The best family-friendly activities in Yorkshire for parents and kids (Updated November 2026)

Explore the city of York, learn all about its history and related movie trivia! Get sorted into teams, play quizzes and games. Your guide will...
$21

Fish & Chips Boat Cruise in York
Embark on an unforgettable culinary adventure aboard our Fish and Chips Cruise, where you'll sail through the charming city of York and its serene countryside....
$40

A local resident has been found dead after playing a mysterious game. The only way to catch the killer? Joining the next round. Solve cryptic...
$21

Dare you take a trip into the past and uncover some of York’s turbulent and tragic history? A past that manifests itself in the unexplained...
$18

Join Mountain Goat for a full-day adventure through the stunning North York Moors National Park and the charming seaside town of Whitby. Travel across sweeping...
$76

J & M York City Walking Tours
Step off the beaten path into the beating heart of York’s rich, rebellious past! This highly rated walking tour isn’t your average stroll—it’s an adventure...
$18

An entertaining and immersive tour of York from Roman times to the present day. There will be plays, suprises and stories about Roman toilets, Dick...
$22

York Walls Private Walking Tour
Explore York by day with John, your award-winning guide with the Cool Shore Excursions badge of excellence for the past 8 years, on a private...
$16

Afternoon Tea Cruise in North Yorkshire
Relax on an afternoon cruise while enjoying sandwiches, scones, desserts, and drinks served on board. • Two-hour afternoon cruise • Fully licensed bar onboard...
$45

1-Hour Public Cruise
This is the best 60 minutes of rib-tickling historic escapism you can find in Skipton. Your guide for the canal tour is award-winning comedian Dave...
$16

Join your character guide and get an up-close walking tour experience of the city and its delightful hidden gems. Get ready; culture, history, heritage, and...
$23

Historical murders, crime, and the paranormal! Enjoy this entertaining walking tour around the picturesque seaside town of Scarborough, North Yorkshire. Learn about the town's darker...
$15

Discover the spectacular scenery and filming locations of the Yorkshire Dales on this memorable tour from York. Visit Grassington, transformed into Darrowby for the modern...
$130

2 Hour Leeds Highlights Walking Tour
Leeds is a vibrant modern city with rich industrial heritage. Enjoy the very best of Leeds with our friendly, informative, entertaining professional guides. Join us...
$17

Yorkshire Dales Tour from York
The Yorkshire Dales National Park is one of the most renowned national parks in the world, celebrated for its dramatic limestone hills, winding valleys, dry...
$76

Yorkshire Dales Day Trip from York
This Day Trip from York provides the opportunity to explore the stunning landscape of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, visiting Bolton Castle, Askrigg (filming location...
$106

This small-group Guided Day Trip from York provides the opportunity to explore the scenic and picturesque North York Moors National Park, enjoy more than two...
$107

This Day Trip from York provides the opportunity to explore the Yorkshire Dales National Park with an introduction to Herriot Country, including the picturesque town...
$107

Christmas Guided Walking Tour in York
90 minute Daily Festive Walking Tours, exploring the History, Tales and Traditions of Christmases Past. The streets of York have been witness to celebrations for...
$21

Private Ghost Tour of York
Explore York after dark on a private ghost tour shaped around you. Choose where and when to meet: we can collect you from your hotel...
$23

