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Family days out in York

Never hear “I’m bored” on a Saturday again.

Every great family day out in York: farms, museums, parks and hidden gems, with the details parents actually need before setting off.

225 places listed47 free days outThu 6pm the Weekender lands

PLAN A DAY

What's on, when you need it

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27 on right nowWED 7 OCT
Today

Everything open and on in York today, with times and prices.

TOP PICKDusting in the Old Library · free
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32 things onFRI 9 - SUN 11
This weekend
  • Fri24 things · The Yorkshire Dales of All Creatures Great & Small
  • Sat30 things · The Yorkshire Dales of All Creatures Great & Small
  • Sun4 things · The Yorkshire Dales of All Creatures Great & Small
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TomorrowThu 8 · 24 things onRainy days90 under a roofFree47 cost nothing
SEASONALENDS 31 OCTHalloween: pumpkin patches, spooky trails & torchlight. 8 already live.
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Zoos & Wildlife Parks in YorkZoos & Wildlife Parks15Farms & Petting Farms in YorkFarms & Petting Farms16Theme Parks & Fairgrounds in YorkTheme Parks & Fairgrounds14Adventure Parks & High Ropes in YorkAdventure Parks & High Ropes16Museums in YorkMuseums15Aquariums & Sea Life in YorkAquariums & Sea Life12Castles, Historic Houses & Heritage in YorkCastles, Historic Houses & Heritage28Model Villages & Miniature Railways in YorkModel Villages & Miniature Railways7Steam Railways & Boat Trips in YorkSteam Railways & Boat Trips6Caves, Mines & Underground in YorkCaves, Mines & Underground4Tours, Trails & Treasure Hunts in YorkTours, Trails & Treasure Hunts21Observatories & Planetariums in YorkObservatories & Planetariums2Soft Play in YorkSoft Play3Trampoline Parks in YorkTrampoline Parks1Bowling in YorkBowling1Escape Rooms in YorkEscape Rooms3Ice Rinks in YorkIce Rinks1Arcades, VR & Gaming in YorkArcades, VR & Gaming5Board Game & Play Cafés in YorkBoard Game & Play Cafés4Pottery Painting & Craft Studios in YorkPottery Painting & Craft Studios2Sensory Rooms & Play Sessions in YorkSensory Rooms & Play Sessions2Parks & Playgrounds in YorkParks & Playgrounds1Country Parks & Nature Reserves in YorkCountry Parks & Nature Reserves4Woodland & Forest in YorkWoodland & Forest4Gardens & Arboretums in YorkGardens & Arboretums7Lakes, Reservoirs & Riversides in YorkLakes, Reservoirs & Riversides3Beaches & Coast in YorkBeaches & Coast3Walking & Cycling Trails in YorkWalking & Cycling Trails3Splash Parks & Paddling Pools in YorkSplash Parks & Paddling Pools1Pick-Your-Own & Pumpkin Patches in YorkPick-Your-Own & Pumpkin Patches5Outdoor Gyms & Trim Trails in YorkOutdoor Gyms & Trim Trails1Martial Arts & Boxing in YorkMartial Arts & Boxing1
Baby & Toddler Groups1Dance in YorkDance3
Drama & Performing Arts1Music Lessons & Choirs in YorkMusic Lessons & Choirs1
Art & Craft Classes25Cooking & Baking Classes in YorkCooking & Baking Classes1Reading, Book Clubs & Storytime in YorkReading, Book Clubs & Storytime5Forest School & Outdoor Learning in YorkForest School & Outdoor Learning1Scouts, Guides, Cadets & Youth Clubs in YorkScouts, Guides, Cadets & Youth Clubs1
Homework & After-School Clubs1Holiday Clubs & Camps in YorkHoliday Clubs & Camps3Adult Workshops & Evening Classes in YorkAdult Workshops & Evening Classes3
Wellbeing & Mindfulness3Theatres & Shows in YorkTheatres & Shows6Pantomime & Family Theatre in YorkPantomime & Family Theatre5Cinemas in YorkCinemas8Live Music & Gigs in YorkLive Music & Gigs20Comedy in YorkComedy3Galleries & Exhibitions in YorkGalleries & Exhibitions13Libraries in YorkLibraries6Circus & Street Performance in YorkCircus & Street Performance3
Talks, Lectures & Author Events7Immersive & Touring Exhibitions in YorkImmersive & Touring Exhibitions11Brazilian in YorkBrazilian1
Christmas12
Halloween & Pumpkin Events13
Bonfire Night & Fireworks2
Half-Term & School Holiday Events2
Community Events & Fun Days2
Shows, Exhibitions & Conventions2
Sporting Fixtures & Events1
Open Days & Behind-the-Scenes1Party Venues in YorkParty Venues3Mobile Activities & Hire in YorkMobile Activities & Hire1Hen, Stag & Group Celebrations in YorkHen, Stag & Group Celebrations1
Toy & Book Shops1

