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We
always suggest you ring beforehand if visiting with disabled children
as all attractions within the place you are visiting may not be
accessible, depending on disablement, and whether or not if you have a
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| Lightwater
Valley, North Stainley, Ripon, North Yorkshire HG4 3HT. Tel: 0870 458 0040 www.lightwatervalley.co.uk |
One of the UK's leading theme parks, packed with over 40 rides and attractions. From our jaw dropping big thrill rides to mini adventures for the junior thrill seekers. Bird of prey centre. Shopping and more. |
Yes |
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| Go
Ape,
Dalby
Forest,
North Yorkshire, North York Moors National Park Tel 0845 643 9215 www.goape.co.uk |
Have
a fun-filled three hours up in trees, trekking from tree to
tree via an assortment of rope bridges and Tarzan swing. |
No |
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Aerial
Extreme, The Camp Hill Estate, Kirklington, Bedale, North
Yorkshire, |
Fun for anyone over 1.1m! This High-Wire Adventure course contains many exciting obstacles such as rope bridges, cargo nets and a climbing wall! The outdoors has never been this much fun! See our website for more information |
No |
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Big
Sheep & Little Cow Farm Attraction, Aiskew Watermill, Aiskew,
Bedale, North YorkshireDL8 1AW, Tel 01677 422125 |
Hands-on farm attraction, bottle feed lambs, calves piglets. Hold small animals. Bath a pig. Childrens Quad Bikes. New Indoor Adventure Play Barn. Tearoom. Farm produce for sale. A great day out. |
Yes |
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| Castle
Howard, Castle Howard, York, YO31 8HR Tel 01653 648333 www.castlehoward.co.uk |
Explore 1,000 acres of grounds; jump on the land-train for boat trips and our new adventure playground; discover our amazing with adventure trails and quiz sheets. Shops & cafe |
Yes, except 1st floor exhibition wing, high south & chapel |
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Super
Camps @ Huddersfield Grammar School, Royds Mount, Luck Lane,
Marsh Huddersfield, HD1 4QX Tel 01235 832222 www.supercamps.co.uk |
Activity day camps for children aged 4-14 combining Sports and Arts into a fun-fuelled programme keeping children active, alert, safe and happy during the Easter and Summer holidays! |
Call to check |
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Yorkshire Lavender,
Terrington, York YO60 6PB, Tel 01653 648008 www.yorkshirelavender.com |
Yorkshire's Premier Triple Award-Winning Lavender Farm, Lavender Gardens and Specialist Plant Nursery set in a spectacular hillside farm of nearly 60 acres, within the Howardian Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Tea room, shop |
Yes |
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Studfold
Explore Discover & Learn Trail, Studfold Farm, Lofthouse,
Harrogate, HG3 5SG Tel 01423 755084 www.studfoldtrails.co.uk |
Fantastic
day out for families with primary school aged children. A nature
trail with lots of activities, clues to find, secret boxes and super
play/picnic area |
No |
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| Kilnsey
Park, Kilnsey, near Skipton, North Yorkshire,
BD23 5PS Tel: 01756 752150 www.kilnseypark.co.uk |
A countryside experience all year round for the whole family. Fun trout fishing for under 12's, red squirrel and nature trail, freshwater aquarium with 'dark riders', restaurant, coffee shop, farm shop. |
Yes |
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Pots
2 Go, 25, Montpellier Parade, Harrogate, N. Yorks, HG1 2TG, Tel: 01423 524797 www.pots2go.co.uk |
Paint pottery at our Ceramic café in Harrogate or use our mobile service covering a wide area, Pots 2 Go pottery painting brings out the creative streak in all! Parties. Refreshments. |
Yes but please ring first |
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| National
Railway Museum, Leeman Road, York, Yorkshire, YO26 4XJ Tel 08448 153139 www.nrm.org.uk |
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Yes, including partially-sighted |
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| The
Funky Farm, 2 Standard Ct, Standard Way Industrial Park, Northallerton,
DL6 2XH. Tel. 01609 774464 www.thefunkyfarm.co.uk |
A fun filled childrens activity centre on the outskirts of Northallerton's town centre. 0-12yrs. Includes Enclosed tots and toddlers area which includes baby ball pool and car track. Onsite restaurant & car park. Parties. |
