72 fun things to do in North Yorkshire

A Spooky Tour of York

If you’re looking for a unique way to experience one of the North’s most loved cities, then head down to York minster and join Mad Alice on her award-winning tour of the haunted streets of York and learn more about York’s fascinating …

Tours, Walking, Ghost Tours, History

Adventure Activities near Leeds

Are you looking for an outdoor adventure? Then Hazlewood Castle near Leeds is the next place you need to be, with a diverse range of activities, spread over seventy-seven acres of woodland. In partnership with activity company, ‘Live For Today’, they offer …

Driving & Motorsports, Target Sports, Archery, Axe throwing, Motorsports, Quad biking

Animal Encounters in York

This one is for the animal lovers! Have you ever wanted to get up close and personal with some genuinely amazing animals? Well animal encounters at Askham Bryan Wildlife & Conservation Park is the perfect opportunity for you! Find out some incredible …

Animals and Wildlife, Zoos

Assault Course in Richmond

Are you determined enough to complete this extreme adrenaline filled assault course? Inspired by the game show Krypton Factor, it starts with a 40-foot climb before a 500-foot zip line, you will have to crawl, balance and run through a muddy bog …

Obstacle Courses

Axe Throwing in York

What better place to channel your inner Viking than the city that hosts the largest archaeological Viking collection in the UK? Whether you’re new to throwing axes and want some stress release after a long week of work, or you’re a veteran …

Group Activities, Target Sports, Axe throwing, Stag & Hen Parties

Become an Archeologist for the Day at DIG in York

Have you ever wanted to try your hand at archeology? Now’s your chance! See if you can unearth an important archeological find at DIG in York.With four special indoor excavation pits, all based on real-life digs in the city and filled with …

Family Friendly

Bouldering in Middlesbrough

Rock Antics has two separate indoor climbing walls. One in Newton Aycliffe and one in Middlesbrough. They run regular kids’ groups, plus you can book a group session for you and the kids! Booking is essential as walk-ins may lead to disappointment. …

Action Sports, Health & Wellbeing, Climbing

Brewery Tour in North Yorkshire

This tour will take you around the beer-making process from start to finish where you will learn about the history of beer and how Black Sheep make their delicious beer! The tour starts with a short video from the owners of the …

Food & Drink, Tours, Breweries

Calling all Vampires! – Visit The Dracula Experience in Whitby

Vampires have existed in media for a very long time, but before there were heartthrobs like Edward from Twilight and Angel from Buffy there was Dracula! Experience the unique history of this bloodthirsty fiend at the Dracula Experience in Whitby. Whitby is …

Museums, Sightseeing, Tours

Captain Cook Birthplace Museum in Middlesbrough

The Captain Cook Birthplace Museum opened in October 1978, on the 250th anniversary of Cook’s birth, and has been a brilliant specialist museum ever since! This purpose built musuem has 6 permanant exhibits and regular temporary ones to keep the musuem fresh …

Museums

Caving in North Yorkshire

Are you up for an adventure where you’ll be exploring a whole world underneath your feet? The Yorkshire Dales have some of the most spectacular caving systems in the whole country! If you are unfamiliar with caving it’s the recreational pastime of …

Caving

Cheesemaking Day in the Yorkshire Dales

If you love cheese even half as much as we do then you will love this full-day cheesemaking course! Designed to be as hands-on as possible, you’ll be involved in turning 500 litres of local milk into traditional Yorkshire cheese! You’ll be …

Creative, Food & Drink, Cooking Classes, Creative Workshops

Chocolate Bar Making in York

If you see yourself as a bit of a chocolatier and want to try to make your very own mix of flavours then this is perfect for you! Based in a city with a rich chocolate history there is no better place …

Creative, Food & Drink, Cooking Classes, Creative Workshops

Chocolate Tasting in York

If you love chocolate even half as much as we do then this is a perfect stop for a busy day in the city of York. In just an hour you will indulge yourself in many tasty treats! You’ll get a selection …

