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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 helper. |
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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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Aerial Extreme,
iceSheffield, Coleridge Road, Sheffield, S9 5DA Tel 0845 652 1736 www.aerialextreme.co.uk |
Join us for a unique, fun-packed experience on one of the World’s most awesome High Ropes Adventure Courses, boasting over 30 exciting obstacles! No experience or skill required, just a willingness to have fun! Suitable for ages 6 up |
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;take the land-train to boat trips and our new adventure playground; discover our house & park with adventure trails and quiz sheets. Shops & cafe. Gardens open all year from 10am, house to end October. | Yes, except first floor of the exhibition wing, high south and chapel in house. | |||||
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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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Super Camps @
Huddersfield Grammar School, 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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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 |
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Yorkshire
Wildlife Park, Brockholes Lane, Branton, Doncaster, DN3 3NH
(for Sat Nav use DN4 6TB) Tel 01302 535057 www.yorkshirewildlifepark.co.uk |
Start your wild adventure here! Walk in the LEMUR WOODS, meet the endangered animals of Africa, take a walkabout with the Wallabies and let your kids monkey around in the JUNGLE PLAY BARN. Cafe, 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 
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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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Fired Arts, 957
Ecclesall Road, Sheffield, S11 8TN, Tel 01142 670797 www.firedarts.co.uk |
Paint a pot, make a mosaic,
decorate a 't shirt' & much more. Super childrens parties. We can visit schools or groups can visit us. |
No. But we can come to you. | |||||
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Kidzquadz, Eel
Pie Farm, Markham Moor, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 0QX, Tel 0845 390 0845 www.kidzquadz.co.uk |
Children's Quad Bike, 4x4 and Apache Rally Karts parties - Yorkshire or UK wide. If you have space we visit you. Great Family Fun Days and Corporate Events where children are attending | Please ring | . | ||||
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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 | |||||
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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 National Children's Museum, 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 | |||||
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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!
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Yes - Call to check | . | ||||
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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. |
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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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Magna Science Adventure
Centre, Sheffield Road, Templeborough, Rotherham, S60 1DX Tel 01709 720002 www.visitmagna.co.uk |
Four gadget-packed pavilions themed around the elements of earth, air, fire and water. Outside, use state-of-the-art outdoor adventure playground, Sci-Tek & splash into Aqua-Tek, one of the UK’s largest outdoor water play areas. | Yes | . | ||||
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Battle Stations, off the A689 Wynyard to Sedgefield Road, Wynyard, Billingham, TS22 5NW Tel: 0792 167 8249 |
UK's only PAINTBALL FOR KIDS. Players age 8+. 27,000 sq ft arena with maze, woodland & special effects. Safety briefing, overalls, protective mask, guns, unlimited balls, 2hr game, party room/picnic area for £15 ea. |
No: site is woodland. Ground may be difficult & dangerous for wheelchairs |
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Dalescre8 Paint a
Pot Ceramics Cafe, 6, Main Street, Grassington, Skipton, N.Yorks.
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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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 |
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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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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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Maize Maze at
Cawthorne, Jowett House Farm, Cawthorne,
Barnsley, S75 4AT Tel 01226 791855 www.maizemaze.co.uk |
Get Lost!! Great value family day out - every year a unique puzzle. Lovely village-fete atmosphere; games, go-karts, tractor rides. "Real" BBQ daily and homemade ice-cream! (summer holiday activity - open mid July - end of Sept) | Please call to be advised on ground conditions | |||||
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Roller
Party Tel 07786 166609 www.rollerparty.co.uk |
Mobile private indoor or outdoor "Roller Discos" for any event in your local area. We provide the skates, you provide the mates. All ages and abilities from ages 6 upwards. Book your party now! | Is possible | . | ||||
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The Grainary
Wildlife Farm, Keasbeck Hill Farm, Harwood Dale, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO13 0DT Tel 01723 870026 |
With 6 nature walks and the chance to enjoy lakeside trails, beautiful views, forest walks animals to see, also indoor and outdoor play areas. Guided tours. | Yes | |||||
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Bridlington
Leisure World, The Promenade Bridlington, Yorkshire, YO5 2QQ Tel 01262 606715 |
There's a Fun Pool with waves,
slides, rain storm effect, a Training Pool and Learner Pool. Also the 3Bs
Theatre.
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