Mini Mornings at Vue. Small People. Big Experience. Tickets for kids’ films from £2.49 for both children and adults at Vue. Please see website for showings and further details. Tel:…
Stockeld Park is a unique all-weather family attraction located near Wetherby in North Yorkshire. Filled with family fun, outdoor activities for children, a fun adventure park and a brand-new indoor play…
Axe throwing sessions for anyone aged five and over. Full safety briefing and instructions throughout and balloons can be put on targets and popped with knives to make it easier….
Army-style open Nerf shooting zone that is fun and active for the whole family. Adults can join in too, or relax in the cafe while the kids let of steam…
Huge inflatable theme park with eight different zones. Kids and adults alike can bounce and burn off energy on the drop slides, balance beams, freefall area and inflatable Wipeout zone….
Indoor karting arena where children aged 5+ can race around on two different types of kart. There is a little track with mini vehicles for under 5s too, as well…
The garden, tearoom (takeaway), car park, lower field and toilets are open on selected days. Please book ahead and check the National Trust website for dates. Lovely former manor house…
Children must be at least 4 feet tall and be able to swim 20m confidently in deep water on front and back. Halifax Swimming Pool: Saturdays, 11.30am-3.30pm. Sundays, 11am-3.30pm.
Currently closed – reopening details updated soon. The petting farm is open on Sundays between noon and 5pm. Get up close and personal with the farm animals, then enjoy the…
Pop-up play cafe in Haworth Village Hall. Lovely play area for children, nice cafe and classes running regularly. Haworth Village Hall, Butt Lane. BD22 8QJ. 01535 323100.
Soft play centre with a role play village, large baby area, sensory room and more. For ages 0-6. Whiterose Mills, Holdsworth Road. HX3 6SN. 01422 242679
Free entry to this bonfire (6pm) and fireworks display (7.30pm). Charlie Fastrax soft play is open until 9pm. Food and drink available. The Sportsman Inn, Bradford Old Road, Halifax. Friday,…
Held in The New Inn car park it’s free entry and there will be hot dogs, parkin and more. The bonfire will be lit at 6pm and fireworks will follow…
As well as a large bonfire, food, drink and kids rides, there are two fireworks displays on November 3; a mini, quieter display at 7.30pm suitable for small children, and…
CANCELLED FOR 2021 – check back for 2022! Organisers are still working out the fine details, but last time this event ran, there was a HUGE bonfire with two firework…
FREE bonfire and fireworks at The Sportsman Inn on Friday, November 2. Bonfire lighting at 6pm. Firework display at 7.30pm. Food and drink available in The Sportsman. Charlie Fastrax Bar…
The Piece Hall is a great place to visit for the whole family. It’s rich with history, as well as shops, cafes and bars, with events throughout the year. There’s…
Family roller skating sessions at the Halifax YMCA. Fridays: 6-8pm, open age. £3.50 per person including boot hire. Saturdays: Noon-1.30pm. £3 per person including boot hire. Sundays: 2-3.30pm. £3 per…
Strap on some skates and show off your skills at Playworld Huddersfield’s roller skating rink. It’s suitable for children aged four and up, but adult supervision is recommended for young…
Beautiful park with a paddling pool, just half a mile away from Huddersfield town centre. There are two lovely children’s play areas with picnic tables, a skate park,…
Brilliant mirror pool with lots of fountains for little ones to enjoy. Check the Facebook page for operating details. Address: Bradford City Hall, BD1 1HY
Starting to reopen from April 12, 2021 Theme park, zoo and holiday accommodation located near Malton, North Yorkshire. Enjoy the rides, book an “encounter” with one of the animals, or…
Halifax Swimming Pool: Skircoat Road, Halifax. 01422 366624 Sowerby Bridge Swimming Pool: Station Road, Sowerby Bridge. 01422 288078. Brighouse Swimming Pool: Woodvale Road, Brighouse. 01422 288068. Todmorden Swimming Pool: Ewood…
Friendly group of walkers based in the stunning countryside of Calderdale. Walks are held most weekends throughout the year, guided by leaders who know and love the area. New walkers…
Gaddings Dam and the secret Todmorden Beach offer a quiet escape for a day out. There is no road access, with entry only via hiking in, but you’re rewarded with…
Currently not running (updated January 2021) Wild and wacky sessions with giant floats, for children aged 14 and under. Brighouse Pool: Saturdays, 1.30-2.45pm Sowerby Bridge Pool: Saturdays, 1.30-2.45pm
Currently not running (updated January 2021) – (some pools are open but lane swimming only) Family Swimming sessions are times to swim with children under eight. Brighouse Pool: Mondays, 9.30am-noon;…
Fun swimming for adults with children. Brighouse Pool (teaching pool): Fridays (under 5s), 9am-1.15pm; Saturdays (under 11s), 1.30pm-2.45pm; Sundays (under 11s), 9am-1pm. Sowerby Bridge Pool (teaching pool): Mondays (under 5s),…
One of the largest community-run theatres in the UK, this Edwardian theatre has 480 seats and its own youth theatre group. The Todmorden Hippodrome Theatre, Halifax Road, Todmorden. 01706 814875.
