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Parks and outdoor places for kids
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West Riding Small Locomotive Society (WRSLS)
A volunteer-run miniature railway open every Sunday afternoon (April to September) with train rides, a café, and free entry. Friendly, relaxed and genuinely good value for a few hours out.
Piglets Adventure Farm
A working farm near York with animals, indoor and outdoor play, go-karts, mini golf and on-site cafes. Seasonal events throughout the year are particularly well done.
Diggle Canal Walk
A beautiful canal walk through Saddleworth with moorland views, picnic spots and nearby cafés.
Action Zone
Exciting laser tag and adventure activities centre in Harrogate, brilliant for birthday parties and family groups.
Black Moss Covert Nature Reserve
A small but wildlife-rich woodland open all year round, where you can spot an impressive range of birds including the tiny Goldcrest. The wide, well-kept trail follows a former railway line.
Hardcastle Crags
Over 400 acres of wooded South Pennines valley with 15 miles of footpaths, a 19th-century off-grid mill, café and streams to splash around in.
Anglers Country Park
Scenic lakeside country park with walking trails, picnic areas, and family-friendly facilities near Wakefield.
Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway
Heritage steam railway offering scenic journeys and special family-themed trips through the Yorkshire Dales.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Large wildlife park with walking safaris through lion reserves and encounters with tigers, meerkats and lemurs.
Raby Castle, Park and Gardens
An impressive medieval castle with deer park, walled gardens and playground, offering families a perfect mix of history, heritage and outdoor exploration.
Lincoln Zoo
Close-up animal encounters and daily demonstrations at this well-kept wildlife park in Lincolnshire. Great for families with young children thanks to flat, accessible grounds and plenty of hands-on experiences.
Peak Wildlife Park
A charming wildlife park specialising in birds and rare mammals with close-up animal encounters.
Skelton Country Park
A lakeside country park with well-maintained paths, countryside views of Leeds, and plenty of space for families to walk, cycle and spot wildlife.
Go Active Falconry
Hands-on bird of prey experiences and falconry displays in a conservation-focused centre near Newark.
Whistlestop Valley
Heritage steam railway with children's play area, crazy golf and cafe in beautiful Pennine countryside.
Bower's Lake
A beautiful nature reserve with walking paths, cycling routes, and birdwatching opportunities around a scenic lake.
Churwell Urban Woodlands - Daffil Woods
A woodland with a wooden assault course, sensory garden, ponds, wildlife spots and a miniature railway. Open all day, every day, with pushchair-friendly paths throughout.
Lakeland Maze Farm Park
Working farm with maize maze, animal petting, go-karts and sand pit in the Lake District.