Suitable for all |
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| The
Yorkshire Planetarium, Harewood House,
Moor House, Harewood, Leeds, LS17 9LQ www.yorkshireplanetarium.co.uk |
Space planetarium with Zeiss star night sky and 3D Universe. Under our stars, you will observe constellations and the planets that can be seen from Yorkshire. See shimmering stars, glowing planets, & more |
To be advised |
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| Harewood
House, Harewood, Leeds, LS17 9LG, Tel 0113 218 1010 www.harewood.org  |
Marvel at the collections, explore the Gardens and Bird Garden, boat trip across the lake, youngsters can enjoy the excitement of the Adventure Playground! Educational visits. Shop, restaurant, picnic area. |
Yes |
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| Xscape,
Castleford, Colorado Way, Glasshoughton, Castleford,
West Yorkshire, WF10 4TA, Tel 0871 200 3221 www.xscape.co.uk |
The Ultimate Entertainment Destination offering a unique combination of extreme sports & leisure activities for all ages. Real snow slope, rock-climbing, indoor skate-park, Cinema, bowling, shops, cafes. |
Yes |
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| Create:
Pottery Painting & Wool Cafe, 1st floor Victorian Arcade,
South Hawksworth Street, Ilkley, LS29 9DY Tel:01943 817788 www.createcafe.co.uk |
Children can create craft and paint pottery items in our relaxing child-friendly craft cafe. Craft Courses. Childrens birthday parties. School trips. Club Outings. Cafe using fair trade organic food where possible. | Telephone to check | |||||
| Yorkshire
Air Museum, Halifax Way, Elvington, York, YO41 4AU, Tel 01904 608595 www.yorkshireairmuseum.co.uk |
Superb historic aircraft collection based on a WWII Bomber Command Station. Follow aviation history from the pioneering Cayley Glider to modern jets. See the Wright Flyer, Halifax, Harrier GR3 and Tornados. Restaurant. |
Yes |
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| Buttercups
Ceramic Studio at Tees Pottery,
Hurworth Grange, 91, Hurworth/Croft Rd, Hurworth-on-Tees,
Darlington, DL2 2BN, Tel 01325 722459 www.teespottery.co.uk |
Children will love painting pottery for their own fun or more functional pottery in a relaxing, memory-making session. Fantastic fun for all ages and abilities! Birthday Parties. School Groups. |
Yes |
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| Eureka!
The Museum for Children, Discovery Road, Halifax, West
Yorkshire, HX1 2NE, Tel: 01422 330069 www.eureka.org.uk |
Eureka! is a child’s dream come true!. designed especially for 0 - 11 year olds. With more than 400 must-touch exhibits and a full programme of events and activities, you'll be amazed at the fun things you can do! |
Eureka! is accessible and suitable for all visitors |
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| Cobbles
and Clay, 60, Main Street, Haworth, Yorks, BD22 8DA, Tel: 01535 644218. www.cobblesandclay.co.uk |
Great creative fun for kids in our pottery painting cafe. With our fresh, healthy, tasty food & drinks we aim to make this a truly unique experience! Parties | Yes - call to check | |||||
| Rainbows
Cafe, 15/17 Bootham, York, YO30 7BW, Tel: 01904 675533 www.rainbowscafe.co.uk |
Children love Rainbows Ceramic Cafe paint-your-own ceramics studio, offering a creative, fun and relaxing time in the heart of York. Wide range of ceramics to paint. It's really great fun for all ages! Birthday Parties too! | Yes - Call to check | |||||
| Diggerland,
Willowbridge Lane, Whitwood, Castleford, WF10 5NW Tel: 0871 2277007 www.diggerland.com |
The only place where children as young as 5 can ride and drive full size diggers! A fantastic opportunity to experience driving and ride real JCB diggers and lots more with over 18 rides to enjoy! |
Disabled visitors pay normal entry price but may bring in a helper/carer free |
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| Kidzplay
Childrens' Play & Party Centre Unit 2b and 3b, Beech Avenue, Harrogate,
HG2 8DS Tel: 01423 816 111 www.kidzplay.co.uk |
Kidzplay
children’s play and party centre is the premier indoor play
centre for babies and children. Themed parties. Homemade food. |
Yes |
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National
Media Museum, Pictureville, Bradford, BD1 1NQ |
Filled
with fun exhibitions, 3 cinemas inc. IMAX (charges apply) and
galleries, the National Media Museum is a FREE fun day out for the
whole family devoted to film, photos, TV, radio & the web.
