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Find out how to get to Brimham Rocks, where to park, the things to see and do and more.
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.
Bird Box workshop
Tuesday 18 and Friday 21 February
Discover how the rangers and volunteers look after our bird boxes here at Brimham Rocks. They'll help you make your own bird box to take home with you and offer a safe place for birds to raise their young in your outside space.
The workshop lasts around 45 minutes and costs £10. All materials, tools required and guidance will be provided.
Take part in an Easter trail
Friday 18 April - Monday 21 April
Join us for your Easter Adventure at Brimham Rocks. Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family. Our Easter adventures run from Saturday 5 April - Monday 21 April between 10am - 3pm and costs £3.50 per person. Collect your trail sheet from the welcome team in the car park and don't forget to pick up your chocolate before 4pm!
Adventure 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. 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 February.
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
Have a go at orienteering at Brimham Rocks. There is a permanent course available all year round, whatever the weather. Pick up a map from the visitor centre on arrival and start your adventure. The course is perfect for beginners, families, dog-walkers and school groups. Download our orienteering course here.
Geocaching
Join the international digital treasure hunt. There are geocaches hidden away around the rocks, moorland and woodland of Brimham Rocks. They combine two separate trails.
To get started download the geocaching app, sign up and get exploring.
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