What is York Like for Family-Friendly Vacations?

If you have been trying to find the perfect family-friendly vacation destination, you might want to consider welcoming York. Here you'll find a wide variety of family activities sure to appeal to both kids and parents alike. From the museums to the festivals, York has many things to see and do that everybody will appreciate. Spend a day checking out top attractions like York Dungeon, National Railway Museum and York National Railway Museum. When you're ready for some down time after a day exploring the area with the family, York has a variety of places to stay, such as family hotels with pools and hotels with family suites. You can pick from 226 York accommodations to find one you and the family will appreciate.

What Are Some Places to Stay with Kids in York?

Our travelers have rated this as their favorite kid-friendly hotel:

THE OLD Cart House

Upscale York accommodations with patios
• • Free parking • In-room kitchens • Free in-room WiFi • Laundry room • Central location

What Should I See and Do with Kids in York?

You’ll discover that York and the surrounding area offers many entertaining things to do while you're in town with the kids. Here are some ideas to make your getaway both memorable and educational:

Attractions
• • Yorkshire Museum Gardens
• • Yorkshire Museum
• • Jorvik DIG

Parks
• • North York Moors National Park
• • Rowntree Park
• • Yorkshire Lavender

Museums & Art Galleries
• • Jorvik Viking Centre
• • York Castle Museum
• • National Railway Museum

Food & Drink
• • El Kantina Mexican and Southern Catering Co.
• • The Hop Studio
• • The Rose & Crown Pub