Yorkshire, places to go with the kids

RAS

A few thoughts on access

RAS wrote: »

Golden Acre Park by bus, walk back along Meanwood Valley trail (take in The Hollies enroute)

Think this might be doable with a wheelchair.

Bus up to Kirkstall, walk back along the canal.

This would be - level access at the junction of Wyther lane and Broad lane.

Or get on the Dalesbuses - you get to look out the window as well - the Strid would be the best option then

Alternatively check out the 36 Gold Rider and head out from Harrogate to Pateley Bridge
There is a good wide path from Pateley bridge to glasshouses - a bit of a push up the hill to the main road and there are buses back to either harrogate or pateley bridge. Can be a bit muddy after rain. I think there is a pub just near the bus stop to Harrogate. tea room at Glasshouses.

or from Ripon to Masham etc.
Check out the local market days and particularly events like the Sheep fair - free event

dontone

meer53 wrote: »

Sunny day, you can't beat Scarborough for the day. Park in the Park and Ride.

I agree, Scarborough is lovely. Park and ride buses finish at 6.30 so we park on the front at the North bay (think it's £6-£8 all day)
You can have a nice walk along the front, along the harbour, the beach is clean, and at the back of the sea front is a lovely chippy called "Crossleys" which does amazing cod n chips.
Only problem is that some places are a bit hilly. so if you want to visit the Castle, be prepared for a climb :rotfl:

And as I am from Barnsley, I'll recommend this place (as seen on bargain Hunt too )
http://www.cannonhallfarm.co.uk/

Yorkie1

Railway Museum in York

stiltwalker

Hesketh Farm Park at Bolton Abbey is fab - best looked after animals we've ever seen at one of these places plus they only do supervised feeding so non of those feed-all brown pellets of animal food - the calves/lambs get milk and you get to hold the bottles, the donkeys get carrots, you can cuddle the guinea pigs and collect eggs etc. There is a simple take away style cafe but there is loads of seating both indoor and out and you can take your own picnics - they do fab big proper mugs of tea/coffee for a quid. Only thing extra once you get in is the tractor ride around the rest of the farm at a quid a person. Access is great slopes where there are steps and disabled parking by the door, the outdoor fields are sloped but TBH the way it's arranged you can see most things without going more than 50-100 yds from the farm buildings. The staff and farmers are all really great too and good with my little girl who has a kaye walker for when she's out of the buggy.

The paths at Strid Wood are pretty accessible too - we've taken the pushchair (and it's a tank of a double buggy, substantial enough for a solid 3 yr old!) The parking is a bit steep (price wise!) but check it may have discount/be free for BB - don't know not been since DD has had hers.

Harewood and Harlow Carr are both mainly accessible for chairs and are lovely days out although I would suggest picnic for both as the food side can be steep (although the courtyard place at Harewood does do really nice food if it's a birthday treat or something).

York is a lovely day out but the cobbles can be hard work when pushing - lots of the museums there do that thing where you pay for a ticket but get an annual pass so if you're fairly local and are going to use it a few times it can be a good do. The Maize Maze at York is great too - all on the flat and the paths in the maze are plenty wide enough, last time we went they also had a petting farm bit and if you check the website each weekend they do different things like a sweetcorn festival and a dog agility/sheepdog day.

esmy

We walked up the path from the Strid last Sunday and there is a good made path by the river - saw loads of people with buggies so it should be suitable.

All my kids old favourites have been mentioned except for the Forbidden Corner - pricey and a b*gger to find but exciting/scary!
http://www.theforbiddencorner.co.uk/index.html

pawsies

Jorvik Viking Centre/DIG/Micklegate Bar/Barley Hall (less for kids)?

dontone

pawsies wrote: »

Jorvik Viking Centre/DIG/Micklegate Bar/Barley Hall (less for kids)?

The Jorvik isn't as good as it used to be. All the interesting displays (like genuine Viking poop :eek:) have all gone and it's a bit bland and boring. The moving chair display thingy is alright, but it's a tad expensive for what it is.
Also the queues are ridiculously long too, so kids might get a bit impatient waiting to get in.
The Castle Museum at York is better value for money, and it has tons of stuff to look at.
I think they charge a ridiculous amount of money to go into York Minster too now. Someone might come and confirm, but I'm sure it's £12 a person to have a proper nosey round. It used to be donations.

Kathy535

The Forbidden Corner is supposed to be really good. I've never been as you need to book in advance and I'm not very organised. But, it is supposed to be great for kids.

DS4215

I forgot to mention the Yorkshire Wildlife Park just outside Doncaster. Its all flat and lots of great animals to look at (Lions, Tigers, Lemurs, etc)

stiltwalker

Forbidden corner is wonderful however I'm not sure how wheelchair accessible it is - as I recall there are lots of steps and underground bits which would be a struggle.