Family Days Out in North Yorkshire

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

All Abbeys Adventure Playgrounds Boat Hire Cable Cars Cathedrals Craft Cafés Discovery Centres Food Festivals for Families Football Experiences Heritage Centres Hovercraft Rides Illuminated Light Trails

Ages 0–16

Squinting Cat Wacky Warehouse

Theme Parks & Ride Attractions · Harrogate, North Yorkshire

3.7 (16)

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Ages 0–16

Temple of Fame

Abbeys · Ripon, North Yorkshire

4.8 (16)

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Ages 5–16

1 Cardale Park

Space Centres · Harrogate, North Yorkshire

4.7 (16)

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Ages 5–16

Kagyu Samye Dzong Scarborough Yorkshire Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Centre for World Peace & Health

Space Centres · Scarborough, North Yorkshire

5 (16)

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Ages 0–16

Crusader Fishing Trips

Boat Hire · Scarborough, North Yorkshire

4.2 (16)

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Ages 0–16

Descubre York, Tours en Español - Português

Cable Cars · York, North Yorkshire

5 (16)

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Ages 4–14

Oatlands Community Centre

Craft Cafés · Harrogate, North Yorkshire

4.7 (16)

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Ages 0–16

Rudding house farm

Tractor Rides · Harrogate, North Yorkshire

4.3 (16)

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Ages 4–14

Corner Gallery

Craft Cafés · York, North Yorkshire

4.6 (15)

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Ages 0–16

Creation Sculpture

Sculpture Trails · Harrogate, North Yorkshire

4.9 (15)

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Ages 0–16

Duncombe Park Country Fair

Summer Fairs · York, North Yorkshire

3.5 (15)

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Ages 0–16

Nought Moor

Illuminated Light Trails · Harrogate, North Yorkshire

4.8 (15)

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Ages 0–16

Harrogate Food & Drink Company

Food Festivals for Families · Ripon, North Yorkshire

5 (15)

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Ages 0–16

The Ladybird

Hovercraft Rides · Ripon, North Yorkshire

3.9 (15)

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Ages 0–16

Big Day Hooray

Hovercraft Rides · Harrogate, North Yorkshire

5 (15)

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Ages 0–10

Adventure Babies Harrogate

Adventure Playgrounds · Harrogate, North Yorkshire

5 (15)

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Ages 0–16

StreetHunt Games - outdoor team-building games in York

Treasure Trails · York, North Yorkshire

4.9 (15)

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Ages 4–16

Pirate Adventure Mini Golf

Mini Golf & Crazy Golf · Scarborough, North Yorkshire

3.1 (15)

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Ages 0–16

Kuoni

River Cruises · Harrogate, North Yorkshire

4.9 (15)

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Ages 0–16

Bilton Area Methodist Church

Cathedrals · Harrogate, North Yorkshire

4.8 (15)

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Ages 0–16

Exhibition Square

Heritage Centres · York, North Yorkshire

5 (15)

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Ages 0–16

Peasholm Station

Steam Railways · Scarborough, North Yorkshire

4.1 (15)

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Ages 3–12

The Play Centre

Discovery Centres · Scarborough, North Yorkshire

4.3 (15)

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Ages 0–16

Ignite Sports Coaching

Football Experiences · York, North Yorkshire

5 (15)

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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.