Things to Do in Ryther
52 attractions and days out
Pottery & Ceramic Painting
Clayfever
Get creative as a family at this accessible High Street pottery studio where everyone can paint ceramics while enjoying snacks, with convenient parking and facilities nearby.
Zoos & Animal Parks
Askham Bryan Wildlife and Conservation Park
Discover fascinating exotic species and gain insight into wildlife conservation at this engaging park based at an agricultural college. Perfect for families seeking an entertaining yet educational day out.
Adventure & Activity Centres
Kinsmen Activity Centre
An activity centre on King Rudding Lane offering family fun, though visitors should note limited facilities including no toilets or baby changing available on site.
Pottery & Ceramic Painting
Pots and Whatnots
Get creative at this hands-on pottery studio where families can paint ceramics together, with parking and toilets onsite plus light refreshments available during your visit.
Parks & Play Areas
The Secret Forest
An enchanting outdoor adventure space where families can explore accessible woodland pathways perfect for pushchairs and wheelchairs, complete with baby-changing facilities for little ones.
Cycling & Bike Trails
Cycle the Solar System
Pedal through space on this unique cycling route where planetary markers are positioned at scale distances, bringing the vastness of our solar system to life along Moor Lane.
Bowling Alleys
Selby Superbowl
Strike up family fun at this accessible ten-pin bowling venue on Bawtry Road, complete with onsite parking and full facilities including baby changing rooms.
Adventure & Activity Centres
Live For Today Adventures Hazlewood
Adventure awaits at this activity centre set within Hazlewood Castle grounds, offering outdoor pursuits with onsite dining, picnic areas and accessible facilities for all the family.
Historic Houses & Gardens
Lotherton
Step back in time at this captivating Edwardian estate near Leeds, where grand hall tours combine with beautiful gardens, exotic birds and wildlife trails for a perfect family day out.
Ice & Roller Skating
Squires Ice Skating Rink
Experience year-round skating fun on a synthetic surface that's perfect for families, offering all the excitement of ice skating without freezing temperatures near Sherburn in Elmet.
Swimming & Leisure Centres
Energise Leisure Centre
A fully accessible leisure centre on Cornlands Road welcoming families with pushchairs and wheelchairs throughout, plus baby changing rooms for convenient visits with little ones.
Sightseeing & Attractions
City Sightseeing York Hop on Hop off Tour
Explore York's historic landmarks at your own pace aboard this flexible sightseeing bus, where you can jump on and off throughout the day to discover the city's most exciting attractions.
Indoor Soft Play
Crazy Tykes
Little ones can burn off energy in this accessible soft play venue with wheelchair and pushchair access throughout, plus baby facilities, on-site dining and snacks available.
National Parks & Reserves
Rowntree Park York
This beloved York green space offers families an idyllic escape for picnics and gentle walks, with baby-changing facilities available though some areas have limited pushchair access.
Paintball Centres
KidsPaintball Leeds
Experience action-packed paintball battles in the stunning woodland setting of Bramham Park, perfect for families with older children seeking adventure and outdoor fun.
Boat Tours & Cruises
Heartbeat Filming Locations
Step into the world of the beloved TV series with guided tours exploring authentic Yorkshire locations where Heartbeat was filmed, departing from York Railway Station.
Boat Tours & Cruises
The Ghost Bus Tours, York
Experience York's darker side aboard a theatrical horror-comedy bus tour that combines scares with laughs as you explore the city's most haunted landmarks and gruesome history.
Boat Tours & Cruises
City Cruises York
Discover York from the water with relaxing sightseeing trips along the River Ouse, plus themed evening cruises and motorboat hire for families seeking riverside adventure from King's Staith.
Museums & Galleries
York Castle Museum
Step into centuries past at this fascinating museum where reconstructed Victorian streets, period room settings and original jail cells bring history vividly to life for all ages.
Sightseeing & Attractions
York Dungeon
Step into York's darkest past with this thrilling interactive journey through 2000 years of gruesome local history, featuring live actors and special effects that bring the city's chilling tales to life.
Museums & Galleries
Van Gogh Immersive Experience York
Step inside the world of Vincent van Gogh through stunning digital projections that bring his masterpieces to life in this fully accessible York venue with free parking.
Museums & Galleries
National Railway Museum
Explore Britain's railway heritage through impressive locomotives and interactive exhibits where young visitors can operate signal controls, all within a fully accessible venue welcoming families with pushchairs and wheelchairs.
Food & Drink Experiences
York Cocoa Works
Discover the magic of chocolate-making at this interactive York attraction where families can watch artisan chocolatiers at work and enjoy delicious tastings in a fully accessible venue.
Museums & Galleries
Jorvik Viking Centre
Step back in time on an immersive journey through Viking-age York, where ancient treasures and costumed characters bring Norse history vividly to life at this popular Coppergate attraction.
Pottery & Ceramic Painting
Bish Bash Pot
Get hands-on at this vibrant pottery painting studio where families can decorate ceramics together, from quirky animal figures to functional pieces, then refuel at the onsite café.
Sightseeing & Attractions
The Wizard Walk of York
Explore this enchanting magical experience in the heart of York's historic Shambles, where families can enjoy a fully accessible adventure with wheelchair and pushchair-friendly routes throughout.
Sightseeing & Attractions
The Potions Cauldron
Step into an enchanting experience where families can craft and sip their own magical drinkable concoctions in York's historic Shambles, complete with wheelchair access and onsite refreshments.
