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Family Friendly York
Family Friendly
Welcome to York, an exciting and child-friendly city perfect for family adventures! Whether you’re planning a fun-filled day out, looking to keep the kids entertained on a rainy day, or searching for holiday activities, York has something for everyone. Residents and visitors alike will find endless opportunities for family fun in our vibrant city.
Explore more great family-friendly ideas on our Half Term page. There's never been a better time to enjoy York with the kids!
Start your journey with York Park & Ride! It’s quicker and easier than driving. You can park for free. And it’s easy to access, with 6 different sites around the city. What’s more an Adult ticket with 3 children free costs just £4!
York Park & Ride ▸
Enjoy an affordable and convenient way into the city with York Park & Ride. Simply drive to one of our surrounding sites and hop on the bus to the city centre - an Adult ticket with 3 Children costs just £4!
Book Your Stay ▸
York offers a wide range of accommodation, from hotels to self-catering getaways, giving you an eclectic choice of inviting places to rest your head after a day of exploring.
Visit York Information Centre & Gift Shop ▸
Based in the heart of the city, our friendly assistants are here to share their expert local knowledge of attractions, travel information, places to eat, shops and events with you.
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Family Friendly Businesses
Family Friendly Experiences
Abbeys, Ruins and Reformation
Highwayman Tours – Private Driven Tours of York & Yorkshire
Prices From £295.00
Explore Yorkshire’s ruined abbeys, historic villages and Reformation stories on a private driven tour from York.Abbeys,…
The Cookery School at The Grand, York
The Cookery School at The Grand, York
Prices From £85.00
Based in York’s finest hotel, The Cookery School at The Grand, York offers classes for all skill levels. The expert tut…
The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring
The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring
Prices From £9.50
Looking for something a little different in York? Welcome to The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring, an award-win…
York River Bus: City Cruises
York River Bus: City Cruises
Prices From £15.00
Riverbus: City Cruises From Campsite To The City - And Back!Ready to swap the campsite for a day in the city without …
Chocolate Lollipop Making
Prices From £6.50
Join us at York Cocoa Works to craft your own chocolate treat to take away to show off, share or just enjoy!Budding cho…
York Christmas Market 2026
📅 12 November – 21 December 2026🕥 10.30am – 7pm, Wednesday–Monday🎄 Closed Tuesdays for a weekly rest day📍 Parliament St…
Chocolate Bar Making Workshop at York Cocoa Works
Prices From £25.00
AVAILABLE DAILY - Design and create your very own chocolate bar in our hands on chocolate bar making workshop. Choose f…
Chocolate Manufactory Tasting Journey
Prices From £12.50
Learn how we make chocolate at York Cocoa Works with our Chocolate Manufactory Tasting Journey.During your time with us…
Evening Escape Cruise: City Cruises
Evening Escape Cruise: City Cruises
Prices From £18.00
Sailing daily from the City Centre!Looking for the most tranquil way to end your day in York?Embark on the Evening …
Calm Hour At The Puzzling World of Professor Kett…
The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring
Prices From £9.50
Experience The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring in a quieter, more relaxed environment during our dedicated Cal…
York Fish and Chips Cruise: City Cruises
York Fish and Chips Cruise: City Cruises
Prices From £29.00
Sailing daily from the City Centre!Fancy a chippy tea with a view? Of course you do.Combine the best of British tra…
The Ghost Quest: family-friendly treasure hunt in…
The York Quests: Immersive Riddly Treasure Hunts and Outdoor Escape Rooms
Prices From £19.99
Can you save all the ghosts?Enjoy a family-friendly treasure hunt in York. Walk through this historic city solving ridd…
Party Nights Afloat: City Cruises
Party Nights Afloat: City Cruises
Prices From £47.50
Step off the pavement and onto York’s only floating dance floor.Party Nights Afloat is the city's go-to high-energy c…
Alive After Five: City Cruises
Alive After Five: City Cruises
Prices From £14.00
The Happiest Hour on the Ouse! Clocked off or just getting started? Swap the pub for the river. Give happy hour a whole…
York's Santa Cruise Experience
York Sightseeing Cruise: City Cruises
Prices From £16.00
Christmas on the water!Experience the magic of Christmas from a completely different perspective.Join Santa, his …
Self-Drive Boat Hire in York
Self-Drive Boat Hire in York
Prices From £40.00
Sailing daily from the City Centre!Fancy driving your very own boat? Of course you do.Try your hand at skippering y…
York Sightseeing Cruise: City Cruises
York Sightseeing Cruise: City Cruises
Prices From £14.00
Sailing Daily from the City Centre! Uncover the history of our ancient city from a completely different perspective. Jo…
