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Xscape, Castleford
Xscape is the ultimate entertainment destination, including extreme and active sports facilities, leisure activities, numerous restaurants and bars and cool shops – all under 1 roof. What's more, it's easy to find at J32 off the M62. Great idea if you are looking for childrens activities in Yorkshire.
iMax National Media Museum, Bradford
Visit IMAX – the world's most powerful giant screen experience, discover the past, present and future of television in Experience TV, watch your favourite TV moments in TV heaven, play with light, lenses and colour in the Magic Factory and explore the world of animation and watch a real animator at work in the Animation Gallery.
Eureka! The Museum for Children, Halifax
The Museum for Children is an unique experience especially designed to inspire 0-11s and adults of all ages! Based on the concept of learning through play every exhibit is must-touch and the 6 interactive galleries invite you to explore your senses. There is an outdoor park and Train Carriage for picnics and regular weekend and holiday events.
Put on your hard hat and battery lamp, step into the 'cage' and descend 140m underground, follow your ex-miner Guide through the chilly, dark tunnels to find out how coal was mined and moved to the surface by men, women, children, ponies and machinery.
Enjoy a Dangerously Entertaining day out at the home of the national collection of arms and armour, with horse shows and falconry displays, action-packed drama and a whole museum of treasures to explore.
Britain's highest, longest and deepest canal tunnel stretching through the Pennines from Diggle to Marsden on the Huddersfield Narrow Canal. Looks exciting and a great place to go if you're looking for family days out in Yorkshire.
Play area for children from 0 to 11 years old. Fitted with the latest equipment including: 4-lane Astra slide, twisting spiral slide, tube slide, multi-sports area, etc.
Home to the UK's longest REAL snow slope, so you can get a kick out of real snow all year round. There is a main slope for experienced slope users and a dedicated lesson slope for beginners…or you can try tobogganing with family and friends.
Kirklees Light Railway, Clayton West (Nr Huddersfield)
Come along and take a 50-minute steam-hauled return trip along our 4 miles of 15-inch narrow gauge railway. Our large visitor centre offers facilities for the whole family, including a cafe, souvenir shop, a new adventure playground, an indoor play area and a miniature railway.
For bus and train times in West Yorkshire phone MetroLine on 0113 245 7676. Open daily 0700 to 2200 except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Visit our website for timetables, Metro's journey planner, register for Metro Messenger email travel updates or find out about YourNextBus text message service.
Situated in the heart of Wakefield, the Theatre Royal event programme covers a wide variety of types and style of work including drama, dance, music and comedy.
Armadillo Toys is a UK based children’s toy shop offering quality traditional, educational and unusual, toys, games and gifts for children of all ages. If you're looking for something different, take a look at our extensive range of children's toys.
The many exhibits feature dolls, dolls houses, teddy bears, tin plate toys, lead figures and a selection of games together with wooden and paper toys. Dating from 350BC to the present day the exhibits include this 1940's English working model fairground.
As a Behavioural Optometrist Ruth Perrott provides in depth analysis for patients with learning related problems, including visual difficulties related to reading difficulties, dyslexia, ADD and related problems.
Set in 90 acres of rolling parkland with a range of attractions including woodland, walks, an orienteering course, children's rides, miniature railway, pitch and putt and a boating lake, Shibden is perfect if you are looking for family days out in Yorkshire.
Diggerland, Castleford
Diggerland guarantees a fun filled, exciting, action packed day out for kids and adults of all ages. Children (and adults if they wish) have the opportunity to ride in and drive, different types of construction machinery including Dumper Trucks, Mini Diggers and Giant Diggers (all under strict supervision).
Elisabeth Svendsen Trust, Leeds
We are a charity providing riding therapy to children with special needs and disabilities. 10th Anniversary Summer Fayre Sunday 19th July 2009. The Summer Fayre is our biggest fundraising effort of the year and last year attracted approximately 4000 visitors.
Ingleborough Cave, Clapham
Until 1837 the secrets of Ingleborough Cave were hidden behind large natural calcite dams behind which water had ponded, submerging much of the passage beyond. These were broken down following a flood, to reveal a wonderland of sculpted passages and beautiful cave formations which have been delighting our visitors ever since.
Ingleton Waterfalls Trail, Skipton
The famous Waterfalls Trail has some of the most spectacular waterfall and woodland scenery in the North of England. the trail is 4.5 miles/8km through ancient oak woodland and magnificent Dales scenery via a series of spectacular waterfalls and geological features.
Manor Heath Park and Jungle Experience, Halifax
Jungle Experience at Manor Heath Park in Halifax is a tropical oasis packed with fish, quail, terrapin and butterflies as well as a collection of plants from all over the world, where visitors can enjoy the all year round tropical atmosphere.
