10 Fun Activities & Games in York That You Shouldn't Miss

May 3, 2022 Weston Hennigan

Just two hours north of London by rail, the city of York holds 1900 years' worth of history in its ancient walls. The Romans built the city in 71 AD, and the Vikings captured it in 866 AD. Stop by the Yorkshire Museum and Gardens for a look at what the Roman and Vikings left behind (they must have packed light when they left). From there, move on to the York Castle Museum for a not-so-quick overview of the most recent 400 years.
Restaurants in York

1. Treasure Hunt York

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Treasure Hunt York

A fun and different way to see York! Solve satisfying clues and follow beautiful maps sent to your phones. Spot things other people take for granted! You’ll learn interesting facts and stories. Everything is outdoors and you can do social distancing. BOOK your tour today!

2. GR8escape York

4A Colliergate, York YO1 8BP England +44 7897 122834 [email protected] http://www.gr8escapeyork.co.uk
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GR8escape York

One hour is all you have to solve the various codes and puzzles to escape from York's first live escape room.Try the new real life experience that is taking the world by storm. Work as a team to find the clues and swap ideas. Use your logic, take nothing for granted and remember the clock is ticking.

Reviewed By Djssndrd

We took our ten year old for her birthday and had a great time in the spy room, Steven was a great host and helped us along when we needed it. I wanted to do it again, an hour passes so quickly would definitely recommend for a family or as a couple or group

3. Can You Escape? York

13-15 Micklegate, York YO1 6JH England +44 1904 230494 [email protected] http://canyouescape.co.uk/york
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Can You Escape? York

Can You Escape? York is an award-winning live escape room experience for 2-17 players based on Micklegate. Teams will be presented with a range of puzzles, clues and riddles upon entering a mission. The task? To solve the mystery before the clock hits zero. Can you beat the clock?

Reviewed By sarahmQ802XC

Me and my boyfriend went to York yesterday for Valentine’s Day and we decided we would book the Hero themed escape room for something different. We have both done escape rooms before but this one was different to any of the others we have done as it was a combination of physical strength, speed, sight and intelligence, based on each of the missing hero powers. Very enjoyable and our games master Al was great ???? We even got a key ring at the end with our team photo as well as a little card with our escape time on which was a nice touch

4. Bish Bash Pot

64 Walmgate, York YO1 9TL England +44 1904 654114 [email protected] http://bishbashpot.co.uk
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Bish Bash Pot

A Pottery Painting and Glass Cafe in Central York with a small Soft play area (suitable for under 4's).

Reviewed By foodie9715 - York, United Kingdom

My boyfriend and I visited Bish Bash Pot at the weekend and we had an excellent time. The staff were chatty and very helpful when answering questions. I'd definitely recommend booking as it's very popular with everyone; students, children's parties, families and friends. Also, allow plenty of time as it takes longer than you think to choose a piece, decide on a design and then paint it!

5. Laugh Out Loud

Paragon St York Barbican Centre, York YO10 4AH England +44 844 854 2757 [email protected] http://lolcomedyclubs.co.uk/venue/barbican-centre-york/
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We’ll be bringing you comedians off the telly from such shows as BBC2’s Mock the Week, Channel 4’s 8 out of 10 cats, BBC1’s Michael Mcintyre’s comedy roadshow, Have I Got News for You and Comedy Central’s Paramount’s ‘Live at the Comedy Store etc. Plus the best of the rest. Previously we’ve booked the likes of Jason Manford, Sarah Millican and John Bishop before they hit big time. So come and see

6. Yorkshire Activity Centre

Tinker Lane, York YO23 3RR England +44 1904 379188 [email protected] http://www.Yorkshire-Activity-Centre.co.uk
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Yorkshire Activity Centre

We provide outdoor activities, corporate days out, team building events, hen do’s, stag activity days and friend's and families alike. We offer lots of different packages and services including individual multi activity days, half multi activity days and full multi activity days. And if you haven’t got a concrete date, the Quad Biking Yorkshire Gift Voucher makes an excellent Christmas, birthday and anniversary present. Why not grab a Quad Biking Yorkshire Gift Voucher and give that adrenaline junkie a full adrenaline experience. We’re located within easy reach of Leeds, Harrogate and Selby, within a 10 minute drive from the A1 and 5-10 minutes from York train station. So whether you need to organise a corporate event in York, team building, a stag/hen weekend, or a multi activity day then look no further!

