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Jack’s Mini Village Role Play Centre at Jack in the Box Beverley

Let your imagination run wild as you immerse yourself in a whole new world of make believe. Step into Jack’s Mini Village and you will immediately be transformed into Village…

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NT Wentworth Castle Gardens

Wentworth Castle is a favourite with families. From the car park and visitor reception building, it’s a short walk to the adventure play area and the cafe. Many paths in…

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The Point

The Point is a purpose- built arts centre in the middle of Doncaster to make and share art. It is open to all and hosts a beautiful, double height gallery…

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Doncaster Minster

Doncaster Minster welcomes all vistors to come and view the Minster and follow a safe route around the building to view the beautiful architecture, stained glass and the impressive High…

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Bishops House

Once a yeoman’s farm surrounded by fields, today Bishops’ House is one of the region’s architectural treasures, open as a museum and hosting regular events, weddings and school visits. Bishops’…

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Kelham Island Museum

FREE Entry Explore the story of making in the city, from master craftsmen to mass production. Experience life and work during the Industrial Revolution, follow the sights and sounds of…

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Markham Grange Steam Museum

Longlands Lane, Brodsworth, DN5 7XD (situated at Markham Grange Nurseries & Garden Centre) The steam museum has on display some fine examples of stationary steam engines, marine steam engines and steam…

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The Arcade Warehouse

The Arcade Warehouse is Scunthorpe’s amazing new family entertainment venue. Featuring a retro and modern arcade, VR area, PC gaming suite, gaming gadgets plus air hockey, pool and a cafe….

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National Trust Belton House

Explore our fun family day out ideas including activities, family-friendly recipes and outdoor adventures. Make the most of your day out with the kids at Belton House. National Trusts Largest…

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Cannon Hall Museum and Park

A lovely FREE day out for families, Cannon Hall Museum and Park usually has free activities/ trails in the school holidays and it has children’s areas within the museum. It…

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The Wool Market Doncaster – NEW Leisure Facilities

The whole family can enjoy a meal and some family fun at The Wool Market! Choose from Pizza, Indian, Peruvian, Burgers, Macaroni Cheese and more and finish off with Dessert….

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National Emergency Services Museum, Sheffield

The National Emergency Services Museum (NESM) is an independent, self-funded museum and charity dedicated to celebrating and preserving the history of the emergency services and their communities, in peace and…

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RSPB Dearne Valley Old Moor

RSPB Old Moor is South Yorkshire’s best kept secret; a place to spot some wonderful nature, explore and discover with the kids or just walk around in peace and quiet….

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Day out at The Twisted Knot: Yorkshire Hive

A unique, fun rustic DIY workshop based at the Yorkshire Hive. Create beautiful pieces of wall art yourself, getting creative with colours, stains and finishes. No skills required, suitable from…

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Xscape, Castleford

With a great selection of shops, restaurants and activities, Xscape makes for a fantastic family day out. It is also directly opposite Junction 32 Outlet so perfect if you want…

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National Railway Museum, York

The National Railway Museum is another great option for a free, indoor day out. With a little play station for under 5s and over 300 years of railway history to…

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Sheffield Botanical Gardens

Sheffield Botanical Gardens has over 18 different areas of planting and a number of listed buildings for you to explore. Find the unique bear pit next to the Himalayan Garden,…

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Bishops’ House, Sheffield

Steeped in history and full of charm, Bishops’ House is both a museum and Sheffield’s best preserved timber framed building. It is free to enter. There are trails for children…

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Weston Park Museum, Sheffield

Weston Park is an award winning, family friendly museum with lots of interactive exhibits for children as well as a cafe on site. The museum is free to enter (donations…

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Barnsley Experience Museum & Cooper Gallery

A great, free rainy day activity which can be combined with a visit to The Old George Cafe and Barnsley Market. Both the museum and the gallery have interactive and…

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Aquapark Hatfield Outdoor Activity Centre & Campsite

