Top Things to do in North Yorkshire
Top 10 Water & Amusement Parks in North Yorkshire, England
Discover the best top things to do in North Yorkshire, United Kingdom including North Yorkshire Water Park, The Forbidden Corner, York Maze, Aerial Extreme Bedale, Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland, Selby Leisure Centre, Lightwater Valley Theme Park, Flamingo Land, Flamingo Land Resort, Alpamare.
Restaurants in North Yorkshire
1. North Yorkshire Water Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 65 reviews
North Yorkshire Water Park, at Wykeham Lakes near Scarborough, is home to one of the largest natural watersport lakes in North Yorkshire. The Water Park, spanning 250 hectares, offers a range of fun filled activities suitable for the whole family! Create unforgettable adventures and experience the thrills of Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Kayaking, Open Water Swimming and Fishing. Whether you are looking to develop your watersport skills, challenge yourself to learn something new, or simply want to take in the beautiful lakeside views, there’s an activity to suit everyone! Take a leisurely stroll, jog, or cycle along our new 2.5km all-terrain gravelled track with views of the beautiful natural landscape, or hop on a pedalo to enjoy the views from the water! The Water Park is dog friendly, but make sure to keep them on a lead so wildlife and nesting birds aren’t disturbed. Our cafe is open for takeaway hot and cold drinks and delicious cold snacks. Our watersports lake is currently closed.
Reviewed By Q1496XDscottc
Great Lake at a reasonable price. Spent 2 afternoons on lake during Easter holidays doing kayaking and paddle boarding. Both great days and ideal for children of all ages right up to adults
2. The Forbidden Corner
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,239 reviews
Reviewed By lilysky8 - Epping, United Kingdom
Visited on a rainy day, didn’t dampen the day as the children had so much fun, lots of fun things to see, we all loved the stepping stones and the mouth, will definitely visit again
3. York Maze
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,461 reviews
Temporarily Closed
Reviewed By Beighton_family - Sheffield, United Kingdom
Really enjoyable day for family with a 3 and 7 year old, plus grandad. Excellent value for money as pretty much everything is included in the ticket price (except coin operated quad bikes and remote controlled boats). Enjoyed completing the huge maze and the smaller ones. My favourite thing (mum) was the House of even more Cornfusion!!! Fantastic!!! Children loved the giant corn snake slides and we all loved the tractor ride!! Really friendly and welcoming staff...Jonny on tractor ride, Ewan on slide (especially for letting kids have a few 'last goes' on them at closing time!), Julie on Angry Crows, ladies and Josh doing the pig racing and KerNoels House party and other staff who stopped and chatted throughout the day. Seemed like they all genuinely loved being there!! Brilliant day out for all. Wish we had been here before but have always been put off slightly by the ticket price. However, considering this was a full day 10am while 6.30pm and it is soooooo much more than just a maze we will definitely be back!
4. Aerial Extreme Bedale
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 119 reviews
Join us for a unique, fun packed experience on one of the world’s most awesome High Ropes Adventure Courses, boasting over 30 exciting obstacles. Amaze yourself as you take each of the challenges head on, from speedy zips, mid air jumps, suspended gravity defying climbing walls, and much more. The outdoors has never been this much fun. No experience or skill is required, just a sense of adventure.
Reviewed By Malindaday - Bedale, United Kingdom
My Grandchildren love it here which is quite an achievement to keep a 12yr old girly girl and a 10 year old rough and tumble boy happy.
5. Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 436 reviews
Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland, York’s magical festive experience, will return to the grounds of McArthur Glen’s York Designer Outlet this winter incorporating outdoor ice skating on the North of England’s largest outdoor ice rink, a traditional funfair, Santa’s grotto, Christmas shopping and exciting new Scandi-licious treats from PapaKitchen.Tickets for ice skating at The Ice Factor are on sale
Reviewed By rkrence79
Excellent, brilliant staff can’t do enough very helpful and friendly We loved the experience first time for us , my grandad who is in a wheel chair absolutely loved his first time ice skating ⛸. We will definitely be doing this family Christmas treat again next year , a little pricey but we loved it all the same
6. Selby Leisure Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By AndyS2581 - Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Great facilities - I use the gym, classes and pool regularly since it opened in 2015. Great modern gym with great equipment. Lots of natural light too so. From entering the building to leaving the staff are always there to great you with a smile and assist if needed. The classes are amazing too. I use the pool with my toddler who loves the pool. All in all I glad I live locally to use this amazing centre regularly.