Reviewed By W8Hols

What a fantastic time we had at the Yorkshire Activity Centre on the hottest day of the year. We did quad biking and then the triple A package with our family group of 8. Everything was very well organised and the team were very flexible in swapping things around so that we could do all activities in the sweltering heat. Both instructors were brilliant but we can’t quite remember their names (Den and Baz??). Thank you, we’ll be back.

7. Mindlock Escape Rooms

9/10 Tower Street, York YO1 9SA England +44 7379 961910 [email protected] http://www.mindlockyork.com/
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Mindlock Escape Rooms

Locked in a room filled with clues, puzzles and riddles your team of 2-6 players have 60 minutes on the clock and just one goal; to escape in time. Mindlock escape Games York is perfectly suited for a day out with family, friends or as a team building day with colleagues.

Reviewed By 777jonathane - Pontefract, United Kingdom

Went as a family of six (age range 23-80). Fantastic experience in the Dark Arts room involving everyone- excellent challenges with great electronics releasing the clues. Staff very friendly & welcoming. Would definitely recommend this experience & very much look forward to trying the other rooms in future.

8. Locked In Games York

Locked IN GAMES YORK Club Club Chambers Museum Street Museum Street, York YO1 7DN England +44 1904 801400 [email protected] http://www.lockedingamesyork.co.uk
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Locked In Games York

Locked in Games York is the latest Live Escape Game in York. Use your inner detective to solve plenty of challenging puzzles and escape within the hour.

Reviewed By leiump

Get adventure, messed us up with a clue, but gave us back a minute. Great game with a mix of easy and hard clues. Coming hack again to do the rest.

9. Play It VR

50A York Road, Acomb, York YO24 4LZ England +44 1904 373030 [email protected] http://www.playitvr.co.uk/
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Play It VR

We’re very excited to open York’s first and only VR Arcade! ESCAPE to a new and exciting OTHER WORLD! Make EXHILARATING memories of LAUGHTER, ENJOYMENT and FUN with friends and family alike. • Huge library of software experiences and games - check them all out on our website. • Play what you want when you want at the click of a button. • Optional age limit. • Up to 6 people can play at the same time. MULTIPLY the FUN and play together. • Talk with your friends playing on other stations in a private chat room. For the time being, we are only taking bookings only and no walk-ins at the moment, this is to reduce the volume of customers at any time.

Reviewed By PaulBr4dders - York, United Kingdom

Brilliant experience with 2 amazing hosts. Originally came for a birthday party but came again just with my child to experience it also myself. We had great fun in a welcoming environment. Will come again for sure.

10. Duttons for Buttons

32 Coppergate, York YO1 9NR England +44 1904 632042 [email protected] http://www.duttonsforbuttons.co.uk
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Duttons for Buttons

Indulge your passion for needlecrafts of all kinds in our medieval shop in central York. Our 4th generation family firm specialises in buttons (over 10,000 different designs), haberdashery and needlecrafts, with Heritage Workshops & Saturday Skills Classes to inspire you too (see website for details). Our sister branch can be found on Oxford Street in Harrogate HG1 1QE.

Reviewed By DazTaff - London, United Kingdom

Firstly one is compelled to enter this delightful store because of its mediaeval exterior that transfers inside to beams and nooks and crannies that comprise a crafts-person's dreamland of colour and texture. Every possible kind of button in every possible material and shape, together with products and kits and ribbons that not only meet the maddest needle-crafter's crazy desire, but also provide perfect teeny gifts for friends and family, even if they don't sew! And then you discover that they hold workshops here - for everyone from the least experienced 'beginner' knitter to exquisite heritage stitching for those more demanding crafters. The fact that this is a family-owned business is apparent in the warmth of the team and the care with which they attend to even the smallest transaction. What a find. Lucky I don't live in York or I'd be moving in.

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