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Things to Do in Rosedale East

38 attractions and days out

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Museum of Victorian Science ⭐ 4.8 6.7 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Museum of Victorian Science

Step into the fascinating world of 19th-century scientific discovery at this unique Glaisdale museum showcasing authentic Victorian-era experiments and innovations.

The Moors National Park Centre ⭐ 4.5 6.7 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

The Moors National Park Centre

Discover the fascinating heritage and natural beauty of the North York Moors through engaging hands-on displays at this welcoming visitor centre in Danby, complete with parking and accessible facilities.

Joe's Alpaca Walks - North Yorkshire ⭐ 5.0 8.3 mi away

Petting Farms & Zoos

Joe's Alpaca Walks - North Yorkshire

Take the family on a memorable countryside stroll with friendly alpacas near York, complete with parking and toilet facilities. Perfect for older children who can handle the walking terrain.

Trails & Treasure Hunts
Helmsley Mystery Treasure Trail 9.4 mi away

Trails & Treasure Hunts

Helmsley Mystery Treasure Trail

Solve cryptic clues as a family to reveal ancient secrets hidden around this historic North York Moors market town. This pushchair and dog-friendly adventure welcomes teamwork and picnics along the way.

Beck Isle Museum ⭐ 4.8 9.8 mi away

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.

North Yorkshire Moors Railway ⭐ 4.7 9.9 mi away

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.

Helmsley Open Air Swimming Pool ⭐ 4.6 10.3 mi away

Swimming & Leisure Centres

Helmsley Open Air Swimming Pool

Dive into this delightful seasonal pool operating through summer months, featuring an adjacent play area for children and an on-site restaurant to refuel hungry swimmers after their dip.

Helmsley Walled Garden ⭐ 4.5 10.7 mi away

Historic Houses & Gardens

Helmsley Walled Garden

Discover beautiful historic gardens perfect for family exploration, complete with an onsite restaurant and excellent facilities including wheelchair access and baby changing areas.

Go Ape Dalby ⭐ 4.8 10.8 mi away

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.

National Centre for Birds of Prey ⭐ 4.8 11.1 mi away

Zoos & Animal Parks

National Centre for Birds of Prey

Experience magnificent raptors up close at this specialist wildlife attraction set within Duncombe Park's stunning grounds, featuring daily flying displays and fully accessible facilities for families.

Flamingo Land ⭐ 2.3 11.3 mi away

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.

Dalby Forest ⭐ 4.7 11.3 mi away

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.

Rievaulx Abbey ⭐ 4.8 11.4 mi away

Landmarks & Monuments

Rievaulx Abbey

Marvel at the magnificent ruins of this 12th-century Cistercian monastery nestled in the North York Moors, where ancient stone arches and peaceful grounds create an inspiring day out for families.

Nunnington Hall ⭐ 4.6 11.5 mi away

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.

Sightseeing & Attractions
Huntfun Whitby 11.8 mi away

Sightseeing & Attractions

Huntfun Whitby

Explore Whitby's harbour with this interactive treasure hunt that transforms your family stroll into an exciting quest using maps and clues to discover hidden gems around town.

Saltburn Beach ⭐ 4.8 12.2 mi away

Beaches & Coastline

Saltburn Beach

This Yorkshire coastal gem combines golden sands with a striking Victorian pier, welcoming families and four-legged friends alike for memorable seaside adventures with wheelchair access and picnic spots.

Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum ⭐ 4.4 12.4 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Captain Cook Schoolroom Museum

Step into the authentic 18th-century classroom where legendary explorer Captain Cook received his early education, featuring period furnishings and fascinating maritime history displays.

Stokesley Golf Range ⭐ 4.6 12.7 mi away

Adventure Golf

Stokesley Golf Range

Perfect your putting skills at this entertaining crazy golf venue with onsite facilities including parking, toilets and snacks available to purchase throughout your visit.

Hunt Fun Guisborough 12.9 mi away

Boat Tours & Cruises

Hunt Fun Guisborough

Discover Guisborough's landmarks through an engaging team-based puzzle trail that challenges minds while exploring the town centre. This wheelchair-accessible activity starts from Church Street's Tourist Information Centre.

Mini Monsterz ⭐ 4.6 12.9 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Mini Monsterz

This exciting Whitby play centre boasts some of North Yorkshire's most impressive slides, plus an onsite restaurant where families can refuel between adventures.

Mini Monsterz Scarborough ⭐ 4.6 12.9 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

Mini Monsterz Scarborough

Let little ones burn energy at this spacious Eastfield soft play centre featuring go-karts, dedicated toddler zones and an onsite restaurant. Convenient parking and baby facilities make it ideal for families.

