Days out in Yorkshire (2026)

Yorkshire features national parks, coastal towns, museums, historic sites, gardens and countryside walks across North, South, East and West Yorkshire. It's a varied region with plenty of places to explore throughout the year.

Use our Yorkshire days out guide to find a family day out, day trips for couples, indoor activities, fun things to do with the kids or a place to visit this weekend.

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East Riding coastal attractions & family places to visit

East Riding of Yorkshire offers coastal towns, wildlife parks, museums and historic houses, with plenty of family‑friendly days out across Hull, Bridlington and the surrounding area.

• BigFun Hull - Hull
• The Deep - Hull, HU1
• Maister House - Hull
• Bridlington Birds of Prey and Animal Park - Carnaby, Bridlington
• Treasure Island Mini Golf and Haunted House - Bridlington, YO15
• Arctic Corsair - Hull
• Burnby Hall Gardens - Pocklington, York
• Dinostar - The Dinosaur Experience - Hull
• The Bayle Museum - Bridlington
• Sewerby Hall and Gardens - Sewerby, Bridlington
• Burton Constable - Skirlaugh
• Skidby Mill - Skidby, Cottingham

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North Yorkshire national parks, castles & historic attractions

North Yorkshire features national parks, castles, abbeys, museums and scenic countryside walks, offering some of the region’s best heritage and outdoor days out.

• Playdale Farm Park - Scarborough
• Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens - Beningbrough
• Nunnington Hall - Nunnington, near York
• Treasurer's House, York - York, YO1
• Clifford's Tower - York
• Richmond Castle - Richmond
• Pickering Castle - Pickering
• Rievaulx Terrace - Rievaulx, Helmsley
• Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden - Ripon
• Middleham Castle - Middleham
• Helmsley Castle - Helmsley

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South Yorkshire wildlife parks, museums & places to visit

South Yorkshire blends wildlife parks, museums, historic sites and family attractions across Sheffield, Doncaster, Rotherham and Barnsley.

• Magna Science Adventure Centre - Templeborough, Rotherham
• Yorkshire Wildlife Park - Doncaster, DN9
• Conisbrough Castle - Conisbrough, Doncaster
• Camelot Play Castle - Rotherham
• Worsbrough Mill Museum and Country Park - Barnsley
• Cusworth Hall, Museum and Park - Doncaster
• Budding Picassos Ceramic Cafe - Sheffield
• The Big Tops Play and Party Centre - Dinnington, Sheffield
• Aston Springs Farm - Aston, Rotherham

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West Yorkshire museums, parks & family attractions

West Yorkshire offers museums, historic sites, parks and family attractions across Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Halifax and Huddersfield.

• Kirkstall Abbey - Kirkstall, Leeds
• Nostell Priory and Parkland - Nostell, near Wakefield
• East Riddlesden Hall - Keighley
• Crazy Tykes - Wetherby
• Fizzy Lizard - Huddersfield
• Jackaboos Play Gym - Farsley, Pudsey
• Little Bees Play and Party - Leeds
• Another World Adventure Centre - Halifax
• Manor Heath Park and Jungle Experience - Halifax

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Whether you're planning a family day out, exploring the coast or looking for weekend ideas, Yorkshire has plenty to discover across the region.

Page Updated: 24th May 2026