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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…
Discover the great outdoors with all the family and see the beauty of… Discover the great outdoors with all the family and see the beauty of North Yorkshire on a walk. Whether coastal or countryside, there are lots of routes to choose from. Here are five options.
With the summer holidays fast approaching, it’s time to Find Your Escape… With the summer holidays fast approaching, it’s time to Find Your Escape in North Yorkshire. Escape to the great outdoors and enjoy some of the wonderful parks, gardens and outdoor spaces.
North Yorkshire is home to great food and drink and if you are visiting… North Yorkshire is home to great food and drink and if you are visiting with little ones, you are guaranteed to find perfect family-friendly places to eat whether you are at the seaside, in a town or…
Family Fun Businesses
Woldies
Award winning family day out! Award winning family day out!
Stockeld Park
Welcome to Stockeld Park, a magical destination that will transport you to… Welcome to Stockeld Park, a magical destination that will transport you to a world of enchantment and adventure!Open every weekend and during holiday…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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Step inside Luminarium, a spectacular walk-through installation filled… Step inside Luminarium, a spectacular walk-through installation filled with light, colour, and calm, as The Stray transforms into a magical world of…
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.
