aquarium and Archive is the place for you. There?s a special children?s activity corner, and an exciting programme of family friendly events all year round, as well as plenty of themed activities during the holidays.
Smithills Open Farm (42 miles)
Bolton
Smithills Open Farm 25 varieties of animal and you can get up close to them because they are all "nice and well behaved". You can even feed them, and hold them, if you wish.
Dizzy Rascals (42 miles)
PIckering
Dizzy Rascals Indoor play boasting cargo nets, ball pool, jumbo slide, seperate baby and toddler area and cafe.
Land of Play Indoor Play Centre (42 miles)
Trafford Park
Land of Play Indoor Play Centre Land of Play is a stimulating, safe, fun, healthy recreation area for children of all age groups, creating an atmosphere for pantomime and make believe
Ingleborough Cave (42 miles)
Clapham
Ingleborough Cave Until 1837 the secrets of Ingleborough Cave were hidden behind large natural calcite dams behind which water had ponded, submerging much of the passage beyond. These were broken down following a flood, to reveal a wonderland of sculpted passages and beautiful cave formations which have been delighting our visitors ever since.
Little Rascals (42 miles)
Buxton
Little Rascals Indoor soft play centre and party venue. We offer dedicated play areas for babies, toddlers and juniors aged 0-10 years.
Our parties have been designed specifically with children and their parents in mind. Children play for 1 hour 20 mins and are then given 40 minutes to enjoy their food.
Queens Park (42 miles)
Bolton
Queens Park Fabulous outdoor play park, sand, diggers, great climbing frames, mazes, sculptures, picnic areas and ducks in the lake.