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Indoor Things to Do in York
British weather doesn't do refunds — but a rainy day in York doesn't have to be a write-off. These attractions have indoor or all-weather areas, so the day stays fun whatever the sky does.
Museums & Galleries
3.1 mi from York
Yorkshire Museum of Farming
The Yorkshire Museum of Farming forms part of Murton Park, a 14-acre site near York combining agricultural history, animals, play areas, a railway and living history reconstruction...
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Theme Parks
2.6 mi from York
Web Adventure Park
The Web Adventure Park is a family theme park in Wigginton, near York, offering a mix of indoor and outdoor attractions under one ticket, including an adventure park, role play are...
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3.1 mi from York
Murton Park
Murton Park is a 14-acre attraction near York combining the Yorkshire Museum of Farming, a railway, animals, play areas and living history sites. You can explore the Roman Fort and...
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20.6 mi from York
Diggerland Yorkshire
Diggerland Yorkshire is a theme park in Castleford, Wakefield, where visitors of all ages can ride, drive and operate real diggers in a family-friendly setting. There's also a two-...
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Where to stay near York
Places to stay within easy reach of these days out.
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Itineraries
- A weekend in Yorkshire: an accessible itinerary · 2 days
- A weekend in Yorkshire with the kids · 2 days
- A weekend in Yorkshire · 2 days
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Worth knowing before you go
Rainy days are the busiest days at indoor attractions during school holidays — arriving at opening time beats the queues, and booking ahead is worth it for the big names.
See the full things to do in York guide for every attraction in the area. Save your favourites to a free trip planner to build the week day by day.
Frequently asked questions
Are these attractions fully indoors?
Each one offers indoor or under-cover areas — some are fully indoors, others are mixed sites with enough shelter for a wet day. Attraction pages carry the detail.
What else is there to do in York?
Beyond this list, popular days out nearby include Yorkshire Museum, Roman Bath Museum and Barley Hall — see the full things-to-do guide for everything within reach.
More ways to explore
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