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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.
Family Friendly Blogs
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York Christmas Market 2026
Haunted York: The Intervention
The Visit York Pass
Family Friendly Businesses
Visit Malton CIC
Family Friendly Experiences
York Christmas Market 2026
📅 12 November – 21 December 2026🕥 10.30am – 7pm, Wednesday–Monday🎄 Closed Tuesdays for a weekly rest day📍 Parliament St…
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 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…
Chocolate Manufactory Tasting Journey
York Cocoa Works
Prices From £12.50
Learn how we make chocolate at York Cocoa Works with our Chocolate Manufactory Tasting Journey.During your time with us…
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…
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 …
Chocolate Lollipop Making
York Cocoa Works
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
Wizarding Afternoon Tea at The Grand, York
The Rise Restaurant, Terrace & Bar
Prices From £26.50
The Grand, once a magical hub for railway travellers, has come alive once more for a long-forgotten tradition of Wizard…
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…
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…
Chocolate Bar Making Workshop at York Cocoa Works
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…
Family Friendly Events
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Handel's Messiah - 150th Anniversary Concert
York Musical Society
On 28 December 1876, 200 vocalists and instrumentalists gathered at York's Festival Concert Room for the Society's inau…
Brick or Treat
The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring
Brick or Treat at The Puzzling World of Professor KettlestringSomething spooky has arrived at The Puzzling World of Pro…
Make and Play: Bayeux Tapestry Weaving
Yorkshire Museum & Gardens
Make and Play: Bayeux Tapestry WeavingSaturday 24 October-Sunday 1 November 2026 | 10am – 4pmIncluded in general admiss…
Family Life Drawing
York Art Gallery
Family Life Drawing Friday 30 October 20262pm – 3.30pm £10 per person* | Book NowSuitable for ages 5+*Ticket price incl…
Castle Kitchen: Soul Cakes
York Castle Museum
Castle Kitchen: Soul CakesSaturday 31 October 202610:30am – 4pm | Demonstrations throughout the dayIncluded in general …
Castle Kitchen: Soul Cakes
York Castle Museum
Castle Kitchen: Soul CakesWedensday 28 October 202610:30am – 4pm | Demonstrations throughout the dayIncluded in general…
Castle Kitchen: Soul Cakes
York Castle Museum
Castle Kitchen: Soul CakesMonday 26 October 202610:30am – 4pm | Demonstrations throughout the dayIncluded in general ad…
Castle Kitchen: Soul Cakes
York Castle Museum
Castle Kitchen: Soul CakesSaturday 24 October 202610:30am – 4pm | Demonstrations throughout the dayIncluded in general …
Tales of Nut-Crack Night
York Castle Museum
Tales of Nut-Crack NightDaily, Saturday 24 October – Saturday 31 October 2026Performances throughout the dayIncluded in…
Gallery Tales
York Art Gallery
Gallery Tales Wednesday 28 October 2026Session 1: 10.15am – 11am | Session 2: 11.30am – 12.15pm £7 per child* | Book N…
NEW City-Centre Ice Rink Opens in York ❄️⛸️
THOR's on ICE
Get your skates on York!Introducing a brand-new outdoor ice rink in the heart of York’s historic Museum Gardens. Open 7…
Festive house tour and Georgian cookery demonstra…
York Mansion House
Fridays 20 and 27 November, 4 and 11 DecemberSundays 15, 22 and 29 November, 6 and 13 December2.30pm – 3.45pmTake a bre…
Family Friendly Offers
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 up to 30% per person at the York Dungeon
The York Dungeon
Save up to 30% per person using this link to book tickets for the York Dungeon*.Get ready to journey back thr…
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
From now until the end of the year, show your York Pride wristband to our team when purchasing a walk-in tick…
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…
£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…
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…
Hollywood Bowl - Sip and play offers
Hollywood Bowl And Putt and Play mini golf
2 games of bowling and a drink from £13pp. Offer valid all day Monday-Friday and after 6pm Sundays. Includes …
Hollywood Bowl 3 games deal!
Hollywood Bowl And Putt and Play mini golf
Take advantage of our exclusive online only offer! Grab 3 games of bowling from only £9 per child, £11 per ad…
Wing Wednesday
Fancy Hank's Bar & Kitchen
All You Can Eat Wings & Fries £13.95pp 💥Wednesdays from 4pmChoose your flavours..💥Buffalo💥Cowboy Butter💥B…
1 game, 1 course deal
Hollywood Bowl And Putt and Play mini golf
Snatch up this great value in centre offer of 1 game, 1 course for only £10pp! Valid all day, every day.
10% Off Entry with Golden Tours York
The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring
Exciting News!We’ve teamed up with Golden Tours York to bring you an exclusive deal!* Show us your Golden Tou…
Family Friendly Itineraries
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…
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…
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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