Kids Days Out banner
Go Ape days out banner

Kids Days Out in Yorkshire

HOME

We always suggest you ring beforehand if visiting with disabled children as all attractions within the place you are visiting may not be accessible, depending on disablement, and whether or not if you have a helper.
Our guide is popular with families and as a school resource for educational trips.
For opening times click through to website or telephone attraction. Some attractions close during the winter.

Place

Doing What

Wheelchair friendly

Lightwater Valley, North Stainley, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 3HT.
Tel: 0870 458 0040
www.lightwatervalley.co.uk
One of the UK's leading theme parks, packed with over 40 rides and attractions. From our jaw dropping big thrill rides to mini adventures for the junior thrill seekers. Bird of prey centre. Shopping and more.

Yes

Go Ape, Dalby Forest, North Yorkshire, North York Moors National Park
Tel 0870 444 5562
www.goape.co.uk
Have a fun-filled three hours up in trees, trekking from tree to tree via an assortment of rope bridges and Tarzan swing. Built on two slopes of a valley we just had to have a zip slide going across it.

No

Big Sheep & Little Cow Farm Attraction, Aiskew Watermill,   Aiskew, Bedale, North YorkshireDL8 1AW, Tel 01677 422125 
www.farmattraction.co.uk 

Hands-on farm attraction, bottle feed lambs, calves piglets. Hold small animals. Bath a pig. Childrens Quad Bikes. New Indoor Adventure Play Barn. Tearoom. Farm produce for sale. A great day out.

Yes
Kilnsey Park · Kilnsey near Skipton · North Yorkshire · BD23 5PS
Tel: 01756 752150 

www.kilnseypark.co.uk 
A countryside experience all year round for the whole family. Fun trout fishing for under 12's, red squirrel and nature trail, freshwater aquarium with 'dark riders', restaurant, coffee shop, farm shop. Yes
Aerial Extreme, Camp Hill, Kirklington, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 2LS,
Tel: 0870 850 2808

www.aerialextreme.co.uk
Go tree-to-tree encountering rope bridges, scramble nets and zip slides, climbing wall, giant sandpit, extremist zone for under 10s. Ideal for families, schools, groups. Aerial Extreme Café. No

Fort Paull, Battery Road, Paull, Near Hull, Yorkshire, HU12 8FP, 
Tel 01482 896236
www.fortpaull.com

Napoleonic Fort - 500 years of history in this superb Napoleonic Fort in 10 acres with magnificent views over the Humber estuary. Cafe, bar, tea rooms, Play area, picnic area, underground exhibits.

Limited.  access dependent on degree of disability.

Pots 2 Go, 25, Montpellier Parade, Harrogate, N. Yorks, HG1 2TG,
Tel: 01423 524797

www.pots2go.co.uk
Paint pottery at our Ceramic café in Harrogate  or use our mobile service covering a wide area, Pots 2 Go pottery painting brings out the creative streak in all! Parties. Refreshments. Yes but please ring first
The Edge Climbing Centre, John Street, Bramall Lane, Sheffield, S2 4QU, 
Tel  0114 275 8819
www.sheffieldclimbing.com
Climbing & bouldering from beginners to experienced. You will be amazed at this experience. Courses & clubs for kids from 7 years old. Birthday Parties. Cafe serving organic & ethical food & drink. No

 

National Railway Museum, Leeman Road, York, Yorkshire, YO26 4XJ 
Tel 01904 621261
www.nrm.org.uk 

For big trains, bigger rides, and the biggest FREE family day out, visit the world's largest railway museum. Join in the China 2008 celebrations or go on the Yorkshire Wheel! (charges apply). Restaurant, Cafe.

Yes, including partially-sighted
The Funky Farm, 2 Standard Ct, Standard Way Industrial Park, Northallerton, DL6 2XH. Tel. 01609 774464
www.thefunkyfarm.co.uk 
A fun filled childrens activity centre on the outskirts of Northallerton's town centre. 0-12yrs. Includes Enclosed tots and toddlers area which includes baby ball pool and car track. Onsite restaurant & car park. Parties. Suitable for all
The Yorkshire Planetarium, Harewood House, Moor House, Harewood, Leeds, LS17 9LQ
www.yorkshireplanetarium.co.uk
Space planetarium with Zeiss star night sky and 3D Universe. Under our stars, you will observe constellations and the planets that can be seen from Yorkshire. See shimmering stars, glowing planets, & more  To be advised
Harewood House, Harewood, Leeds, LS17 9LG,
Tel 0113 218 1010
www.harewood.org

Marvel at the collections, explore the Gardens and Bird Garden, boat trip across the lake, youngsters can enjoy the excitement of the Adventure Playground! Educational visits. Shop, restaurant, picnic area. Yes
Xscape,  Castleford, Colorado Way, Glasshoughton, Castleford,  West Yorkshire, WF10 4TA, 
Tel 0871 200 3221

www.xscape.co.uk
The Ultimate Entertainment Destination offering a unique combination of extreme sports & leisure activities for all ages. Real snow slope, rock-climbing, indoor skate-park, Cinema, bowling, shops, cafes. Yes
The Climbing Works, Unit B, Centenary Works, Little London Road, Sheffield, S8 0UJ, Tel 0114 250 9990
www.climbingworks.com