7. Lightwater Valley Theme Park
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 2,211 reviews
Head out on an adventure to Lightwater Valley and discover a world of rides and attractions for a fun-filled family day out in Yorkshire! Enjoy an exciting expedition through the NEW Go Safari area! Step aboard the Savannah Express on a journey through the African wilderness. Leap for joy on Kangaroo Jump before flying high on Elephant Flight and the Monkey Drop rides. Then head over for a flight aboard the Hot Air Balloon ride. Also new this year is Treetop Trails, formerly Treetops Nets. This much-loved attraction takes adventurers on a net walk through the tree canopy high above the park, and will now be included as part of the park’s admission price. As well as new rides, come and enjoy Lightwater Valley’s young family favourites, including Little Dipper, Carousel, Skyrider, the Lady Bird rollercoaster, Splash Falls and many more.
Reviewed By rachel411978
Excellent fabulous day out and excellent value for money!!@ What a good day out for my 10 year old Disabled Autistic Son. Firstly this an excellent value for money park and if people on trip advisor want Armani Standard for Primark/ Car Boot prices then go to Alton towers or Blackpool Pleasure Beach for 5 times the price tag and stop whinging and stay at home !!!@ My Autistic 10 year old came here with his Carers and had a Fabulous Day Out and went on All the Rides that was Available to him that he wanted to go on. The staff were Fabulous and He had a Really Good Time. Keep up the good work Lightwater Valley and Keep Improving for 2020 New Season. Definately will be back again this season and next year 2020. If possible bring back the Large Lightwater Wheel at the Lake which Was an excellent Iconic ride for Lightwater Valley. A Big Many thanks to all staff and Lightwater Valley. Safety for my Autistic Son on all the rides was excellent and faultless by all the Lightwater Valley Staff. Keep up the good work !!!!!!!!@@@@@
8. Flamingo Land
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 3,856 reviews
Reviewed By 865warrene - Oswaldtwistle, United Kingdom
We visited on a hot day loads to see and do big rides as well as small ones loved the cable car staff really friendly. The que jumpers got a pest, waited for rides a bit long. Still enjoyable be back next year for sure????????????????????????
9. Flamingo Land Resort
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 320 reviews
Reviewed By TheJacquesTravels - Mansfield, United Kingdom
We stayed here for a week as a group of six ( four adults, one being disabled, one 16 year old and a four year) we were in number 14 caravan on Hawthorne Way, this came with a ramp and was situated very very close to the reception, shop, laundrette and the entrance to the main big rides so was perfect for us, also being so close we did get free wifi which I'm aware other caravans further away did not. Check-in was easy and friendly but don't listen to them when they say they will phone to let you know that your accommodation is ready, we didn't get a call, but when we turned up at just before 4pm the keys were ready. The caravan was clean and tidy with 3 bedrooms, one bathroom and an extra toilet (both are very small), you do have to take your own towels and tea-towels as these are not included, the only thing you do get is a small pack with a bin liner, sponge, cloth and a very small wash liquid in. There was no waste bins so we had bags hanging from handles, there are only the main large lights, no lamps that can be turned on at night. For holiday guests there are 3 big rides open at 9am and 3 small ones for the little ones, this was great as we had no queuing at all for the rides that usually have an hour queue and at 10am we went to the other ones that get large queues so again beating the day trippers and late rises. The zoo was open from around 8.30am and was lovely to walk around before it got busy. The on site shop was well stocked and a very reasonable price for most things, the laundrette was a little pricy at £4.50 a wash, £4.00 a dry and £2.00 for wash powder if you are daft like me and didn't buy it from the shop first! The whole place is clean and tidy and staff helpful and friendly. The sea lion show and bird show are fantastic and well worth a visit. We did go on The Walk On The Wild Side tour which cost £20 per person, this was fantastic, we were taken on a tour of the zoo after hours and were able to stroke rhino