There is something for everyone at Hatfield Outdoor Activity Centre in Doncaster,  the number one place for those seeking fun in the great outdoors!  We host a range of water-based…

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Enjoy a BIG DAY OUT at Doncaster Dome

Book the Big Splash – a brilliant session with all pools, slides and features such as bubbles, waterfalls, sprays – we love the outside wild rapids around the huge rock!…

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The National Videogame Museum

The NVM is a fun day out for families and gamers and is all indoor so a great rainy day activity. Here you can explore how videogames are made, who…

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Tenpin Doncaster

Enjoy bowling in Doncaster at Tenpin. Bowling Table Tennis, Air Hockey & Pool Food and drink Arcade Machines Birthday Parties The Leisure Park Bawtry Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN4 7NW

Boston Park Farm

Boston Park Farm is a fun day out for all the family! A traditional working farm with the farm park which allows children to get up close with a wide…

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South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum

The museum is very child friendly and has a play room. We visited on an open cockpit day and the mini mumblers loved being able to climb in and out…

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Castle Howard Skelf Island Adventure Playground

Ingenious treetop nest structures connected by rope bridges, slides, nets and climbing equipment will allow the Skelves to take young visitors on an adventure like no other. Skelf Island is…

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Wentworth Woodhouse

There’s lots of quirky things to find at Wentworth Woodhouse. See our mumbler review HERE  Children will now be able to visit the House & Gardens for free ALL YEAR…

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York Dungeon

Journey through 2000 years of darkest history, bringing together iconic characters, immersive sets and thrilling special effects. Not recommended for children under 8, children under 5 not permitted. The York…

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NT Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal

We have visited here a couple of times. It is well worth a trip. We loved climbing the Abbey Ruins and following the river. There is a great adventure playground…

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Pirates Cove Adventure Golf

12 holes of Swashbucklin’ Fun! Pirate themed adventure golf course, great fun for all the family. Putt your way past the crocodile infested waters and rock pools to retrieve the…

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Rother Valley Country Park

The Park has fantastic facilities for families to enjoy a brilliant day out in the fresh air. The Stables Café is located at the Park Courtyard Area, Ice Cream Vans…

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Pugneys Country Park (incl Pugneys Light Railway)

Situated one mile from J39 of the M1, it is a 300 acre park – facilities for sailing, windsurfing and canoeing (equipment available to hire). Cycle hire available too. There…

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Williams Den

Williams Den is an exciting adventure attraction, giving children the chance to connect with nature and get active as they explore a custom designed complex that brings the great outdoors…

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Thoresby Park

Thoresby Park is a lovely place to visit all year round with a range of attractions for the whole family. Opening times are from 9am until 5.00pm and admission is…

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Stockeld Park – Wetherby

Stockeld Park is a unique all-weather family attraction located near Wetherby in North Yorkshire. Filled with family fun, outdoor activities for children, a fun adventure park and a brand-new indoor play…

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Rufford Abbey Country Park

Set in beautiful parkland, there is lots to explore. Woodlands, a lake and gardens. Great for a family picnic. Lots of space. Adventure play area (free to use). Activity Pack…

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Trolleybus Museum

Founded on its present site in 1969 to house, restore and run trolleybuses when they were fast disappearing from Britain’s streets, The Trolleybus Museum at Sandtoft has grown from a…

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Danum Gallery, Library and Museum

Built around the frontage of the historic Doncaster High School for Girls, the state of the art venue houses brand new libraries for adults and children, a Rail Heritage Centre,…

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National Coal Mining Museum for England

The Museum is a family-friendly site, and aims to provide an enjoyable and informative experience for all family members. There are several parent-and-child parking spaces at the Museum located near…

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Creswell Crags Museum & Heritage Centre

Walk in the footsteps of the Ice Age hunter and enter a world of fire and flint. Discover a legacy etched in stone with cave art 10,000 years older than the pyramids….