Hosts local theatre and dance groups and professional events. Halifax Playhouse, King Cross Street. 01422 365998.
Built in 1901, the Victoria Theatre is a flexible space for all types of performances, especially children’s shows and local dance and theatre groups. Entertainment includes regular family shows, musicals…
Arts venue offering fabulous film, theatre, live music, comedy, family shows, workshops and more. Lots of family-friendly shows and events, including Relaxed Screenings in the cinema, where the volume is…
Large cinema in the centre of Halifax. Mini Mornings every Saturday and Sunday from 10am, plus every day in the school holidays – £2.49 per ticket. Vue, Broad Street Plaza,…
Thriving, independent not-for-profit cinema in Hebden Bridge. Family matinees at weekends and every day during school holidays. We serve tea in proper mugs and sell locally-baked cakes. Adults can have…
A wide range of films and organ concerts in an updated but unspoilt 1912 picture house. Family films are shown every Saturday and Sunday afternoons and on most weekdays during…
Reopening details to be updated soon. Lovely café with outdoor seating area and animals to see. There are peacocks, little goats, rabbits and more. Perfect for summer days when the…
The kids will have tons of fun at Huddersfield Leisure Centre’s Splash Park. There are water features and slides for the youngsters and larger slides for older children and adults,…
ROKT Climbing Gym aims to provide a safe, energised, social atmosphere while fulfilling all your climbing needs. Choose from taster sessions, and boulder and rope inductions and courses. There are…
Calderdale Council maintains 114 equipped play areas throughout Calderdale, ranging from playgrounds to new adventure play areas, multi-use games areas (MUGAS) and skate parks. To find one close to you,…
Beautiful green space close to Hebden Bridge town centre and the canal. There’s an outdoor gym, children’s playground, a skate park, bowling greens, football pitch, tennis court, basketball court and…
Nice park with good green spaces to run about in and a play area. There’s also a skate park, a bowling green, tennis court, basketball court and a large stone…
Explore the woodland paths and pond and enjoy the playground, sports field and bowling green. There is also a Gothic drinking fountain. Parkrun takes place here every Saturday at 9am….
Oakwell Hall dates back to 1583 and is now run as a living museum, furnished as the Batt family home in the 1690’s. There are restored gardens, a visitor centre,…
Outdoor activity centre in Ogden with a wide range of activities. Choose from mountain boarding, grass sledging, archery, low rope courses, slingshots with paintballs, archery, air pistols and more. Just…
Tenpin bowling with ten lanes, a dining area, pool table and licensed bar. Automatic bumpers, electronic scoring and bowling ramps make sure all the family can have fun. Glow in…
It’s visible from all over, but have you ever thought about climbing Wainhouse Tower? Standing at 77 metres high, this ornate Victorian chimney is open on Bank Holidays to those…
Made up of Northcliffe Woods and Norman Raw Playing Fields, Northcliffe Park has something for everybody. There is a fenced-in play area, a bowling green, tennis courts (if the bowls…
The St Ives Estate is a fabulous free day out, a short drive from Calderdale and a huge favourite with my mini Mumblers. Made up of a gorgeous country park…
Recently restored with money from the Heritage Lottery Fund, Roberts Park boasts a great new play area and skate park, as well as a bandstand where concerts are staged throughout…
High on Ilkley Moor, the Cow and Calf Rocks are a large rock formation, also known as Hangingstone Rocks. A great place to climb – although probably for older children…
This park provides a lovely space for walking, feeding the ducks, picnicking and even a paddle in the stream! There are two car parks, both are free and have plenty…
A large park just outside of Halifax town centre, Savile Park boasts lovely views, good paths and the walking is fairly flat. Often used for family events, such as the…
This Green Flag park is a hub of the local community, with plenty to do and a variety of events through the year. There’s a fenced in children’s play area,…
Lovely grassland with mature trees (gorgeous during Cherry Blossom season) and a good children’s play area, a basketball hoop and War Memorial. The Stray, Wakefield Road, Lightcliffe.
