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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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Colour & Light
Colour & Light will transform the iconic South Transept of York Minster from Wednesday 12th February to Sunday 2nd …
Malton Monthly Food Market - November 2025
The Malton Monthly Food Market takes place on the second Saturday of the month (March-Nov) with specialist stalls, stre…
Malton Monthly Food Market - October 2025
The Malton Monthly Food Market takes place on the second Saturday of the month (March-Nov) with specialist stalls, stre…
Malton Monthly Food Market - September 2025
The Malton Monthly Food Market takes place on the second Saturday of the month (March-Nov) with specialist stalls, stre…
Malton Monthly Food Market - August 2025
The Malton Monthly Food Market takes place on the second Saturday of the month (March-Nov) with specialist stalls, stre…
Malton Monthly Food Market - July 2025
The Malton Monthly Food Market takes place on the second Saturday of the month (March-Nov) with specialist stalls, stre…
Malton Monthly Food Market - June 2025
The Malton Monthly Food Market takes place on the second Saturday of the month (March-Nov) with specialist stalls, stre…
Malton Monthly Food Market - May 2025
The Malton Monthly Food Market takes place on the second Saturday of the month (March-Nov) with specialist stalls, stre…
Malton Monthly Food Market - April 2025
The Malton Monthly Food Market takes place on the second Saturday of the month (March-Nov) with specialist stalls, stre…
Malton Monthly Food Market - March 2025
The Malton Monthly Food Market takes place on the second Saturday of the month (March-Nov) with specialist stalls, stre…
Farm Shop & Cafe Re-opening
From the 6th of January until the 17th of January, The Balloon Tree Farm Shop & Cafe will be closed as we undergo s…
York Festival of Ideas 2025
Enjoy an inspiring programme of in-person and online events at York Festival of Ideas. Taking place from 31 May to 13 J…
Family Friendly Offers
Free Entry for York Residents at Yorkshire Air Museum
Available to York residents only - see details of York Residents' Festival Residents of York can visit the Yo…
Lite Lunch Menu
Join us every Wednesday - Friday Lunchtime and take advantage of our amazing Lite Lunch Menu! With just 1 Co…
Free Entry at Yorkshire Museum
Available to York residents only - see details of York Residents' Festival We are delighted to be participati…
Christmas du Vin - Reason to Get Together
All you could want for Christmas. From a festive party with colleagues and a family Boxing Day lunch, to a l…
6 Tapas for £25 - January Menu
TAPAS FOR TWO - Exclusive January Menu Enjoy 6 Tapas for £25! from our January Menu Make your money go furthe…
Early Evening Special Menu
Join us every Monday to Friday evening from 5.00pm till 6.00pm for our special fixed price evening menu. Cura…
MAL Sunday Lunch
Gather family and friends and enjoy a magnificent Sunday Lunch, check out the MENU. Pick your favorites from …
Lunchtime Fixed Price Special
Join us every Monday to Friday lunchtime for our special lunchtime fixed price menu. 2 courses for £22 and 3 …
Prosecco Afternoon Tea for 2
With this voucher, you can have your cake and eat it with a 22% discount! Includes our delish afternoon tea f…
10% off Winter Weddings Hotel du Vin York
Whatever your style, we can cater for you. Working with our resident chef and sommelier we’ll help create yo…
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…
3 Tapas for £15, Lunchtime Menu
Grab yourself some tasty tapas with our Tapas Rapido lunchtime menu. You can enjoy 3 hot tapas for only £15 f…
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