Food & Drink

Cruise the Ouse in York

The Ouse cruise is one of the best ways to see the city and you can do it all without taking a step. Whether you’re getting some fresh air on the top deck or at the on-boat bar you’ll be able to …

Tours, Boat Tours, River Cruises

Discover the Historical Ruins and Beautiful Gardens of Fountains Abbey in Yorkshire

Looking for a relaxing day out in Yorkshire? Well, this World Heritage site is the perfect stack for you! The magnificent ancient ruins and beautiful water gardens of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal are the perfect place to connect with the nature …

Animals and Wildlife, Family Friendly, Gardens, Heritage, Sightseeing, Walking, Historical Sites, Parks

Dive into History at Yorkshire Museum

Travel back through time at the Yorkshire Museum. Their collections are of national and international importance, and their museum welcomes thousands of visitors each year. The museum houses galleries showcasing some of Britain’s finest archaeological treasures from the city’s Roman, Viking and …

Museums, History

Escape Rooms in York

Do you want to be the next Sherlock Holmes? Or maybe you just want a fun experience to have with family or friends? Why not head down to Can you Escape? York and battle against the clock in an immersive experience that …

Group Activities, Escape Rooms, Stag & Hen Parties, Team Sports

Eskape Whitby – 2 puzzle filled Escape rooms in Whitby!

While in the historic and beautiful town of Whitby visit Eskape Puzzle Rooms for 2 intriguing escape rooms that are so mysterious they feel like something straight out of an Agatha Christie novel. They offer 2 Eskape rooms that are as follows: …

Gaming, Group Activities, Escape Rooms, History, Stag & Hen Parties

Evening in a Vineyard near York

For a dinner with a difference, the Evening in a Vineyard tour is a great way of trying lots of unique wines and beers that a paired perfectly with a delicious three-course meal. The experience starts with canapes and a glass of …

Food & Drink, Tours, Vineyards

Explore the History of Aviation at Yorkshire Air Museum

Chocks away! Experience more than a century of aviation, all in one historic location. Yorkshire Air Museum is Yorkshire’s leading aviation history destination. The Museum’s collections span across the entire history of aviation; from Sir George Cayley’s Glider and Wright Flyer, all …

Museums, Tours

Explore the Shambles in York

Shambles is one of the world’s most famous streets. The Shambles in York (officially just ‘Shambles’) is a narrow street of mostly timber buildings that date back as far as the 13th Century. The street was originally home to butchers, with each …

Free, Heritage, Sightseeing, Historical Sites

Farm Experience in Yorkshire

Calling all farm lovers, it’s time to experience a world of farming fun down at Adventure Farms in Yorkshire. There’s a wide range of family fun to have with thrilling farm-themed activities and experiences on offer. You can have the farm life …

Animals and Wildlife, Farm Visits

Food Crawl of York

For a visitor or a local, this tour will surprise you with places you would have never of noticed. Taking you to 5 unique venues in the heart of York’s foodie scene, the food and passion of the chefs and guides will …

Food & Drink, Tours, Food Tours

Gatehouse Coffee in York

Gatehouse Coffee is well known for having, what many consider to be, the best coffee in York – but what really makes it stand out is its magical location. Amazingly, the coffee shop itself is built into the actual medieval city walls …

Food & Drink, Cafes

Get Lost in a Maze in York

Prepare to be “a-maized”… York Maze is an award winning fun filled, day out famous for its giant Maize Maze. The Maize Maze is a living, growing maze made from over 1 million maize plants covering an area larger than 8 Wembley …

Adventure Activities & Camping, Mazes

Ghost Trail in York

Looking for your fill of spooks on a dark Halloween night? Or just want to find out more about one of the UK’s most haunted cities? Book a space on the Ghost Trail of York and add a terrifying tale to your …

