The Bean Buster Files – Days Out for Summer
Eureka! The National Children’s Museum in Halifax
Features over 400 interactive exhibits which inspire children aged 0-11 to learn about themselves and the world around them through imagination, play and discovery.
National Railway Museum, York
Marvel at the record-breaking Mallard, watch engineering work in progress, see locomotives moving on the turntable or let off steam in the outdoor play area.
Web Adventure Park in York
A popular family favourite whatever the weather. Fun and excitement for all ages with amazing activities in the soft play area and the extensive outdoor park which includes climbing frames, a mini water park, sand play area, toddler tri-bikes, quadbikes an Animal Zone and more. Wired High Ropes opens during holidays and at weekends for those seeking high rise thrills and challenges.
Xscape, Castleford
Activities include 175m real snow slope, indoor surfing, Laser tag, Bowling, Cinema, Aerial assault courses, Soft play, Shops, Bars Restaurants and more
DIG, York. Grab a trowel and dig to see what you can find in DIG’s specially designed excavation pits.
Flamingo Land Resort Yorkshire, nr. Malton
Theme park with a helping of animals to boot. The latest roller coaster Hero that puts visitors in a flying position before swooping them around a track, and creating the sensation of zero gravity flight.
Tropical Butterfly House, Leeds
Get close to free-flying butterflies and birds, as well as friendly, free-roaming farm animals. Meet the residents of Meerkat Mansion and Prairie Dog Camp, along with snakes, birds of prey and creepy crawlies in unforgettable Animal Encounters daily.
Heeley City Farm, Sheffield
A slice of the countryside in the heart of Sheffield where you can meet friendly animals, play in our under 8’s Playground, enjoy healthy vegan and vegetarian food in the Farm Kitchen and learn about how to save energy and live more sustainably.
Scarborough SEALIFE & Marine Sanctuary
Astonishing close views of everything from the humble starfish to mighty sharks. You can now see turtles and seals too.
Lightwater Valley, Ripon
With 175 acres of action-packed adventures, from the dark and a mysterious subterranean world of Raptor Attack to the dizzying heights of Whirlwind, a typhoon of screams that twist even the bravest of soul.
One of York’s most popular summer attractions will be open once again in July ready to baffle visitors with its’ new design. Carved out of an amazing 1.5 million growing maize plants York Maze is thought to be the largest maze in the world,
Delve into York’s bloody history at the York Dungeon. Experience live actors, dramatic history and special effects… are you brave enough to face 70 minutes of York’s dark past?
Stockeld Park, Wetherby
The Summer Adventure is on with a host of fun filled family activities, such as The Enchanted Forest with its themed play areas, Buccaneer boats on the Lake, go-karts and roller skating.
Visit England’s oldest visitor attraction with millions of visitors from all over the world mesmerised by the Petrifying Well and enthralled by Mother Shipton’s birthplace and her amazing story.
Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway Situated just outside Skipton
The railway runs 4 miles between the award winning station at Bolton Abbey and Embsay station built in 1988. Many special events are held each year including visits from Thomas the Tank Engine on the August Bank Holiday.
Kilnsey Park, Skipton.Spend a day and enjoy fishing, the nature trail including red squirrels and orchids, and a Dales meal or cream tea in their cosy café/restaurant.
The Works Skatepark Charity, Leeds
The ultimate park for your hyper kids who want to try or already do BMXing, Skateboarding, Rollerblading and Scooter Riding.
The vast area serves everyone from professional to beginners and is a skatepark not to miss. The skatepark often plays host to events, demos and film premiers starring the biggest names in BMX, skateboarding, inline skating and scooter riding.
The Deep – Located in Hull
An aquarium of awe with 3,500 fish including Green sawfish, spectacular sharks and rays; not forgetting the snakes, bugs, a colony of Gentoo penguins and pair of Loggerhead sea turtles too.
