Things to do in Ryedale (Malton, Norton, Helmsley, Pickering, Kirkbymoorside, Thirsk & Thornton Dale) with teenagers. Days out, activities, clubs and classes, find ideas on Mumbler.
Agility is York’s first indoor obstacle course fitness park. We offer a range of classes for all age groups and sessions to suit everyone. Click here for our schedule. The park consists of a ninja warrior obstacle course. ninja gym and toddlers classes and two gym studios providing a huge range of activities and training sessions for toddlers, pre school, juniors, high school and adults. With a large café and bar on two floors we cater for a wide range of parties, functions, events and group sessions.
Parties
Agility is the perfect place for your child’s birthday party. Fun on the course, grip socks, food and drink included. Prices start from £13.95pp.
Bespoke packages for any occasion, corporate events and team building days can be catered for email for details.
Joining the Army Cadets will give you access to a wide range of exciting activities. From adventurous training such as kayaking, mountain biking and abseiling to military-themed activities including shooting, fieldcraft and skill at arms, as well as training in first aid, you’ll get the chance to discover lots of new experiences. For children aged 12-18 years.
Groups held at: Malton, Driffield, Pocklington, Strensall and York
Beverley Breakout is a family run independent escape room in Beverley. We are extremely passionate about our fun, exciting, challenging, and family friendly escape rooms. We have created a fantastic venue for families looking for a great day out in Hull and East Yorkshire to come and ‘Escape.’ Our rooms:
For more info and bookings call 01482 688380, email [email protected]
Dalby Forest, in the heart of the North York Moors National Park offers the perfect place to escape, relax and adventure
Home to 8,000 acres of breath-taking views, endless walking, running and cycle trails and Gruffalo adventures, a great day out awaits at Dalby Forest.
A visit to Dalby will uncover many magical things such as The Gruffalo orienteering course, Gruffalo Party Trail, some of the very best mountain biking trails and endless stunning views. Keep your eyes peeled along the way for our unique sculptures which are dotted throughout the forest, get the adrenaline pumping at Dalby Activity Centre or test your nerve and swing amongst the trees on their Go Ape courses.
Dalby Forest is home to an abundance of internationally important wildlife species and is also a designated Dark Sky Discovery Site, where you can experience the magic of seeing the Milky Way with the naked eye.
If one day leaves you wanting more, extend your forest adventure with a stay at the Forest Holidays cabins .
Please note that barbeques and fires are not currently allowed anywhere in the forest.
Dalby Forest, YO18 7LT
Kids Mountain Biking Courses at Dalby Forest Cycle Hub – Spring & Summer 2025
This spring and summer, Dalby Forest Cycle Hub is the ideal place for young adventurers to develop their mountain biking skills. Whether your child is a beginner or looking to take their riding to the next level, our expert-led courses provide a fun and safe environment for building confidence and improving technique.
Courses for All Abilities
Our courses are led by British Cycling-qualified instructors, with a maximum of 8 riders per group, ensuring personalised attention. From beginners to budding pros, we have a course for every age and ability.
Course Options:
Additional Details
Booking is essential. We offer a 20% discount on bike hire for participants, and Dalby Forest entry fees are reduced to £3 for course attendees.
Dalby Forest Cycle Hub, The Courtyard, Low Dalby. YO18 7LT
Derwent Valley Amateur Swimming Club is a fantastic volunteer run club that gives excellent swimming lessons and moves them up into club swimming.
Based Derwent Swim & Fitness Centre, Norton.
Meetings at Norton, Malton, Rillington, Helmsley, Pickering and Thornton Dale.
Rainbows aged 4 to 7, Brownies aged 7 to 10, Guides are aged 10 to 14 and Rangers 14 years plus
Various days and times throughout the week
Contact: to register interest log onto www.girlguiding.org.uk/joinus.
Fridays 6.30pm until 8pm
Aged 10 – 18
£1
Tuck Shop
The Moorside Room next to the church in Kirkbymoorside
BE YOURSELF, BE AMAZING 6-12 YEARS
From musical theatre, to comedy, drama and filmmaking – our classes allow young people to get hands on, creating their own content and learning industry skills, whilst having a blast! At PQA we build self-belief by encouraging young people to step out of their comfort zones, develop new skills and be their amazing self. Classes are split into three age groups 6-9 years, 10-12 years and 13-18 years and students spend 3 hours with industry expert teachers leading sessions in musical theatre, film and tv and comedy and drama.
PQA York every Friday 4.45pm – 8.00pm, every Saturday 9.45am – 1.00pm & 1.45pm – 5.00pm at Huntington School, York, YO32 9WT
PQA Beverley every Saturday 9.45am – 1.00pm at East Riding College, Beverley, HU17 0GH
PQA Scarborough every Sunday 9.45am – 1.00pm at Scarborough College Filey Road, Scarborough, YO11 3BA
For more information contact Principal James
Ryedale Skate School is teaching and coaching skateboarding to all ages and capabilities.
Learn how to skate, learn new tricks and make new friends
Coached by Ryan Swain.
