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Leeds Knights Ice Hockey
Professional ice hockey matches with family-friendly atmosphere, entertainment, and food at Planet Ice.
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.
Jack in the Box Soft Play and Role Play
A spacious, spotlessly clean soft play centre with separate areas for different ages, plus an impressive role play village upstairs. Great café too.
Brookside Miniature Railway
A delightful miniature railway hidden within a garden centre, where kids spot fairy gardens and gnomes on short scenic rides. Perfect for a quick family adventure that won't break the bank.
Leeds Discovery Centre
A behind-the-scenes museum experience by appointment, where families explore fascinating historical collections guided by passionate staff in an intimate setting.
StarQuest Laser
Indoor laser tag arena with multiple game modes, highly rated by families.
Planet Ice Altrincham
A full-size ice rink with public skating, lessons, toddler sessions and ice hockey. Book ahead for busy weekend slots and bring spare socks.
Wentworth Family Farm
A charming family farm with animals to feed, play areas and a gift shop, set within a garden centre near Rotherham.
The Secret Village
A calm, clean indoor role-play centre perfect for toddlers to explore miniature rooms and use their imagination, with parents able to relax nearby.
Middleton Railway
The world's oldest continuously working railway, running since 1758, with steam and diesel rides, a free museum, and access to 630 acres of Middleton Park at the far end.
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.
Smithills Open Farm
A welcoming working farm with hand-feeding, donkey rides, tractor rides, and regular animal demonstrations. Perfect for families wanting hands-on rural experiences and home-made ice cream.
Bradford Industrial Museum
A free Victorian mill museum with working machinery, steam demos, back-to-back houses and a volunteer blacksmith. Pram and wheelchair friendly, and kids genuinely love it.
Shibden Hall
Stunning 17th-century manor with period rooms, gardens, woods and a mini-railway. Perfect for families keen on history and outdoor exploration.
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.
Bolton Steam Museum
A wonderfully maintained museum with working Victorian steam engines. Free entry, interactive displays, and staff who really know their stuff.
Team Karting
Indoor go-kart racing venue in Rochdale with party packages and family-friendly sessions.
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.
