Last Updated on October 18, 2023 by Suzy McCullough

We might be biased by Yorkshire is the best region of the UK to visit. There are so many amazing days out to enjoy with your family plus if you aren’t local there are some great places to stay. We live in East Yorkshire but we regularly visit the other 3 counties.

We have a huge number of days out inspiration across the 4 counties of Yorkshire. There are beaches, historical attractions, some great places to see animals, some excellent museums and so much more.

Yorkshire has more than 50 places where you can see animals. We take a look at these attractions to help you with making the tough choice of where to take your kids next. There are farm parks where you can feed animals, farm parks with lots of additional things to do plus some wildlife parks. You can also book a fantastic animal experience with your kids, age restrictions do apply for some experiences.

If you have children that are looking for a day out a little bit more action-packed then please do check out our list of more than 30 of the best adventure days out across Yorkshire. There’s everything from wall climbing, high ropes courses, watersports, adrenalin activities and more.

For those looking for something to do with the kids that don’t cost the earth, we have a huge list of 150 FREE days out in Yorkshire. Plus a post with around 70 great and easy walks you can enjoy with kids where getting lost isn’t likely to happen. If you have an English Heritage Pass or National Trust Pass you can visit a number of places for free.

In warmer weather, there are a number of ice cream parlours you can visit with kids plus maize mazes and over 50 great outdoor family days out. There are even ideas for paddling in streams with kids. We also have some ideas for where to pick your own strawberries in summer and pyo pumpkins in autumn.

If it’s cold outside why not check out our post of over 100 indoor days out in Yorkshire? Plus there are 12 excellent swimming pools. Or we have nearly 40 ideas of places you can visit with your dog and a list of the best places to visit with toddlers.

If you aren’t lucky enough to live in Yorkshire there are some excellent holiday parks to choose from. ParkDean and Haven have some great sites plus there are a few other smaller sites for those not wanting the business of the larger ones. These don’t just have to be visited by people outside of Yorkshire. We live in Yorkshire and we enjoy many short breaks across the four counties.

Still in Yorkshire, we also have a post highlighting the best lodges and glamping accommodation with hot tubs plus the best glamping sites and also some of the most unusual places you can stay. We also take a look at caravan parks in East Yorkshire and North Yorkshire in more detail.

Top Things to Do in Yorkshire With Kids

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