and feed giraffe as well as learn a lot about the other animals. The tour took around 2hours 15mins. Make sure you check with the start times if you pre book as it did start an hour later that advertised which was 5pm. The guide was very informative and funny. The downside to this holiday was that apart from The Coach House there is no where really for healthy food, chips, chips and more chips with fish, burger or pizza! We did eat out every day so have given you a little idea below: 1) The Diner: 3 burgers, Hotdog and Nacho's cost around £40.00 without drinks these were large and very nice. 2) The Coach House: (my favourite) Serves pub food, mixed grills, lasagne, steak pies, kids meals and cost around £40-£50 for 3 adults and 1 child not including drinks. 3) Metropolis: Taco's, Caesar Salad, Ribs and 2 fries cost around £35.00 without drinks, we did not really enjoy this meal. 4) Muddy Puddles Cafe: cost around £25.00 for a childs picnic, 3 sandwiches, 4 crisps and 3 drinks. 5) Pizza Pie Shop: we had this delivered to our caravan, 3 pizza's, garlic bread, 2x kebabs and 3 fries cost around £45.00 and was not very nice at all, it was the worst kebab I'd ever had. 6) Fabrizio's Pizza: All you can eat salad, pizza and two sorts of pasta for £13.99 adult and £7.99 child (I had an issue with the price for my 4 year old as she does not eat much, I did ask if she could just have a little of ours and I would buy a drink but they did say no. I ended up paying £7.99 for half a slice of pizza, cucumber and a few sips of pop!) The food was very nice and worth the adult price. Apart from the Party In The Park which was fantastic we did not go to the entertainment as we were all shattered by the end of the day but there is entertainment every day as well as prize bingo. The free swimming baths in the leisure complex could do with a revamp but was adequate for our needs as we only used it once. The is also a steam room, sauna, jacuzzi, gym, golf course as well as health and beauty treatments which we did not use. This was our first ever visit to Flamingo Land and we didn't know really what to expect but all in all we had a fantastic holiday with loads to do and see, it wasn't just about the rides of which there was a good mixture for all ages. We all felt rather sad leaving and we will definitely go back again in the future.
10. Alpamare
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 1,144 reviews
All the way from the Alps, Alpamare Scarborough is a waterpark like no other. If you love adventure, it's time to experience the biggest, the fastest, the wettest, the warmest, the cleanest, the waviest, the newest, the funnest, the most unlike-any-waterpark-you've-seen before waterpark. Choose from our gigantic wave pool, warm outdoor garden pool, Splash and Play area or stunning outdoor infinity pool. Four exhilarating state-of-the-art long water rides will take your breath away and give you the adrenaline ride of your life. Our Alpine-style wellness centre and spa is perfect for relaxing and pampering yourself, whatever the weather. With so much fun to be had, you'll definitely work up an appetite! Our restaurant has a great choice of fresh and healthy choices, including pasta, pizza and salads. In addition to a large selection of hot and cold drinks, there's even something a little stronger for the adults (given our Bavarian heritage, it's no surprise we stock a beer or two).
Reviewed By 372NicolaB - Sutton in Ashfield, United Kingdom
Took my son here on his 13th Birthday for his treat whilst we were away on holiday. He had read both good and bad reviews so were didnt know what to expect..The place was immaculately clean.The changing rooms are lovely, warm and plenty of them.There are quite a few hairdryers too.The slides are amazing, i did all 4 but wasnt keen on the black run as its in total darness with only a couple of tiny lights.The 2-4 man slide "snow storm" is fab but hard to carry the massive ring if theres only 2 of you..The other 2 are brill too.The outside pools are 35'c you can see the steam coming off them.The sea view is amazing..The keyless fob for your lockers and canteen is a brilliant idea. Not having to worry about £ whilst in the pool is great.Theres a £50 credit to adults and £20 to kids fobs which you pay when you leaving.. My son won 1 of the Easter egg prizes... A free Family pass so we will definately return next time we in the area..Its worth a visit..
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