Things to do with your kids this Summer in York – updated for 2024

summer holidays in York museum gardensIf you are looking for fab things to do this summer in York, then look no further! We’ve listed all the brilliant places in and around York that you can visit this summer. You can find even more ideas and inspiration in our summer holidays for kids section. We got all the information on child care and holiday clubs, a list of free things to do in York, family dining options with outside seating and much more! Don’t forget to check the Mumbler Events Calendar too for one-off events taking place in and around York this summer.

The hardest thing will be deciding what to do!

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There is something for everyone at Hatfield Outdoor Activity Centre in Doncaster, the number one place for those seeking fun in the great outdoors!

We host a range of water-based activities on our very own lake, including kayaking, canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding. We also have an inflatable Aquapark, which has recently expanded and will be open for bookings from May 19th 2023. You can also enjoy a swim in our natural lake pool, the newest addition to our growing number of water activities.

For those who prefer to stay dry, you can challenge yourself to reach new heights on our 14-metre-high climbing wall; we have plenty of aerial challenges and obstacle courses for you to complete off the ground. If you prefer to keep your feet on the ground, you can find your thrills at an axe-throwing or archery session. You can learn how to throw axes at a target and how to use a bow safely. Axe-throwing is available to book now and archery will be available very soon.

All our sessions, both water and land, are taught by experienced instructors in a safe and welcoming environment. For anyone wishing to extend their visit and wake to another exciting day of activities, we have a campsite too.

Old Thorne Road, Hatfield, Doncaster DN7 6EQ


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31st July ~ 4th August ~ Summer Safari Week.
Come and meet our more elusive animals including spikey Pygmy Hedgehogs, Fluffy Chinchillas and Scaly Reptiles. Plus special guests including Gosling Raptors and Fully Scaled!
7th August ~ 11th August ~ Wildlife Workshop Week.
Give Wildlife a helping hand. Get creative with a little piece of nature to take home with you, design and paint you’re very own Bug, Bee, Butterfly or Bird house or make some scrumptious snacks for our Garden Friends.
14th August ~ 18th August ~ Family Fun Week.
Burn off that Summer energy and make some family fun memories to remember with multiple activities each day to keep even the most active kids entertained for hours!
18th August ~ 20th August ~ Beetlefest, Family Camping Weekend!
Camp on the farm with exciting extras including a good old sing along from pianist Karl Mullen, children’s entertainers DJ Barry and Professor Fiddlesticks then Reach for the stars with a visit from York Astronomical Society each night.
21st August ~ 25th August ~ Build a Scarecrow Week!
Build your very own Scarecrow to join in The Scarecrow Parade! All you need to bring are some old clothes and your creative minds!
26th August ~ 28th August ~ Scarecrow Parade!
Vote for your favourite scarecrow the winner wins an annual membership.

01904 488796
beetlebankfarm@gmail.com
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Summer 2023

Come out to play in Beningbrough’s gardens with a free nature trail, 50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾ and a host of other adventures to be had.

Open every day and free to National Trust members, RHS members and under-fives.

Pick up the Who’s hiding in the trees trail as the foundation of your exploring. At first glance, trees may appear to be quiet and peaceful, but in fact they are full of life – hidden between the branches, in hollows, or even under the bark.

In August join in one of the wonderful Wednesday activity sessions. Join Stories Alive on 2, 9 & 30 for a specially created outdoor walking story about Apple Pip’s Adventures at Beningbrough. It’s the turn of a special bug on 9 & 23 when the Tansy Beetle Action Group will be on hand with games and more.

Head over to the wilderness play area and spend time in the den zone. Clamber on the stack, cross the rope bridge to the slides and choose from one of the swings – the pendulum is perfect for older children. With tunnels, balance beams and a Wendy house to get the younger family members imagination going.


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Get your cowboy hats & boots at the ready and head down to Goodness Farm  to visit our sheriffs for the unique alpaca experience.
It’s the ultimate experience for any animal lover of any age.

Mixed Group Alpaca Walk
Meet our Sheriffs and take them on a gentle stroll around our woodland area, whilst having the opportunity to learn lots of fascinating facts about these interesting animals. Our Sheriff’s love their photos too and if your lucky you may be able to capture an unforgettable selfie!

Birthday parties
Who wouldn’t love to celebrate a birthday with a herd of alpacas?
Our birthday parties are perfect for any age from meet, feed alpacas and a craft activity to a mini alpaca trek (over 14 years only). Plus 1 hour in our picnic area for you to bring along some party food and cake and enjoy whilst watching the alpacas.

Meet and greets
Here is your opportunity to come meet some babies where you can learn fascinating alpaca facts whilst feeding them.

Alpaca Picnics
You might want to alpaca your picnic and  head down where you can sit back, relax in our picnic area whilst in the company of the alpacas nearby.

Goodness Farm. Sheriff Hutton Road. Strensall. YO32 5TP


01904 533192
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Our Mumbler Mythical Creature Quest takes you on a short but magical walk around York to seek out eight mythical creatures that are hiding in the city. Perhaps you’ve walked past some of them before and never even noticed them? Once you find each creature you’ll need to unscramble the clues to uncover the magical Mumbler password!

Download your Mumbler Mythical Creature Quest map for FREE here or pick up your FREE quest map from Visit York Information Centre.

Watch our Mythical Creature Quest video on our York Mumbler You Tube channel.

📸 We’d love to see you out and about on our Mumbler Quest, so if you do take some photos, don’t forget to use the hashtag #MumblerMCQ so we can share the fun you are having! 📸


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