Family Friendly Events
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Jurassic Wild: The Musical Adventure
York Barbican
From the team behind Jurassic Live comes a brand-new, roar-some family musical adventure.Join Mum, Dad and their tech-o…
SPY WEEK AT EDEN CAMP
Eden Camp Modern History Museum
Become a Spy! Crack the Case This Half TermGet ready for a top secret adventure at Eden Camp this October half term. Ex…
A Winter Misadventure at JORVIK Viking Centre
JORVIK Viking Centre
A Winter Adventure is returning to JORVIK Viking Centre! ❄️🥶From Monday 9th November to Sunday 23rd January, our ride t…
Baby Meets Santa at The Web Adventure Park
Web Adventure Park
Join us for our Baby Meets Santa event!Perfect for little ones celebrating their very first Christmas, our magical Baby…
Toddle Into Christmas at The Web Adventure Park
Web Adventure Park
Join us for the return of our Toddle Into Christmas Event!Perfect for little ones to embrace the festive spirit before …
A Christmas Carol with This is My Theatre at Holy…
Holy Trinity Church, Goodramgate
On Christmas Eve, Ebenezer Scrooge, a mean-spirited and miserly old man, is visited by the ghost of his business partne…
The Christmas Experience at The Web Adventure Park
Web Adventure Park
Create Unforgettable Festive Memories at The Web Adventure Park's Magical Christmas Experience!Step into a winter wonde…
Saturday Club Taster Session
York Art Gallery
Saturday Club Taster SessionSaturday 14 November 2026 | 10am – 12 noon Free | Suitable for ages 13 – 16Are you aged 13-…
Candlelit Mouse Hunt at Holy Trinity Goodramgate
Holy Trinity Church, Goodramgate
Doing the York Ghost Merchant's Little York Ghost Hunt with small children? For the first night of the hunt, take a bre…
Carols by Candlelight with the York Philharmonic …
Holy Trinity Church, Goodramgate
The York Philharmonic Male Voice Choir was founded in 1925, bringing together those people with a shared love of music …
Scrooge: A Christmas Carol
York Castle Museum
Scrooge: A Christmas CarolFriday 20 November 2026 | Performances throughout the dayIncluded in general admission | Book…
Green Father Christmas
York Castle Museum
Green Father ChristmasSunday 15 November 2026 | Throughout the dayIncluded in general admission | Book TicketsSuitable …
Family Friendly Offers
10% Off with Wizard Walk Of York!
The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring
We’ve partnered with the amazing Wizard Walk of York to offer a spellbinding bonus just for our visitors!When…
Eat, Drink & Play Deals
Hollywood Bowl And Putt and Play mini golf
Eat, Drink & Bowl for just £8 per child and £11 per adult! Includes 1 game of bowling, 1 meal and 1 drink…
Proper Sunday Lunch
The Grand, York
Join us at The Rise as our much-loved Sunday Lunch returns. Enjoy a refined take on the British classic, with…
Save 20% Off Your York Adventure Quest
Go Quest Adventures - Self-Guided Interactive Treasure Hunt & Exploration Game
Looking for something unique to do? Why not try a Go Quest Adventure - a city-based challenge packed with puz…
York Pride Offer!
The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring
Celebrate York Pride with us and enjoy 20% off walk-in admission when you show your York Pride wristband at e…
2 or 3 Course Set Menu
Ate O'Clock
Enjoy 2 Courses from our Set Menu for £25 or 3 Courses for £29.50Available Sunday - Thursday all day & Fr…
Little Vikings, Rewards!
The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring
Little Vikings cardholders now receive 10% off walk-in admission tickets to The Puzzling World of Professor K…
£25 off Wolds Edge Breaks
Wolds Edge Holiday Lodges
To celebrate winning Visit York Tourism Award for Camping, Glamping, Holiday Park and Self Catering of the Ye…
Early Evening Special Menu
The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country Pub
Join us every Monday to Friday evening from 5.00pm till 6.00pm for our special fixed price evening menu.Curat…
Lunchtime Fixed Price Special
The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country Pub
Join us every Monday to Friday lunchtime for our special lunchtime fixed price menu.2 courses for £22 and 3 c…
Wing Wednesday
Fancy Hank's Bar & Kitchen
All You Can Eat Wings & Fries £13.95pp 💥Wednesdays from 4pmChoose your flavours..💥Buffalo💥Cowboy Butter💥B…
Morning deal + 4 and 6 box deals
Little Blondie Bakehouse
Our morning deal runs 7 days a week (from open until 11:30am) grab yourself a pastry + hot drink for only £6M…
Family Friendly Itineraries
York Mumbler’s Guide to Accessible Family Fun in York
York Mumbler has published a comprehensive, free online guide for families with accessibility, autism-friendly, sensory…
Family Friendly Summer in York: Sunrise to Sunset
York is a the perfect family-friendly destination. Let us help you make your summer in York unforgettable with a family…
Starring York & North Yorkshire: 72 Hours
If you're in York and North Yorkshire for only 72 hours, find our ultimate itinerary for you to use on your visit. From…
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