Attractions
Architecturally stunning glass domes house tropical plants and the visual surprise of one of the world's rarest and most fragile of butterflies. One of the best things to do with kids is to visit one of the purpose-built, often eco-friendly flora and fauna venues dotted around the country. Should your brood be wannabe scientists and mechanics, top of your ‘places to go with kids’ list should be science centres with practical interactive exhibitions, while model railway museums are among the most popular attractions in England.
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Rainy Day Activities: Discover military history at The Royal Armouries
Britain’s national museum of arms and armour is home to a fascinating and unique collection, including the only existing suit of armour built for an elephant.
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Dive into an underwater world at SEA LIFE Scarborough
Discover a magical underwater world at one of North Yorkshire's best family attractions.
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Explore, learn and discover on the Dinosaur Coast
Find your own fossils and discover what it was like to live 180 million years ago.
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Go under the sea at The Deep Aquarium
Get out of the rain and head... into the water? This underwater world features Europe's deepest viewing tunnel, offering unparalleled views of exotic fish, sharks and other sea creatures.
Location: Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
October events: Visit England's largest travelling fair in Hull
Hull Fair celebrated its 700th birthday in 1993 and has grown continuously, now attracting over half a million visitors every year.
Location: Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
Journey into the world of the dinosaurs at Dino-stone Park
Escape to the lost world of dinosaurs at this inventive theme park.
Location: Malton, North Yorkshire
Rainy Day Activities: Explore mining history at Woodhorn Museum
Explore hundreds of years of mining heritage at this unique museum in Northumberland, built from what was once the largest pit village in the world.
Location: Ashington, Northumberland
Rainy Day Activities: Get interactive on a family trip to Eureka!
Eureka! in Halifax is an indoor attraction that inspires children to learn all about the world around them by playing, imagining, experimenting and having fun.
Location: Halifax, West Yorkshire
Rainy Day Activities: Venture into the gruesome York Dungeon
There’s spine-chilling fun to be had in this dungeon, where 2,000 horrible years of history are brought to life by grisly theatre and sudden frights.
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Explore the past at Elsecar village
Set within the attractive conservation village of Elsecar is Elsecar Heritage Centre, a unique attraction and a working hub of industry to explore.
Location: Elsecar, South Yorkshire
Enjoy winter ice skating at the Centre for Life
Ice skating returns to Times Square in Newcastle this winter, offering the perfect opportunity to start your winter break in style.
Location: Newcastle, Tyne and Wear
Enjoy close encounters at Tropical Butterfly House & Wildlife Centre
Discover one of the most exciting wildlife parks in Yorkshire - an indoor rainforest paradise with birds and butterflies, creepy crawlies and reptiles, cheeky Meerkats and minibeasts from around the world.
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Scream if you want to go faster at Alpamare waterpark
Unique in the UK, this Scarborough attraction features the longest, fastest, most gravity-defying water rides.
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Enjoy days out with the kids at Playdale Farm
Have a fun day with the family meeting some farmyard friends, and playing indoors and out.
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire