Although predominantly a cycling website, we love the great outdoors and history and regularly find ourselves exploring parks and museums. The best thing of all is that most country parks and museums cost very little or nothing at all, meaning they are brilliant places to visit. Browse our recent reviews below to find out what we think about the local parks and museums in and around Yorkshire.
Free Public Play Areas Within the Huddersfield District (Kirklees)
Huddersfield and the wider Kirklees area are packed with brilliant free outdoor play areas that families can enjoy all year round. Whether you’re based in the town centre or in one of the surrounding villages like Holmfirth, Meltham or Mirfield, there’s no shortage of parks to explore. From large Green Flag country parks to community-supported … Read more
Free Public Play Areas Within the Barnsley District
As a West Yorkshire based family, we’ve loved venturing into Barnsley to explore the free public outdoor play areas across the borough. All the parks listed here are completely free to access and open to the public year-round. We’ve included a variety of options – from large country parks with themed play features to small … Read more
Free Public Play Areas Within the Leeds District
Leeds boasts various free outdoor play parks, from sprawling country parks with adventure playgrounds to hidden neighbourhood gems. Below is an overview of some of the best free public play areas in the Leeds (LS) postcode region, followed by detailed descriptions for each. As a Wakefield-based family who were originally based in both North & … Read more
Yarrow Valley Country Park Review For Families
We recently spent a sunny weekend at Yarrow Valley Country Park in Chorley – and what a hidden gem it is! We were meeting family who were on a family holiday and making their way to the Lake District. This was a perfect plot on the route to meet. We made the trip over the … Read more
Wilton Lodge Park, Hawick Review For Families
Wilton Lodge Park in Hawick, Scottish Borders, is a gem for families seeking outdoor fun. In the February half term, we had a trip to the Scottish Borders and having previously visited (and loved) this park, we decided to venture back. It was June last time we visited (2021, hence the kids looking much smaller!). … Read more
Sands Playground, Holmfirth Review For Families
A beautiful spring weekend called for an outdoor adventure, and Sands Playground in Holmfirth delivered! With blue skies and sunshine (a rare treat in March), we jumped into the car and headed off to explore. I wanted to head back to Holmfirth for some time. We really like this part of Yorkshire and I hadn’t … Read more
Harestanes Park Review For Families
If you are visiting the borders or live close to Jedburgh then we are a huge fan of Harestanes Park We’ve been lucky enough to visit this gem twice—once in the summer of 2021 and again during the February half-term. The first time we went Matilda was 5 and Barney was 9 months old so … Read more
Free Public Play Areas Within the Wakefield District
As a Wakefield-based family, we love to explore the free public play areas within the district. The recurring theme with all the recommended parks is that they are completely free of charge and are open to all of the public. We have chosen a breadth of options located within a 10-mile radius of the city … Read more
Sandal Castle Review for Families
I can’t believe we haven’t reviewed Sandal Castle – we have been here so many times and have so many memories here! It has been so nice looking at all our photos and choosing some to add to the article. We live close to Sandal Castle and there are a few walking/cycling routes we can … Read more
Spurn National Nature Reserve Review for Families
One of our hobbies as parents is to find all the awesome things to do within a radius of our home. We live in West Yorkshire which is geographically strong. It’s landlocked but is in the middle of the country meaning you can get places quite easily. A place which has piqued my interest which … Read more
Why museums and parks are great for kids
Museums and parks are great for kids because they provide opportunities for hands-on learning, exploration, and play. Museums can introduce children to history, art, science, and culture in a fun and interactive way, while parks allow them to get outside, exercise, and connect with nature. Both environments offer a break from screens and can inspire creativity, curiosity, and imagination in children.