Activities and events for children and families running across the School Summer Holidays 2023. In Hull, the East Riding of Yorkshire and surrounding areas.
27th August – Circus Family Funday. An afternoon’s racing and a Circus Big Top with skills workshops for the whole family, also a traditional East Yorkshire Funfair with rides and stalls. Book tickets.
Tickets start from as little as £7 per person in advance and under 18s are FREE of charge if accompanied by a paying adult. York Road, Beverley, HU17 8QZ
Learn new skills, have hours of fun, and make new friends; join us for some Summer fun with Dalby Forest Cycle Hub. All courses are led by British Cycling qualified trainers. Choose from –
Kids Summer MTB Sessions: 2.5hrs – £25pp. Book age 7-10 HERE. Book age 10-16 HERE
Learn To Ride: 1.5hrs – £30pp. Book HERE
Young Riders: 2.5hrs – £25pp. Book HERE
Please note that all riders must wear a suitable helmet. NO HELMET – NO RIDE. All prices are plus booking fee.
Dalby Forest Cycle Hub, The Courtyard, Low Dalby, YO18 7LT. 01751 460585. Visit the website here, book training course here.
Parents and carers looking for ways to keep their children entertained this summer should look no further than East Riding #SchoolsOut, packed with ideas and activities to keep children of all ages and abilities active during the six-weeks holidays. For parents of children with a disability, there will be a number of activities that they too can take part in.
Visit the East Riding #SchoolsOut website to find out about activities taking place near you and make bookings online, as well as following the East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Facebook page to keep up to date. This year’s #SchoolsOut will feature: East Riding Leisure Centres, Holiday Activities and Food (HAF), Healthier Families – Change4Life, FISH – Family Information Service Hub, Sewerby Hall and Gardens, Bridlington Spa.
Join us for a summer of fun! #SchoolsOut
The Freedom Festival is back for Summer 2023 and runs from 30th August to 3rd September 2023, around Hull city centre and the marina, with lots of family friendly shows and events.
Find full information about the line-up is on Mumbler here.
You can read their guide to what’s on just for families here.
Visit their website here for more info.
There is something for everyone this Summer at Hatfield Outdoor Activity Centre in Doncaster, the number one place for those seeking fun in the great outdoors!
We host a range of water-based activities on our very own lake, including kayaking, canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding. We also have an inflatable Aquapark, which has recently expanded and is now open for bookings. You can also enjoy a swim in our natural lake pool, the newest addition to our growing number of water activities.
For those who prefer to stay dry, you can challenge yourself to reach new heights on our 14-metre-high climbing wall; we have plenty of aerial challenges and obstacle courses for you to complete off the ground. If you prefer to keep your feet on the ground, you can find your thrills at an axe-throwing or archery session. You can learn how to throw axes at a target and how to use a bow safely. Axe-throwing is available to book now and archery will be available very soon.
All our sessions, both water and land, are taught by experienced instructors in a safe and welcoming environment. For anyone wishing to extend their visit and wake to another exciting day of activities, we have a campsite too. Book here
Old Thorne Road, Hatfield, Doncaster, DN7 6EQ
Embark on a summer adventure in York, where a world of captivating attractions and thrilling activities awaits!
Discover the wonders of York Minster, with a packed schedule of family-friendly events and activities designed to engage young explorers in the medieval Minster. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of iconic locomotives at the National Railway Museum, and explore over 200 years of railway history that shaped our world. Delve into York’s darkest past at The York Dungeon, and experience 2,000 years of intriguing history through sights, sounds, and even smells. Sail along the River Ouse with City Cruises York, with a variety of trips from sightseeing cruises to self-drive boats suitable for the whole family. Go on a journey through York’s rich history at the York Castle Museum, where you’ll encounter recreated Jacobean dining rooms and the renowned Victorian Street, Kirkgate.
Make your journey into the city hassle-free by taking advantage of York Park & Ride. With free parking available at all sites, it’s a convenient and cost-effective option. What’s even better, an Adult Return ticket costs just £3.60, and up to three children can travel for free!
Find out more on the Visit York website.
During the summer school holidays there’s loads of see and do at the grand and glorious estate of Temple Newsam. There’s plenty of outdoor activities from bat walks to plant potting in the Walled Garden and loads of indoor fun for drizzly days or a little escape from the summer sun. Don’t forget to check out the many play bays located throughout Temple Newsam House. There’s plenty of summertime trails to get involved with and special event days too!