Roundhay Tropical World, Leeds
Keep a look out for exotic animals on your journey, you will discover snakes, spiders, Meerkats and Lemurs along with many unusual topical insects as you go through the tropical island.
St. Leonards Farm Park, Bradford
The farm has lots of different animals, some of which you can feed. Visit our play areas, especially the popular straw playbarn, with its tunnels and swing ropes, small animal enclosure, listed barns and buildings, picnic areas, nature footpaths, gift shop and the tea room. Tractor and Trailor rides.
Tropical World, Leeds
The environment & atmosphere of the Tropics recreated, with its plantlife & wildlife.
Weeton Agricultural and Horticultural Show, Weeton
Weeton Show is a traditional horticultural and agricultural show situated between Otley and Harrogate and held on the last Sunday in July. The day is packed with events including races, brass bands, children's shows and main ring entertainment, Beagle & Fox Hound displays, traditional craft demonstrations, ferret racing and many more.
Armley Mills Industrial Museum, Leeds
The history of the 18C woolen industry plus a 1920s cinema, & more.
Bagshaw Museum, Batley
Displays on local history, oriental arts, natural history & Egyptology.
Bankfield Museum, Halifax
19C Renaissance-style building housing an impressive collection of costumes & textiles.
Batley Art Gallery, Batley
Temporary & permanent exhibitions of 20c & contemporary art.
Bradford Industrial Museum & Horses At Work, Bradford
The story of the woolen industry in Bradford.
Bronte Parsonage Museum, Haworth
Home to the Bronte family before Maria's death with displays of their personal treasures.
Calderdale Industrial Museum, Halifax
100 years of local industry, demonstrated by working machines.
Cartwright Hall Art Gallery, Bradford
19 & 20c British Art.
City Art Gallery, Leeds
One of the best collections of 20c British art outside London.
City Museum, Leeds
Wide range of exhibits includng a Bengal Tiger, an Egyptian Mummy, Roman remains & more.
Cliffe Castle Museum & Gallery, Keighley
19C mansion housing collections of French Furniture along with displays on local & natural history.
Colour Museum, Bradford
Discover the world of colour & dyeing.
Holmfirth Postcard Museum, Holmfirth
Displays of Bamforth & Co's sentimental & comic postcards and lantern slides.
Huddersfield Art Gallery, Huddersfield
British paintings, watercolours drawings and sculpture from mid 19C on.
Pontefract Museum, Pontefract
Pontefract's history from prehistoric times to the present day.
Reed Organ & Harmonium Museum, Shipley
Europe's first reed organ museum featuring 70 models, plus harmoniums.
Smith Art Gallery, Brighouse
Est 1907, with a fine collection of Victorian Art, plus displays of contemporary art.
Thackray Museum, Leeds
The Museum of Modern Medicine. The award-winning Thackray Museum is one of the UK's leading medical museums, telling the story of medicine and explaining how advances in medicine are changing our lives.
The Yorkshire Planetarium, Leeds
Through the wind, rain and cold of this winter, our team have worked to create the Yorkshire Planetarium at Harewood House near Leeds. Three giant domes that capture the beauty of the night sky, the drama of the Solar System and the mystery of what lies beyond. Great idea if you are looking for family days out in West Yorkshire
Tolson Memorial Museum, Holmfirth
The history & development of the cloth industry, plus a collection of horse drawn vehicles & more.
Bolling Hall, Bradford
Mainly 17C manor house. Has a haunted room.
Bramham Park, Wetherby
Queen Anne mansion with 66 acres of 17C French styled formal gardens.
East Riddleston Hall, Keighley
17C manor house & grounds.
Harewood House & Bird Garden, Harewood
18C house with 'Capability' Brown grounds offering lakeside & woodland walks.
Kirkstall Abbey & Abbey House Museum, Leeds
This 12C Cistercian Abbey is the most complete example in the country.
Lotherton Hall, Lotherton Hall (Nr Leeds)
Edwardian hall, now a country house museum displaying collections of art, furniture, silver etc.
Manor House Gallery & Museum, Ilkley
Elizabethan House built on the site of a Roman fort, with part of the Roman wall still visable.
Nostell Priory, Nostell Priory (Nr Wakefield)
A fine Palladian house, with delightful lakeside walks through the grounds.
Oakwell Hall, Birstall
Moated Elizabethen manor house within extensive Country Park.
Piece Hall, Halifax
Piece hall, formally a trading place for pieces of cloth, now houses an industrial museum, art galleries and shops.
Red House, Gomersal
The 1830s home of a Yorkshire clothier & merchant, frequently visited by Charlotte Bronte.
Temple Newsam House & Park, Leeds
Tudor & Jacobean mansion set in 1200 acres of 'Capability' Brown parkland.
Tetley's Brewery Wharf, Leeds
The history of the English pub.
Adventure World, Elland
Indoor Party And Play Centre From Ages 0-9. Private Parties arranged.
