Category Archives: Yorkshire North

29Jul/13

York Maze, York, North Yorkshire

July 29, 2013entrance fee, theme park, toddlers, Yorkshire North, young childrenKidsDaysOutReviews

I have heard good things about York Maze and, despite living less than an hour away, have never been. I always thought it looked a bit expensive, considering it’s only a maze cut from maize, but I was very wrong.

 

This place is more like a small theme-park with a maize theme! We spent six hours here, and even with the odd small rain shower, there was LOADS to do.

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29Jun/13

Filey Bird Garden and Animal Park, Filey, North Yorkshire

June 29, 2013entrance fee, toddlers, Yorkshire North, young children, Zoo and animalsKidsDaysOutReviews

Filey Bird Garden and Animal Park is a relatively new attraction, having opened to the public in 2008.

 

It is not as big as other children’s farms we have visited but we were very impressed with its range of animals, its cleanliness, and its informal atmosphere.

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31May/13

North Yorkshire Moors Railway, North Yorkshire

May 31, 2013entrance fee, museum, toddlers, Yorkshire North, young childrenKidsDaysOutReviews

UPDATE – KIDS GO FREE VOUCHERS AVAILABLE

 

Today, we took a step back in time with a ride on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. During half-term, the NYMR have been running a teddy bears picnic event during which all children who bring their teddy for a jaunt get to ride for free!
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13May/13

Cliffords Tower, York, North Yorkshire

May 13, 2013entrance fee, museum, teenagers, teens, Yorkshire North, young childrenKidsDaysOutReviews

Clifford’s Tower in York is the keep of the old York Castle. It has a very long history and has been used for a variety of things, including a debtors prison. It is now owned by English Heritage and is one of Yorkshire’s most popular tourist attractions, mainly for the stunning views of York it affords.

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16Feb/13

Big Fun with Little Trains at The National Railway Museum, York

February 16, 2013free, museum, Yorkshire North, young childrenKidsDaysOutReviews

During half-term, the National Railway Museum in York is running activities on a toy train theme.

 

There are lots of things for your children to do, on top of the usual NRM attractions. See our full review of the National Railway Museum for information regarding accessibility, facilities and family friendliness.

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11Dec/12

The Ice Factor and Winter Wonderland, York Designer Outlet, Yorkshire

December 11, 2012entrance fee, teenagers, Winter fun, Yorkshire North, young childrenKidsDaysOutReviews

On a surprisingly sunny, but cold Sunday, we had a trip up to York to visit the Winter Wonderland at the McArthur Glen designer outlet. I (I mean my 8-year-old) was determined to try out the outdoor ice rink.

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27Oct/12

Paddington Bear at the National Railway Museum, York

October 27, 2012free, museum, toddlers, Yorkshire North, young childrenKidsDaysOutReviews

This October half-term, the National Railway Museum in York are playing host to everyone’s favourite Peruvian immigrant – Paddington Bear. The museum and the Paddington Bear exhibition is completely free. A fuller review of the museum itself can be found here – National Railway Museum, York.

 

The Paddington Bear exhibition is fun and aimed at children aged from 3 to 8. There are Paddington related activities scheduled throughout the day, including storytelling sessions, and a bear trail.

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21Sep/12

National Railway Museum, York, North Yorkshire

September 21, 2012free, museum, teenagers, toddlers, Yorkshire North, young childrenKidsDaysOutReviews

This post is part of our FREE Family Days out in Yorkshire series

 

If you love trains, then you’re going to love the National Railway Museum in York, North Yorkshire. It is the largest railway museum in the world, and packed to the rafters with trains, model trains, railway memorabilia, and exhibitions about railway history.

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