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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 and Summer in York pages. 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. In 2024, check out the new fashion galleries and Summer Gala.
Book Your Summer 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.
Thor's Orangery
York's favourite pop-up bar is coming back this Summer! Head to Parliament Street to enjoy live music, delicious street food, and a new drinks menu.
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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The Christmas Festival at The Web Adventure Park 2024
For unforgettable festive memories, enjoy a magical Christmas Experience at the Web Adventure Park. A wondrous event th…
Weboween, Halloween Fun at the Web Adventure Park!
There's so much going on during WEB'OWEEN, come along on the 19th, 20th of October and the 26th of October to 3rd of No…
OKTOBERFEST PAINTING CLASS @ SPARK
Join Jessica from Art Group Studios for a fun 2-hour painting class perfect for everyone, from total beginners to seaso…
Brunch with Santa
Enjoy a festively delicious brunch in our staterooms before visiting Santa by the fireside in our Bow Drawing Room. We …
Santa Sunday Lunch
Enjoy a three course festive Sunday Lunch in our staterooms before visiting Santa by the fireside in our Bow Drawing Ro…
Festive Indoor Market
Join us this November for our popular Indoor Festive Market filling across all our staterooms. Browse, view and treat y…
Halloween Spooky Kid's Disco
Looking for the perfectly spooky place to celebrate Halloween with your tots, teens or in-betweens? Look no further the…
NYMR October Half-term Halloween Fun
From 26 October to 3 November Join us for a spooktacular half-term packed with magical family activities, where Kids Go…
Ghosts After Dark
Ghosts After Dark, 6.30 pm – 9.30 pm, 7 – 10 November 2024, York Museum Gardens Experience Ghosts in the Gardens like n…
Ghosts In The Gardens
By York BID. 21st Sept – 5th Nov. York BID has again partnered with local design agency Unconventional Design to create…
Meet Me at The Yorkshire Museum
Meet Me at The Yorkshire Museum is included in general admission. Saturday 2 November 2024Ever wanted to visit a Viki…
Meet Me at the Yorkshire Museum
Meet Me at The Yorkshire Museum is included in general admission. 26 October 2024Ever wanted to visit a Viking? Run i…
Family Friendly Offers
Castle Howard Lakeside Holiday Park
2 for 1 Entry to Castle Howard Gardens for all Lakeside Holiday Park Campers and Tourers
Located just across The Great Lake of Castle Howard, Lakeside Holiday Park is the perfect spot to stay. Surro…
Where stays become stories. Book your next unforgettable UK getaway with Host & Stay.
Shape moments into memories with Host & Stay. Use code MEMORABLEMOMENTS10 to save 10% off your next UK ge…
The York Dungeon
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…
Go Ape at Dalby Forest
Sunday Funday
SAVE 15% on Treetop Challenge every Sunday at Go Ape Dalby with promotional code SUNFUN.Gather your Tribe and…
Malmaison Bar & Grill
MAL Sunday Lunch
Gather family and friends and enjoy a magnificent Sunday Lunch, check out the menu. Pick your favorites from …
The Pheasant Hotel, Harome
3 Nights for the Price of 2
Hideaway for longer with our 3 nights for the price of 2! Stay two nights Dinner Bed and Breakfast and get th…
Roots York
Sunday Feast Menu
From Sunday 15th September Roots will be open on Sundays, serving a set 3-course Sunday Feast Menu at £55 per…
Malmaison Afternoon Tea
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…
The Drovers Arms Restaurant & Country Pub
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…
No.1 by GuestHouse, York
Two Night City Break at No.1, York
ESCAPE THE EVERYDAY WITH GUESTHOUSE Spend two nights in the charming city of York We’ve packaged together eve…
Go Ape at Dalby Forest
SAVE 15% off Treetop Challenge at Go Ape Dalby
SAVE 15% on Treetop Challenge at Go Ape Dalby with promotional code FAMILY15. [1] Available Sunday - Friday o…
Tabanco by Ambiente
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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