Helmet, knee pads, arm pads, wrist guards and skateboards can be provided.
1-2-1 Coaching is the perfect option if you are looking for some personal training with an experienced Skateboard GB coach to help you progress your skills. It costs from £20/hour and can be organised for a time that suits your needs.
Ryan is a professional and accredited Skateboard GB Coach and is offering his professional services to not only teach lessons, train and coach skaters of all capabilities individually and professionally but also get them ready for national competitions and qualifiers. He also develops mental health and wellbeing and prides his skate school on being an all inclusive environment for diversity and equality. He also prides himself and the school on teaching skatepark etiquette and safety on site teaching the youth of our towns how to ride their skatepark as safely as possible when using it unaccompanied.
Norton & Malton Skatepark
Children’s Netball Club
Who: Years 3–5 (6:00–7:00 PM) and Years 6–8 (7:10–8:10 PM)
When: Mondays, every week, starting January 13th, 2025 (Flexible payment and attendance options available – simply select the dates you would like to attend on the booking form attached below).
Where: Terrington Hall School Sports Hall
It’s a great chance for the children to develop their skills, get match ready, and have loads of fun in a supportive environment!
Sessions are open to both Terrington Hall children and externally
Terrington Hall Prep School
Terrington
YO60 6PR
Whether you’re a beginner or more experienced rider, our cycle trails give you access to miles of bridleways, roads and tracks across the North York Moors.
Our cycle trails use a mixture of natural and man made trails similar to those found in a purpose built trail centre. Using the same style of trail marking, the mountain biking trails available are:
We also have two purpose-built all-weather cycling tracks: a pump track offering the thrills of riding a loop of banked turns and rollers; and a family-friendly cycle trail that doubles as a cyclocross track for some competitive events during autumn and winter. The family cycle trail, a 2.5km figure-of-eight, provides a longer and wider start to the existing Cliff Trail enabling families to ride side-by-side through woodland, as well as providing better access for those using adapted cycles such as handcycles.
Sutton Bank National Park Centre
North York Moors National Park, Sutton Bank, Thirsk YO7 2EH
Photograph Credit: Dependable Productions.
The Potions Cauldron is the World’s most magical drinks emporium and serves magic every day on Shambles in York. You can enjoy a potion drink that comes to life if you do the potion spell, a delicious Spellbound Butterscotch Beer, or mix your own slush potion that comes with magical powers.
You can also try their Potion Experience with a chance to see the all new Secret Potion room and have a potion mixed for you by a Wizard with a few surprises as the room comes to life and you learn the secrets of potion making!
Find out how Basilisk Blood, Tears of A Wizard, Serpents Venom and Unicorn Essence are made and see if you can taste the magic.
Grown up Wizards can event try some poison in their potion.
The Potions Experience at The Potions Cauldron lasts 25 minutes and is £5.99 per Wizard.
The experience may not be suitable for Wizards under 6 years old or anyone of a very nervous disposition.
There is a date night version of the experience for grown up Wizards that lasts 50 minutes.
You can book your magical potions experience online
9 3/4 Shambles, York, YO1 7LZ
If you’re a fan of aviation, action and adventure, love sports and getting to know people then join the Air Cadets! You’ll get access to loads of activities such as canoeing, mountain biking and abseiling as well as training in first aid and leadership skills. Plus you may even have the opportunity to take to the skies in a glider or small aircraft! Open to teenagers 13-17 years.
Air Cadets York, 110 (City of York) Squadron, Duncombe Barracks, Burton Stone Lane, York, YO30 6BY 01347 847190
Air Cadets Ryedale, Joint Cadet Centre, Langton Road, Norton, Malton, North Yorkshire, YO17 9AE
Large wave pool, warm outdoor garden pool, Splash and Play area or stunning outdoor infinity pool. 4 long water rides. Under 6’s go free but they are not allowed on the slides.
North Bay, 28 Burniston Road, Scarborough, YO12 6PH
01723 86 1431
Leisure Centre in Bridlington with:
Leisure World, Promenade, Bridlington YO15 2QQ
01262 606715
“Lovely pool with lots to entertain the kids. Not too expensive either. The designated times worked well for us, prevent you staying too long. Climbing wall is really fun! Café is nice as well.” SF ’17
1-2-1 Coaching.
Bespoke 1-2-1 session with qualified British Cycling Coaches for beginners or improvers.
Prices from £40 per hour.
Minimum 2 hour booking.
Group – we can provide a qualified coach to lead and look after all your cycling needs on the trails.
Contact us on 01751 460585
Lovely area on the banks of the River Derwent. Access to the river for larger children. Beautiful place to picnic.
You can walk to Howsham Woods and to Howsham Bridge from here or alternatively, cross over the bridge and walk along the track towards Howsham on the river banks – approx 3 miles. Includes bridges, boardwalks, beautiful flowers etc next to the River and the train line. Not pushchair friendly.
The circuit from Kirkham Priory, Howsham Bridge, Howsham Mill and Howsham Woods and round is approx 11 miles.
