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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 Christmas 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.
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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New Year's Eve Taster Menu
COME AND CELEBRATE WITH US ON NEW YEARS EVE And embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Greece & Cyprus with …
Christmas Lunch & Christmas Dinner at The Sidings
COME AND JOIN US FORTWO COURSE CHRISTMAS LUNCH £24.95 per headTHREE COURSE CHRISTMAS EVENING DINNER £29.95 per h…
York Nutcracker Trail
Celebrate Christmas Around the World with the York Nutcracker Trail. Brought to you by York BID and York-based artist M…
Greek Night with Live Music
GREEK NIGHT WITH LIVE MUSIC ON THE 29TH NOV - 6TH DEC - 13TH DEC - 20TH DEC GREEK BUFFET - LIVE DANCING - PLATE SMASHIN…
A Winter Adventure at JORVIK Viking Centre
This winter, experience AD 975 like never before! For the first time in 40 years, JORVIK Viking Centre is embracing the…
Evening Spectacular: Tyrfing. The Cursed Sword
Experience our Evening Spectacular! As you are guided into a world with a chance encounter between a king and two dwarv…
Evening Spectacular: Tyrfing. The Cursed Sword
Experience our Evening Spectacular! As you are guided into a world with a chance encounter between a king and two dwarv…
The Viking Games
Two teams face off in the Viking Games! Back by popular demand, this family-friendly event returns for 2025. Contestant…
Wreath Making Workshop with Cheese & Wine
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Candlelit Christmas Carols and Songs with the Collavoce Collective at Holy Trinity Goodramgate
A romp through all the best carols and Christmas songs. Dress up, bring out your Christmas bling, battery powered fairy…
Elf Run at York Designer Outlet
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Christmas at York Castle Museum 2024
16 November 2024 – 5 January 2025Included in general admission | Book here It’s cold outside, but in the warmth of our …
Family Friendly Offers
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…
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 …
Malmaison Bar & Grill
MAL Sunday Lunch
Gather family and friends and enjoy a magnificent Sunday Lunch, check out the menu. Pick your favorites from …
Hotel du Vin York
Magic Christmas Breaks
HERE This Christmas, indulge in an unforgettable festive experience at Hotel du Vin, where luxury meets charm…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Malmaison York
Festive Frolics
York is calling, and it's wrapped up in festive cheer! From 8th November to 22nd December, treat yourself to…
Hollywood Bowl And Golf
Hollywood Bowl Christmas Parties!
This festive season, treat your team to a memorable end of term Christmas celebration at Hollywood Bowl York!…
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