Close to the centre of Brighouse, Wellholme Park boasts beautiful floral displays, a children’s play area with a double web net that stands at over 6m high, a skate park,…
Whether it’s walking through the 33 hectares of mature oak and beech woodland, picnicking on the grass or playing in the fabulous children’s play area, there’s plenty in Centre Vale…
Located in the heart of a conservation area, People’s Park has been revitalised and restored with new facilities. There’s a children’s play area, visitor’s centre, bandstand, water features, pavilion and…
This stunning nature reserve offers loads of opportunities for exploring in the woods, as well as paddling in the stream! A haven for wildlife, you might even be lucky enough…
This park is open all year round and has a play area, outdoor gym, sunken garden, walled gardens and café. There is also a water play area open April to…
If your kids like Julia Donaldson’s Room on the Broom, they will love the adventure trail at Anglers Country Park. It’s free to explore – although the Visitor Centre sells…
Ogden Water Local Nature Reserve offers tranquil walks, nature activities, ducks to feed and plenty of places to picnic. The 34 acre reservoir is owned by Yorkshire Water, and boasts…
Bankfield is a lovely (free!) museum in Halifax that’s great for the kids to run around in. It’s been a museum since 1887 and tells the story of Halifax and…
As well as being one of West Yorkshire’s most important heritage sites, the Shibden Estate is full of fun to keep all the family entertained. The beautifully restored grounds, commissioned…
Currently open for takeaway only and the animals are in the barn for the winter. Ice cream parlour, where children can meet animals such as a herd of alpacas, two…
Reopening on April 12, 2021 – outdoor areas only. Wheelchair accessible farm with rare breed animals including pigs, peacocks, highland cows, goats, horses, donkeys, birds of prey, llamas and much…
Lovely woodland in Bradford, perfect for family walks. Little ones will enjoy collecting leaves and sticks, or jumping in the mud, while the older ones can explore all the interesting…
A lovely trail where you can look at artwork and enjoy walking along the riverside path. Ideal for families, it takes about 40 minutes there and back, stopping to look at…
Roundhay Park is one of the most popular parks in Leeds, due to its size, grandeur and array of things to see and do. As well as over 700 acres of…
Open from April 17, 2021 Theme park with a variety of rides for all ages, from rotating teacups to The Ultimate, a 1.5 mile long rollercoaster. There is also a…
Reopening Monday, April 12 2021 Fun day out where children and adults alike can ride, drive and operate REAL diggers, dumpers and other full- size construction machinery. Rides for all…
Reopening Saturday, May 22 2021 Hesketh Farm Park is set in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, just one mile from the picturesque village of Bolton Abbey and five miles…
This is a lovely tropical garden with plenty to keep kids entertained (particularly on a cold or rainy day as it is very warm in the tropical greenhouse!) . There…
With its beautiful park and gardens, house tour & Home Farm, Temple Newsam is a great day out. Meet hundreds of child-friendly farm animals, such as pigs, sheep, goats, cattle…
The caves at Stumps Cross were then discovered in 1860 by miners who were looking for lead seams in the Yorkshire Dales. Although they didn’t find any lead, they did…
Skipton Castle is a medieval castle in Skipton, built in 1090 by Robert de Romille, a Norman baron, and preserved for over 900 years. You can explore every corner of…
Traditional tramway open for rides since 1896 with a museum and shop. Prams and bikes are welcome – we just want you to enjoy the tramway! Dogs, accompanied by well-behaved…
Home to the national collection of arms and armour. Visitors can explore arms and armour from across the world and throughout time in our six themed galleries. Don’t miss the…
Ripley is a lovely place for a stroll around the gardens and deer park. Within the pleasure grounds, there is a small children’s play trail. Let your children release their…
Just a short distance from Harrogate town centre, this beautiful garden makes a great family day out. Enjoy some fresh air, catch up with friends and entertain the children all…
Traditional steam train rides for all the family! Tickets are available both in advance and on the day. 0-2 years go free and 3-15 years are £5.50. The Santa Specials…
Bracken Hall Countryside Centre and museum is situated on the edge of Shipley Glen, a popular beauty spot. The Centre has displays relating to the natural history, geology, archaeology and…
The Deep is an award-winning aquarium home to 3,500 fish including green sawfish, spectacular sharks, rays and a colony of Gentoo penguins. Journey through the story of the world’s oceans…
This country house has an amazing play area designed for children of all ages, including swings, climbing frames, bridges, aerial slide, pedalos and a dancing water play area! There is…
