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Lollipop Lane

A calm, intimate play centre for babies and toddlers, featuring beautiful wooden equipment and a welcoming café. Booking required.

££Newborn–5 yrsPlay Cafe4.9(62)

Mayfield Park Playground

A brilliant 6.5-acre city park with 6 slides, ground trampolines, and the River Medlock running through it. Toilets, a coffee cabin, and ice cream on site too.

FreeOutdoorPlayground4.8(207)

Thirsk Birds of Prey Centre

A specialist birds of prey centre with interactive experiences and a large collection of raptors in a lovely parkland setting.

3–16 yrsBird of Prey Centre4.8(970)

Birchfield Family Dairies

A working Yorkshire farm with an animal barn, seasonal events, adventure play and homemade ice cream. Entry is £8.95 for adults and children; under-2s and parking are free.

££Farm4.7(508)

The Pankhurst Centre

The birthplace of the suffragette movement, this four-room house museum was Emmeline Pankhurst's actual home. Open Thursdays and Sundays, with a cafe, garden, and wonderfully passionate volunteers on hand.

££Museum4.6(218)

Everyman Manchester St. John's

A luxury cinema in the ABC Building with plush sofas, in-seat waiter service, and a kitchen serving burgers, pizza and cocktails. Baby Club and Toddler Club screenings make it great for little ones too.

££IndoorCinema4.8(994)

Cliffe Castle

Free Victorian mansion museum with two floors of varied exhibits, beautiful gardens, and a cafe. A hidden gem that offers exceptional value and endless exploration for families.

FreeCastle4.7(2244)

Leeds Knights Ice Hockey

Professional ice hockey matches with family-friendly atmosphere, entertainment, and food at Planet Ice.

IndoorIce Rink4.8(103)

Cotswold Wildlife Park & Gardens

A 160-acre wildlife park with over 260 animal species and beautiful gardens in the Cotswolds.

OutdoorWildlife Park4.7(16414)

Keighley & Worth Valley Railway

Ride steam and heritage diesel trains through Brontë Country on this five-mile preserved line. Book in advance and save 10% on a Day Rover.

Heritage Railway4.7(3188)

National Trust - Lyme

Grand historic house set in a 1,300-acre estate with deer park, gardens and woodland walks, perfect for family days out.

Historic Site4.7(9507)

Wiggleworks Playspace

A clean, well-organised indoor play centre with age-split areas and climbing equipment. Particularly popular for birthday parties where staff handle all the hard work.

££Newborn–12 yrsSoft Play4.8(176)

Go Ape Temple Newsam

Treetop high ropes adventures in the grounds of a 500-year-old Leeds estate, with courses for ages 4 and up. Staff are consistently brilliant with nervous climbers.

4+ yrsOutdoorAdventure Trail4.8(1116)

Castle Fine Art, Leeds

Welcoming contemporary art gallery in Leeds city centre with rotating exhibitions and friendly staff.

Free5–16 yrsArt Gallery4.8(40)

Let Us Play Little Town

A welcoming indoor Play Cafe with an imaginative little town theme, cafe, and excellent birthday party options. Great for younger children on rainy days.

££Newborn–8 yrsPlay Cafe4.8(119)

Bingley Five Rise Locks

Historic Victorian canal locks with scenic walks and the chance to watch narrowboats in action.

FreeOutdoorCanal or River Walk4.8(216)

Big Depot Climbing Centre

A vast indoor climbing centre with big walls, bouldering, auto belay and a well-regarded café. Junior sessions, holiday camps and coaching from age 1 make it a solid family pick.

££1+ yrClimbing Centre4.7(374)

Brodsworth Hall and Gardens

A stunning Victorian stately home with preserved interiors and beautiful gardens, plus a play area for children.

Historic Site4.7(4087)

Shibden Hall

Stunning 17th-century manor with period rooms, gardens, woods and a mini-railway. Perfect for families keen on history and outdoor exploration.

££Museum4.8(2008)

BattleKart Sheffield

Electric go-kart racing venue with family-friendly sessions and excellent accessibility features.

8–16 yrsIndoorGo Karting4.8(117)