Family activities in the North York Moors

Discover things to do with kids on the North Yorkshire Coast and Moors. Explore activities, scenic walks, and hidden gems around the North York Moors National Park including Whitby, Scarborough and Helmsley. Children, adults and dogs can enjoy outdoor adventures, cultural sites, and scenic views in this unique landscape of hills, moorland forests and coast.

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Welcome to the North York Moors Fun! We’re dedicated to helping families explore the stunning landscapes and rich history of the North York Moors National Park and surrounding areas. Our site features user-friendly maps, categorized activities, and family-friendly suggestions to plan a family day out or a holiday.

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Explore our suggestions for days out with kids in North Yorkshire and its East Coast. Choose from castles, museums, beaches, steam trains, nature, walks, cycling and wildlife and good old fashioned seaside charm in North Yorkshire.

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  • Bridestones – Family Walk Climbing Rocks

    Distance: 2.9km 1.8 Miles Elevation: 77m. Steep hill at the beginning to get up onto the moor where the rocks…

  • Climb a Mini Mountain – Roseberry Topping

    At 320m high it may not actually be a mountain (In the UK a mountain is any peak over 600m…

  • Dalby Forest – Family Nature, cycling & Play

    Dalby forest, the Great Yorkshire Forest has over 8,000 acres of woodland to explore with walking trails, running and cycling…

  • Danby Lodge National Park Centre

    Danby Lodge National Park Centre is a brilliant family-friendly gateway to the North York Moors. Set in woodland and riverside…

  • Discover a Ruined Castle – Kids Woodland Walk

    IMPORTANT: Mulgrave woods is a working woodland and is only open to the public on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. and…

  • Family Fossil Hunting North Yorkshire Coast

    Finding the fossilised remains of a creature that has been hidden, encased in rock for over 65 million years is…

  • Helmsley with Kids

    Family friendly activities around Helmsley. This charming market town on the edge of the North York Moors has a mix…

  • North Yorkshire Moors Railway

    Step back in time to this very special heritage railway, blending history, adventure and scenery. The NYMR is a heritage…

  • Rail Trail – Family Walk and Steam Train

    Take the North Yorkshire Moors Railway from Grosmont to Goathland (Hogsmeade Station in the first Harry Potter film), then walk…

  • Rievaulx Abbey

    Rievaulx Abbey is one of those places where history and imagination come together perfectly for families. Set in a peaceful…

  • Scarborough

    Scarborough is a classic British seaside town with a range of attractions for visiting families. There are two main areas…

  • Sutton Bank National Park Centre

    Sutton Bank National Park Centre is a brilliant day out for families looking to mix fresh air, adventure and learning.…

  • The Cinder Track

    The Cinder Track is a fantastic adventure route for families, offering a traffic-free trail packed with coastal views, woodland stretches…

  • Whitby

    Whitby is a busy seaside town with a depth of history and plenty to suit all tastes and all weathers.…

  • Whitby Abbey

    Whitby Abbey is a dramatic cliff-top ruin overlooking Whitby, once a 7th-century monastery founded by St. Hilda. It’s steeped in…

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