Summer Trails Family Days Out

Maize Mazes in Yorkshire

Summer Fun at the Mazie Maze! Our selection of some of the best mazes in Yorkshire offering a days out in Yorkshire with maze fun and lots of other activities.

3rd May to 30th August 2025
A colourful public art trail bringing 50 giant artist decorated rat sculptures to East Yorkshire and Hull for Summer 2025. Dozens of mischievous rats will be unleashed across East Yorkshire.

Dreamery Gardens: England's Fairy Sanctuary

England’s Fairy Sanctuary and delightful woodland attraction. This unique fairy wood has existed for generations, but only now is opening up for everyone to enjoy. Enjoy the artefacts and stories of strange woodland creatures and Professor Howlands discoveries in the Fairy Museum.

Settle Flower Pot Festival

13th July to 1st September 2024
The Settle Flowerpot Festival takes place throughout July & August during which time the town is awash with amazing, fantastical Flowerpot Creations that are guaranteed to make you smile.

The Room on the Broom Adventure Trail at Anglers Country Park

has activities that provide a fun outdoor experience for all the family! Find sculptures, look for animal footprints, trace rubbings and have fun doing activities along the way.

Wizard Walk of York

19th July to 30th August 2025
York’s ONLY tour designed specifically for children, it's magic with hysterical (not historical) facts and jokes. Three tours per day over the summer holidays, pre-booking is essential.

Heron picture stuck on the side of a bench

Tommy Treebark's Wild Adventure

25th April to 14th September 2025
Tommy needs your help! Can you track down 50 wild Yorkshire animals hiding all around York? York BID have partnered with local artist Selkie Ray to create a brand-new family friendly trail, celebrating Yorkshire's wild animals.

Wonderland Awaits - Leeds City Centre

26th July to 31st August 2025
Inspired by Lewis Carroll’s timeless classics, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass, Wonderland Awaits transports visitors down the rabbit hole to follow in Alice’s footsteps where they’ll encounter iconic scenes and some familiar characters in this summer’s magical immersive experience in Leeds city centre.

Bolton Abbey Welly Walk

24th May to 2nd November 2025
Let your little ones put their balance skills to the test, scramble up nets, navigate the pole-to-pole and try their hardest to keep clean as they come down the slides! With many more obstacles in-between – it’s fun from start to finish!

East and West Ayton Scarecrow Trail

16th to 24th August 2025
Trail maps £3 from the Spa shop in East Ayton. Scores of Scarecrows, pop up craft shop, refrshments and good family fun!

Ripon Alebrije AR Trail

19th July to 31st August 2025
The ‘Alebrije’ AR Trail is positioned around Ripon centre with ten mystical seed pods to find. Alebrijes are a form of folk art that originated in Mexico, where animals, both real and fantastical, are ornately decorated with colourful patterns and motifs. Once players open the AR, they can take selfies or even record movies with the creatures.