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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