Tennis Coaching Thursdays will return in summer 2024 at Leake Tennis Club, Knayton.
Juniors:
4-7 years: 4-5pm
7-11 years: 5-6pm
12+ years: 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Adults: 7.30pm – 8.30pm
To sign up: search ‘Leake Tennis Coaching’
07876458168
Term time only on Thursdays, 6-8pm
Games, music, support, chill out, arts & crafts
50p entry – open to year 7+
Rainbow Lane, Malton, YO17 7BU
01845 522 145
Are you a young person aged 13 – 18, looking to learn new skills, learn about policing and make a difference to your local community?
Why not apply to join the North Yorkshire Police Volunteer Police Cadets from September 2024?
Scarborough – Monday 6-8pm
Malton – Wednesday 6 – 8pm
See ‘North Yorkshire Police – A place for all’ on Facebook
Offers a range of watersport activities including aqua park (including one for Toddlers (Splash Kingdom), stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, open water swimming, sailing, canoeing. Warrior aquapark will be available from the 14th April (bookable now on the website)
Plus Adventure Wood and Zip and Climb ,walks, cycle track, cafe and a relaxing environment.
Puzzle Rooms and Escape Rooms available indoors.
Free parking, free entry, you only pay to play.
Well behaved dogs on a lead welcome.
Wykeham Lakes, Long Causeway Road, Scarborough YO13 9QU
01723 865052
9am every Saturday. Enjoy the scenic run around our picturesque park – all abilities welcome. The café is open for well-earned post-run breakfast too.
Long Causeway Rd, Wykeham, Lakes YO13 9QU
Just like the 5k Parkrun, junior parkrun is a free weekly community event, but Junior Parkrun is just for kids aged from 4 to 14!
Every Sunday morning at 9am kids can come along to try out the 2k junior parkrun at Pickering Community Park, YO18 7HJ.
Parents are welcome to join in the 2k or support our events as a volunteer. Come along with the whole family to have some fun, meet new friends and run, hop, skip or jump your way around our 2k route!
Parkrun events are free to join, just register first at Parkrun UK to get your barcode
We provide training to ages 7+, boys and girls all welcome:
Seniors: Wednesday and Friday 7 – 8.30pm
Located at Northern Ryedale Leisure Centre, Lady Lumley’s School, Swainsea Lane, Pickering. YO18 8NG
Contact Kat on 07502 299333 (Club Secretary & Welfare Officer)
Ryedale Youth Theatre aims to encourage and instruct young people (age 8-18 years) in all aspects of musical theatre and the performing arts and to bring the performing arts to the people of Ryedale, with Easter and Christmas shows.
The Milton Rooms, Market Place, Malton, YO17 7LX
07795 540516
Whatever you want to do when you leave school, Sea Cadets will give you a bunch of stuff that will help you cope with the big world and enjoy what it brings. For ages 12-18 years. Currently operating in these locations:
Tuesdays 6.15pm (term time only) for years 6, 7, 8 and 9. New members are always welcome at Platform 66 at The Old Station, YO41 1DG
Managed by Claire who can be emailed here
The Deep is home to spectacular animals including sharks and stingrays, the UK’s only pair of Green sawfish, hundreds of tropical reef fish, Loggerhead sea turtles a colony of Gentoo penguins, and much more to keep all ages entertained.
FREE return visits for 12 months with their Annual Pass.
Tower Street, Hull, HU9 1TU. 01482 381000.
Thread and Press offer fun, creative sessions for 8-16 years olds in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
Gain a skill for life… or take up a new hobby! Work through ABRSM/Trinity grades or simply play for fun. Beginners & mature learners welcome. Lessons taught from my home in Sheriff Hutton.
Call Tracey now to book your FREE introductory lesson
T: 07754 523561
Age specific martial arts classes for all the family. Helping to build confidence, increase fitness and learn a new skill. Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday, for ages from 3 years up to teenagers and adults.
Plot B – Unit 1 Malton Enterprise Park, Cherry Farm Close, Malton, YO17 6AX
Contact: Will 07943875910
Lots to do for the family – Snozone artificial snow slope for skiing and sledging (run children’s ski lessons for 3 years and above), cinema, bowling alley, arcades, lazerzone, aerial assault course. Volcano falls crazy golf also good for young children. Large soft play centre ‘Xplore’ upstairs and smaller free soft play area in the bar/cafe above the snow slope. Large selection of restaurants. Open daily 8am – midnight.
Colorado Way, Glasshoughton, Castleford, WF10 4TA
Brockholes Lane, Branton, Doncaster, DN4 6TB (off the M18 junction 3). 01302 535057
Fantastic day out for the family. Large wildlife enclosures including lions, giraffes, leopards and polar bears. Walk through enclosures to get up close to the animals
Yorkshire Young Farmers is led by young people, for young people, the age frame to be a member is 10 to 28 years old. Clubs within the Ryedale District meet weekly at these locations:
For more information you can find these groups on Facebook, otherwise call 01423 546 170
