Family Days Out in North Yorkshire

858 family-friendly activities — zoos, theme parks, soft play, museums and more.

All Abbeys Beaches Castles Cathedrals Cinema Coding Clubs Discovery Centres Farm Parks Historic Houses Lego Exhibitions National Trust Family Sites Outdoor Theatre

Ages 3–12

Clifford's Tower, York

Discovery Centres · York, North Yorkshire

4.3 (5,831)

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Ages 0–16

Scarborough Beach

Beaches · Scarborough, North Yorkshire

4.6 (5,499)

Free

Ages 0–16

The Forbidden Corner

Treasure Trails · Middleham, North Yorkshire

4.7 (5,462)

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Ages 0–16

North Yorkshire Moors Railway

Steam Railways · Pickering, North Yorkshire

4.7 (5,220)

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Ages 3–12

York Racecourse

Lego Exhibitions · York, North Yorkshire

4.5 (4,561)

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Ages 0–16

Vue Cinema York

Cinema · York, North Yorkshire

4.2 (4,126)

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Ages 0–16

Alpamare UK

Theme Parks · Scarborough, North Yorkshire

4.3 (4,119)

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Ages 0–16

Scarborough Open Air Theatre

Outdoor Theatre · Scarborough, North Yorkshire

4.7 (4,057)

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Ages 0–16

National Trust - Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens

National Trust Family Sites · York, North Yorkshire

4.5 (4,055)

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Ages 0–16

Visitor Centre (Fountains Abbey)

Abbeys · Ripon, North Yorkshire

4.7 (3,771)

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Ages 7–16

Revolution Revolution York

Coding Clubs · York, North Yorkshire

4.3 (3,738)

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Ages 0–16

Ham House and Garden

Historic Houses · Richmond, North Yorkshire

4.5 (3,477)

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Ages 0–16

Scarborough Spa

Outdoor Theatre · Scarborough, North Yorkshire

4.5 (3,345)

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Ages 5–16

Harrogate Convention Centre

Space Centres · Harrogate, North Yorkshire

4.3 (3,084)

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Ages 0–16

Helmsley Castle

Castles · Helmsley, North Yorkshire

4.5 (2,996)

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Ages 0–16

Rowntree Park

Farm Parks · York, North Yorkshire

4.6 (2,979)

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Ages 0–16

Richmond Castle

Castles · Richmond, North Yorkshire

4.6 (2,936)

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Ages 0–16

York Barbican

Summer Fairs · York, North Yorkshire

4.4 (2,877)

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Ages 0–16

Ripon Cathedral

Cathedrals · Ripon, North Yorkshire

4.8 (2,733)

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Ages 5–16

Victoria Shopping Centre

Space Centres · Harrogate, North Yorkshire

3.9 (2,727)

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Ages 0–16

North Yorkshire and Cleveland Heritage Coast

Rock Pooling · Helmsley, North Yorkshire

4.7 (2,582)

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Ages 0–16

SPARK York

Summer Fairs · York, North Yorkshire

4.6 (2,560)

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Ages 5–16

Railway Museum Road Train

Science Museums · York, North Yorkshire

4.7 (2,517)

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Ages 0–16

York City Walls

Palaces · York, North Yorkshire

4.7 (2,514)

See website

Things to do by town in North Yorkshire

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Planning a family day out in North Yorkshire?

North Yorkshire has something for every family — from indoor soft play and rainy-day museums to outdoor adventure parks, zoos, and farm attractions. Whether you're looking for free things to do with kids or a special occasion treat, our 858-strong guide covers the best family-friendly activities across North Yorkshire.

Use the filters above to browse by activity type, or search by town to find activities close to home. Many listings include age ranges, pricing information, and opening hours so you can plan your trip before you go.