Play Cafe
Lollipop Lane
A calm, intimate play centre for babies and toddlers, featuring beautiful wooden equipment and a welcoming café. Booking required.
Newborn to 5 Years£££Indoor
Lollipop Lane
4.9(62)
Things to do in York with kids
Playgrounds, farms, museums, soft play, and more for families in York.
14 places to visit with the kids
Library
Goole Library
A clean, welcoming library with an excellent children's section, plus a museum and helpfully knowledgeable staff. You can also reserve books from across East Riding and collect them here.
All agesFreeIndoor
Goole Library and Customer Service Centre
4.8(32)
Garden
RHS Garden Harlow Carr
Award-winning RHS garden with trails, maze and tea rooms, perfect for families to explore Yorkshire-inspired planting and nature.
All ages£££Indoor & Outdoor
RHS Garden Harlow Carr
4.7(7332)
Laser Tag
Action Zone
Exciting laser tag and adventure activities centre in Harrogate, brilliant for birthday parties and family groups.
8 to 16 Years£££Indoor & Outdoor
Action Zone
4.8(31)
Castle
Knaresborough Castle and Courthouse Museum
A medieval castle ruin with sweeping views over the River Nidd and viaduct, plus a Tudor courtroom, family activity room and secret underground tunnel to discover.
All ages£££Indoor & Outdoor
Knaresborough Castle and Courthouse Museum
4.6(4781)
Farm
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.
All ages£££Indoor & Outdoor
Piglets Adventure Farm
4.6(2108)
Library
Howden Library
A friendly community library in Howden with a solid book collection, helpful staff, and a calm space for browsing or working.
All agesFreeIndoor
Howden Library and Customer Service Centre
5.0(7)
Heritage Railway
Derwent Valley Light Railway
Heritage railway with restored locomotives and scenic rides, set within Murton Park near York.
3 to 16 Years£££Indoor & Outdoor
Derwent Valley Light Railway
4.6(41)
Forest
Stockeld Park
A charming estate-based family attraction with an enchanted forest, maze, indoor play area and outdoor activities.
All ages£££Indoor & Outdoor
Stockeld Park
4.5(4546)
Canal or River Walk
Ripon Canal Basin
A peaceful canal basin with an easy towpath, historic locks, and boat trips suitable for families.
All agesFreeOutdoor
Ripon Canal Basin
4.5(166)
Soft Play
Crazy Tykes Indoor and Outdoor Children's Soft Play Centre
A highly-rated indoor and outdoor soft play centre with excellent facilities, friendly staff and party options.
Up to 10 Years£££Indoor & Outdoor
Crazy Tykes Indoor and Outdoor Children's Soft Play Centre
4.4(676)
Adventure Trail
Mother Shipton's Cave
Explore a legendary witch's cave and petrifying well set in a beautiful riverside woodland park near Knaresborough. A magical day out full of history and nature.
All ages£££Outdoor
Mother Shipton's Cave
4.3(4018)
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