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Chatsworth House

Chatsworth, home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire. There is always something new to see and do in the house, garden, farmyard & adventure playground. Edensor, Bakewell, Derbyshire Call 01246…

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Roche Abbey

Beautifully set in a valley landscaped by ‘Capability’ Brown in the 18th Century, Roche Abbey has one of the most complete ground plans of any English Cistercian monastery, laid out…

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English Heritage: Conisbrough Castle

This romantic castle with stunning views over Conisbrough, inspired Sir Walter Scott’s Ivanhoe and still fires the imagination today. With floors and roof restored in the lofty circular keep you…

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Brodsworth Hall and Gardens

Time really does stand still at Brodsworth Hall, one of the most unusual visitor attractions in South Yorkshire. Inside this beautiful Victorian country house almost everything has been left exactly…

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English Heritage: Bolsover Castle

With spectacular views over Derbyshire, the fairy-tale Stuart mansion, Bolsover Castle, was designed to entertain and impress. Its reputation for revelry lives on as we now entertain you and your…

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English Heritage: Peveril Castle

Explore the imposing ruins of Peveril Castle. From its hilltop position you can enjoy spectacular views of the pretty, medieval village of Castleton, as well as a magnificent panorama of…

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Clifton Park

This is a fabulous park, free to get in aside from parking. There are then optional extras (such as the splash pool in summer or the fairground rides). We have…

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Magna

Magna Science & Adventure Centre, Sheffield Road, Rotherham, S60 1DX,  01709 720 002 Magna is a Science Adventure Centre set in the vast Templeborough Steelworks. Explore the wonders of science…

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Cusworth Hall (Museum and Park)

The historic parkland surrounding Cusworth Hall is open to the public every day of the year.  It’s the perfect location for picnics, walks with the dog, or family days out….

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Normanby Hall Country Park

This is a great, affordable day out for all the family. There is a duck pond, trees to climb and open areas to cycle, scoot or walk. It’s also a…

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The Deep

One of the most spectacular aquariums in the world, home to magnificent sharks, turtles, penguins and sawfish. Tower Street, Hull, HU1 4DP (Sat Nav HU9 1TU). 01482 381000.    

Temple Newsam Leeds

A country estate in the city of Leeds. Discover a working farm and historic house surrounded by scenic parkland. Temple Newsam House, Off Selby Road, Leeds, LS15 OAE.

Lotherton Hall

There is so much to do for families of all ages at Lotherton. With an annual membership to Lotherton, you can enjoy unlimited year-round entry to the whole estate including…

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Eureka, The National Childrens Museum.

Approx 55 mins from Doncaster. This museum is a fantastic day out and is really highly recommended for children up to about 11. There are specific areas for the under…

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RHS Harlow Carr

About an hours drive from Doncaster, this beautiful garden makes a great family day out. Enjoy some fresh air, catch up with friends and entertain the children all year round….

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Ripley Castle and Gardens

Ripley is a lovely place for a stroll around the gardens and deer park. Within the pleasure grounds  there is a small children’s play trail. Let your children release their…

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Peasholm Park Scarborough

Peasholm Park Scarborough, North Yorkshire is open for everyone to enjoy all year round, 24 hours a day and seven days a week. Entrance to the Park, which is never…

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National Media Museum, Bradford

With nine floors of galleries to explore, three cinemas including Yorkshire’s biggest IMAX screen, and a packed programme of events, you’re sure to find something to inspire you. Current opening…

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Tropical World

Discover your inner explorer at Tropical World – an unforgettable journey through rainforest, mangroves, desert and the nocturnal world.  There is plenty to keep the kids entertained, particularly on a…

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Newby Hall

Ripon, HG4 5AE Open March- September. You can take a picnic and we’d recommend swimmers (for the water fountain bit!), there is adventure play and a great little train ride….

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Harewood House and gardens

Harewood, Leeds, LS17 9LG. The large adventure playground is a big hit with children as are the penguins and the bird garden. There is a café and gift shop and…

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