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Family friendly things to do at Brimham Rocks
If you're looking for somewhere exciting to get little legs exploring the outdoors, then Brimham is the natural playground that will get those wellies on. This is a special place with pathways to race down, amazing rock formations to scramble over and acres of wildlife-filled moorland to explore.
Brimham Rocks provide a wonderful place for an adventure for all the family but please explore safely
The rocks and paths can become slippery when wet. Always keep an eye on children, there are sudden drops and steep slopes across the site. If you're visiting Brimham Rocks to take part in activities such as rock climbing, please make sure you have someone with you and take extra care at height. If you need assistance, please call the emergency services (999) and ask for mountain rescue.
Take part in an Easter trail
Friday 18 April - Monday 21 April, 10am - 3pm
Join us for your Easter Adventure at Brimham Rocks. Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. Collect your trail sheet from the welcome team in the car park and don't forget to pick up your chocolate before 4pm!
Prices are £3.50 per trail which includes an Easter trail sheet, bunny ears and dairy or vegan and Free From* chocolate egg. Both eggs are made using Rainforest Alliance certified cocoa, Find out more at www.ra.org.
*Suitable for people with milk, egg, gluten, peanut and tree nut allergies. The National Trust wants to contribute to a better world for people and nature. That is why we source our cocoa responsibly by buying from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms.
May half term
Orienteering taster day
Tuesday 27 May, 11am - 3pm
We'll be joined by Claro Orienteering who'll be on site to give instructions, advice and keep a tally of who is fastest when it comes to orienteering at Brimham Rocks.
Pond dipping
Friday 30 May, 10.30am - 12.30pm and 1.30 - 3pm
Have you ever visited the pond at Brimham Rocks? Do you know what minibeasts might live there? Come and find out which creepy crawlies wiggle from pondweed on this pond dipping activity!
Great Big Green Week
We're taking part in the Great Big Green Week from Saurday 7 to Sunday 15 June.
Bug Explorers
Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 June, 10am - 3pm
Calling all nature explorers, we're going looking for some bugs! Collect your spotter sheet from the car park to begin your search. Look under logs, shake some branches and use materials to get up close to the creepy crawlies that call Brimham Rocks home. Remember to return to the car park team to receive your official Bug Explorer stamp at the end!
Un-nature trail
Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June, 10am - 3pm
Can you spot what doesn't belong in nature? Hidden around Brimham's woods are objects that don't belong. Find them, remember them and report back to the car park team who will give you a stamp!
Family-friendly activities
Brimham Rocks doesn't have a playground because we are nature's playground. With pathways to race down, amazing rock formations to scramble over and acres of wildlife-filled moorland to explore Brimham Rocks is the perfect place to get little legs in the outdoors.
Throughout the year we have a great list of activities perfect to get little ones exploring in nature, from crafting bird boxes to pond dipping and bug explorers to broom making.
Or, if you're looking for something a little quieter, pop to the second-hand bookshop to relax and read a book together.
Visiting with big kids and teenagers?
Climbing and abseiling taster days
Get outside, get active, discover hidden secrets, learn new skills and face stimulating challenges on an active outdoors adventure day with Live For Today. Book in advance onto a 2.5 hour session to have a go, perfect for children aged 8+. All activities will be led and guided by a Live for Today expert instructors. Sessions will run in April, May, June and September with two free tatster sessions during the summer holidays. Tickets for bookable sessions will go live in March.
Self-led outdoor activities
Climbing
Brimham's varied and dramatic natural landscape makes it the most diverse landscape in Yorkshire for climbing. If you've got the equipment and the enthusiasm, then come and have a go.
Orienteering
There is an orienteering course available all year round (whatever the weather) perfect for beginners, families, dog-walkers and school groups. Pick up a map from the visitor centre on arrival and start your adventure.
Geocaching
Join the international digital treasure hunt. There are geocaches hidden away around the rocks, moorland and woodland of Brimham Rocks. To get started download the geocaching app, sign up and get exploring.
Does that sound too active? Don't worry...
Brimham Rocks is the picture perfect location for that instagrammable moment or TikTok Video. Don't forget to tag us in your pictures and videos, we love to see them.
Grab a bite to eat
When you’ve run off some energy it’s time to have a rest and recharge the batteries.
Head to the refreshment kiosk and pick up a light snack like one of our warming sausage rolls or pasties. Or bring a picnic and grab some hot and cold drinks, snacks and ice creams to top up.
Find out more about eating at Brimham Rocks here.
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