All Creatures Great and Small runs 22nd July – 3rd September 2023 – enjoy trails and activities celebrating the animals of Temple Newsam from rare breed animals at Home Farm to pet portraits in the house.
All craft activities are included with general admission to the house.
Book tickets for the house and farm here.
Temple Newsam Road, Leeds, LS15 0AE. 0113 3367460, temple.newsam.house@leeds.gov.uk
Yorkshire Balloon Fiesta is well known for being the ultimate weekend of sensational live music, family entertainment and hot air balloons. This year, they have announced some incredible artists including Sam Ryder, Ella Henderson, Toploader, Blue, Joel Corry, Diversity, Sister Sledge and many more.
This family festival will also host some popular children’s entertainers too – including Andy & The Odd Socks, YolanDa’s Band Jam, Brainiac Live, Justin Fletcher, Dick & Dom and Cosmic Kids Yoga.
Included in each ticket will be entry to the event to watch these sensational live musicians, the family roller rink, the ravertots big top, children’s arts & crafts tents and the arena entertainment – including Stunt World, Dingle Fingle Comedy Car the BMX Show and all balloon related entertainment (weather permitting.)
Balloon pilots travel from across the country (and some from Europe) to attend this festival. They are hoping to have a mass balloon launch on every evening of the event, and a picture-perfect night glow performance on the first three nights of the event too
Held over Friday 25th – Monday 28th – this weekend is not to be missed out on. Use code: MUMBLER25 to get 25% off the price of your tickets.
For more information visit their website here, or email hello@yorkshireballoonfiesta.co.uk
Take a trip with City Cruises. Our Sightseeing Cruises are fun for ALL the family, you’ll have a great view of the city and our captains will share parts of the history of our ancient city and the immense impact the River Ouse has had on its development!
Or how about being the captain of your very own boat? With our Self-Drive Boats, you’ll receive full instructions on how to operate the boat along with our safety and river rules, whilst life jackets will be provided for children.
For more information and bookings call 02077 400 400, email infoyork@citycruises.com.
Normanby Hall is a lovely place to visit for families over Summer with lots of grounds to explore, a kid’s play area, and a splash pad. Plus a couple of events:
Normanby Road, Scunthorpe DN15 9HU. 01724 720588
Find a handy list of daily one off events this summer on the Events Calendar here.
Pink Pig Summer passes are £25 and with that you get unlimited play all Summer including the new toddler outdoor play area, indoor soft play, new imaginary play area, animal trail, sand and water play, duck racing, toboggans, bouncing pillows, hay bales, and a foam party every day at 3pm. Open 7 days a week during the school holidays.
Holme Hall, Holme, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, DN16 3RE. 01724 844466
Local 2023 Scarecrow Festivals running throughout the Summer, all free to go along and spot some scarecrows!
You can find a list of all the workshops, camps and clubs running across the school holidays on the Holiday Clubs & Workshops page here.
This free, annual challenge encourages children aged 4-11 to keep reading during the summer holidays. This year’s theme is about games and sports, delivered in partnership with the Youth Sports Trust. Participants will join the fictional team (and their animal mascots) as they use their skills to weave their way through a summer obstacle course. Register to take part at your local library from 8th July – all participants get a free poster, stickers and incentives and them get reading.
The East Riding Summer Reading Challenge Mini-Read: a series of storytimes designed for children under 4 years old. Older children can also attend, especially if they have a younger sibling taking part. You get your own special collector’s folder and stickers to collect each week. Join us to complete the mini-read to win a gold medal sticker and certificate. Stories include Spinderella, Leilong’s Tool, Jump for the Stars, Luna Loves to Dance, The Burpee Bears, Dinos Don’t Give Up. No need to book, just drop in. Please contact your local library for more details.
The maize maze at Ulceby is open in the Summer months.
For more info email thorntonabbeymaze@gmail.com or call 01469 540230.
Abbey Farm, Thornton Abbey, Ulceby, North Lincolnshire, DN39 6TU. Approx 30 minutes drive from Hull.
The UKs biggest maize maze. Lots of rides, attractions and shows.
York Maze is open daily from Saturday 15th July – Monday 4th Sept 2023
Open 7 days a week from 10am until 6.30pm (Last admission 3.30pm).
Dunnington Lodge, Elvington Lane, York, YO19 5LT.
