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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 Christmas Market 2026
York Minster
Haunted York: The Intervention
Family Friendly Businesses
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Family Friendly Events
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Make and Play: Bayeux Tapestry Weaving
Yorkshire Museum & Gardens
Make and Play: Bayeux Tapestry WeavingSaturday 19 September 2026 | 10am – 4pmIncluded in general admissionCelebrate the…
Bayeux Tapestry Storytelling
Yorkshire Museum & Gardens
Bayeux Tapestry StorytellingSaturday 19 September 2026 | 11am, 1:30pm and 3pmIncluded in general admissionJoin storytel…
Haunted York: The Intervention
👻Experience the most ‘Haunted City in Europe’ this Halloween!👻York has always been haunted. But this autumn, things are…
Oktoberfest at Pavement Vaults
Pavement Vaults
Join us at Pavement Vaults York for our Oktoberfest celebrations! Beginning from the 19th of September, we’ll be runnin…
Mini-Riso Club
Thin Ice Press: the York Centre for Print
Introducing Mini-Riso Club – a monthly children's workshop inspired by our popular weekly Riso Club for grown-ups!We in…
75 Years of THE GOON SHOW
Age UK York
75 Years of THE GOON SHOWThe Goon Show Preservation Society and the Borthwick Institute for Archives present a live per…
Festive Chocolate Truffle Making Masterclass at Y…
York Cocoa Works
Join us at the York Cocoa Works this Christmas and discover the secrets of chocolate truffle making, exploring differen…
Christmas Chocolate Cottage Making at York Cocoa …
York Cocoa Works
Join us this Christmas to create your own Christmas Chocolate Cottage, the perfect festive gift, table centre piece (or…
Christmas Chocolate Bar Making at York Cocoa Works
York Cocoa Works
Join us this Christmas to make your own special Chocolate creation in our Christmas Chocolate Bar Making Workshop. York…
Trick or Treat Chocolate Bar Making Workshop at Y…
York Cocoa Works
Throughout the Autumn half term we will be running our chocolate bar making workshops...with a spooky twist! …
The Making of Drinking Chocolate
York Cocoa Works
YORK FOOD FESTIVAL EVENT - 1 hour • Join a tasting discovery of the making of drinking chocolateJoin us on a tour throu…
Christmas Chocolate Treat Making
York Cocoa Works
A fun, self-led, chocolate making activity - get in the Festive spirit this Christmas - perfect for families and chocol…
Family Friendly Offers
£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…
Lunch 2 Course Menu Offer
Kapadokya 50
Get ready to discover the enchanting flavors of Kapadokya50 with a modern touch. The carefully crafted Lunch …
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…
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.
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 …
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…
Wing Wednesday
Fancy Hank's Bar & Kitchen
All You Can Eat Wings & Fries £13.95pp 💥Wednesdays from 4pmChoose your flavours..💥Buffalo💥Cowboy Butter💥B…
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…
50% OFF EVERY WEEKEND BEFORE 12PM
Hollywood Bowl And Putt and Play mini golf
Take advantage of our 50% off early bird deal every weekend before 12pm! Valid for bowling and mini golf. Use…
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…
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 …
Family Friendly Itineraries
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…
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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