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Bring the family to North Yorkshire and fill their minds with the natural wonder, history and character of a county where fun and play can be found at every turn.

With great places to stay—featuring facilities and thoughtful touches that make your family break that much easier to enjoy—you can relax from the moment you arrive.

Our attractions offer bright, interactive and safe play environments where young ones can run freely and explore for themselves. North Yorkshire's family attractions also go to great lengths to involve children in the history, gardens, food and nature that are at the heart of what they do.

Everything You Need to Plan Your Family Break to North Yorkshire

With great days out, amazing attractions and fun, engaging events for all ages, these pages have everything you need to start planning your visit.

From ages one to 100, the whole family can enjoy a visit to North Yorkshire. We also have some stunning extra‑large properties—perfect for bringing extended families together under one roof for a truly memorable break.

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Family Fun Experiences

Stained Glass Centre showroom
Scarborough - Coast

Stained & Fused Glass Making Workshops

Make your own work of art to take home. From a full stained glass window…

Whitby Whale Watching tale
Whitby - Coast

Whitby Whale Watching

Have you ever wanted to get up close and personal to some of the sea's…

Family Fun Stories & Inspiration

North Yorkshire has some amazing historic attractions to visit. Families…

Discover the great outdoors with all the family and see the beauty of…

Plan the ultimate family holiday in North Yorkshire — with fun…

North Yorkshire is a full of awesome activities for those families looking…

Family Fun Businesses

How Stean Gorge exterior view of rustic wooden lodges Yorkshire Dales with Hot Tubs
Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale - Dales

How Stean Gorge Chalet Lodges

Rustic lodges nestled amidst green rolling hills in the stunning Yorkshire…

Mother Shipton's Cave Petrifying Well
Knaresborough - Heart

Mother Shipton's Cave

Mother Shipton’s is a beloved Knaresborough landmark and England’s oldest…

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Malton - Moors

Woldies

Award winning family day out!

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Boroughbridge - Heart

Beningbrough - National Trust

The National Trust Beningbrough, North of York, with its eight acres of…

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Pateley Bridge & Nidderdale - Dales

Studfold Caravan, Glamping and Camping Park

Nestled in the Yorkshire Dales Studfold’s family-friendly ethos and…

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Harrogate - Heart

Rudding Holiday Park Self Catering

Award-winning Rudding Holiday Park’s close proximity to Harrogate, Leeds,…

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Harrogate - Heart

Stockeld Park

Welcome to Stockeld Park, a magical destination that will transport you to…

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Masham - Dales

Swinton Park Hotel

Enjoy an impressive Castle hotel experience set in 20,000 acres of…

Family Fun Itineraries

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Plan a family holiday in North Yorkshire this year with some great…

7 days

Plan a family holiday in North Yorkshire this year with some great…

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Moors

A family day out in the moors

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The North York Moors are calling you this summer holiday. Plan the perfect…

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Dales

A family day out in the dales

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Thinking of a great day out to entertain all the family this summer…

Family Fun Events

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Scarborough - Coast

Scarborough Sparkle

27 Nov - 29 Nov 26

Taking place in November Scarborough Sparkle is a magical and enchanting…

Moonlight on the Lake Peasholm Scarborough
Scarborough - Coast

Moonlight on the Lake

23 Oct - 24 Oct 26

Take a journey around the beautiful Peasholm Park, as it is transformed…

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Whitby - Coast

Illuminated Whitby Abbey

23 Oct - 31 Oct 26

This Halloween, Whitby Abbey will once again come to life with dramatic…

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Filey - Coast

Filey Kite Festival

18 Sept - 20 Sept 26

Filey Kite Festival: A weekend of sky-high spectacle and coastal flavours.

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