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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
York Minster
The Watchers of York: Sculpture Trail
Family Friendly Businesses
Family Friendly Experiences
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 York
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
Prices From £5.00
Join us at York Cocoa Works to craft your own chocolate treat to take away to show off, share or just enjoy!Budding cho…
Chocolate Manufactory Tasting Journey
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
Prices From £245.00
Explore Yorkshire’s ruined abbeys, historic villages and Reformation stories on a private driven tour from York.Abbeys,…
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 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
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
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 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 …
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…
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…
Family Friendly Events
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Little Monsters Halloween Disco at Carlton Towers
Calling all little witches, wizards, ghosts, and ghouls!Join us for a spooktacular celebration at Carlton Towers filled…
Summer Family Masterclass at York's Chocolate Story
Indulge in the ultimate chocolate-making experience this Summer with a treat the whole family will love!Led by our expe…
Summer Holidays - Ampleforth Adventures
Ampleforth Abbey is surrounded by 1,200 acres of beautiful Yorkshire countryside. This summer, we invite you to reconne…
Pick Your Own Apples - Ampleforth Abbey Orchard
Ampleforth Abbey’s 200-year-old heritage orchard is one of the largest in the North of England, home to an astonishing …
Pick Your Own Apples - Ampleforth Abbey Orchard
Ampleforth Abbey’s 200-year-old heritage orchard is one of the largest in the North of England, home to an astonishing …
Pick Your Own Apples - Ampleforth Abbey Orchard
Ampleforth Abbey’s 200-year-old heritage orchard is one of the largest in the North of England, home to an astonishing …
Pick Your Own Apples - Ampleforth Abbey Orchard
Ampleforth Abbey’s 200-year-old heritage orchard is one of the largest in the North of England, home to an astonishing …
Pick Your Own Apples - Ampleforth Abbey Orchard
Ampleforth Abbey’s 200-year-old heritage orchard is one of the largest in the North of England, home to an astonishing …
Pick Your Own Apples - Ampleforth Abbey Orchard
Ampleforth Abbey’s 200-year-old heritage orchard is one of the largest in the North of England, home to an astonishing …
Pick Your Own Apples - Ampleforth Abbey Orchard
Ampleforth Abbey’s 200-year-old heritage orchard is one of the largest in the North of England, home to an astonishing …
Summer of Song - South Bank Singers
Enjoy the sound of song & summer at Holy Trinity, Goodramgate. Welcoming choirs both local and touring, to enjoy a …
Summer of Song - The 200 Singers
Enjoy the sound of song & summer at Holy Trinity, Goodramgate. Welcoming choirs both local and touring, to enjoy a …
Family Friendly Offers
Hollywood Bowl And Putt and Play mini golf
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…
The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring
York Pride Offer!
Celebrate York Pride with us and enjoy 20% off walk-in admission when you show your York Pride wristband at e…
The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring
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 Tou…
The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring
Little Vikings, Rewards!
Little Vikings cardholders now receive 10% off walk-in admission tickets to The Puzzling World of Professor K…
Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens
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…
Kapadokya 50
Lunch 2 Course Menu Offer
Get ready to discover the enchanting flavors of Kapadokya50 with a modern touch. The carefully crafted Lunch …
Highwayman Tours – Private Driven Tours of York & Yorkshire
York Residents Discount - ALL YEAR ROUND
Discount for York residents for Highwayman Tours! Simply use the code below.
The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring
York Pride Offer!
From now until the end of the year, show your York Pride wristband to our team when purchasing a walk-in tick…
The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country Pub
Lunchtime Fixed Price Special
Join us every Monday to Friday lunchtime for our special lunchtime fixed price menu. 2 courses for £22 and 3 …
The York Dungeon
Save up to 30% per person at 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…
Little Blondie Bakehouse
Morning deal + 4 and 6 box deals
Our morning deal runs 7 days a week (from open until 11:30am) grab yourself a pastry + hot drink for only £6M…
Go Quest Adventures - Self-Guided Interactive Treasure Hunt & Exploration Game
Save 20% Off Your York Adventure Quest
Looking for something unique to do? Why not try a Go Quest Adventure - a city-based challenge packed with puz…
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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