10 Playgrounds in North Yorkshire That You Shouldn't Miss

Come and embrace fresh Yorkshire air and time together in our magical setting. We open our beautiful parkland for children and their families throughout the school holidays with fun for all the family including February, Easter, Spring, Summer, Halloween and Christmas events. We have a wonderful Enchanted Forest, Adventure Playgrounds, Interactive Play, Skating Rink, Nordic Skiing (season dependent), a huge Yew-Tree Maze and Woodland Laser Tag arena. Fabulous events such as the Circus, Concerts, and Interactive Themed Workshops take place throughout the year, suitable for kids of all ages. Finish off your visit to our delicious café and gift shop.

100 acres of beautiful woodland gardens and the UK's finest Bird of Prey & Wildlife center. Walks, trails and glades to explore. One of the finest collections of trees in the North of England. As well as the gardens founded by Sir Leonard Ropner, Thorp Perrow also includes Milbank Pinetum planted by Lady Augusta Milbank in the nineteenth century and the 16th century Spring Wood. Thorp Perrow is home to five National Plant Collections; Tilia (Lime), Fraxinus (Ash), Cotinus (Smoke Bush), Laburnum and Juglans (Walnut) and boasts 66 Champion trees in its collection. Thorp Perrow is also home to a Bird of Prey and Mammal Centre. Situated in the old walled garden is a collection of birds of prey and mammals. With daily flying displays and tours lots for all the family to see and do! Children can let off some steam in our woodland playground whilst parents can enjoy a nice cup of tea and some delicious cake from our tearoom. A fantastic day out all year round

Mini Monsterz is a children's Indoor play area for 0-16 year olds. We recommend booking on our website in advance as spaces are limited.

A fabulous indoor play centre, for children of all ages (and the adults love it too!) With hours of entertainment, good quality food and beverages. Its a great place to visit, kids having fun, tiring themselves out whilst parents can sit and relax with a nice coffee and a paper. Large play frame, Go Carts (£1) Twin astro slides, 45 degree super slide, Bungeed reactor tower, ball cannons, sports court, Party facilities with themed party rooms

McArthurGlen's York Designer Outlet is a must visit fashion and shopping destination. The indoor centre is home to over 120 leading designer and high street brands including Polo Ralph Lauren, Reiss, Hugo Boss, Molton Brown, Ted Baker and many more all at up to 60% less. A contemporary Food Quarter offers you the perfect setting for a quick coffee or relaxed lunch during your shopping trip. Highlights include Wagamama Pizza Express, Pret a Manger and many more. With free parking, disabled access, wheelchair hire and a covered children's play area, York Designer Outlet covers all bases to ensure a memorable and fun day-out for all the family. Tax-free shopping is available for all non-EU shoppers. The shopping centre is conveniently positioned only a 10 minute drive south of York's city centre near the interchange of the A64 and the A19. The Red Line Park and Ride Bus, number 7, operates from York railway station. The Centre operates a no dog policy except assistance dogs.

Twiggy's is a 4000 square foot indoor play centre in Thirsk, based on the wonderful Yorkshire Countryside. Nestling in the shadows of our own White Horse, the centre provides a safe and secure environment in which children under 10 can run off excess energy and have great fun.

Mini Monsterz is a children's Indoor play area for 0-16 year olds. Booking in advance is recommended on our website.

Based on the site called Too Hoots and Animal World by the previous owners, we have renovated the site completely. We have a "one stop shop" garden centre for all of your gardening needs, a cafe serving superb home cooked food and SAMMY SEED'S FUN ZONE. We have a great selection of animals, many to feed/pet, and a children's play area with climbing frames, a giant sand pit and ride on race track.

Kidzplay is a great fun, clean, safe environment for the kids to explore and play without having any restrictions on where and what they can do We don’t allow our centres to be overcrowded, so whatever the weather and whatever the day you can still relax and socialise with ease Our food is all home made, so we know there is no added salt, sugar or other nasties in our food. The meat comes from the local butcher so is generally Yorkshire Meat and it tastes great! We believe in making sure you have a good time too! This is your two hours off from the daily round of breakfast, lunch and dinner so we want to make sure you make the most of it! We have loads of activities and events going on all year round.