Restaurant, Cafe. |
Yes |
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| Wenseleydale
Railway, Leeming Bar Station, Leeming Bar, Northallerton, N. Yorks, DL7 9AR Tel 08454 505474 www.wensleydalelrailway.com |
Our trains are normally formed of heritage diesel railcars from the 1960s, which have large windows and a great view of the line ahead if you sit behind the driver. Refreshments and shops at Leeming Bar & Leyburn stations. |
Yes |
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Dalescre8
Paint a Pot Ceramics Cafe, 6, Main Street, Grassington,
Skipton, BD23 5AP Tel 01756 751835 www.yorkshirelasscafe.co.uk |
Children have fun creating their own ceramic masterpiece in our bright, friendly studio. Great for parties & organised groups. Fun for adults too! Cafe with home-cooked food & internet facilities. |
Yes in downstairs cafe. Studio is upstairs: items to paint may be brought downstairs |
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| Langdale
Quest, Moorland Adventure Sport, Bickley
Rigg Farm, Bickley, Langdale End, Scarborough, YO13 0LL Tel
01723 882335 www.langdalequest.co.uk |
10,000 acres of forest: Langdale Quest is the largest 4x4 driving site in the UK. 5 routes, well maintained: all types of 4x4 can be used. Family friendly: kids' treasure hunts provided, & kids can enjoy using the 2-way radios! |
Call to check |
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| Thackray
Museum, Beckett Street, Leeds LS9 7LN Tel 0113 244 4343 www.thackraymuseum.org |
Step back in time and explore how medicine has changed with our brilliant hands-on exhibitions as we tell the story of medicine and how advances in medicine are changing our lives. Teachers' resources, School visits. Cafe |
Yes |
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| Royal
Armouries Museum, Armouries Drive, Leeds, LS10 1LT Tel 08700 344344 www.royalarmouries.org |
The Royal Armouries runs a programme of ‘Dangerously Entertaining’ events that will be sure to keep all the family entertained come rain or shine. Cafes, picnic area & shop. |
Yes |
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| Potterdoodle,
2 Woodlands Close, Leeds, LS15 7BY Tel 07961 030 771 www.potterdoodle.co.uk |
The pottery painting studio that comes to you! Children's parties, footprints and handprints, fundraising, holiday clubs, guides, scouts. The list is endless! |
As we are a mobile studio, we can come to you! |
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| Coffee
and Clay, 14, High Street, Skipton, BD23 3AP Tel 01756 792132 www.coffeeandclay.co.uk |
Children have fun creating their own ceramic masterpiece in our new friendly studio. Great for parties & organised groups. Fun for adults too! Established Cafe with home-cooked food downstairs. |
Cafe
downstairs has wheelchair access
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| West
Coast Railways, "The Scarborough Spa Express" Tel 01524 732100 www.westcoastrailways.co.uk |
Travel by steam in traditional carriages to Scarborough via Leeds, Harrogate and York. Enjoy North Yorkshire’s beautiful countryside and make a family trip to the historic city of York or the seaside town of Scarborough. |
Yes |
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| Queensferry
Cruises, Scarborough trips leave from West Pier slipway, Scarborough Harbour Tel 07834 410309 www.queensferrycruises.com |
View Common & Grey Seals at Casty Rocks to the south of Scarborough, along with the bird life of the area, on our 2-hr cruises. Adults only £6, children £4 |
No |
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| York
Maze, Elvington, York, YO19 5LT, Tel 01904 415364 www.yorkmaze.com |
A huge range of activities and the maze! Play areas, cafe. Check out the website for our summer opening times |
Yes |
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| Log
Heights, Ripley Castle, Ripley, Harrogate N.
Yorkshire HG3 3AY Tel 01423 711044 www.logheights.com |
Enjoy an adrenalin-charged adventure in the trees! Our high ropes course in Ripley Castle's arboretum has something for everyone. Whatever your fitness level, you'll be surprised by what you can achieve - and have a great time doing it! |
No |
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| National
Martial Arts College, Beech Avenue Harrogate HG2 8DS Tel 07889 906254 www.childrenspartiesharrogate.co.uk |
Free Children's Birthday Parties Harrogate. Free venue hire for up to 30 children. Catering available from £3.00 per head |
No |
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| Nature's
World,
Ladgate Lane, Acklam Middlesbrough, TS5 7YN Tel 01642 594895 www.naturesworld.org.uk |
At Nature's World we offer more than a visit to the uk's pioneering eco-experience, we plan to give you information, education, ideas and an inspiration for looking after the environment. Full details on website. Cafe, shop, school visits. |
Yes |
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