Yorkshire Dales with Kids

Your guide to visiting the Yorkshire Dales with the Family

Looking for things to do in the Yorkshire Dales with the kids?

Maybe you’re visiting with the family for the day or on holiday for the week, but no matter how long you stay in the Yorkshire Dales, you will find so many child friendly things to do! Which is why we have a WHOLE PAGE dedicated to all the family friendly stuff you can do on a day out in the Yorkshire Dales!

Scroll down to see all of the Visit with Kids Guides organised by location and area, so if you’re on a day out, the guide will tell you where to find the playpark, where to get the ice cream from, where the local attractions are and where you could eat.

The guides will tell you where there are some top family friendly walks to try, and also what’s down the road. Basically it’s a ‘stuff you can not miss in the Yorkshire Dales’ list!

If you’re wanting to know more information about seasonal stuff to do in the Yorkshire Dales with the kids, then you can head to our Yorkshire Events page to find out what’s going on at the time you are visiting.

Sitting on the rock in front of Thornton Force

The Ingleton Waterfalls Trail with Kids

How to do the Ingleton Waterfalls Trail with the kids.

Located in Ingleton on the South Western edge of the Yorkshire Dales, the Ingleton Waterfalls Trail is a firm favourite for many visiting this area of the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

We will tell you all about doing the Ingleton Waterfalls Trail with the kids, like how long it takes, how many miles it is, whether or not it’s pushchair friendly and all the other need to know family facts!

And we’ll also tell you where the play park is and where to find the ice cream!

Jumping in front of White Wells building in Ilkley

Visit Ilkley with Kids

Stuff to do in and around Ilkley with the Kids

Located just outside of the South Eastern most point of the Yorkshire Dales National Park in Lower Wharfedale, Ilkley is a Spa Town with a WHOLE lot of stuff to do with the Kids!

And we know the best places. Oh yes we do. Because this is our home town!

So check out all of our insider info about the best places to go with the kids in Ilkley!

Walking through Grassington with the Kids

Visit Grassington with Kids

Stuff to do in and around Grassington with the Kids

Are you headed to Grassington with the family? Located in the South Eastern part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, this beautiful little market town is a hub of activity, with plenty to do with the kids in and around it!

So headed here for a day trip, find all the parenting essential info for visiting Grassington with the kids!

Visit Hawes with Kids

Stuff to do in and around Hawes and Wensleydale with the kids.

Located more or less smack bang in the middle of the Yorkshire Dales National Park lies Hawes. This pretty market town is packed with stuff to do with the kids.

Head to the page by tapping the button below to find all of the local family friendly attractions, what our favourite walks are in the area, where to find the play park and where to get ice cream (the most important bit!)

Swinging on the Swing in Sedbergh

Visit Sedbergh and Dentdale with Kids

Stuff to do in and around Sedbergh and Dentdale with the kids.

Oops, we tripped and fell into Cumbria! Ok, so Sedbergh and Dentdale lie within Cumbria, but are still part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park in the far Western outreaches, so we’ve included them in our kids guides!

Here you’ll find all the places to visit with the kids that are in or nearby, our favourite walks in the area and of course where to find the park!

Looking at one of the fairy houses on the Studfold Adventure Trail

Visit Pateley Bridge and Nidderdale with Kids

Stuff to do in and around Pateley Bridge with the kids.

Located on the Eastern edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, outside the boundary, you will find the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

And it’s not kidding! Whilst this area lies outside of the National Park, the area is just stunning and well worth a visit with the family as there is SO MUCH TO DO! You know what? You’ll find all the details of all the Nidderdale attractions, family friendly walks and must see places!

So tap here for all the need to know family friendly info (like where the play park and ice cream is!)

Paddling in the water at Kettlewell

Visit Kettlewell with Kids

Stuff to do in and around Kettlewell with the kids.

Located on the Eastern side of the Yorkshire Dales National Park in Upper Wharfedale, Kettlewell is one of our favourite places to visit for a great day out!

But not only that, Kettlewell is a great base from which to explore the rest of the Dales! It may be a small village, but it is MIGHTY with how much there is to do with the family!

So tap here for all the need to know family friendly info (like where the play park and ice cream is!)

Star gazing in the Yorkshire Dales

Where to Go Star Gazing

Want to know where to go star gazing in the Yorkshire Dales with the kids?

Did you know that the Yorkshire Dales National Park is a designated dark skies reserve?

It is officially one of the best places to go star gazing in the world, and so we have put together all of the best places to go star gazing in the Yorkshire Dales in a handy guide for you!

On the swings at the park with Pen y Ghent in the background.

The A-Z Guide of Yorkshire Dales Play Parks

…Because you’ve GOT to know where the nearest park is!

Yes, I have created a handy little A-Z guide to all the play parks in and around the Yorkshire Dales National Park! So you’ll never be stuck asking yourself…. ‘is there a park nearby’ again!

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