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Getting Kids Outdoors in Yorkshire!
Welcome to the Blog where you’ll find all you need to know about Yorkshire based days out for Kids!
If you’re after family friendly Yorkshire events, Yorkshire days out with the kids, seasonal events all with an outdoors, active or adventurous twist then you are in the right place!
(Or if you want general ranting about the trials and tribulations of walking with kids, and our attempts at making your lives easier with our top whinge busting tips?! Then we cover that too….. because we’ve ALL been there!)
So sit back, read on and ENJOY!
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This Season You Might Like…
Free and Cheap things to do this Easter
Are you looking for free Easter activities and trails across the school holidays? Here, you’ll find all the free or low cost activities to do in and around the Yorkshire Dales with the kids!
Our Favourite Family Friendly Yorkshire Dales Caves
Want to know all about the caves of the Yorkshire Dales? You’ll find all the family friendly caves right here! So if you’re looking for a show cave, or perhaps an epic adventure, maybe you’re looking for a cave with a baddy, or even a cave with a secret waterfall?! Then read this!
The Forbidden Corner Guide: All You Need to Know
Are you looking for the most bizarre place on the planet? In the best way possible? Then the Forbidden Corner has to go straight to the top of your must visit list! Located in Wensleydale, this incredibly unique attraction is a firm favourite of ours. Find out why and all of our top tips by reading the blog!
Walking with Nidderdale Llamas
Do you want to walk with Llamas or trek with alpacas? At Nidderdale Llamas in the Yorkshire Dales you can! Read all about our experience of the Junior Trek right here! (And rest assured kids who trek with llamas don’t moan! )
Mothers Day Walks
Are you looking for some perfect Mother’s Day walks? Then you need to check out all of our Yorkshire Dales Mother’s Day walks! You’ll find short and easy walks, accessible walks, walks with cafes and walks with pubs too!
The Outdoors and Mental Health
Want to know how getting outdoors can do wonders for your mental health? Take a look at this blog all about the impact that outdoors time has and how to get more outdoors into your lives!
How to do the 1000 Hours Outside Challenge
Are you taking part in the 1,000 hours outside challenge this year? We have put together our top tips and lessons learned from our experience of the 1,000 hours outside challenge to help you achieve your goal!
Yorkshire Dales New Years Day Walks
Looking for a top New Years Day walk? Then look no further! Here are our favourite New Years Day walks in and around the Yorkshire Dales! You’ll find waterfalls, trig points and pubs!
A Yorkshire Dales New Years Bucket List
Are you looking for some epic ideas to fill your New Year with Yorkshire Dales adventures? Here are some of our favourite bucket list ideas for outdoors family adventures in the Yorkshire Dales.
10 Free Things to Do at Christmas in the Yorkshire Dales
Are you looking for some Christmas events and stuff to do that are free? Then find 10 FREE Christmas trails, illuminations and ICE SKATING in and around Yorkshire.
5 BEST Christmas Nature Crafts
Feeling the urge to get your Christmas Craft ON?! Check out our five favourite festive nature crafts for kids!
Cold Water Swimming Challenge
Considering taking on the challenge of cold water swimming? Check out my diary of my first ever attempt at a full month of cold water dipping in the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District.
Yorkshire Dales Christmas Markets and Fairs 2023
There is NOTHING that screams Christmas more than a Christmas Market! The scent of the mulled wine, the sound of Christmas Carols floating through the air… So here you’ll find all the market in and around the Yorkshire Dales!
The Outdoors Kids Christmas Gift Guide 2024
Looking for a Christmas gift for an outdoorsy adventurous kid? Then look no further! We have great Christmas present ideas for kids who love an outdoors adventure, from games and toys, to handy pieces of kit and gift experiences! We’ve got you covered.
The Dark Past of the Yorkshire Dales
Did you know about the dark history of the Yorkshire Dales? Well… look no further than our grizzly tales of the Yorkshire Dales!
Folklore of the Yorkshire Dales
The Folklore of the Yorkshire Dales is packed full of beasts and fairies, giants and demon dogs! Want to find out more? It’s a perfect Halloween read, with plenty of spooky walks to try yourself!
The Yorkshire Dales Witches
Researching the Yorkshire Witches has been one of my most favourite things ever! And here are our Yorkshire Dales witches (with a few witchy walks chucked in there too!)
Ghost Stories of the Yorkshire Dales
Halloween is on the horizon and we are super excited to share our Yorkshire Dales Ghost Stories and Spooky Walks! Perfect for the Season of the Witch!
Usha Gap Campsite Review
Looking for a top family friendly campsite in the North Yorkshire Dales? Then look no further than Usha Gap Campsite! Check out our review of our stay here this Summer.
Visit East Yorkshire with Kids
Why visit East Yorkshire with the kids? Well WE KNOW WHY! We got to spend a glorious 3 days here earlier this Summer and can wholeheartedly recommend this totally underrated staycation destination!