Wild Summer Holidays In Yorkshire

Yorkshire Belle Coastal Cruise

See the fabulous East and North Yorkshire coast from the sea, depending on the time you visit you may see a wide rage of seabirds, seals or possibly even a dolphin.

Country Park signpost

Country Parks in Yorkshire

Country Parks in Yorkshire, great places to enjoy a walk, bike ride and plenty of other outdoor activities. Step away from the hustle and bustle.

Spurn National Nature Reserve

Spurn Point is Yorkshire's very own Lands End - an iconic and constantly moving peninsula which curves between the North Sea and the Humber Estuary. At over three miles long but as little as 50 metres wide, this landscape is unique and ever-changing.

Hardcastle Crags

Discover over 15 miles of footpaths through woodland wild country including the HArdcastle Crags at this National Trust site. Visit the off-grid Gibson Mill at the site.

Rivelin Valley Trail

Explore the Rivelin Valley nature and heritage trail is a scenic 3 mile (c. 5 km) walk upstream along the lower reaches of the Rivelin valley in Sheffield.

Cotter Force Waterfall, Yorkshire Dales

Yorkshire Waterfalls

Twelve of the best waterfalls in Yorkshire, great for a family walk and picnic and a chance to explore Yorkshire's beautiful cascades.

poster with details of pond dipping activities for families in the summer

Summer Fun Days at Foxglove Covert

Wednesdays from 23rd July to 27th August 2025
Visit Foxglove Covert with the kids; go pond dipping (all kit provided), enjoy nature-themed activities at the Field Centre and explore the reserve with wildlife spotting sheets.

Yorkshire Tree Trail Quercy acorn character

Tree Trail at Yorkshire Arboretum

23rd July to 31st August 2025
Throughout the summer holidays, join Quercy as you go around the arboretum and find out where some of the trees, that call the arboretum home, have come from.

Woldies summer days, wild superhero mission

Woldies Wild Superhero Mission

19th July to 7th September 2025
join Woldies Wild Superheroes on a SUPER exciting new mission this summer! Discover nature’s superheroes and test your own superpowers to complete the missions and collect your super stamps!

Mimpish Squibles

Mimpish Squimbies Family Trail

From 20th July 2025
Hidden among the lakeside, rocks, and trees on Ingleborough Estate Nature Trail live the Mimpish Squimbies — a tribe of mythical creatures who watch over and care for the land.

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Wildlife and Nature Reserves

Wildlife and Nature Reserves in Yorkshire. Habitats for birds, squirrels, wild flowers and more, experience and be educated and enjoy the great outdoors.