Get out and about in Yorkshire this next half term, with a fun-packed region ready to entertain your little ones.
- Stump Cross Caverns near Grassington: Visitors can explore the well-preserved prehistoric caves, navigating through twisting passageways and discovering incredible rock formations. The site is suitable for all ages and weathers, offering a guaranteed and educational day out.
- Thornton Hall Farm near Skipton: This location features farm tours, animal petting, pony grooming, soft play areas, and more. It’s an excellent spot for animal-loving families.
- Marks & Spencer’s Archive in Leeds: Half Term Family Fun “Discover our exhibition with something for all the family. Enjoy free refreshments and try our exhibition trail to claim your free pack of Percy Pigs!”
- Go Ape!: Choose from Dalby near Pickering / Scarborough or Temple Newsam near Leeds for treetop fun for all the family, with high ropes, nets and ziplines.
- York Fish & Chips Cruise: Under 3’s go free, available on Fridays and Saturday during February half term, have a fish & chip meal with the family whist enjoying the sights of York.
- Brodsworth Hall: Engage with historical characters and enjoy interactive storytelling, costume dressing, and creative activities like designing a mythical creature.
- Dronfield Hall Barn: Hosts craft activities perfect for a family day of arts and crafts.
- The Sheffield College: Offers a Multi-sport Holiday Club for children aged 8 to 14, including a variety of sports and activities.
- National Science and Media Museum: An out-of-this-world experience awaits with space-themed activities including astronaut training and badge making related to space missions.
- York Art Gallery: Hosting a special exhibition titled “Marvellous and Mischievous: Literature’s Young Rebels,” alongside a range of events and workshops for all ages.
- Beverley Library: Dive into the ocean with storytime sessions featuring popular children’s books like “The Snail and The Whale”.
- Kirkstall Abbey: Love Birds Week includes bird watching, handling sessions with Wise Owl Birds of Prey Rescue, and other bird-based activities.
- Wakefield Rhubarb Festival: Enjoy food and drink markets, workshops, children’s activities like face painting and craft sessions.
- Hornsea Hub Swimming Pool: Offers a range of swimming activities including public swim, aqua babies, and pool inflatable sessions.
- Keighley & Worth Valley Railway: Enjoy a historic train ride through the beautiful countryside, with museums and interesting stations to explore along the way.
- National Coal Mining Museum: Delve into the history of mining with underground tours and explore the outdoor areas and adventure playground.
- Ponderosa Zoo: Home to a variety of animals from lemurs to alpacas, the zoo aims to educate visitors on conservation and animal welfare.
- The Folly: Museum of North Craven Life: Offers storytelling sessions and hands-on heritage crafts like rag rugging.
- Beningbrough Hall: Explore the wilderness play area, enjoy garden strolls, and partake in family-friendly activities.
- Flamingo Land Theme Park: Offers a zoo experience with over 140 species and activities like playgrounds, rides, and animal meet and greets.
- Castle Howard: Participate in a night-time photography workshop as part of the North York Moors’ Dark Skies Festival 2023.
- William’s Den: Features a large play barn and extensive outdoor play areas including a zip wire and den making area.
- Burton Agnes Hall Snowdrop Spectacular: Enjoy a walk among thousands of snowdrops creating a ‘white carpet’ across the woodland floor.
- Stockeld Park: Hosting a Science and Slime Week with family fun activities.
- Beetle Bank Farm, York: Offers an adventure playground, sand pit, tractor rides, and more.
