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York is a great place to have a day out with the kids. Below we've tried to list as many attractions as we can to make it easy for you to find fun places to visit - we hope you find our website useful - and easy to use. Do you know of any other great

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Family Days Out near to York

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York Dungeon (< 1 mile)

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.

Jorvik Viking Centre (< 1 mile)

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.

DIG (< 1 mile)

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! So DIG IT! - SHAKE IT! - SEE IT! - FEEL IT! - FIND IT! DISCOVER DIG! What will you find?

York Boat (< 1 mile)

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!

Huntfun York Treasure Hunt (< 1 mile)

York

Huntfun York 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.

Rainbows Ceramic Painting Studio (< 1 mile)

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. Great idea if you are looking for activities to do with kids in Yorkshire

National Railway Museum (2 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.

Water World (3 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.

Wacky Warehouse - Flying Legends (3 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!!

Tenpin York (4 miles)

York

Tenpin York 28 lanes of striketastic bowling fun for all the family - great idea for kids partys as well. Great idea for indoor family days out in Yorkshire.

Wacky Warehouse - Riverside Farm (4 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!

Creepy Crawlies Adventure Playsite (4 miles)

York

Creepy Crawlies Adventure Playsite 11,000 square feet of fantastic family fun. York's largest premier indoor adventure play area.

York Maze (5 miles)

York

York Maze Created from over 1.5 million maize plants and covering an area larger than fifteen Wembley football pitches, York Maze is one of the largest mazes in the world!

Yorkshire Air Museum (6 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, Archives, Airborne Forces Display, Squadron Memorial Rooms and Gardens and much more.

Crazy Tykes (11 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.

Real Aeroplane Company (13 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.

Yorkshire Lavender (14 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!

Lotherton Hall (14 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

Castle Howard (14 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 Christmas Adventure at Stockeld Park (15 miles)

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.

Polka Dot Kids World of Fun (17 miles)

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.

Polka Dot Kids Ltd (17 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.

Treasure Island Playcentre (17 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.

Mother Shipton's Cave (17 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.

Harrogate Climbing Centre (19 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.

Harewood House (19 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

Odeon Harrogate (19 miles)

Harrogate

Odeon Harrogate 5 screen cinema - a great idea for a family days out in north yorkshire when it's raining

Eden Camp (20 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 the Second World War.

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!

Pots 2 Go Ceramic Cafe (20 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).

Roundhay Tropical World (20 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.

Funalot Indoor Play Centre (20 miles)

Castleford

Funalot Indoor Play Centre Ball pool Soft play activity centre, Slide, swings and climbing net.

The Hydro (20 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 cr¨che, The Energy Bar cafe and more.

Wacky Warehouse - Squinting Cat (20 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.

Xplore (20 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.

Xscape Castleford (20 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 (20 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 beginnersÂor you can try tobogganing with family and friends.

RHS Harlow Carr (21 miles)

Harrogate

RHS Harlow Carr Lots to see and do for the whole family - see great review when you push the more info button.

Diggerland (21 miles)

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.

Thackray Museum (21 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.

Helmsley Open Air Swimming Pool (21 miles)

Helmsley

Helmsley Open Air Swimming Pool 20m heated outdoor pool.

Fired Art Designs (21 miles)

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¯Â¿Â½s wheel or model your own ideas in clay. Paint your own T ¯Â¿Â½ Shirt.Card making

Monk Park Farm Visitor Centre (21 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.

Ripley Castle (21 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.

Flamingo Land (21 miles)

Malton

Flamingo Land 400 acres of wild family fun. There are many white knuckle thrillers including new for 2006 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.

Royal Armouries Leeds (22 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.

Leeds City Museum (22 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.

Wacky Warehouse - Lawnswood Arms (22 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!!

Huntfun Leeds Treasure Hunt (22 miles)

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.

Middleton Railway (23 miles)

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.

Thanks for all the great places to go when visiting North Yorkshire you keep sending in.
Now the summer 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, steam railways and other tourist attractions.

Also teachers may find the site useful for ideas for the best 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 North Yorkshire can enjoy the great day out as well.

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