The best family-friendly activities in Yorkshire for parents and kids (Updated November 2026)

Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Private York Minster Guided Walking Tour

Explore York's Minster's exciting history with Dave Haw Tours. Knowledgeable and dedicated, Dave offers in-depth Minster tours like no other! Experience the art and history …More

Explore York's Minster's exciting history with Dave Haw Tours. Knowledgeable and dedicated, Dave offers in-depth Minster tours like no other! Experience the art and history...

1 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$74
The Original Otley Ghost Tour

A spine-chilling 1hr walking tour around the seemingly quaint streets of this medieval town. Discover who hobbles across the cobbles in Otley’s very own eerie …More

A spine-chilling 1hr walking tour around the seemingly quaint streets of this medieval town. Discover who hobbles across the cobbles in Otley’s very own eerie...

1 hour 5 minutes Free Cancellation
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$21
Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight Over York

You will travel by Hot Air Balloon over the Historical City Of York and it's surrounding countryside. We offer Champagne Balloon Flights over the beautiful …More

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You will travel by Hot Air Balloon over the Historical City Of York and it's surrounding countryside. We offer Champagne Balloon Flights over the beautiful...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$268
Dark Durham Tour

Delve into the darker side of Durham's past as we discover the gruesome, shocking and tragic tales of our city's rich history. From the medieval …More

Delve into the darker side of Durham's past as we discover the gruesome, shocking and tragic tales of our city's rich history. From the medieval...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$22
Steam Trains, Whitby, and the North York Moors Full-Day Tour from York

Hotel pick up and drop off is included on this truly personal touring experience, where you'll find the smallest group size available in York: just …More

Hotel pick up and drop off is included on this truly personal touring experience, where you'll find the smallest group size available in York: just...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$134
Durham Full City Tour

All of the features of the History Tour plus more! Here we explore the wider city and uncover some hidden gems. Learn about the ‘King …More

All of the features of the History Tour plus more! Here we explore the wider city and uncover some hidden gems. Learn about the ‘King...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$31
Chocolate Manufactory Tasting Journey at York Cocoa Works

We are delighted to share with you the whole of our chocolate making process from cocoa beans to chocolate bar, truffles, cakes and more. Join …More

We are delighted to share with you the whole of our chocolate making process from cocoa beans to chocolate bar, truffles, cakes and more. Join...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$17
York on a Fork Food Tour

This tour will take you across the historic centre of York and stop at a number of independent businesses, each one of which will provide …More

This tour will take you across the historic centre of York and stop at a number of independent businesses, each one of which will provide...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$101
York Witch Walk: Haunted Tales and Theatrical Storytelling

Delve into the eerie history of York with the Witch Walk, a 90-minute guided tour led by the enigmatic Ragnell Hagathorn. This engaging adventure weaves …More

Delve into the eerie history of York with the Witch Walk, a 90-minute guided tour led by the enigmatic Ragnell Hagathorn. This engaging adventure weaves...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$20
York Walking Food Tasting Tour

The price is £75 per person based on a minimum of 4 participants. If fewer than 4 people are booked when you reserve, a small …More

The price is £75 per person based on a minimum of 4 participants. If fewer than 4 people are booked when you reserve, a small...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$101
Private York Christmas Walking Tour

Let your own private guide take you around the world famous city of York, which is at its most beautiful during the Christmas season. Your bespoke …More

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Let your own private guide take you around the world famous city of York, which is at its most beautiful during the Christmas season. Your bespoke...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$23
Indoor Illuminated 9 Hole Golf in Matlock Bath Peak District

Get ready for an entirely new kind of thrill in Matlock Bath! Bonkers Illumination Golf is not your average mini-golf experience – it’s a fresh …More

Get ready for an entirely new kind of thrill in Matlock Bath! Bonkers Illumination Golf is not your average mini-golf experience – it’s a fresh...

45 minutes
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$10
Private Walking Tour: York City Highlights and York Minster

Join us for this half day walking tour of York, which gives you a great overview of this beautiful city in Yorkshire. This walled city …More

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Join us for this half day walking tour of York, which gives you a great overview of this beautiful city in Yorkshire. This walled city...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$111
Map Reading and Navigation Course in Peak District

You may not be able to learn the complete art of map reading in one day but you can give it a fair shot with …More

You may not be able to learn the complete art of map reading in one day but you can give it a fair shot with...

1 day Free Cancellation
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$160
The Best of York Private Walking Tour: Landmarks & Hidden Gems

Step into the city’s ancient walls, and meander through several thousand years of history on a private walking tour. As you walk the city walls, …More

Step into the city’s ancient walls, and meander through several thousand years of history on a private walking tour. As you walk the city walls,...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$85
York Full Tour in Spanish

A great, unique and memorable Tour of the city of YORK, the most spectacular Medieval city in YORKSHIRE AND the North of England. Founded by …More

A great, unique and memorable Tour of the city of YORK, the most spectacular Medieval city in YORKSHIRE AND the North of England. Founded by...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$61
Bean to Bar Chocolate Making Masterclass

Learn the full magic of creating chocolate from the raw cocoa bean to your own finished chocolate bar. We’ll share with you the secrets of …More

Learn the full magic of creating chocolate from the raw cocoa bean to your own finished chocolate bar. We’ll share with you the secrets of...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$101
Gunpowder, Treason & Plot - A city walking tour of York

Gunpowder, Plot and Treason A Walking Tour Through York’s Darkest Legends Step into the shadows of York’s bloodstained past. From the birthplace of Guy Fawkes …More

Gunpowder, Plot and Treason A Walking Tour Through York’s Darkest Legends Step into the shadows of York’s bloodstained past. From the birthplace of Guy Fawkes...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$24
York Private Walking Tour

A private guided walking tour with a dedicated guide around the historic streets of York. We'll take you to the best and most beautiful sights …More

A private guided walking tour with a dedicated guide around the historic streets of York. We'll take you to the best and most beautiful sights...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$108
Full-Day Heartbeat Locations Tour from York

Step back to the 1960s on a guided bus tour exploring Heartbeat country in Yorkshire. Explore Aidensfield, Ashfordley and the beautiful moorlands of Yorkshire. …More

Step back to the 1960s on a guided bus tour exploring Heartbeat country in Yorkshire. Explore Aidensfield, Ashfordley and the beautiful moorlands of Yorkshire....

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$97
York 3-Hour Photography Walking Tour

York Photo walks are about learning and developing your photography knowledge, whilst exploring York’s wonderful history, people and architecture. The aim is to inspire you …More

York Photo walks are about learning and developing your photography knowledge, whilst exploring York’s wonderful history, people and architecture. The aim is to inspire you...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$101
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