Trails & Treasure Hunts
The Whitby Vampire Curse Treasure Trail 13 mi away

Trails & Treasure Hunts

The Whitby Vampire Curse Treasure Trail

Follow clue-based riddles through Whitby's atmospheric streets on this vampiric adventure trail, perfect for families seeking a self-guided exploration that reveals the town's hidden secrets and spooky heritage.

Runswick Bay ⭐ 4.2 13.1 mi away

Beaches & Coastline

Runswick Bay

This charming North Yorkshire beach near Whitby welcomes families for seaside days out with picnics, though access may prove challenging for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

Guisborough Forest and Walkways ⭐ 4.8 13.3 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Guisborough Forest and Walkways

Explore scenic woodland trails suitable for all ages and abilities, with spectacular Teesside panoramas, family-friendly facilities, and welcome spaces for pushchairs, wheelchairs and dogs.

Sandsend Beach ⭐ 4.8 13.4 mi away

Beaches & Coastline

Sandsend Beach

This Yorkshire sandy stretch offers fascinating rock pools to discover and welcomes families with parking, toilets and wheelchair access, perfect for picnicking by the sea.

Museums & Galleries
Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum 13.5 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Cleveland Ironstone Mining Museum

Explore the fascinating heritage of North Yorkshire's ironstone mining industry at this accessible Skinningrove museum, complete with parking, restaurant facilities and picnic-friendly grounds for family days out.

Port Mulgrave Beach ⭐ 4.7 13.7 mi away

Beaches & Coastline

Port Mulgrave Beach

This wheelchair-accessible Yorkshire cove offers families a chance to hunt for ancient fossils while exploring fascinating remnants of the area's industrial heritage along its rocky shores.

The Play Factory ⭐ 4.5 13.8 mi away

Indoor Soft Play

The Play Factory

Kids can burn off energy in this wheelchair-accessible soft play venue with an onsite restaurant, parking and toilets, though baby changing isn't available and outside food isn't permitted.

Whitby Museum ⭐ 4.7 14 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Whitby Museum

Explore fascinating local history and natural wonders at this family-friendly museum, fully accessible to wheelchairs and pushchairs with baby changing facilities available throughout.

Pannett Park ⭐ 4.6 14.1 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Pannett Park

This accessible Whitby park features an onsite restaurant and facilities, making it perfect for family outings with convenient nearby parking and wheelchair access throughout the grounds.

Whitby Surf School ⭐ 4.6 14.2 mi away

Watersports

Whitby Surf School

Master surfing and stand-up paddleboarding at Lower West Cliff Beach under expert instruction from qualified lifeguards, or explore the coastline on a scenic flatwater paddling adventure.

Bark Endeavour ⭐ 4.7 14.3 mi away

Railways & Transport

Bark Endeavour

Historic sailing vessel moored at Fish Quay offering visitors a glimpse into maritime heritage, with onboard refreshments and the option to enjoy your own picnic while exploring this traditional bark.

Whitby Whale Watching Centre ⭐ 4.6 14.4 mi away

Boat Tours & Cruises

Whitby Whale Watching Centre

Set sail from St Ann's Staith on an unforgettable marine adventure to spot magnificent whales in their natural habitat off the Yorkshire coast.

The Dracula Experience ⭐ 3.6 14.4 mi away

Sightseeing & Attractions

The Dracula Experience

Brave a spine-chilling journey through Whitby's vampire legend with theatrical scares, dramatic effects and costumed performers in this immersive horror attraction unsuitable for young children.

Captain Cook Memorial Museum ⭐ 4.5 14.4 mi away

Museums & Galleries

Captain Cook Memorial Museum

Explore the fascinating life of Britain's legendary navigator at this atmospheric Grape Lane museum, housed in a period building with wheelchair access, toilets and an onsite restaurant.

Whitby Beach ⭐ 4.7 14.4 mi away

Beaches & Coastline

Whitby Beach

This sheltered Yorkshire sandy shore welcomes four-legged friends and wheelchairs, making it perfect for family picnics by the sea with your furry companions.

Whitby West Cliff Beach ⭐ 4.7 14.4 mi away

Beaches & Coastline

Whitby West Cliff Beach

Perched beneath dramatic cliffs, this scenic sandy stretch offers families stunning coastal views and nearby snack options, though limited facilities mean it's best suited for shorter visits.

Whitby Abbey ⭐ 4.6 14.6 mi away

Landmarks & Monuments

Whitby Abbey

Perched dramatically on the clifftops, this atmospheric medieval ruin inspired Bram Stoker's Dracula and offers families stunning coastal views alongside fascinating heritage to explore together.

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