Discover amazing castles, fascinating historical houses, and fun-packed museums, perfect for curious young explorers. Start your journey through Yorkshire’s past today!
North Yorkshire
Craven Museum
A fun museum with heaps of activities for children to get stuck into to help them learn about the history and geology of the local area.
Barley Hall
A medieval townhouse rediscovered in the 1980’s, this museum is located in York City Centre.
Whitby
Famous for being the inspiration behind Dracula, this coastal town has plenty to do for all the family.
Skipton Castle
One of the most intact castles in Britain, this is an excellent day out with kids on both rainy days and sunny days.
Knaresborough Castle
Visit the castle ruins and Old Courthouse Museum for a great family day out.
Ryedale Folk Museum
An open-air museum boasting over 20 buildings, including everything from an iron age hut and old fashioned chemist.
Helmsley Castle
Ruins galore to explore and grassy spots to play, picnic and admire the views.
Eden Camp Modern History Museum
An incredibly immersive experience where you explore a former POW camp and the history of WW1 unfolds.
West Yorkshire
Temple Newsam
There is plenty to do here for all the family as you will find a working farm, historic house, extensive grounds, gardens and tea rooms.
Royal Armouries
A free museum like no other, the Royal Armouries houses weapons and armour from throughout history.
Abbey House Museum
Walk down a Victorian Street and so much more in this family friendly award nominee museum.
Abbey House Museum
Walk down a Victorian Street and so much more in this family friendly award nominee museum.
Leeds City Museum
From Ancient to Modern Day history and hands on exhibits, this museum has something for everyone.
Nostell Priory
At this National Trust property you will find the grand house, parkland, gardens and cafe to explore.
South Yorkshire
Brodsworth Hall
Perfect for a stroll around with the pram and a picnic, these beautifully curated gardens surround the grand manor house.
Cusworth Hall
Here the house and grounds are free to explore. You will find lakes, extensive fields, puzzles in the house and more.
East Riding of Yorkshire
Sewerby Hall and Gardens
An old hall packed with family friendly activity, a zoo and lots of grounds for walks, this is a hidden gem.
All Yorkshire
10 Amazing Castles
A round up of 10 proper, historic castles to visit in God’s Own County.