Weekend Wild · United Kingdom
York with kids
A walkable historic city with medieval walls, museums, trains, chocolate, ghost walks, and charming streets. York is a great family pick for kids who enjoy history, stories, and easy city exploring.
Family activities
National Railway Museum
National Railway Museum turns local history, art, or remarkable objects into a vivid family experience.
Museums · All ages · Paid
York Minster
York Minster makes history tangible through a place families can explore together.
Historical Sites · All ages · Paid
Jorvik Viking Centre
Jorvik Viking Centre turns local history, art, or remarkable objects into a vivid family experience.
Museums · All ages · Paid
York Castle Museum
York Castle Museum turns local history, art, or remarkable objects into a vivid family experience.
Museums · All ages · Paid
Clifford's Tower
Clifford's Tower makes history tangible through a place families can explore together.
Historical Sites · All ages · Paid
York's Chocolate Story
York's Chocolate Story turns local history, art, or remarkable objects into a vivid family experience.
Museums · All ages · Paid
The York Dungeon
The York Dungeon is a lively all-ages stop built around play, discovery, and shared fun.
Family Entertainment · All ages · Paid
DIG: An Archaeological Adventure
DIG: An Archaeological Adventure turns local history, art, or remarkable objects into a vivid family experience.
Museums · All ages · Paid
Yorkshire Museum
Yorkshire Museum turns local history, art, or remarkable objects into a vivid family experience.
Museums · All ages · Paid
York Museum Gardens
York Museum Gardens pairs beautiful scenery with space for children to explore at a gentler pace.
Gardens · All ages · Free or low-cost
The Shambles
The Shambles immerses families in the character and living culture of the destination.
Cultural Attractions · All ages · Paid
York City Walls Walk
York City Walls Walk offers a manageable family route with scenery that makes the walk feel adventurous.
Kid-Friendly Trails · All ages · Free or low-cost
Merchant Adventurers' Hall
Merchant Adventurers' Hall makes history tangible through a place families can explore together.
Historical Sites · All ages · Paid
Barley Hall
Barley Hall makes history tangible through a place families can explore together.
Historical Sites · All ages · Paid
Treasurer's House
Treasurer's House makes history tangible through a place families can explore together.
Historical Sites · All ages · Paid
Fairfax House
Fairfax House makes history tangible through a place families can explore together.
Historical Sites · All ages · Paid
York Cold War Bunker
York Cold War Bunker turns local history, art, or remarkable objects into a vivid family experience.
Museums · All ages · Paid
Rowntree Park
Rowntree Park is an imaginative play stop where kids can climb, move, and take the lead.
Playgrounds · All ages · Free or low-cost
Homestead Park
Homestead Park is an imaginative play stop where kids can climb, move, and take the lead.
Playgrounds · All ages · Free or low-cost
York Army Museum
York Army Museum turns local history, art, or remarkable objects into a vivid family experience.
Museums · All ages · Paid
Yorkshire Air Museum
Yorkshire Air Museum turns local history, art, or remarkable objects into a vivid family experience.
Museums · All ages · Paid
Piglets Adventure Farm
Piglets Adventure Farm creates an up-close animal experience that feels personal and memorable.
Animal Encounters · All ages · Paid
York Maze
York Maze is a lively all-ages stop built around play, discovery, and shared fun.
Family Entertainment · All ages · Paid
Web Adventure Park
Web Adventure Park is a reliable weather-proof stop with active, imaginative play.
Indoor Play Spaces · All ages · Paid
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
North Yorkshire Moors Railway reveals the destination from a fresh angle and keeps the whole family engaged.
Tours · All ages · Paid
Castle Howard
Castle Howard makes history tangible through a place families can explore together.
Historical Sites · All ages · Paid
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal makes history tangible through a place families can explore together.
Historical Sites · All ages · Paid
Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens
Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens pairs beautiful scenery with space for children to explore at a gentler pace.
Gardens · All ages · Free or low-cost
Visit information for Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens
York Boat River Cruise
York Boat River Cruise reveals the destination from a fresh angle and keeps the whole family engaged.
Tours · All ages · Paid
Murton Park Yorkshire Museum of Farming
Murton Park Yorkshire Museum of Farming turns local history, art, or remarkable objects into a vivid family experience.
Museums · All ages · Paid
Visit information for Murton Park Yorkshire Museum of Farming
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