​North Yorkshire offers fun for all the family, old and young, from the fun of the seaside to a magical wonderland of play and exploration.  Bring the kids to North Yorkshire for a memorable break where everyone can be included.  Wherever you are in North Yorkshire, there are family days out just waiting to be enjoyed.

Discover the Yorkshire Coast where traditional seaside attractions and games can be enjoyed along with ice cream, rock pooling, sandcastles and paddling.  A range of entertainments and festivals take place on the coast throughout the year making it a fantastic family destination all year round.

New places to grow young minds on a family day out

Explore a cave and discover the mindboggling formations of stalactites and stalagmites formed over thousands of years or visit the magical petrifying well where everyday objects are turned to stone in mere months.

In addition to all this, many of our museums and stately homes have created trails, experiences and demonstrations to ensure that they offer as much to younger visitors as they do adults.

No need to leave the dog at home when you visit North Yorkshire, this is a dog-friendly holiday county, and that means they are just as welcome as you are.

Your four-legged friend is the perfect companion on your visit to the county. Take them with you as you explore and embrace the great outdoors. There are great walks from castles to abbey ruins that frame the stunning landscape before you recharge in a friendly tearoom or local pub.

Where you go, they go

North Yorkshire is packed with excellent pubs, restaurants and cafes that will go the extra mile for your four-legged family member – so whatever you fancy doing on your visit they can be included.

This means you can bring your beloved canine with you so you can refuel and dine out together after your vigorous walk exploring the sniffs and smells.

Enjoy home-cooked food, warm up in front of the fire and let your pup relax and recover from their exercise on your North Yorkshire break. We’ve got something for everyone, especially if you’re visiting with your dog.

So start planning your next pawfect break to North Yorkshire today.

North Yorkshire is an artistic and cultural hotbed and the birthplace of so many great artists over the years. Visit the county to learn about them and be inspired in your own artistic endeavours.

The events calendar in North Yorkshire features eclectic festivals, celebrating drama, poetry, photography and more.  With some of the country’s most beautiful theatres and performance spaces. The stage is always set when you visit.

Creativity in our bones

Find art galleries in an array of surprising places from stately homes to quiet villages in the North York Moors, the artistic spirit of North Yorkshire comes bursting out with every opportunity.

For those with a creative leaning, making is at the heart of the arts and cultural offer in North Yorkshire, whether that is creating jewellery, weaving willow, watercolour painting and more.

North Yorkshire’s arts and culture community will not disappoint.