Places for children
Some of the stately homes, Harewood House and Newby Hall in particular, offer extensive adventure playgrounds with plenty for children to see and do. The Jorvik Centre in York is fun with its smells and sounds.
Poplars Maize, Ferrensby
A giant 10 acre Maize Maze and quiz trail plus open air courtyard and play area with games for all the family and mini assault course.
Lightwater Valley Theme Park, near Ripon
One of Britain’s best theme parks with over 40 rides and activities
Mother Shipton’s Cave, Knaresborough
Explore the park, take a boat ride on the river, visit the birth place of mother shipton and see the objects that people have left under the cascading water that has turned to stone – from hats and shoes to teddies and socks!
The Forbidden Corner, Bedale
Voted the best children’s attraction in Yorkshire - a laybyrinth of tunnels, chambers, follies and surprises created in a four acre garden in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales – a day out with a difference for all the family.
