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Getting Kids Outdoors in Yorkshire!
Welcome to the Blog where you’ll find all you need to know about Yorkshire based days out for Kids!
If you’re after family friendly Yorkshire events, Yorkshire days out with the kids, seasonal events all with an outdoors, active or adventurous twist then you are in the right place!
(Or if you want general ranting about the trials and tribulations of walking with kids, and our attempts at making your lives easier with our top whinge busting tips?! Then we cover that too….. because we’ve ALL been there!)
So sit back, read on and ENJOY!
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This Season You Might Like…
Mothers Day Walks
Are you looking for some perfect Mother’s Day walks? Then you need to check out all of our Yorkshire Dales Mother’s Day walks! You’ll find short and easy walks, accessible walks, walks with cafes and walks with pubs too!
The Outdoors and Mental Health
Want to know how getting outdoors can do wonders for your mental health? Take a look at this blog all about the impact that outdoors time has and how to get more outdoors into your lives!
How to do the 1000 Hours Outside Challenge
Are you taking part in the 1,000 hours outside challenge this year? We have put together our top tips and lessons learned from our experience of the 1,000 hours outside challenge to help you achieve your goal!
Yorkshire Dales New Years Day Walks
Looking for a top New Years Day walk? Then look no further! Here are our favourite New Years Day walks in and around the Yorkshire Dales! You’ll find waterfalls, trig points and pubs!
A Yorkshire Dales New Years Bucket List
Are you looking for some epic ideas to fill your New Year with Yorkshire Dales adventures? Here are some of our favourite bucket list ideas for outdoors family adventures in the Yorkshire Dales.
10 Free Things to Do at Christmas in the Yorkshire Dales
Are you looking for some Christmas events and stuff to do that are free? Then find 10 FREE Christmas trails, illuminations and ICE SKATING in and around Yorkshire.
5 BEST Christmas Nature Crafts
Feeling the urge to get your Christmas Craft ON?! Check out our five favourite festive nature crafts for kids!
Cold Water Swimming Challenge
Considering taking on the challenge of cold water swimming? Check out my diary of my first ever attempt at a full month of cold water dipping in the Yorkshire Dales and Lake District.
Yorkshire Dales Christmas Markets and Fairs 2023
There is NOTHING that screams Christmas more than a Christmas Market! The scent of the mulled wine, the sound of Christmas Carols floating through the air… So here you’ll find all the market in and around the Yorkshire Dales!
The Outdoors Kids Christmas Gift Guide 2023
Looking for a Christmas gift for an outdoors kid? Then look no further! We have some fab ideas for the outdoorsy families!
The Dark Past of the Yorkshire Dales
Did you know about the dark history of the Yorkshire Dales? Well… look no further than our grizzly tales of the Yorkshire Dales!
Folklore of the Yorkshire Dales
The Folklore of the Yorkshire Dales is packed full of beasts and fairies, giants and demon dogs! Want to find out more? It’s a perfect Halloween read, with plenty of spooky walks to try yourself!
The Yorkshire Dales Witches
Researching the Yorkshire Witches has been one of my most favourite things ever! And here are our Yorkshire Dales witches (with a few witchy walks chucked in there too!)
Ghost Stories of the Yorkshire Dales
Halloween is on the horizon and we are super excited to share our Yorkshire Dales Ghost Stories and Spooky Walks! Perfect for the Season of the Witch!
Usha Gap Campsite Review
Looking for a top family friendly campsite in the North Yorkshire Dales? Then look no further than Usha Gap Campsite! Check out our review of our stay here this Summer.
Visit East Yorkshire with Kids
Why visit East Yorkshire with the kids? Well WE KNOW WHY! We got to spend a glorious 3 days here earlier this Summer and can wholeheartedly recommend this totally underrated staycation destination!
Wild Swimming with Kids in the Yorkshire Dales
Wild Swimming has become pretty popular of late, and we have well and truly been bitten by the wild swimming bug! Here are our top five kid friendly wild swim spots in the Yorkshire Dales, and our top tips for wild swimming with the kids!
Kingfisher Lakes Glamping
Kingfisher Lakes Glamping is an incredible place to stop in East Yorkshire! With so much going on around this totally underrated area, you’ve got to check out the details about how to visit this place with kids! It’s even got it’s own kayaking lake!
Stockeld Park Playhive
The incredible Playhive has opened at Stockeld Park, and it is just OUT OF THIS WORLD!
Stuff to do in the Yorkshire Dales with Kids this Summer!
The Summer holidays are nearly here…. if you can actually believe it?! But with that gaping void between July and September to fill, what could you possibly do with the kids? Well read on for over 30 free or cheap days out in the Yorkshire Dales, as well as some more expensive Summer events too!