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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 £3.80!
York Park & Ride
Start your journey with York Park & Ride! It's quicker and easier than driving - plus, you can park for free. Easy to access, there are 6 different sites around the city. What's more, an Adult ticket with 3 Children costs just £3.80!
City Cruises York
City Cruises has trips to suit the whole family! From regular sightseeing tours with live, on-board commentary, to self-drive boats, and even a Fish & Chips cruise with ice cream!
National Railway Museum
Experience the extraordinary at The National Railway Museum. Wonderlab: The Bramall Gallery is an unmissable new interactive experience for families—where nothing is off limits.
York's Chocolate Story
Discover York's famous chocolate history through this tour attraction, taking you through the secrets of York's Chocolatiers, and the opportunity to create your own delicious chocolate.
JORVIK Viking Centre
York Castle Museum
See hundreds of years of York's history in one place, with recreated indoor streets and Jacobean dining rooms.
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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Walled Garden Talk: Ornamental Fruit Garden
Step into the beauty of the Ornamental Fruit Garden and discover the age-old art of training and caring for espalier ap…
Horrible Histories: The Concert, Live and Dead on Stage!
For the very first time, your favourite songs and characters from the BAFTA Award-Winning CBBC TV series HORRIBLE HISTO…
Magical Christmas Experience
Step into a world of magic and wonder as you enter Mother Shipton's magical Christmas experience. Get ready, for Santa …
Cressida Cowell’s How To Train Your Dragon School Exhibition
Step into a world of dragons, Vikings, and adventure at DIG’s interactive exhibition inspired by How to Train Your Drag…
FREE Summer Crafting at Barley Hall
This summer, add a splash of creativity to your visit at Barley Hall with FREE drop-in craft sessions in the magnificen…
How to Train Your Dragon School: Unleash your Inner Viking
Unleash your inner Viking and join us for a summer of fun outdoor activities! Inspired by DIG’s How to Train Your Drago…
Cressida Cowell's How To Train Your Dragon School Exhibition
This summer holidays, step into DIG’s brand-new interactive exhibition inspired by the spin off series from Cressida Co…
Calm Hour
Join us for the FIRST EVER Calm Hour at The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring in York!A magical, inclusive exper…
Summer at York Castle Museum: York Castle Museum Kitchen: A feast of flowers
York Castle Museum Kitchen: A feast of flowers19, 24, 26, 31 July 2025Throughout the day | Included in general admissio…
York Art Gallery: Creative Family Thursdays
Creative Family Thursdays!24, 31 July7, 14, 21, 28 August 202510.30am – 3.30pm | Included in general admission Join us …
Wicked Wednesday at York Art Gallery
Wicked Wednesday£7 per child (capacity: 16 per session)Please book a ticket for every child who is attending the sessio…
Wicked Wednesday at York Art Gallery
Wicked Wednesday£7 per child (capacity: 16 per session)Please book a ticket for every child who is attending the sessio…
Family Friendly Offers
3 games deal!
Take advantage of our exclusive online only offer! Grab 3 games of bowling from only £9 per child, £11 per ad…
10% off Entry with City Sightseeing York.
We’ve teamed up with the splendid folks at City Sightseeing York to bring you a delightful double helping of …
10% Off Entry with Golden Tours York.
Exciting News! We’ve teamed up with Golden Tours York to bring you an exclusive deal! * Show us your Golden…
Wildlife Day Advanced Family Ticket
Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens Annual Wildlife Day is on the 29th June 2025. This is a day for all the family, w…
Save up to £10 per person at the York Dungeon
Save up to £10 per person using this link to book tickets for the York Dungeon*. Get ready to journey back th…
50% OFF EVERY WEEKEND BEFORE 12PM
Take advantage of our 50% off early bird deal every weekend before 12pm! Valid for bowling and mini golf. Use…
Formule Menu - 3 Courses £19.50
Introducing the "Formule" at Bistro du Vin. Savor a delightful dining experience with our new offer - three e…
MAL Sunday Lunch
Gather family and friends and enjoy a magnificent Sunday Lunch, check out the MENU. Pick your favorites from …
1 game, 1 course deal
Snatch up this great value in centre offer of 1 game, 1 course for only £10pp! Valid all day, every day.
Wing Wednesday
All You Can Eat Wings & Fries £13.95pp 💥Wednesdays from 4pmChoose your flavours..💥Buffalo…
Eat, Drink & Play Deals
Eat, Drink & Bowl for just £8 per child and £11 per adult! Includes 1 game of bowling, 1 meal and 1 drink…
Reason To Get Together Dining Package
Celebrate in style with friends and family or mix business and pleasure with colleagues and business associat…
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…
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