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Science and Industry Museum

Free interactive science museum in a historic Victorian train station, perfect for curious children who love engineering, machines and how things work.

FreeIndoorMuseum4.4(20178)

Squires Cafe Bar.

A legendary biker cafe near Leeds open since 1954, with food, a licensed bar, campsite, and a dog park. Family-friendly and great for a nosy at hundreds of bikes on a busy day.

££Family Restaurant4.6(3935)

Fletcher Moss Botanical Garden

A serene botanical garden in Didsbury with colourful plantings, a rockery area and open spaces. Free to visit with a cafe and plenty of wildlife to spot.

FreeOutdoorGarden4.7(647)

Bower's Lake

A beautiful nature reserve with walking paths, cycling routes, and birdwatching opportunities around a scenic lake.

FreeOutdoorLake4.7(107)

Diggle Canal Walk

A beautiful canal walk through Saddleworth with moorland views, picnic spots and nearby cafés.

FreeOutdoorCanal or River Walk4.8(105)

Yorkshire Wildlife Park

Large wildlife park with walking safaris through lion reserves and encounters with tigers, meerkats and lemurs.

OutdoorZoo4.6(22778)

Peak Wildlife Park

A charming wildlife park specialising in birds and rare mammals with close-up animal encounters.

Wildlife Park4.6(5560)

Sunny Bank Mills Gallery

A restored Victorian mill in Farsley housing a gallery, workshops, café, shops and a museum. Good for children, wheelchair accessible, and open Tuesday to Sunday.

FreeIndoorArt Gallery4.6(328)

Out of the Woods

A cosy riverside cafe with excellent coffee, fresh food, and space for families to relax indoors or out at Granary Wharf.

££Family Cafe4.6(328)

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.

Castle4.6(3756)

All Things Wild

Family-friendly zoo with farm animals, lemurs, camels, meerkats and a dinosaur-themed train ride.

2–16 yrsOutdoorWildlife Park4.6(3039)

Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway

Heritage steam railway offering scenic journeys and special family-themed trips through the Yorkshire Dales.

2–16 yrsOutdoorHeritage Railway4.6(2033)

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.

OutdoorZoo4.6(2477)

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.

££Farm4.6(2108)

Whistlestop Valley

Heritage steam railway with children's play area, crazy golf and cafe in beautiful Pennine countryside.

££Heritage Railway4.6(1965)

Anglers Country Park

Scenic lakeside country park with walking trails, picnic areas, and family-friendly facilities near Wakefield.

FreeOutdoorCountry Park4.6(2070)

Teamsport Go Karting Bradford

Indoor go-kart racing with a two-level track, perfect for birthday parties and family racing adventures.

7–16 yrsIndoorGo Karting4.6(1401)

Lakeland Maze Farm Park

Working farm with maize maze, animal petting, go-karts and sand pit in the Lake District.

2–14 yrsOutdoorLake4.6(1152)

Subtropical Swimming Paradise

Tropical indoor and outdoor water park with slides, wave machine, and heated pools at Center Parcs Sherwood Forest.

Swimming Pool4.6(842)

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.

FreeCountry Park4.8(73)