Things to do with kids in North York Moors
Welcome to North York Moors Fun, a family-focused guide to things to do with kids in and around the North York Moors National Park.
Whether you’re visiting for a holiday, a weekend or a day trip, our concise information, categories and maps help families discover the stunning landscapes, attractions and rich history of the North York Moors and surrounding areas.
We’ve made it easy to find what you’re looking for quickly, because family life can be busy.
Explore our suggestions for family days out across North Yorkshire and the North Yorkshire coast. Choose from family walks, castles, museums, beaches, steam trains, nature, fossil hunting, cycling, attractions and wildlife, along with some good old-fashioned seaside charm.
Browse all Family Days Out – North Yorkshire Moors:
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Distance: 2.9km 1.8 Miles Elevation: 77m. Steep hill at the beginning to get up onto the moor where the rocks…
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At 320m high it may not actually be a mountain (In the UK a mountain is any peak over 600m…
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Dalby forest, the Great Yorkshire Forest has over 8,000 acres of woodland to explore with walking trails, running and cycling…
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Danby Lodge National Park Centre is a brilliant family-friendly gateway to the North York Moors. Set in woodland and riverside…
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Finding the fossilised remains of a creature that has been hidden, encased in rock for over 65 million years is…
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IMPORTANT: Mulgrave woods is a working woodland and is only open to the public on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. and…
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Step back in time to this very special heritage railway, blending history, adventure and scenery. The NYMR is a heritage…
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Take the North Yorkshire Moors Railway from Grosmont to Goathland (Hogsmeade Station in the first Harry Potter film), then walk…
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Rievaulx Abbey is one of those places where history and imagination come together perfectly for families. Set in a peaceful…
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Things to do in Robin Hood’s Bay, North York Moors, with Kids: Tucked between dramatic cliffs and the sweeping North…
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Sutton Bank National Park Centre is a brilliant day out for families looking to mix fresh air, adventure and learning.…
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The Cinder Track is a fantastic adventure route for families, offering a traffic-free trail packed with coastal views, woodland stretches…
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Family friendly activities around Helmsley. This charming market town on the edge of the North York Moors has a mix…
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Scarborough is a classic British seaside town with a range of attractions for visiting families. There are two main areas…
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Whitby is a busy seaside town with a depth of history and plenty to suit all tastes and all weathers.…
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Whitby Abbey is a dramatic cliff-top ruin overlooking Whitby, once a 7th-century monastery founded by St. Hilda. It’s steeped in…
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Looking for things to do with kids in the North Yorkshire Moors? From family days out in Whitby to the best places to visit and family activities across the North York Moors National Park, we’ve got you covered — with walks, attractions and days out for all ages.