Trails & Treasure Hunts
York Chocolate and Sweet Treasure Trail
Follow clues through York's historic streets on this self-guided adventure combining sightseeing with sweet-themed puzzles, perfect for families seeking an interactive way to discover the city.
Sightseeing & Attractions
Huntfun York
Explore York's historic streets on an exciting family treasure hunt that begins at the Tourist Information Centre, leading you through the city's landmarks while solving clues along the way.
Trails & Treasure Hunts
Bingley Mystery Treasure Trail
Solve an exciting whodunit while exploring Bingley's streets on this interactive detective trail starting from Blake Street. Perfect for families who enjoy puzzles and outdoor adventures together.
Sightseeing & Attractions
Gr8escape York
Race against time in themed escape rooms like Space Cadet, where teams must solve puzzles under intense pressure to avoid disaster and make their daring getaway.
Museums & Galleries
York's Chocolate Story
Discover three centuries of confectionery heritage at this interactive museum in King's Square, where guided tours reveal York's famous chocolate-making past with plenty of delicious tastings included.
Museums & Galleries
Yorkshire Museum
Discover fascinating star charts and ancient artefacts set within stunning gardens dotted with historic ruins. Wheelchair accessible with facilities for families, plus light refreshments available on-site.
Historic Houses & Gardens
Barley Hall
Step back to medieval York at this meticulously recreated townhouse, where period-furnished rooms transport you to 1483 life, complete with rotating displays and family-friendly exhibits.
Museums & Galleries
DIG: An Archaeological Adventure
Young explorers can unearth ancient Roman, Viking and medieval treasures at this interactive museum where kids get hands-on with real archaeological techniques and discoveries spanning two millennia.
Sightseeing & Attractions
Curious About York
Explore York's fascinating heritage through interactive exhibits and displays at this wheelchair-accessible attraction near the iconic Minster, with onsite dining available for refreshments.
Escape Room Challenges
Star Street Escapes
Challenge your family's problem-solving skills at this accessible escape room venue offering immersive adventures suitable for all ages and abilities, complete with baby changing and wheelchair-friendly facilities.
Ice & Roller Skating
Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland
Glide across the ice at this festive seasonal rink located at York Designer Outlet, offering families a magical skating experience in a convenient shopping destination setting.
Landmarks & Monuments
Holy Trinity Church
This historic church on Goodramgate offers wheelchair-accessible visits to admire its medieval architecture and peaceful atmosphere, though facilities are limited with no parking, toilets or refreshments onsite.
Landmarks & Monuments
York Minster
One of Europe's most magnificent Gothic cathedrals dominates the city skyline with its soaring towers and stunning medieval stained glass windows that have captivated visitors for centuries.
Cinema & Theatre
CONNECT Festival
An accessible performing arts festival at Theatre@41 Ltd welcoming wheelchairs and pushchairs throughout, though families should note there are no baby facilities or food options available on-site.
Pottery & Ceramic Painting
Rainbows Ceramics Painting Studio
Unleash your family's creativity at this welcoming studio where everyone can paint their own pottery masterpiece, with refreshments on-site and facilities including baby changing and wheelchair access.
Trampoline & Bounce Parks
Point Zero York
Bounce to your heart's content at this action-packed trampoline park featuring foam pits, obstacle courses and wall-to-wall jumping zones, plus an onsite restaurant and picnic-friendly facilities.
Paintball Centres
HQ Airsoft
Experience tactical airsoft combat in a rural Yorkshire setting near Knottingley, where teams battle it out in action-packed skirmish games suitable for older children and adults.
National Parks & Reserves
RSPB Fairburn Ings
Explore wetland trails and spot diverse wildlife at this accessible nature reserve near Castleford, complete with visitor facilities, picnic areas and family-friendly paths through lakes and woodlands.
Indoor Soft Play
Monkey Maze
Navigate bridges, slides and ball pools in this jungle-themed indoor adventure playground, featuring Leeds' most spacious dedicated zone for toddlers under two years old.
Indoor Soft Play
KidZone Play Centre
A soft play venue in Garforth where children can burn off energy in a safe indoor environment, though families should note the limited facilities and accessibility options before visiting.
Sightseeing & Attractions
York Maze
Navigate Britain's largest living labyrinth crafted from a million maize plants at this family-friendly adventure on Elvington Lane, complete with puzzling illusions and full accessibility for pushchairs and wheelchairs.
Trampoline & Bounce Parks
Oxygen Activeplay York
Let energetic youngsters bounce, climb and explore through this action-packed indoor play centre at Clifton Moor, featuring spring-loaded fun zones and challenging activities to burn off steam whatever the weather.
Museums & Galleries
Yorkshire Air Museum
Explore Britain's aviation heritage through immersive exhibits including a beautifully preserved Control Tower and dedicated displays on air gunners and airborne forces. Family-friendly facilities include wheelchair access, a restaurant and ample parking.
Adventure & Activity Centres
Wacky Warehouse Riverside Farm
Let the kids burn off energy at this indoor soft play centre complete with climbing frames, slides and ball pools, plus an onsite restaurant serving meals and snacks for hungry families.
Swimming & Leisure Centres
York Leisure Centre
A fully wheelchair-accessible sports and fitness facility offering swimming and leisure activities for all ages, with baby changing facilities available for families with young children.
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