The world's biggest bouldering centre, opened in 2006. 1000 square metres of climbing surface 6 graded circuits, dedicated kids' area. Courses for children, beginners & improvers. Training, Cafe, Creche, Shop No
Fired Arts, 957 Ecclesall Road, Sheffield,  S11 8TN, 
Tel 01142 670797
www.firedarts.co.uk
Paint a pot, make a mosaic, decorate 
a 't shirt' & much more. Super childrens parties. We can visit schools or groups can visit us. 
No. But we can come to you.
Kidzquadz, Eel Pie Farm, Markham Moor, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 0QX, 
Tel 0845 390 0845

www.kidzquadz.co.uk
Children's Quad Bike, 4x4 and Apache Rally Karts parties - Yorkshire or UK wide. If you have space we visit you. Great Family Fun Days and Corporate Events where children are attending Please ring
Create: Pottery Painting & Wool Cafe, 1st floor Victorian Arcade, South Hawksworth Street, Ilkley, LS29 9DY
Tel:01943 817788

www.createcafe.co.uk
Children can create craft and paint  pottery items in our relaxing child-friendly craft cafe. Craft Courses. Childrens birthday parties. School trips. Club Outings. Cafe using fair trade  organic food where possible.  Telephone to check
Yorkshire Air Museum, Halifax Way, Elvington, York, YO41 4AU, 
Tel 01904 608595

www.yorkshireairmuseum.co.uk
Superb historic aircraft collection based on a WWII Bomber Command Station. Follow aviation history from the pioneering Cayley Glider to modern jets. See the Wright Flyer, Halifax, Harrier GR3 and Tornados. Restaurant. Yes
Buttercups Ceramic Studio at Tees Pottery, Hurworth Grange, 91, Hurworth/Croft Rd, Hurworth-on-Tees, Darlington, DL2 2BN, Tel 01325 722459
www.teespottery.co.uk
Children will love painting pottery for their own fun or more functional pottery in a relaxing, memory-making session. Fantastic fun for all ages and abilities! Birthday Parties. School Groups. Yes
Eureka! The Museum for Children, Discovery Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 2NE,
Tel: 01422 330069
www.eureka.org.uk
Eureka! is a child’s dream come true!. designed especially for 0 - 11 year olds. With more than 400 must-touch exhibits and a full programme of events and activities, you'll be amazed at the fun things you can do! Eureka! is accessible and suitable for all visitors
Doodlepots, 58 Skinner Street, Whitby, N.Yorks, YO21 3AH, 
Tel: 01947 825824

www.doodlepots.co.uk
Create something to treasure for ever at Doodlepots. Paint an item from our wide range of plain ceramics: novelties, mugs, plates, bowls, vases etc. Refreshments. School groups. Birthday parties Yes
Cobbles and Clay, 60, Main Street, Haworth, Yorks, BD22 8DA, 
Tel:  01535 644218.

www.cobblesandclay.co.uk
Great creative fun for kids in our pottery painting cafe.  With our fresh, healthy, tasty food & drinks we aim to make this a truly unique experience!.
Parties
Yes - call to check
Rainbows Cafe, 15/17 Bootham, York, YO30 7BW, 
Tel: 01904 675533

www.rainbowscafe.co.uk
Children love Rainbows Ceramic Cafe paint-your-own ceramics studio, offering a creative, fun and relaxing time. Wide range of ceramics to paint. Parties in our studio or at your location. Yes - Call to check
Diggerland, Willowbridge Lane, Whitwood, Castleford, W.Yorkshire, 
WF10 5NW
Tel: 08700 344437
www.diggerland.com
Ride and Drive real JCBs! Children and adults get behind the controls of real construction machinery. Onsite cafe and Goodie store. Groups and schools welcome! yes: call for details
North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Pickering Station, Pickering, YO18 7AJ
Tel: 01751 472508

www.nymr.co.uk 
Experience the thrill of a full size steam locomotive, or the power of a diesel engine on a beautiful journey through spectacular countryside from Pickering right through to Whitby. On-train & station catering,  shop yes at stations, car parks and on most trains
Kidzplay Childrens' Play & Party Centre Unit 2b and 3b, Beech Avenue, Harrogate, HG2 8DS
Tel: 01423 816 111

www.kidzplay.co.uk  

Kidzplay children’s play and party centre is the premier indoor play centre for babies and children. Themed parties. Homemade food.  
For parents: Sky TV, free wireless internet, real coffee and more!

Yes

National Media Museum, Pictureville, Bradford, BD1 1NQ 
Tel: 0870 7010200

www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk  

Filled with fun exhibitions, 3 cinemas inc. IMAX (charges apply) and galleries, the National Media Museum is a FREE fun day out for the whole family devoted to film, photos, TV, radio & the web. Restaurant, Cafe. Yes
The Grainary Wildlife Farm, Keasbeck Hill Farm, Harwood Dale, Scarborough,
North Yorkshire, YO13 0DT
Tel 01723 870026
With 6 nature walks and the chance to enjoy  lakeside trails, beautiful views, forest walks animals to see, also indoor and outdoor play areas. Guided tours. Yes

Beech End Model Village, Commercial Square, Leyburn, North Yorkshire, DL8 5BP
Tel 01969 625400

Steer model narrow boats around the canal.
Drive vehicles through the countryside and along village streets at this indoor centre.
Educational visits.

No

Bridlington Leisure World, The Promenade
Bridlington, Yorkshire, YO5 2QQ
Tel 01262 606715
There's a Fun Pool with waves, slides, rain storm effect, a Training Pool and Learner Pool. Also the 3Bs Theatre.

 

Yes

 

Information Advertise

Other guides -

Great British Gardens

Seaside Cottages Up the High Street