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

Private Roman Tour of York
Explore Roman York, at your own pace with your own personal tour guide! This is a new private bespoke tour run by York Walls Tours...
$68

Private Viking Walk of York
Explore York with a real Viking! Join your guide for a private, two-hour walking tour through the city’s remarkable Viking past. Hear the stories of...
$68

Explore York's Minster's exciting history with Dave Haw Tours. Knowledgeable and dedicated, Dave offers in-depth Minster tours like no other! Experience the art and history...
$75

The Original Otley Ghost Tour
A spine-chilling 1hr walking tour around the seemingly quaint streets of this medieval town. Discover who hobbles across the cobbles in Otley’s very own eerie...
$21

Durham Full City Tour
All of the features of the History Tour plus more! Here we explore the wider city and uncover some hidden gems. Learn about the ‘King...
$31

You will travel by Hot Air Balloon over the Historical City Of York and it's surrounding countryside. We offer Champagne Balloon Flights over the beautiful...
$273

Hotel pick up and drop off is included on this truly personal touring experience, where you'll find the smallest group size available in York: just...
$136

Dark Durham Tour
Delve into the darker side of Durham's past as we discover the gruesome, shocking and tragic tales of our city's rich history. From the medieval...
$22

We are delighted to share with you the whole of our chocolate making process from cocoa beans to chocolate bar, truffles, cakes and more. Join...
$17

York on a Fork Food Tour
This tour will take you across the historic centre of York and stop at a number of independent businesses, each one of which will provide...
$102

Delve into the eerie history of York with the Witch Walk, a 90-minute guided tour led by the enigmatic Ragnell Hagathorn. This engaging adventure weaves...
$21

York Walking Food Tasting Tour
The price is £75 per person based on a minimum of 4 participants. If fewer than 4 people are booked when you reserve, a small...
$102

Let your own private guide take you around the world famous city of York, which is at its most beautiful during the Christmas season. Your bespoke...
$23

Get ready for an entirely new kind of thrill in Matlock Bath! Bonkers Illumination Golf is not your average mini-golf experience – it’s a fresh...
$10

You may not be able to learn the complete art of map reading in one day but you can give it a fair shot with...
$162

Step into the city’s ancient walls, and meander through several thousand years of history on a private walking tour. As you walk the city walls,...
$85

Join us for this half day walking tour of York, which gives you a great overview of this beautiful city in Yorkshire. This walled city...
$112

York Full Tour in Spanish
A great, unique and memorable Tour of the city of YORK, the most spectacular Medieval city in YORKSHIRE AND the North of England. Founded by...
$61

Step back to the 1960s on a guided bus tour exploring Heartbeat country in Yorkshire. Explore Aidensfield, Ashfordley and the beautiful moorlands of Yorkshire....
$98

Learn the full magic of creating chocolate from the raw cocoa bean to your own finished chocolate bar. We’ll share with you the secrets of...
$102

