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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 £3.90!
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 £3.90!
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 Sightseeing Cruise: City Cruises
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The Watchers of York: Sculpture Trail
Family Friendly Businesses
Family Friendly Experiences
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 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…
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,…
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 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…
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 …
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…
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…
Hump Day BBQs
Novotel York Centre
Prices From £28.50
Grill & Chill at Novotel York Centre's BBQ! Delicious food, refreshing drinks and live music await. Your perfect su…
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…
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…
Family Friendly Events
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Creative Families: Samurai Portraits
York Art Gallery
Creative Families: Samurai PortraitsFriday 21 August 2026Drop in between 10.30am – 3.30pm Included in general admission…
Creative Families: Samurai Portraits
York Art Gallery
Creative Families: Samurai PortraitsFriday 31 July 2026Drop in between 10.30am – 3.30pm Included in general admission S…
Gallery Tales
York Art Gallery
Gallery Tales Wednesday 26 August 2026 Session 1: 10.15am – 11am | Session 2: 11.30am – 12.15pm £7 per child* | Book Ti…
Gallery Tales
York Art Gallery
Gallery Tales Wednesday 19 August 2026 Session 1: 10.15am – 11am | Session 2: 11.30am – 12.15pm £7 per child* | Book Ti…
Gallery Tales
York Art Gallery
Gallery Tales Wednesday 12 August 2026 Session 1: 10.15am – 11am | Session 2: 11.30am – 12.15pm £7 per child* | Book Ti…
Gallery Tales
York Art Gallery
Gallery Tales Wednesday 5 August 2026 Session 1: 10.15am – 11am | Session 2: 11.30am – 12.15pm £7 per child* | Book Tic…
Gallery Tales
York Art Gallery
Gallery Tales Wednesday 29 July 2026 Session 1: 10.15am – 11am | Session 2: 11.30am – 12.15pm £7 per child* | Book Tick…
Meet Me at the Yorkshire Museum: Romans
Yorkshire Museum & Gardens
Meet Me at the Yorkshire Museum: RomansFriday 14 August 2026 Drop in between 11am – 4pm (Performances at 11am, 12 noon,…
Meet Me at the Yorkshire Museum: Romans
Yorkshire Museum & Gardens
Meet Me at the Yorkshire Museum: RomansTuesday 11 August 2026 Drop in between 11am – 4pm (Performances at 11am, 12 noon…
Meet Me at the Yorkshire Museum: Romans
Yorkshire Museum & Gardens
Meet Me at the Yorkshire Museum: RomansTuesday 4 August 2026 Drop in between 11am – 4pm (Performances at 11am, 12 noon,…
Summer Adventure Golf Course
York Golf Range
This summer our 12 hole crazy golf has had a wildlife themed makeover. Celebrate nature on your doorstep on our 12-hole…
The Tempest
Don't miss The Tempest, a brand new, imaginative pop-up children's play area on Parliament Street. Open from 9am to 6pm…
Family Friendly Offers
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…
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…
10% off Entry with City Sightseeing York
The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring
We’ve teamed up with the splendid folks at City Sightseeing York to bring you a delightful double helping of …
NHS Discount - Highwayman Tours
Highwayman Tours – Private Driven Tours of York & Yorkshire
Discount on Highwayman Tours for NHS workers!
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.
£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…
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…
NUS Discount - 365 Days a Year
Highwayman Tours – Private Driven Tours of York & Yorkshire
Discount on Highwayman Tours for those with an NUS card!
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…
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…
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…
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…
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