Located in the Yorkshire countryside between York and Harrogate, this National Trust estate is a popular place for families to explore and relax together.
Free entry to National Trust and RHS members and under-fives.
Take part in your biggest ever game of hide and seek on your visit to Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal. Hide in all corners of the large abbey ruins before following the river to the water garden. Race around the moon ponds, see the swans swimming and discover the winding dark tunnel. Emerge from the tunnel to find three fun buildings called follies along this woodland path. With acres of space to explore, hidden places to discover and lots of sniffs to sniff, Fountains Abbey is the perfect place to bring your four-legged friends. Dogs are welcome in all the outdoor spaces and in the Visitor Centre Restaurant too.
Can you find the missing Gargoyle Grobblenook at The Hole In Wand Wizard Golf?
Visit the World’s Most Magical Golf Course in York’s Coppergate Shopping Centre in York, and take on 9 magical golf holes.
Use the magic password MUMBLER to get our secret discounted Coffee in our Wizard Tavern.
Knaresborough Castle: Sallyport Tours 25th May, 29th May & 1st June 2025 Tours at 11am, 12pm, 2pm, 3pm Castle Yard, Knaresborough, HG5 8AS Adults £3.50 | Children Free
Uncover a hidden part of Knaresborough Castle on a Sallyport Tour, taking you through the castle’s secret underground tunnel, once used for covert escapes and surprise attacks. Carved into solid rock in the 13th or 14th century, this historic passageway remains hidden beneath the castle ruins.
Castle Yard, Knaresborough HG5 8AS
Activity Area for Liz West’s H.A.P.P.Y Exhibition
Kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Mercer
Discover a world of colour and light in our interactive gallery space! Try kaleidoscopes, funky glasses, rainbow jigsaws, and Perspex shapes. Fun for all ages—come build, explore, and get creative with vibrant hands-on activities. Our exhibition invites you into a vibrant world of colour and light. Inspired by her experience with S.A.D., this joyful exhibition explores how light and space can lift mood and spark curiosity.
Free Entry
Open 9.30am – 5pm Tuesday to Sunday
FREE Family Fun in Harrogate – Wednesday 28th May, 9:30am–5pm
🧪 Step into Harrogate’s Spa History with free entry to the Royal Pump Room museum all day! Visit Europe’s strongest sulphur wells and uncover the town’s unique spa heritage.
🎨 In the 1842 Room: Get creative with free children’s crafts inspired by light and colour – make your own kaleidoscopes and stained glass art using coloured acetate sheets!
🌈 Then head over to the Mercer Art Gallery (also free entry!) to experience Liz West’s H.A.P.P.Y – a joyful, colour-filled exhibition exploring light, space, and mood.
✨ Visit the H.A.P.P.Y LAB our activity Area at the Mercer Art Gallery:
Play with funky glasses, rainbow jigsaws, kaleidoscopes, and Perspex shapes – creative fun for all ages! 🎨 Kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Mercer
31 Swan Road, Harrogate HG1 2SA
Within historic woodland along the River Nidd is Mother Shipton’s Cave, the birthplace of Yorkshire’s famous prophetess. It is situated next to the Petrifying Well, England’s oldest visitor attraction. The attraction tells the story of Mother Shipton and the water which turns objects to stone.
Step into Harrogate’s Spa History! Visit Europe’s strongest sulphur wells and uncover the town’s fascinating spa heritage!
FREE Family Fun in Harrogate – Wednesday 28th May, 9:30am–5pm
🧪 Step into Harrogate’s Spa History with free entry to the Royal Pump Room museum all day! Visit Europe’s strongest sulphur wells and uncover the town’s unique spa heritage.
🎨 In the 1842 Room: Get creative with free children’s crafts inspired by light and colour – make your own kaleidoscopes and stained glass art using coloured acetate sheets!
🌈 Then head over to the Mercer Art Gallery (also free entry!) to experience Liz West’s H.A.P.P.Y – a joyful, colour-filled exhibition exploring light, space, and mood.
✨ Visit the H.A.P.P.Y LAB our activity Area at the Mercer Art Gallery:
Play with funky glasses, rainbow jigsaws, kaleidoscopes, and Perspex shapes – creative fun for all ages! 🎨 Kindly sponsored by the Friends of the Mercer
Crown Place Harrogate North Yorkshire HG1 2RY
Swinton Bivouac is part of the 20,000 acre Swinton Estate and a rural experience for friends and family. Sited in a beautiful location, it is one of the most picturesque settings in the Yorkshire Dales.
The Harrogate Bus Company operates buses in and around the city of Harrogate and across north Yorkshire. In particular, it runs the award-winning line 36, which connects Harrogate, Ripon and Leeds with buses every 10 minutes throughout the day.
With regular buses running to Leeds, Knaresborough, Wetherby, Ripon, Pateley Bridge, Knaresborough and throughout Harrogate catching the bus is the perfect way to start your family day out.
Bracken Hall Countryside Centre, Glen Road, Baildon, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD17 5EA telephone/fax: 01274 584140
Camp Hill Estate, Kirklington, Bedale, North Yorkshire, DL8 2LS
Contact Emma on 01845 567788
Discovery Road Halifax, West Yorkshire HX1 2NE 01422 330069, Approx 1h 5mins from Harrogate
Please check the website before you set off for daily updates and weather warnings.
Discover Lotherton, a country estate, historic hall and Wildlife World zoo.
RHS Harlow Carr, Crag Ln, Beckwithshaw, Harrogate HG3 1QB
Phone: 01423 565418
Ripley, Harrogate HG3 3AY
Crown Place, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 2RY
Stockeld Park is a unique all-weather family attraction located near Wetherby in North Yorkshire. Filled with family fun, outdoor activities for children, a fun adventure park and a brand-new indoor play centre.
Greenhow Hill, Pateley Bridge, Harrogate, HG3 5JL
William’s Den , Castle Farm,, Wold Hill, North Cave, East Riding Of Yorkshire, HU15 2LS. 01430 472230 .
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