Family trip to York with children. Ideas on where to go with your child
York will delight travelers with children with a wide selection of water parks and entertainment centers, interesting museums and attractions. One of the most original amusement parks not only in the city, but in the country as a whole, is the York Maze. In this landscape park, tourists can enjoy a lot of entertainment. There are live labyrinths, which are especially popular among children, equipped playgrounds, as well as special picnic areas. Every year, the park hosts a lot of interesting recreational activities, organize team games and sports competitions. Suitable entertainment is available for children of any age.
In York tourists will find approximately three hundreds of restaurants, bars and cafes that provide food of different culinary trends. Selecting the best restaurants among them is not easy, … Open
York is famous for its magnificent festivals and national holidays. There are more than fifty of them during a year. Among these national celebrations tourists will find both quite young … Open
There are several dozen museums in York, among which there are original children’s museum. The DIG museum is aimed at children. Interesting educational programs, master classes and recreational activities are held for them. In this museum, children will be able to learn about how difficult the work of archaeologists is, and independently find their first artifacts on a special site. They will also be able to learn a lot of interesting things about the world of nature, as well as see a collection of interesting natural science artifacts.
York is one of the few cities in the UK that has managed to preserve its unique medieval atmosphere. This is one of the most picturesque cities in the country and so it is distinguished by a … Open
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City tours, excursions and tickets in York and surroundings
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Amusement parks near York
♥ Amusement park 'Flamingo Land Resort' , 33.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Diggerland' , 33.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Lightwater Valley' , 40 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Sundown Adventure Land' , 74.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Gulliver’s Kingdom' , 98.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Flamingo Land Resort' , 33.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Diggerland' , 33.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Lightwater Valley' , 40 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Sundown Adventure Land' , 74.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Amusement park 'Gulliver’s Kingdom' , 98.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
Water attractions around York
♥ Water park 'Calypso Cove at the Barnsley Metrodome' Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 51.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Scarborough Alpamare Water Park' Scarborough, North Yorkshire, 57.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Wet N Wild' North Shields, Tyne and Wear, 117.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Alton Towers Waterpark' Staffordshire, 120.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Water World' Stoke-on-Trent, 127.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Calypso Cove at the Barnsley Metrodome' Barnsley, South Yorkshire, 51.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Scarborough Alpamare Water Park' Scarborough, North Yorkshire, 57.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Wet N Wild' North Shields, Tyne and Wear, 117.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Alton Towers Waterpark' Staffordshire, 120.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Water park 'Water World' Stoke-on-Trent, 127.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
Aquariums in York and nearby
♥ Aquarium 'The Deep' Kingston upon Hull, 55 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Aquarium 'Sea Life Manchester Aquarium' , 99.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Aquarium 'The Deep' Kingston upon Hull, 55 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Aquarium 'Sea Life Manchester Aquarium' , 99.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
Zoos and gardens in/near York
♥ Zoo 'Lotherton Hall Bird Garden' Aberford, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 22 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Zoo 'Harewood Bird Gardens' at Harewood House, West Yorkshire, 30 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Zoo 'Tropical World at Roundhay Park' Leeds, 30.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Zoo 'Flamingo Land Resort' North Yorkshire, 33.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Zoo 'Yorkshire Wildlife Park' Doncaster, 51.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Zoo 'Lotherton Hall Bird Garden' Aberford, Leeds, West Yorkshire, 22 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Zoo 'Harewood Bird Gardens' at Harewood House, West Yorkshire, 30 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Zoo 'Tropical World at Roundhay Park' Leeds, 30.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Zoo 'Flamingo Land Resort' North Yorkshire, 33.1 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Zoo 'Yorkshire Wildlife Park' Doncaster, 51.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
Famous sights of York
York
From the series “The Last City-Fortresses Survived to This Day”
Check on the map: Distance from York center - 0.6 km.
The main symbol of the fortress city is the fortress walls, that were built in the 14th century. These walls have 10 gates, some of them are the unique architectural monuments. A great number of palaces has been saved in the city. The Royal Theater, founded in 1765, has also been saved. Fans of walks will like the medieval district Shambles. Streets in this district have saved unchanged since the 15th century. There you can walk on picturesque and medieval streets. …
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The Deep Aquarium
From the series “The Coolest and Largest Oceanariums in the World”
Check on the map: Distance from York center - 54.9 km.
Not only curious travelers are among its regular visitors, but also scientists from around the world. Interesting educational programs are offered to pupils and students here. The aquarium is famous for its rich collection of exotic fish. You can admire infinite flocks there. In addition, there are rare species of waterfowl. One of the most unusual sections is an aviary with penguins. The Deep Aquarium has long been one of the leaders among the UK landmarks. It is very popular among tourists with children. …
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Children attractions (aquaparks, zoos, amusement parks) on the map of York
Guide to sightseeing and entertainment for children in York - parks, attractions, museums, zoos, water-parks. All fascinating and educational sites of York, which are must visit and see for your child. Find out the best discovery routes and places for kids (local theaters, exhibitions and museums), where you can spend quality time together. York for families with children.