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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!
York Dungeon ▸
With live actors, dark history, immersive sets and amazing special effects… the only question is are you brave enough to step into the depths of the York Dungeon?
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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Walled Garden Talk: A walk down the Shaded Dell
Explore the Shaded Dell in the Sledmere Walled Garden.Join Head Gardener Jan for a wander down our Shaded Dell, which r…
Walled Garden Talk: A walk down the Shaded Dell
Explore the Shaded Dell in the Sledmere Walled Garden.Join Head Gardener Jan for a wander down our Shaded Dell, which r…
UNDER ONE SKY - Concerts in York
UNDER ONE SKYPrima Choral ArtistsSunday 21 June 2026 | 7:30 PMNational Centre for Early Music, YorkPrima Choral Artists…
UNDER ONE SKY - Concerts in York
UNDER ONE SKYPrima Choral ArtistsSunday 21 June 2026 | 5:00 PMNational Centre for Early Music, YorkPrima Choral Artists…
Tommy Treebark's Wild Adventure
Tommy Treebark's Wild Adventure has returned from 10th April to 13th September 2026, with new animals to discover aroun…
Introduction to Risograph
Get hands on with Risograph printing! In this workshop you’ll learn your way around the analogue basics of the printer …
Heading to Castle Howard for the Jellycat pop-up before 4 May?
Let Highwayman Tours turn it into an easy, memorable family day out from York.Avoid the hassle of driving, parking and …
The Watchers of York: Sculpture Trail
The Watchers of York: Sculpture Trail29th June 2026 to 31st August 2026. A Make It York event in collaboration with Yor…
Kids Barbaric Battle
Kids Barbaric Battle Sunday 24 May |York Museum Gardens | 11.00am and 1.15pm£10 per child* | Book Tickets Every Roman …
Kids Barbaric Battle
Kids Barbaric Battle Saturday 23 May |York Museum Gardens | 11.00am, 1.15pm and 3.00pm£10 per child* | Book Tickets Ev…
Greg Jenner: Totally Chaotic History: Roman Britain Gets Rowdy!
Greg Jenner: Totally Chaotic History: Roman Britain Gets Rowdy! Saturday 23 May | 10:30 and 2:30£7.50pp | Book Tickets …
Be Like Blippi Tour
Get ready to see the world more curiously, because Blippi is coming to your hometown in the all-new Be Like Blippi Tour…
Family Friendly Offers
The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring
10% Off with Wizard Walk Of York!
We’ve partnered with the amazing Wizard Walk of York to offer a spellbinding bonus just for our visitors!When…
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 …
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.
Yorkshire’s Finest Hampers
10% off! Share a little bit of Yorkshire!
If you have enjoyed your stay in Yorkshire why not send and share a Yorkshire's Finest Hamper back home or to…
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…
Ate O'Clock
2 or 3 Course Set Menu
Enjoy 2 Courses from our Set Menu for £25 or 3 Courses for £29.50Available Sunday - Thursday all day & Fr…
The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring
10% off Entry with City Sightseeing York
We’ve teamed up with the splendid folks at City Sightseeing York to bring you a delightful double helping of …
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…
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…
Hollywood Bowl And Putt and Play mini golf
Hollywood Bowl 3 games deal!
Take advantage of our exclusive online only offer! Grab 3 games of bowling from only £9 per child, £11 per ad…
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…
Hollywood Bowl And Putt and Play mini golf
1 game, 1 course deal
Snatch up this great value in centre offer of 1 game, 1 course for only £10pp! Valid all day, every day.
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…
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