A family running across an open green space, with dramatic stone ruins behind — Release some energy on a day out this winter | © National Trust Images/Chris Lacey

Family-friendly places in Yorkshire

Head off on new family adventures in Yorkshire. Set off on a bike ride in the countryside, seek out natural play areas, spot winter wildlife, and spend time together. Even if it's raining, we've still got plenty to do indoors to keep your little ones entertained.

From led activities to places for ball games, nature trails and the best spots for snacks. Plan your time together at some of Yorkshire's favourite places to spend a day out with the family.

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Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal

There are acres of space where little legs can explore and imaginations run riot at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal. Become an abbey explorer and discover all the hidden corners of the ruins. There's also a large adventure play area close to the visitor centre.

Children exploring the gothic folly 'Stainborough Castle' at Wentworth Castle, South Yorkshire

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Wentworth Castle Gardens

Wentworth Castle Gardens is the perfect place for a family adventure. Explore the gardens - from the turrets of Stainborough Castle to the hiding places in the Union Jack Gardens. Try out our Multisensory or Orienteering Trails, and don't forget to call into the adventure play area before you leave.

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East Riddlesden Hall

From helping build a bug hotel to making the messiest mud pie ever, here are some ideas for families to enjoy at East Riddlesden Hall.

A child wearing winter coat, hat and wellies goes down a wide metal slide, as a parent cheers her on

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Beningbrough Hall

Discover the family activities and events at Beningbrough, from den building in the wilderness play area to nature spotting on a walk. Look out for new trails and activities during the school holidays.

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Nostell

Get ready for a day out that's jam-packed with fun in the gardens, adventure play area and parkland at Nostell. Bring your bikes and explore the cycle trails through the parkland.

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Brimham Rocks

There are plenty of ways to explore Brimham Rocks, from walking and cycling, to orienteering and geocaching. Discover the outdoor activities on offer.

They're the school holidays with the most changeable weather, but with a little planning and flexibility, you'll find an array of ideas for days out together in Yorkshire, both indoor and outside between 15 and 23 February.

February half term events

Young visitors explore the lime tree avenue at Wentworth Castle Gardens

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Family-friendly things to do at Wentworth Castle Gardens

It's books and boots this half term as the reading room turns 1. Join craft sessions to make a bookmark and follow the Februwelly boot wander around the garden.

Family activity in the indoor craft room at East Riddlesden Hall, West Yorkshire

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Family fun at East Riddlesden Hall

Two trails for one holiday. It's a bug trail inside - the good, the bad and the ugly. Outdoors follow the awakening nature trail as the garden begins to grow.

Woman pushing a buggy with small children looking at a trail sheet

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Family fun at Nostell

Explore the gardens on Sabine's marvellous medicine trail. Gather ingredients and make your own imaginary potion.

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Family-friendly things to do at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal

Get stuck in making a cone bird feeder with the rangers and join one of the crafting sessions at Swanley Grange.

Boy playing piano in Nunnington Hall Oak Hall at Christmas

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Family-friendly things to do at Nunnington Hall

Creepy crawlies are causing chaos in the house, see what those pesky pests have been up to this winter.

A child investigates some fungi on a tree on the grounds of Beningbrough Hall, North Yorkshire

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Family-friendly things to do at Beningbrough

Become a tree detective on the Magic of Trees trail and continue your search in the hall spotting images of trees and all the wooden objects.

Some of the led things to do have limited spaces, plan ahead and book your place before it's too late.

All school holiday events

Visitors at a build a bird box workshop at Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire

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Family friendly things to do at Brimham Rocks

Join the team to make your very own bird box before exploring this rather unique place.

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Family-friendly things to do on the Yorkshire Coast

Have a go at fossil hunting along the coast this February, and for older children, head out after dark for some star gazing.

There’s nothing quite like playing outdoors. Swooshing down slides, clambering over logs and letting your imagination run wild. It’s no wonder that play areas are an essential part of many family days out. Here are some top places to play in Yorkshire.

A boy enjoying the swing in the adventure playground at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden, North Yorkshire

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Let off steam in the play area at Fountains Abbey

There's a huge play area just two minutes from the visitor centre where little adventurers can run wild - you'll find a wooden abbey, a woodland lookout, scramble nets and posts, swings, fireman's poles, a slide, a roundabout, a gigantic rope bridge and a huge zip wire to enjoy. A new addition is Swanley Farm Kitchen, a covered spot for sensory play with a mud kitchen, surrounded by den building.

Adult presenting plates to two young girls in outdoor area

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Find the Discovery Garden at East Riddlesden Hall

Tucked away within the trees, this natural play area has lots for little ones to discover. Find the hidden entrance to start your adventure. Cook up a messy masterpiece in the mud pie kitchen, make some music with the chimes, practice balancing on the rope bridge or use the wheelbarrows to make a hedgehog house with leaves.

Visitors in the garden at Wentworth Castle Gardens, South Yorkshire

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Conquer the castle at Wentworth Castle Gardens

Conquer the wooden castle, zoom down a zip-line, fly through the air on the swings, whoosh down the slide and try the new accessible see-saw as you get your muscles moving in the adventure play area.

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Discover the Wilderness play area at Beningbrough

Unleash your wild ones on the 7-metre pyramid tower and slide, cantilever swing and clamber stack or explore the zone for smaller children, where they can climb and get creative in the Wendy house or soar to new heights in a bucket swing.

A boy swings on a zip wire swing whilst another pulls him along

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Head to the woodland adventure play area at Nostell

Jump, swing and slide in the adventure play area tucked away in the woodland. There are climbing frames with slides, a huge fort, balance beams, swings and a big wobbly bridge. Feel the wind in your hair as you zoom between the trees on the zip wire - it's a whopping 30 metres long!

Rainy days don't have to spoil your plans. From short showers to dodge, to full on days under cover, pack the waterproofs, pull on the wellies, and and embrace the Yorkshire weather, whatever it offers.

Two children with umbrellas and a woman smiling with her hood up

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East Riddlesden Hall

Follow the house trail or head to the discovery room to get stuck into the latest activity or crafting session.

A woman and child examine the contents of a glass case at Rainham Hall, London

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Beningbrough

Pop into the potting shed, imagine being a young laundry maid and see what's growing in the glasshouse. Don't forget to drop into the hall to spot the faces in the carvings and animals in the tapestries.

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Nostell

Don't miss the dolls house full of tiny furniture, see if you can spot the tiny glass mouse as you look in all the miniature rooms.

Discover more family days out in the North of England and Derbyshire with plenty of places to play, explore, and create memories.

Visitors at the playground at Cragside, Northumberland

Family-friendly places in the North East

Enjoy loads of great days out with the kids in the North East this autumn with events, activities and lots of fun to be had indoors and outdoors. Discover nature-inspired walks, houses to explore and play areas to let off steam. There's something for younger and older kids, and great ways for the whole family to play together near you.