Nobody said been a parent would be easy, and the Summer Holiday’s are 100% proof of this! The holidays are rapidly approaching, and I think every parent is thinking… “How can I keep my kids occupied for six weeks and not spend a ridiculous amount of money!?” Well have no fear, for I am here to give you a small guide with some ideas on the places you can go, and where you can visit when it comes to taking days out in Yorkshire and handling that important task of keeping your kids entertained.
It’s hard been a parent, we get them ready for school, spend all day at work, we come home and cook the tea, get them ready for bed, go to bed, wake up, and do it all over again… Five times a week! And even though we would love to just relax on the weekend, we can’t! It’s not an easy challenge, but it’s a challenge every working parent faces. And with money coming in and bills being paid out; it’s important that we keep a tight budget when we spend time with the kids on the weekends and the holidays.
So here’s my list of five days out in Yorkshire, where you and your family can have fun, enjoy quality bonding time, and not burn a whole in the bottom of your pockets when doing so.
Day 1: Hornsea Freeport
If you’re looking for days out in Yorkshire and want to escape the city or that busy town atmosphere; Hornsea Freeport is a perfect place to spend the day or even a weekend away with your family.
My personal favourite seaside resort town on the East Coast, Hornsea Freeport has such a variety of things for you and your family to do.
Honeysuckle Farm is a great attraction, located just on the outskirts of Hornsea Freeport, this farm gives you and your children the chance to experience and see how a family farm is run in the 21st Century. Here, the children have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the animals, as well as been able to pet and feed them.
As far as free entertainment goes, you won’t find a day out more traditional than Hornsea Freeport. Enjoy some tasty fish and chips whilst taking in that fresh seaside air by the shore, enjoy a stroll along thaward winning beach, or for those sandcastle fanatics, buy a bucket and spade and get to work in the sand.
When it comes to days out in Yorkshire with kids, It doesn’t get much better then this!
Day 2: York Walls
The city of York, since Roman times, has been defended by walls of one form or another. A large amount of the walls still remain in the city, and York has more miles of intact wall than any other city in England! With the wall stretching to over 2 miles in perimeter. The city it self is a great place to visit, with such historical value making a great educational experience. Walking around the York wall makes great exercise for all of the family, which will no doubt leave you interested in the things you can see and do within them.
The York Minister is an amazing building with a substantial amount of history behind it. Another exhibit York holds is the York Dungeon. Although this feature will be a scary experience for younger children, older children and teenagers will no doubt have a fun and unique experience.
If you are with children of a younger age, they will no doubt find the York Castle Museum as an interesting place to visit and right next door is the York model railway museum.
Day 3: Bradford National Media Museum
I personally take a big interest in Media, and that’s why I love this place. It has seven floors of fascinating displays and a range of activities, the best part? It’s free entry! I had taken my family there last year, my youngest daughter was six and my eldest son was fourteen, and both of them was just as entertained as the other. We stayed around 3 hours but could have no doubt stayed for longer.
There are also activities located in around the area such as the Ice Skating rink, and not to far away you will also find the Alhambra theatre where my family have enjoyed both plays and pantomimes.
Day 4: Leeds/Castleford Xscape Entertainment Centre
Certainly spending more then on any of the previous days, but In the past two years, me and my family have happily visited the Xscape Entertainment Centre twice and spent all day there when doing so. The centre makes a great place to visit when the weather hasn’t been good, but we’ve still wanted to go away. And both times we’ve visited we’ve left leaving something to do that we haven’t had time for. The centre is home to shops, cafes, bars and other types of restaurants. The centre holds activities including a, cinema, a soft play gym, the critically acclaimed indoor snow slope for skiing and snowboarding, as well as the fake rock climbing slope, adventure golf, ice skating, bowling, laser games and so much more!
Day 5: Water World – York
Another day out in York, however… I can guarantee that the kids will find this day out even more fun then the last! With three different slides, a float around the lazy river, or swimming for fitness! Water World in York has it all. Swimming is a great way to keep your kids active and in shape, but if swimming for fitness isn’t what you’re looking for, why not just splash about and have fun with the family?
Let the children enjoy the three flume slides and if you want to relax or don’t feel comfortable in the water, why not take a dip in the Jacuzzi? There is also a pool dedicated to children and toddlers that are under the age of 6.
All this makes for a great day out, and certainly one the family will never forgot.
Hope you readers have found this blog of use, please leave your comments and tell me all about your summer holiday experiences and where you have gone to spend days out in Yorkshire.
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