Bradford Ice Rink, Bradford
A great idea if you are looking for indoor activities in Yorkshire.
Christmas Adventure @ Stockfeld Park, Wetherby
For a magical family experience. Set in the beautiful grounds of Stockeld Park, visitors can skate on the outdoor rink, enjoy the mix of theatre and fantasy in The Enchanted Wood, get lost in the mile long snowflake-shaped maze and try out Nordic Skiing - even if you have never skied, it's easy to master and very exhilarating. Entry to The Christmas Adventure is free, simply pay by activity. Other events include Halloween Night, Half-Term Fun, Firework Night, illuminations and Santas Grotto.
Funalot Indoor Play Centre, Castleford
Ball pool Soft play activity centre, slide, swings and climbing net.
Hippotastics Indoor Playcentre, Halifax
Kids indoor softplay centre.
Rascals Childrens Soft Play Centre, Batley
We are an indoor soft play centre with free on site parking located next to Alexandria Mills in Batley. The perfect place for your little ones to play in a safe environment. Ideal for kids parties and group bookings!
Sandal Castle, Wakefield
Sandal Castle stands in a commanding position overlooking the River Calder. The castle has been extensively excavated and finds can be seen in the Visitor Centre and at nearby Wakefield Museum, located on Wood Street. The castle grounds are open from dawn until dusk every day.
The Christmas Adventure at Stockeld Park, Spofforth
Nordic Ski, see our fantastic 'Enchanted Wood', lose yourself in our beautiful illuminated snowflake maze, see Santa in his Grotto, buy a Christmas tree, visit our superb Christmas shop and refresh yourself in our Ice Bar Cafe. So much to see and do – unique in the world.
Tiddley Peeps, Bradford
Indoor play centre in Bradford - The main play area is great and there is also a separate baby area which has plenty of toys.
Wacky Warehouse - George and Dragon, Bradford
An indoor playcentre attached to a public house - where you can let the kids run riot for a couple of hours while you take a no doubt well earned break!
Wacky Warehouse - The Walnut Tree, Wakefield
Big playframe indoor play centre - drop the kids in and let them run themselves ragged for a couple of hours while you have a nice cup of tea and a read of the paper!
AMF Bowling, Keighley
20-lane centre fully equipped with bumpers and ramps for a fun filled experience with the children. A new menu boasts a wide range of children & adult meals with the option of healthy food. We also cater for children's birthday parties. Great idea if you are looking for childrens activities in Yorkshire.
Hemsworth Water Park and Playworld, Pontefract
An outdoor adventure playground within the Water Park and is suitable for children of all ages with a tower slide, climbing frames and a toddler's sandpit area. A miniature railway operates in Playworld.
Wacky Warehouse - Lawnswood Arms, Leeds
Indoor playcentre following the tried and tested wacky warehouse tradition of great indoor playcentre attached to a pub serving cheap drinks and food, so you can have a nice meal and drink while the smalls run themselves ragged for a couple of hours!
Automobilia Transport Museum, Hebden Bridge
Over 100 vintsge & classic vehicles & other motoring memerobelia.
Glen Cable Tramway, Shipley
The oldest working cable tramway in Great Britain (cliff lifts excepted). Dating from 1895, the line was built to serve the local beauty of Shipley Glen near Saltaire in West Yorkshire.
Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, Keighley
Step back in time and enjoy a train ride through the heart of Bronte country. Most services are operated by steam trains but the railway also serves the local community with many people using the morning diesel railcar services to do their shopping in Keighley.
Middleton Colliery Railway, Hunslet
The first authorised railway. Steam trains still run every weekend.
Transperience, Bradford
The history of transport brought to life with vehicle simulators & spectacular displays.
West Coast Railways, York
The Scarborough Spa Express' is a wonderful family day out. It travels through North Yorkshire's beautiful countryside, visiting the historic city of York and the seaside town of Scarborough, aboard a vintage steam hauled train with traditional carriages. It steams out of York in the morning, picking up passengers on its way at Knaresborough, Harrogate and Leeds before heading to Scarborough. Dates of Operation - Tuesday 21st July - Thursday 3rd September. Tuesday to Thursday inc. Also Monday 31st August (Bank Holidy Monday).
Choose a plate, bowl, mug, or even piggy bank, unicorn, fairy or dinosaur from our extensive range - decide how you'll paint it - there are books for inspiration if you're stuck - sit & paint using our brushes or sponge stamps. Great idea if you are looking for childrens activities in Yorkshire.
Hotchpotch Paint a Pot Shop, Batley Carr
Paint a piece of pottery, however you like and leave it to be glazed and fired. Great idea if you area looking for children's indoor activities in West Yorkshire.
Thwaite Mills, Leeds
Water powered mill, used in the 19C to crush stone for use in putty & paint.
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