Tours, Walking, Ghost Tours, History

Gin Experience in Harrogate

If you want to taste lots of delicious gin and maybe even make your very own bottle then this is the perfect experience for you. If you love gin as much as we do then you won’t leave disappointed by this workshop …

Creative, Food & Drink, Group Activities, Creative Workshops, Stag & Hen Parties

Go on a Treasure Hunt in York

Round up your gang and set off for an adventure you’ll remember for years to come, with Treasure Trails in York! Whether you’re exploring the city for the first time or a seasoned local discovering more about where you live, it’s sure …

Family Friendly, Group Activities, Sightseeing, Tours, Walking, Treasure Hunts

Go Skydiving in Yorkshire

Aaaarrgghhh!!! Discover the coast like never before with Yorkshire’s only skydive centre! So, you’re interested in this mesmerising sport we call skydiving? There’s no better place to do it than in Yorkshire! The skydive club is based just north of the coastal …

Action Sports, Flying, Skydiving

Indoor Wall Climbing in Middlesbrough

Calling all climbers of all ages! It’s time to conquer the walls of Go Climb in Stockton-on-Tees. This is not your normal wall climbing experience, every wall has its own unique theme and difficulty from a Tetris themed wall, space wall, lighting …

Climbing

Ingleton Waterfalls Trail

For a beautiful walk with guaranteed photo opportunities, the Ingleton Waterfall Trail is perfect. Ideal for families trying to impress the kids or couples looking for a romantic hike the trail takes between 2-3 hours and has 6 gorgeous waterfalls and gorges! …

Walking, Waterfalls

Jorvick Viking Centre in York

If you’ve ever wanted to find out more about England’s Nordic history, or just a fascinating day out with family or friends, Jorvik Viking Centre is the perfect activity to add to your stack. Discover a new compelling part of England’s history …

Heritage, Museums, History

Journey Back in Time with Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway

The Yorkshire Dales are one of England’s most beautiful parks, and rated as Europe’s top national park in 2021 – so what better way to see it than stepping back in time on a magical train ride with the Embsay and Bolton …

Food & Drink, Heritage, Sightseeing, Tours, Trains & Railways, Dining Experiences

Land Rover Driving In Yorkshire

If you want to get some proper off-road experience with a serious off-road car the Land Rover Experience is perfect for you. Buckle up for the ride of a lifetime! With 3,000 acres of farmland to explore with bridge crossings, rock crawls …

Action Sports, Driving & Motorsports, Motorsports, Off-roading

Learn about Britain’s past at York Castle Museum

Resurrect the past and explore history at York Castle Museum. This is a unique and fascinating museum with many genuinely fantastic exhibitions focusing on things like Victorian York, an 18th Century Prison and the first world war. If you’re in York and …

Heritage, Museums, Castles

Learn to Cook in York

Our state-of-the-art cookery school offers a variety of courses designed for everyone from novices to aspiring chefs. Not only are the cookery school classes ideal for learning a little extra about fine cuisine, but it serves as a dynamic setting for events …

Creative, Food & Drink, Cooking Classes, Creative Workshops

Mountain Experience in North Yorkshire

Enjoy outdoor activities in the British countryside, learning skills, knowledge and the ability to work in the great outdoors through guided events. Looking for courses to improve your map reading skills, leadership abilities, kayak or learning first aid then head to River …

Climbing, Mountains

National Railway Museum in York

If you’re a fan of trains you will love the National Railway Museum in York. The Museum opened in 1975 and was originally designed to tell the story of rail transport in Britain and how it impacted society. They regularly update the …

Free, Museums, Trains & Railways

Outdoor Activities at How Stean Gorge

This is THE place for outdoor adventures and escapades in the Dales! Set inside a natural beauty spot you’ll be stunned before you even start your day, with so many activities on offer How Stean Gorge has gained a reputation for being …

Cycling, Watersports, Climbing