Things to Do in Old Malton
16 attractions and days out
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Museums & Galleries
Eden Camp
Step back in time at this immersive wartime museum where families can explore authentic air raid shelters, tackle a children's assault course, and discover what British life was really like in the 1940s.
Indoor Soft Play
Captain Barneys
Let your little ones burn off energy at this welcoming indoor play centre featuring soft play equipment, an onsite restaurant, and full accessibility including baby changing rooms and wheelchair-friendly facilities.
Pottery & Ceramic Painting
Peagreen Pottery
Get creative as a family at this hands-on pottery studio on Market Street, where you can paint ceramics together—convenient parking nearby and toilets on-site make for an easy visit.
Historic Houses & Gardens
Scampston Hall & Walled Garden
Discover the elegant Regency architecture of this historic hall on a fascinating guided tour, then wander through beautifully designed walled gardens perfect for family picnics and exploration.
Theme Parks & Funfairs
Flamingo Land
Experience double the fun at this Yorkshire attraction combining a zoo with over 130 animal species and an action-packed theme park featuring thrilling rides and rollercoasters for all ages.
Parks & Play Areas
Woldies
This fully accessible park welcomes families with pushchairs and wheelchairs throughout, offering baby changing facilities to ensure comfortable visits for parents with little ones.
Short Breaks & Holidays
Camp Wilderness at Castle Howard
Experience outdoor adventure holidays on the stunning Castle Howard estate, with dining options provided and activities set in natural woodland surroundings perfect for older children and adults.
National Parks & Reserves
The Yorkshire Arboretum
Explore stunning tree collections and peaceful woodland walks at this beautiful arboretum on the Castle Howard estate, with accessible paths, facilities for all ages, and light refreshments available.
Railways & Transport
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Steam through stunning moorland scenery on this heritage railway journey, stopping at charming stations including the famous Harry Potter filming location of Goathland.
Museums & Galleries
Beck Isle Museum
Step into local history at this charming museum featuring period rooms and exhibits celebrating Yorkshire life through the ages. Family-friendly with full accessibility, picnic-welcoming grounds and onsite facilities.
National Parks & Reserves
Yorkshire Lavender
Explore this award-winning 60-acre lavender farm near York featuring fragrant fields, fun mazes and gardens, plus an onsite restaurant to refuel during your family visit.
Sightseeing & Attractions
Nunnington Hall
This charming historic manor house in the heart of the North York Moors offers family-friendly visits with onsite parking and baby facilities, though access is limited for wheelchair users.
Museums & Galleries
Dreamery Gardens
Magical woodland trails and interactive play zones await young explorers at this enchanting York attraction, complete with family dining and complimentary parking.
High Ropes & Aerial Trails
Go Ape Dalby
Swing through the canopy on exhilarating treetop obstacle courses suitable for the whole family, or explore Dalby Forest's trails on an exciting off-road Segway adventure.
Pottery & Ceramic Painting
Make 'N' Take Ceramics
Unleash your family's creativity at this hands-on ceramics studio where kids and adults can paint pottery or sculpt with clay, with wheelchair access, on-site parking and picnic-friendly facilities.
Parks & Play Areas
Dalby Forest
This expansive Yorkshire woodland offers miles of trails perfect for family walks and bike rides through stunning forest landscapes, with pushchair-friendly paths and facilities including baby changing areas.
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