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Hand-picked and honestly described.

KIND TO THE WALLET

47

Brilliant days out that cost nothing

Proper days out with free entry, bring a picnic and you're done.

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FEED & STROKE

23

Farms, lambs and llamas

Everything you can feed, stroke or watch being ridiculous.

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INDOOR LIFESAVERS

90

Rainy day rescue

For when the forecast betrays you, all under a roof.

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STEP BACK IN TIME

57

Museums & heritage

Castles, caves and machines kids are allowed to gawp at.

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THE EVENT CALENDAR

What's on this weekend

October
Grand Yorkshire - Day Trips and ToursFri-SunThe Yorkshire Dales of All Creatures Great & SmallGrand Yorkshire - Day Trips and Tours · from 08:25 each dayDetails →
Mountain Goat -YorkFri-SunAll Creatures Great and Small from WindermereMountain Goat -York · from 09:00 each dayDetails →
Dalby ForestFri & SatMalton Sculpture Trail at Dalby ForestDalby Forest · 2 daysDetails →
Dalby ForestFri & SatForest Through Your EyesDalby Forest · from 10:00 each dayDetails →
York RacecourseFri 9 OctOctober Meeting 2026 - Finale FridayYork RacecourseDetails →
Yorkshire MuseumFri & SatDinosaur BackpacksYorkshire Museum · from 10:00 each dayDetails →
Yorkshire MuseumFri-SunGallery TalksYorkshire Museum · 3 daysDetails →
Mountain Goat -YorkFri & SatAll Creatures Great and Small from YorkMountain Goat -York · 2 daysDetails →

Plus 24 more events this weekend across York.

MORE THAN A LIST

One place, a hundred ways to explore

Browse the map, follow the crowd, or save a shortlist for the school holidays: whatever works for your family.

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Parents' favourites

  1. 01People relaxing in deckchairs on a grass courtyard surrounded by historic stone and modern buildings under blue sky.Wagon Lifting Hoist Mini Museum
  2. 02A person sits in the cabin of a yellow digger/telescopic handler with its bucket and boom arm raised against a blue sky.Diggerland Yorkshire
  3. 03Two goats with ear tags at a farm enclosure, eating hay.Great Harwood Showground
  4. 04Geese and ducks gathered on grass and in water beside a tree-lined pond in a park.Sandall Park
  5. 05The Ghost Bus Tours YorkThe Ghost Bus Tours York
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COLLECTION

Rainy day rescue

90 indoor lifesavers for when the forecast lets you down.

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KIND TO THE WALLET

47

completely free days out within 30 minutes of York

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HIDDEN GEMS

The ones you've never heard of

Places that aren't on the usual lists, written up honestly.

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Summer Beach Club

No. 01Sheffield

Summer Beach Club

Outdoor summer pop-up at Meadowhall with water slides, a roller coaster and fairground rides for a whole afternoon out.

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Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre

No. 02Leeds

Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre

A theatre with proper family touches sorted, from pram storage to relaxed performances for anxious first-timers.

Freshly picked strawberries in a green basket beside strawberry plants with green leaves and flowers in a field.

No. 03Thirsk

Spilman's Farm

Pick your own strawberries in summer, pumpkins in autumn, and a play barn to fall back on when you need a break.

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