York Leisure Centre opened in 2021, as part of the York Community Stadium Leisure Complex located in Huntington, York. The centre includes a 25m swimming pool, learner pool and splash pad. As well as a large spacious gym, fitness class studios, multi sports hall, Clip N Climb arena and 3G pitches.
Clip N Climb is a fun interactive indoor climbing arena where adults and kids 4+ can enjoy some healthy action-packed fun. No climbing experience is necessary as a full safety briefing and equipment is given before you start.
Swimming: The Main Pool is available for fitness lane swimming, and swim for all sessions The Splash Pad is shallow water paddling pool for under 8’s with an interactive water play area perfect for building water confidence. Booking also includes access to the Learner Pool. These sessions can be found under ‘Swim For All’ – select Main Pool, or Learner Pool (includes Splash Pad) Lockers take £1.
Gym and Fitness classes are available for members and non members. There are a number of fitness classes scheduled throughout the day at times to suit all.
Kathryn Avenue, Monks Cross Dr, Huntington, York YO32 9AF
All sessions are bookable via the ‘Better UK App’ or online, just click below.
Check out the York Mumbler blog post with lots of images and information from when we visited York Leisure Centre when it opened in January 2021!
At the Web Adventure Park you’ll find lots to entertain all ages whatever the weather!
Creepy Crawlies is the huge indoor play area with lots of activities including huge slides and climbing. There are separate Play Zones incorporating baby and toddler areas, a sensory baby area, ball cannons and a huge play frame for over 5s, including a ninja course for the older children to test strength and agility. PLUS our role play village “Buggington” with a shop, cottage, a vets and a DIY store, and a Crafty Corner for children who feel creative.
Outdoors there’s a large park to explore which includes a mini beach, water play area, ride-ons (including go-karts and toddle bikes), tractor area, two huge bouncy pillows and double tower slides.
Our Animal Zone houses a variety of animals, including guinea pigs, pigs, ponies, and more.
We have plenty of seating indoors and out and a café which serves scrumptious homemade, freshly prepared dishes. Ample parking on site.
Weekends and holidays we have an amazing addition to the park, fairground rides! These are included in the entry fee.
We also host a variety of parties, including laser tag parties.
The Web Adventure Park, Wigginton Road, York, YO32 2RH
Roko York is a family friendly, premium health and fitness club with an endless list of cutting edge facilities that will take your breath away and all at an affordable price.
Try our 3 month membership with no joining fee.
Kids go free!
At Roko Health Club! Full access to the state-of-the-art gym floor, 70+ classes per week, swimming pool, junior pool & spa facilities. Children under 5 free of charge!
Whatever your health, fitness and lifestyle goals we can help you achieve them.
Check out the York Mumbler blog post for more information and a review of Roko York and how family-friendly it is!
Stirling Road, Clifton Moor, York, YO30 4TU
T: 01904 699740
If you don’t mind travelling that little bit further then don’t forget the Out of York page for Day’s out ideas that little bit further afield.
Distance from York: 14 miles
Large lake with canoes, paddle boards and boats to hire, circular walk around the lake and a shallow area of the lake roped off that you can paddle in. Also an AquaPark – inflatable obstacle course on the lake (age/height/swimming ability restrictions apply). Playpark and cafe with children’s menu.
Admission to the park MUST be pre-booked online in advance. See website for booking and for up to date prices. Open Tuesday – Sunday 10am – 4pm, and bank holiday Mondays.
Melbourne Road, Allerthorpe, Pocklington, York YO42 4RL
T: 01759 301444
Distance from York: 19 miles
All-day parking at Waterside Car Park, HG5 8DF, the gardens are sign posted from there.
Bebra Gardens is open all year round, 24 hours a day. The paddling pool is open from Spring Bank Holiday (at the end of May) to the first week in September.
Brewerton Street, Knaresborough HG5 8AZ
Leisure Centre
Boasting a gym, 25-meter and learner pools. As well as a large spacious gym, fitness class studios, multi sports hall, Clip N Climb arena and 5 aside 3G pitches. We have something for everyone.
Activities are bookable via the Better UK App or the website.
Cornlands Road, Acomb, York YO24 3DX
T: 01904 403900
There is a paddling area with loads of fountains. The media museum is nearby too.
Centenary Square, Bradford, BD1 1HY
Distance from York: 40 miles
Bridlington’s South Beach Area
An Award winning beach which stretches over a 1 mile South from Bridlington Harbour wall and the recently refurbished Spa Complex, Children’s paddling pool – Picnic areas to the end of the sea wall and the award winning Seafront has a host of other facilities for Families.
“Bridlington leisure center has slides and just fun. And being 4 she be able to do so much on her own. The pools for little ones they can stand too. My 2.5yr loves going n going down the slides “
LH, Jan 19
” Bridlington leisure centre is great, has a really shallow ‘splash zone’ with little slides and other bits, ideal for toddlers! X“
VS, Jan 19
South Beach, Bridlington, YO15 3BZ
Distance from York: 44 miles
Good family picnic spot on the river. There are toilets and an ice cream van. Lots of parking – charges £6 per car for a day’s parking.