Home to over 300 years of history and over a million wonderful objects. Visit and you can marvel at iconic locomotives, watch engineering work in progress in the Workshop, browse…
With nine floors of galleries to explore, three cinemas (including Yorkshire’s biggest IMAX screen) and a packed programme of events, you’re sure to find something to inspire you. Free entry!…
The Science Adventure Centre is a hands-on experience, packed with interactive exhibits and fascinating displays. Explore the wonders of Science and Technology in our four pavilions – Air, Earth, Fire…
Lotherton Hall is a country house with beautiful grounds and a fabulous bird garden. Plenty to do with the children, especially in the summer when garden games such as giant…
Free museum in Leeds where you can come face-to-face with the Leeds Tiger, step into Ancient Worlds, see the final resting place of the Leeds Mummy and even dig for…
SatARTday Club – first Saturday of the month (11am to 4pm) Drop-in workshop for families who want to have fun being imaginative and creative together. Booking is essential for large…
Kirkstall Abbey is a fabulous example of Medieval Cistercian abbey ruins set on the banks of the River Aire in Leeds. There is free parking at Abbey House Museum and…
Harewood House is a country house near Leeds. Designed by architects John Carr and Robert Adam, it was built between 1759 and 1771 for wealthy plantation owner Edwin Lascelles, 1st…
The dramatic abbey ruins at Fountains are the largest monastic ruins in the country. Step back into a rich and dramatic past and imagine what life would have been like…
Halifax’s Eureka is a fantastic day out and is highly recommended for children up to about 11. There are specific areas for the under 5’s and even a couple of…
Dramatic moorland rock formations. Explore Brimham Rocks and have a great day out at nature’s playground. This amazing collection of weird and wonderful rock formations makes a great day out for…
Have a child who loves trains? Ravensprings Park is a private park owned by the Brighouse and Halifax Model Engineers. You can ride miniature locomotives on two different railway tracks…
Children’s play centre in Sowerby Bridge for under 6’s. Soft play area, bouncy castle and trampoline, climb-on equipment, slides and more. Cafe and children’s parties available. Little Monkeys Play Centre,…
Trampoline park and soft play centre with café. Parent and toddler sessions every morning from 10am-11am, £5. Airtime Halifax, Unit 4 Calderdale Business Park. Contact 01422 247404.
This National Trust property is lovely for a walk, including several waymarked trails, a visit to Gibson Mill itself or a paddle in the stream! They also often host special…
Currently only offering paint at home kids – updated January 2021 Pottery painting café in Hebden Bridge. Choose from a plate, bowl, mug or even piggy bank, unicorn, fairy or…
Come along to the PotSpot, paint a pot, have a chat and create something individual. We have over 300 different individually-priced pieces to choose from, and the price includes the…
Hippopottery is a mobile paint your own pottery studio based in the Shibden Valley. Suitable for all ages, you can choose from a wide range of pottery pieces to paint…
Play gym with both indoor and outdoor areas. There are a range of free craft activities on Wednesdays (during school holidays they run most days) and paid for activities such…
Recently refurbished play gym for children aged under six, with a café. Sunny Gym, Coronation Street, Elland. 01422 372213.
Adventure play centre and party venue. Aimed at children aged between birth to aged 11, there is a main play area with a three-storey play frame with obstacles, tunnels, a…
Snowboarding, snowtubing, skiing and kids adventure play. The slope is covered in a highly advanced material called Snowflex to create a close-to-snow experience. Charlie Fastrax indoor play includes a multi-storey…
Soft play centre aimed at children aged under eight. Two tier soft play area with slide, rope bridges, swing ball and climbing areas, toddlers’ corner with ride on toys, playhouse,…
Play environment for both older and younger children. Baby and toddler play area, large preschool and junior play facility and an area for older children with games consoles and much…
Play gym aimed at children from birth to aged nine. A wide range of activities to keep your little explorers happy, from a climbing frame and ball pool to bouncy…
Soft play gym for hire in Calderdale Business Park. Enjoy two hours of exclusive use of the play gym, bring your own food and drinks, external entertainers welcome. Use of…
Gigantic play frame with a football pitch, huge slides, ball pits, epic obstacle courses and a café. W Parade, Halifax. 01422 353700
Small to medium sized play gym with a double decker play gym, bouncy castle, ball pool, baby play area and lots of toys. hot and cold food and free Wi-Fi….
New play venue in the heart of Brighouse. A great play gym for 0-8-year-olds and a funky disco room for 2-16-year-olds within a brand new, secure environment. With plenty of…
