Things to Do in Westow

⭐ 4.2 2.9 mi away

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.

⭐ 4.6 3 mi away

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.

⭐ 4.9 4.8 mi away

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.

⭐ 4.6 4.8 mi away

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.

⭐ 4.4 5.2 mi away

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.

⭐ 4.9 5.4 mi away

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.

⭐ 4.7 6 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Northwood Trail Fairy Sanctuary

Step into a magical woodland realm at Woodend Sawmill where tiny fairy dwellings nestle among the trees, offering pushchair-friendly paths perfect for young adventurers to explore nature's mystical side.

⭐ 4.8 6.2 mi away

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.

⭐ 4.6 6.8 mi away

Farm Parks

Piglets Adventure Farm Park

Kids can get hands-on with friendly farm animals and burn off energy in outdoor play areas at this family-run attraction near York, complete with café and full accessibility for buggies.

⭐ 4.4 6.8 mi away

Farm Parks

The Balloon Tree Farmshop & Cafe

Gather your own seasonal fruit, say hello to friendly farmyard residents and let little ones burn off energy in the play area at this rural York attraction with café and farm shop.

⭐ 4.5 7.3 mi away

Adventure Golf

York Golf Range

Perfect for families seeking active fun, this multi-activity venue offers quirky crazy golf alongside traditional golf and footgolf, plus an onsite restaurant and full facilities including baby changing.

⭐ 4.7 8 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Jubilee Park Fangfoss

This community-built space on Back Lane offers exciting playground equipment and sprawling lawns for outdoor fun, plus an onsite restaurant for refreshments during your family visit.

⭐ 4.1 9 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.

⭐ 4.6 9.4 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.

⭐ 4.6 9.4 mi away

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.

⭐ 5.0 9.6 mi away

Birthday Party Venues

The Darling Woods of May

A magical woodland venue perfect for hosting children's birthday celebrations, featuring baby-changing facilities though some areas have limited accessibility for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

⭐ 4.8 9.7 mi away

Go Karting & Driving Experiences

York MotorSports Village

Speed thrills await the whole family at this award-winning karting venue in Monks Cross, where racing experiences cater for drivers aged four upwards with an onsite restaurant to refuel between laps.

⭐ 4.6 9.9 mi away

Railways & Transport

Derwent Valley Light Railway

Take the family on a scenic miniature train ride through the Yorkshire Museum of Farming, with hands-on station activities and themed carriages to explore. Wheelchair accessible with full facilities.

⭐ 4.5 9.9 mi away

Parks & Play Areas

Murton Park

This family-friendly park welcomes visitors of all ages and abilities with full wheelchair and pushchair access throughout, plus baby changing facilities and affordable wheelchair rental for just £1.

⭐ 4.6 9.9 mi away

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.

⭐ 4.4 9.9 mi away

Bowling Alleys

Hollywood Bowl York

Strike up fun at this York bowling venue featuring two dozen lanes, an amusement arcade, on-site dining and full accessibility with baby changing rooms and wheelchair-friendly facilities.