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Best Yorkshire Summer Events for Families in 2025 – Days Out, Festivals & Fun

Fill your summer with plenty of Yorkshire family days out! Our round-up includes some of our favourite venues and walks as well as fantastic summer events.

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Top Yorkshire Summer Days Out

Looking for the very best days out in Yorkshire this summer? Here are our top picks for summer fun! Whether you're into exploring historical sites, enjoying scenic walks, or discovering family-friendly activities, Yorkshire offers something for everyone to enjoy under the summer sun.

Daily Summer Events & Activities in Yorkshire for Kids

19/07/2025

The Wizard of York @ York City Centre - £3 – £18
DEN FEST – The Family Friendly festival @ William’s Den - £12 – £75
Eonarium: Enlightenment @ Leeds City Museum - £5 – £13.00
9:00 am A Summer of Pirates and Pixies @ North Yorkshire Moors Railway - Regular admission applies
9:30 am Fairies & Hobblings Summer Holidays @ Mother Shipton’s - £15
10:00 am BLUEY AND BINGO @ Whistlestop Valley - £1 – £19.95
10:00 am Summer at Murton Park @ Murton Park - £1 – £18.00
10:00 am Summer of Play at Nostell @ National Trust Nostell Priory - Regular admission applies
10:00 am Summer at Whistlestop Valley @ Whistlestop Valley - £10.95
10:00 am A Lotherton Summer Holiday @ Lotherton Hall - Included in general admission to Lotherton
10:00 am Summer of Play at Fountains Abbey @ Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden - Normal admission applies
10:00 am Summer at Whistlestop Valley @ Whistlestop Valley - £10.95
10:00 am Festival of Archaeology at East Riddlesden Hall @ NT East Riddlesden Hall
10:00 am Worsbrough Mill Self Led Trails @ Worsbrough Mill - Free
10:00 am Cannon Hall Self led trails @ Cannon Hall Museum & Parkland - Free
10:00 am Summer Fun on the Farm @ Temple Newsam House and Estate - Regular admission applies
10:00 am Fabulous Food and Fancy Feasts @ Temple Newsam House and Estate - Regular admission applies
10:00 am Wrecks & Reefs @ The Deep - Regular admission applies
10:00 am Come Play ft. TV’s Taskmaster at Brodsworth Hall @ Brodsworth Hall and Gardens - Regular admission applies
10:00 am Summer Holidays @ National Coal Mining Museum for England - Cost varies
10:00 am Summer Holiday Fun at Beningbrough @ Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens - Included in admission
2:00 pm Pontefract Castle Explorers Tour @ Pontefract Castle - £2.15 – £3.20

20/07/2025

Eonarium: Enlightenment @ Leeds City Museum - £5 – £13.00
DEN FEST – The Family Friendly festival @ William’s Den - £12 – £75
9:00 am A Summer of Pirates and Pixies @ North Yorkshire Moors Railway - Regular admission applies
9:30 am Fairies & Hobblings Summer Holidays @ Mother Shipton’s - £15
10:00 am Summer at Murton Park @ Murton Park - £1 – £18.00
10:00 am Summer of Play at Nostell @ National Trust Nostell Priory - Regular admission applies
10:00 am Summer at Whistlestop Valley @ Whistlestop Valley - £10.95
10:00 am A Lotherton Summer Holiday @ Lotherton Hall - Included in general admission to Lotherton
10:00 am Summer of Play at Fountains Abbey @ Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden - Normal admission applies
10:00 am Summer at Whistlestop Valley @ Whistlestop Valley - £10.95
10:00 am Festival of Archaeology at East Riddlesden Hall @ NT East Riddlesden Hall
10:00 am Worsbrough Mill Self Led Trails @ Worsbrough Mill - Free
10:00 am Cannon Hall Self led trails @ Cannon Hall Museum & Parkland - Free
10:00 am Create Your Own Character Writing Workshop @ WX (Former Market Hall) - Free
10:00 am Summer Fun on the Farm @ Temple Newsam House and Estate - Regular admission applies
10:00 am Fabulous Food and Fancy Feasts @ Temple Newsam House and Estate - Regular admission applies
10:00 am Wrecks & Reefs @ The Deep - Regular admission applies
10:00 am Come Play ft. TV’s Taskmaster at Brodsworth Hall @ Brodsworth Hall and Gardens - Regular admission applies
10:00 am Summer Holidays @ National Coal Mining Museum for England - Cost varies
10:00 am Summer Holiday Fun at Beningbrough @ Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens - Included in admission
11:00 am Big Butterfly Count at the Castle @ Pontefract Castle - Free
12:30 pm Open Day @ Marley Activity and Coaching Centre, - £1.00
2:00 pm Pontefract Castle Explorers Tour @ Pontefract Castle - £2.15 – £3.20

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6 Comments

  1. This is such a comprehensive guide for the Summer, we will definitely be checking out some of these events!

  2. wow didn’t know there can be so many things to do for the summer! thanks for sharing! x

  3. Thank,s For Sharing. I really got amazing ideas after reading your blog.

  4. Thank you for sharing these great ideas! You’re literally my guide to the summer now! Life saver xxx

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