22 events
Educational Days Out in Yorkshire
Explore educational days out in Yorkshire - museums, science events, history trails and hands-on learning experiences for kids and families, all on Eventfo.
Skelton Grange Environment Centre
A nature‑focused education and activity centre offering woodland trails, family events, outdoor learning, bushcraft, wildlife sessions and hands‑on environmental activities in a peaceful riverside setting.
Ongoing
Leeds
RHS Harlow Carr – Spring Garden Adventure
Explore blooming borders, woodland trails, outdoor play areas and family discovery stations at RHS Harlow Carr’s spring programme. A colourful day out packed with nature, learning and hands‑on fun.
Ongoing
Harrogate
National Railway Museum
A world‑class museum where families explore historic locomotives, interactive exhibits and engineering wonders.
Ongoing
York
Eureka! The National Children’s Museum
A fully interactive children’s museum where kids learn through play, science, role‑play zones and hands‑on exhibits.
Ongoing
Halifax
National Coal Mining Museum
Free talks and activities at the National Coal Mining Museum as part of the national Heritage Open Days festival.
Ongoing
Wakefield
Scarborough Sea Life Sanctuary – Ocean Adventure
Discover seals, otters, sharks and interactive marine zones at this coastal family attraction.
Ongoing
Scarborough
Abbey House Museum – Victorian Leeds Experience (Kirkstall)
Step back in time with recreated Victorian streets, shops and homes. A brilliant indoor family attraction next to Kirkstall Abbey.
Ongoing
Leeds
Skipton Castle – Medieval Family Day
One of the best‑preserved medieval castles in England, offering family tours, history trails and hands‑on learning.
Ongoing
Bradford
Leeds Industrial Museum
A historic mill filled with engines, textiles, locomotives and hands‑on exhibits. A fascinating look at Leeds’ industrial past for families.
Ongoing
Leeds
The Deep – Ocean Discovery Day
A spectacular aquarium featuring sharks, penguins, rays and immersive ocean zones. A full day of learning and underwater wonder.
Ongoing
Hull
Thackray Museum of Medicine: Medicine in Space
Blast off on a family space adventure exploring how space affects the human body and how science in orbit helps medicine on Earth. Packed with hands‑on activities for curious kids and grown‑ups.
3 Apr 2026 – 19 Apr 2026
Leeds
Thackray Insights: The Science of Song
Explore how music shaped wellbeing in the past and discover why certain songs stay with us for life. This thought‑provoking session blends history, neuroscience and storytelling to reveal the powerful connection between music, memory and the mind.
11 Apr 2026
Leeds
Thackray Museum of Medicine: Amazing Anatomy
Discover the incredible inner workings of the human body through hands‑on activities, science demos and family trails. Explore how our bones, muscles and organs fit together in this fun, interactive half‑term programme designed for curious kids and g
23 May 2026 – 31 May 2026
Leeds
Royal Armouries: Saxon Story Hunters
Step into early medieval Britain with hands‑on activities, storytelling and living‑history encounters. Discover Saxon life, weapons, myths and daily survival through interactive family‑friendly experiences.
23 May 2026 – 31 May 2026
Leeds
Summer Holidays: Plant Power
Discover the amazing world of plants through hands‑on activities, trails and family fun at Temple Newsam. Learn how plants grow, survive and support life during this summer holiday adventure.
22 Jun 2026 – 26 Aug 2026
Leeds
Planetarium Go! Leeds
Step inside a state-of-the-art mobile planetarium at Millennium Square for an immersive 360° journey through space, astronomy, and scientific discovery designed to inspire curious minds of all ages.
4 Sept 2026 – 26 Sept 2026
Leeds
Dead Plants Discovery Day
A behind-the-scenes look at Leeds Discovery Centre's Natural Science Collection, with the Dead Plant Society.
12 Sept 2026
Leeds
Heritage Open Days 2026 with Creation Station
Explore the world’s oldest continuously working railway on Sept 19, 2026! Enjoy free history talks, diesel train rides, and family craft activities at Middleton Railway in Leeds.
19 Sept 2026
Leeds
Little Scientists
Simple science experiments for under 5s among Abbey House Museum's Victorian streets. Drop in and get curious.
25 Sept 2026
Leeds
The Ghosts of Temple Newsam Tour
History haunts the halls. A guided tour through one of England's most haunted houses, running through October.
2 Oct 2026 – 18 Oct 2026
Leeds
Books and Bubbles Tour
An exclusive 1-hour behind-the-scenes tour of the UK's oldest surviving subscription library, exploring rare collections, history, and Regency architecture while enjoying cake and a glass of fizz.
10 Oct 2026
Leeds
Otley Science Festival
A free family science fair at Otley Courthouse, part of Otley Science Festival. Local and regional groups run stalls, demonstrations and hands on experiments, with the cafe open all day.
14 Nov 2026
Leeds