A family escape to the Yorkshire Coast & North York Moors

Check in to your coastal base for the week and get ready to explore. Drop your bags, get the kids settled and relax – your holiday has officially started.

Whether you book a lodge, cottage or beach house, you can enjoy the nearby facilities including an indoor pool, onsite activities, and an adventure playground. Plus, with direct access to the beach, you can enjoy the sunny weather and seaside vibes. Dogs are welcome, too, so your pooch can join in the family holiday fun.

Spend the day at Woldies where children can explore the gardens and discover the amazing world of nature.

Hop on the miniature train before heading to the timber trail and trying den building. Find your way around the giant willow maze and look for insects in the butterfly and bee gardens to learn more about these little creatures.

During the summer holidays, children can join the Wild Superhero Mission, too. Grab a sandwich from the Teahive Takeaway for lunch or enjoy your own – there are lots of picnic benches in the gardens.

Open weekends and school holidays from March to early September

Soak up the seaside vibes in Scarborough with a day of beach fun. Head to the North Bay and enjoy building sandcastles and paddling in the sea and of course, an ice cream is a must.

Discover history at Scarborough Castle and fossil finds, alongside the new Dino Trail, at the Rotunda Museum before riding the miniature railway or taking on the Skytrail at Scarborough North Bay Railway. There are also lots of events happening this year as part of the Scarborough 400 celebrations, including a giant deckchair trail with ten chairs to find across the town. Finish the day with tasty fish and chips.

Have a great morning of fun as you explore the grand house and vast grounds. Children can play in the Skelf Island adventure playground, try hide and seek in the gardens, and look for birds and insects.

The Boathouse Café is great for families, and the menu includes sandwiches, burgers, pizza and hotdogs, or you can enjoy a picnic in the grounds.

Dalby Forest is a haven for discovering nature with 8,500 acres to explore. Wander along one of the walking routes surrounded by tall trees and listen to birdsong.

If you prefer to explore on two wheels, the forest is home to lots of great mountain bike and cycling trails ranging from family-friendly easy routes to exhilarating extreme tracks. It’s the perfect place for those who love cycling and if you’re trying it for the first time, you can hire bikes from the Cycle Hub.

There’s also a great playground plus the Gruffalo sculptures to discover.

Spend your day in the historic town of Whitby where you can explore the ruins of Whitby Abbey after climbing up the 199 steps. Visit Whitby Museum, home to local fossils and model ships telling the story of Whitby’s maritime heritage.

Lunch has to be fish and chips, so head to Quayside for a lovely family meal in the restaurant or eat them on the beach. After an afternoon spent by the sea and a walk along the harbour and as the sun starts to set, book a sunset cruise with Whitby Coastal Cruises.

On your final day, explore the beautiful North York Moors countryside and visit the Danby Lodge National Park Centre. Enjoy a coffee outside while the kids have fun in the outdoor adventure playground complete with rope bridges and zip lines, before heading off on a riverside or woodland walks, many of which are pushchair friendly.

Follow one of the children’s trails before having a go on the indoor climbing wall and try lots of free indoor activities, too. Extra summer holiday activities including treasure hunts add to the fun.

Spend a few hours exploring these striking abbey ruins and imagine the monks who once lived here. Admire the tiled floor and visit the museum to learn more about the site’s history. If you visit at the weekend, don’t miss the guided abbey tour at 2pm - perfect for families who love history.

There are walking routes from the abbey that you can follow across the surrounding countryside, too.

Spend a few hours at the fascinating Rotunda Museum, the Museum of Coastal Heritage and Geology. Learn about the Yorkshire coastline and the fossils that have been found here over the centuries.

The Ancient Seas Gallery is home to historic creatures that were once found along this stretch of coastline including Meg the Megalosaurus. There are great children's activity events taking place over the summer holidays.

Finish the day with a round of footgolf, a mix of golf and football which is great fun for all the family. There are three courses to choose from – the standard footgolf course, adventure footgolf with obstacles set out in woodland and mini footgolf.

Or try footpool – a giant pool table marked out in the grass with footballs replacing the pool balls. Who will win the battle of the family and come out victorious. This is such a fun way to end the day.

History comes to life at Eden Camp. Be transported back to wartime Britain as you are immersed in the sights, smells and sounds of the Second World War. Experience the Blitz, the Battle of Britain as well as other conflicts.

See the collection of military vehicles including tanks and aircraft and sit in an air raid shelter. Enjoy lunch in the NAAFI Cafe before the children tackle the junior assault course and have fun in the play area.

Head high up into the trees at Go Ape Dalby Forest and enjoy an afternoon of adventure as you swing between trees and walk across the wobbly bridges.

Older children and adults can tackle the Treetop Challenge featuring zip lines, Tarzan swings and high rope crossings. Younger children can try the Treetop Adventure with twenty-four obstacles to tackle.

Note: minimum age to participate is 4 years old

The open-air museum is home to more than twenty heritage buildings including the Manor House, crofter’s cottage and the roundhouse which is modelled on an Iron Age dwelling. There are lots of interactive exhibits including the old school room and Daylight Photographic Studio where you can pose for a photo Edwardian style.

Try old-fashioned games such as stick and hoops and feed the animals in the farming area. Look out for the Hobs over the summer holidays and see how many of these moorland creatures you can count

Children can be brave knights, powerful kings or wealthy princesses for the day as they explore this 12th century castle. Climb the motte stairway for fantastic views and walk around the ruins while the chapel exhibition tells the history of the castle.

Enjoy a picnic in the grounds and call into the shop for some castle-themed souvenirs.