Main St, Skipton BD23 6BP
Distance from York: 44 miles
Calypso Cove is home to fantastic flumes, sensational slides and wonderful waves – making it a great day out for the whole family!
Splash your way through the slides, flumes and pools before retreating to The Hideout on poolside to refuel and relax with some hearty grog ‘n’ grub!
The Metrodome, Queens Ground, Queens Road, Barnsley, S71 1AN
T: 01226 730060
Distance from York – 46 miles
Falling Foss Tea Garden is a small but enchanting tea garden set in the grounds of Midge Hall, a tiny cottage which nestles at the top of the beautiful Falling Foss waterfall. (Check the seasonal opening times if you wish to visit the café – open April-Sept).
Falling Foss Tea Garden, Midge Hall, Whitby,YO22 5JD
T: 07723 477929
Distance from York: 41 miles
A beautiful stretch of beach, one of the longest in the UK – its rarely crowded, however busy it is. Take a walk, paddle in the sea or build a sandcastle.
Distance from York: 7 miles
Guests love our modern heated indoor swimming pool and splash pool for the kids. Guests will love the pool which provides all weather entertainment for the whole family. Charges apply for the use of the facilities which are also open to the public.
Carr Lane, Sutton-On-The-Forest, York, YO61 1ET
T: 001347 810829(PHONE TO CHECK OPENING TIMES )
Distance from York: 24 miles
Yorkshire’s only 25m heated open air pool. We are a charity providing affordable outdoor swimming and a ‘holiday atmosphere’ to our local community and many visitors. We also offer free parking and there is a children’s playground adjacent.
Baxton’s Sprunt, Helmsley, YO62 5BH
T: 01439 408010
Distance from York: 44 miles
The beach at Hornsea is made up of fine golden sand and shingle, and features a newly-developed promenade including a children’s paddling pool, cafe and traditional fish and chip shops.
Hornsea, HU18 1TE
Distance from York: 30 miles
Hutton-le-Hole is a small village and civil parish in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire, England, about seven miles north-west of Pickering. Hutton-le-Hole is a popular scenic village within the North York Moors National Park.
Hutton-le-Hole, YO62 6UA
Distance from York: 37 miles
Ilkley Lido is a fantastic outdoor swimming and paddling pool, open May- September but please double-check with the Lido before going!
There is a cafe serving food, drinks and ice-creams. The opening times depend on the weather, its best to ring first to check the cafe is open if you are unsure. There are also vending machines.
You can take your own food & drink and there are picnic tables for you as well.
Ilkley Pool & Lido, Denton Road, Ilkley, LS29 0BZ.
T: 01943 600453
Open 6am until 11pm, 7 days a week.
“The York Marriott hotel have a pool which is not over whelming to young ones that’s are getting used to the pool. They offer private swims. Give them a call and take her there highly recommend as this is where I started with my boys”
CLB, Jan 19
Tadcaster Rd, Dringhouses, York, YO24 1QQ
T: 01904 701000
Distance from York: 24 miles
The sound of children’s joyful laughter rings out as they swing, play, ride, splash, and run in Newby’s legendary Adventure Gardens. A perfect place to meet up with friends; eat, discover, relax, shop and smile all in the stunning setting of Newby Hall. A day with us is a rare thing…truly a day that the whole family will enjoy.
Newby Hall, Skelton-on-Ure, Ripon HG4 5AE
T: 01423 322583
Distance from York: 58 miles
Fantastic beach, pier, amazing fish & chips, the beautiful Valley Gardens with a miniature railway, lovely tearooms and fantastic picnic and play areas.
Saltburn Road, Saltburn TS12 1NY
Distance from York: 22 miles
A 17-acre English Heritage Grade II listed garden, including: children’s playground, skate park, paddling pool (seasonal, games in parks including tennis, pitch and putt and crazy golf, café, toilets & a children’s boating pool
Cornwall Road, Harrogate, HG1 2SZ
Distance from York: 14 miles
You can paddle safely in the river at the Riverside Car Park.
Bridgefoot, Wetherby LS22 6RF
Distance to York: 47 miles
Whitby is steeped in history: fishing, whaling, the jet industry, Captain Cook, the glorious Abbey, Bram Stoker’s Dracula was inspired by the town and Goth Festival that draws visitors from around the globe.
Pier Road, Whitby, YO21 3PU
Close to the Nestle factory on Haxby Road. 50 yard (45.7 metre) 6 lane swimming pool. Balcony and spectator area.
Haleys Terrace, York, YO31 8SB
T: 01904 552424
York Sport runs many kids’ activities, from junior athletics sessions, holiday multi-sport camps, and family swims. We have a number of facilities for grown -ups including a state of the art gym, fitness classes, 3G Football pitches, and cycle tracks.
Locations: Near Grimston Park and Ride, and at the end of the 66/67 bus route.
York Sport Village, Lakeside Way, York, YO10 5FG
T: 01904 325750
