9 Free Days Out and Things to Do With Kids in West Yorkshire
I'm still adding to this list, so keep checking back, please get in touch if you've got any hidden gems to recommend, or if you have a picture to replace any that I'm missing (ie the places that have words). As a thank you, I'll send a 20% money off voucher to spend in the shop for anything that gets used.
I've tried to make sure that all the details on here are up to date, but please do double check on the websites I've linked to before you travel in case anything has changed. Although I'd love to be able to travel to every place on here, time and practicalities dictate that I've sourced a lot of information from 3rd parties so some information might be incorrect (Please let me know if you spot anything that is so that I can amend it).
Especially important: double check parking costs to avoid any nasty surprises on a day out that was supposed to be cheap, and obviously, be careful if you're visiting places with kids, especially where the terrain is dangerous (ruins, cliffs, beaches, slippy paths etc).
Happy adventuring!
Tickets are free, but it's recommended you prebook one. The museum is home to the UK's national collection of arms and armour including some from Henry VIII, and the pulse rifle from the Aliens film. There's loads kids will love, including daily combats, daily shows, and holiday activities.
One of the largest urban parks in the world with 700 acres of parkland, lakes and woodland. There's a natural ampitheatre, playground, skate park, sports pitches, and lots of gardens. You can pay to visit Tropical World.
In 2001, Saltaire became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. "Saltaire is an outstanding and well preserved example of a mid 19th century industrial town..." In the Salts mill you can learn more about local history, and see the collection of works from David Hockney. Then take a walk around the village.
A lovely place for a family walk round the lake, or through the arboretum. Check out the Gnome trail to keep kids entertained. Look out for wildlife including the Great Crested Grebe.
Housed in a mill built in 1875, the museum has exhibitions involving textiles, machinery, motor vehicles and more. Visit the mill workers' terraced houses, recreated according to different times, a Victorian classroom, and lots more. Check what's on.
See the steep staircase locks, and watch the boats go up and down them. There's some great spots for a picnic, explore with this family trail, and complete this activity pack. There's also a wildlife explorer pack.
Cliffe Castle
Keighley
Explore the Victorian rooms in this museum, with exhibitions including natural history, archeology, and social history. There are family areas, and a playground to keep the kids happy.
Set high in the Pennine hills, you can walk near to the reservoir, and surrounding woodland. There's 60 hectares of beautiful scenery to enjoy, as well as a visitor centre, picnic areas, and woodland trails.
You know what the kids would love to be filling in as you're exploring new places? An epic activity pack! And it should be filled with easy activity ideas, and stickers, and personalised!
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