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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.
Family Fun Experiences
Stained & Fused Glass Making Workshops
Make your own work of art to take home. From a full stained glass window… Make your own work of art to take home. From a full stained glass window to a pretty fused glass suncatcher, the choices are endless!
Whitby Whale Watching
Have you ever wanted to get up close and personal to some of the sea's… Have you ever wanted to get up close and personal to some of the sea's most amazing creatures? Well now you can with the help of Whitby Whale…
Family Fun Stories & Inspiration
Discover half term family fun in North Yorkshire this May. Find exciting… Discover half term family fun in North Yorkshire this May. Find exciting events to go to and awesome attractions to visit and join in with some great events and activities to keep kids young and old…
North Yorkshire has some amazing historic attractions to visit. Families… North Yorkshire has some amazing historic attractions to visit. Families can enjoy a great day out at a castle, museum or abbey ruin where children can learn about the past through lots of…
Discover all the fun events and activities that are happening across North… Discover all the fun events and activities that are happening across North Yorkshire over the February half term. Start planning all your family adventures and make the most of your time together
Come rain or shine North Yorkshire is the place to visit with all the… Come rain or shine North Yorkshire is the place to visit with all the family for a day out or holiday. Soak up some history at one of our fascinating museums or stately homes, go underground to…
Family Fun Businesses
Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden
The magnificent ruins of the once prosperous Fountains Abbey, the largest… The magnificent ruins of the once prosperous Fountains Abbey, the largest monastic ruins in the country, sit alongside a Georgian water garden that…
Beningbrough - National Trust
The National Trust Beningbrough, North of York, with its eight acres of… The National Trust Beningbrough, North of York, with its eight acres of gardens, historic rooms and changing art, is a real treat to enjoy all year…
RHS Garden Harlow Carr
Set amongst the rugged Yorkshire landscape, RHS Garden Harlow Carr is the… Set amongst the rugged Yorkshire landscape, RHS Garden Harlow Carr is the perfect spot for a day out that combines garden inspiration with outdoor…
Rudding Holiday Park Self Catering
Award-winning Rudding Holiday Park’s close proximity to Harrogate, Leeds,… Award-winning Rudding Holiday Park’s close proximity to Harrogate, Leeds, York and the Yorkshire Dales make it a fantastic location for your family…
How Stean Gorge Chalet Lodges
Rustic lodges nestled amidst green rolling hills in the stunning Yorkshire… Rustic lodges nestled amidst green rolling hills in the stunning Yorkshire Dales. Set beside How Stean Gorge
Studfold Caravan, Glamping and Camping Park
Nestled in the Yorkshire Dales Studfold’s family-friendly ethos and… Nestled in the Yorkshire Dales Studfold’s family-friendly ethos and devotion to quality is only matched by the outstanding landscape, in the heart of…
The Bay Filey Holiday Park
Luxury stays, beachfront fun & buckets of charm. The Bay Filey brings the… Luxury stays, beachfront fun & buckets of charm. The Bay Filey brings the best of Yorkshire’s coast, with stylish lodges, beach walks and a warm Away…
Swinton Park Hotel
Enjoy an impressive Castle hotel experience set in 20,000 acres of… Enjoy an impressive Castle hotel experience set in 20,000 acres of beautiful Yorkshire countryside, near Masham.
Family Fun Itineraries
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The North York Moors are calling you this summer holiday. Plan the perfect… The North York Moors are calling you this summer holiday. Plan the perfect day out with the whole family in this stunning part of North Yorkshire…
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Thinking of a great day out to entertain all the family this summer… Thinking of a great day out to entertain all the family this summer holiday then look no further than the beautiful Yorkshire Dales and Nidderdale…
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With over 100 miles of coastline to explore, the Yorkshire coast is the… With over 100 miles of coastline to explore, the Yorkshire coast is the perfect place to enjoy a family day out. With miles of sandy beaches, and…
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Plan a fantastic family day out in the heart of North Yorkshire this… Plan a fantastic family day out in the heart of North Yorkshire this summer and enjoy a day to remember as you make amazing memories.
Family Fun Events
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Taking place in November Scarborough Sparkle is a magical and enchanting… Taking place in November Scarborough Sparkle is a magical and enchanting Christmas wonderland taking place at the Open Air Theatre.
This is a magical evening under the stars by the shimmering lake in… This is a magical evening under the stars by the shimmering lake in Peasholm Park, Scarborough. Staged by Animated Objects and North Yorkshire…
This Halloween, Whitby Abbey will once again come to life with dramatic… This Halloween, Whitby Abbey will once again come to life with dramatic after-dark illuminations and spooky goings-on for everybody to enjoy.
There’s no place like Mother Shipton’s this summer. There’s no place like Mother Shipton’s this summer.
