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 info@beverleybreakout.co.uk
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, Superworm 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.
This year Forestry England are taking some time to celebrate their fantastic cycling offer at Dalby Forest. Cycling is one of the key activities at Dalby and they already have really brilliant, well established cycling trails and facilities, and something for everyone when it comes to navigating the forest on two wheels.
As well as keeping children physically fit, research has shown that cycling can bring about a feeling of greater self-esteem, self-control and the ability to rise to a challenge.
The NEW Forest Rider pack has been designed to challenge children to complete a series of off-road rides, to help build their confidence and to enjoy the fantastic network of trails the nation’s forest have to offer. Aimed at children aged 7-11, the Forest Rider pack will encourage children to get out and about on their bikes in the forest and be safe and responsible forest riders!
In your pack, you will find:
o A logbook to record your rides
o A cool Forest Rider neck buff
o Pro cycle skill cards to help you be the best forest rider you can be. These include QR codes which, when scanned, will take you to videos teaching you how to do the tricks
o Stickers and activities
o The chance to solve a puzzle to enter a prize drawer to win £350 Halfords voucher, a family experience with Go Ape, a Forestry England Membership and more!
Packs are £5 from the Dalby Forest Visitor Centre, or £6.50 if bought online. You can find more information here:
Fridays 6.30pm until 8pm
Aged 10 – 18
£1
Tuck Shop
The Moorside Room next to the church in Kirkbymoorside
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
25 metre six- lane swimming pool, 13m x 7m learner pool with a moveable floor. Splash Zone to include waterplay features and two interactive water slides connected to the learner pool.
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
Winter Opening until 1st April 2022 – The Zoo and Peter Rabbit play ground.
Weekdays – £14.50pp
March Weekends and February Half Term – £25pp (Visit Dino-Stone Park and brave the high-altitude thrills of Pterodactyl or jump aboard a pedal-powered hang glider on Cyclosoar. Don’t miss our swashbuckling live show, the Pirates of Zanzibar aboard the ‘Black Heart’ every day and for the thrill seekers we’ll be opening Mumbo Jumbo and Cliff Hanger too)
Kirby Misperton Malton, North Yorkshire YO17 6UX
0800 40 888 40
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.
Air Rifle discipline, for people aged 14 years and above.
Contact Bob Waters for more information
07842 640349
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
Offers a range of watersport activities including stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, open water swimming, sailing, canoeing. Plus walks, cycle track, cafe and a relaxing environment. Free parking, free entry, you only pay to play.
NEW for 2022 – Toddler Aqua Park – Open weekends and holidays
Online bookings – £12 per child this includes a short wetsuit if available. Each session is an hour. For ages 3 – 7 years.
Our toddler aqua park that allows younger children the chance to enjoy slides and bounce like the main AquaPark’s but in the enclosed Splash Kingdom. Parents follow their children round the inflatable that has a paddle depth of 100 millimetres of water in the base for slip and slide fun. This activity can also be used dry on colder days to allow the fun to continue. All participants must be accompanied by an Adult (an adult is someone over the age of 18.) and are under the full supervision of said adult. One adult can supervise 3 children.
Wykeham Lakes, Long Causeway Road, Scarborough YO13 9QU
01723 865052
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:
Wednesdays 4.00pm to 5.00pm
FOR KIDS & TEENAGERS (8 to 16 years old) .
NEW BEGINNERS GROUP starting February 2nd 2022 at MALTON SCHOOL.
Native Spanish Teacher from Barcelona!
Private lessons are available.
Limited places, book in advance.
Gemma Vitali 07485 456343
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
Bring your own bike or hire one on site and enjoy the fantastic cycling facilities at Sutton Bank. It’s a great place to get your family cycling, providing access to many 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. The following trails are available:
Sutton Bank National Park Centre
North York Moors National Park, Sutton Bank, Thirsk YO7 2EH
Located in Hull, The Deep is an award-winning aquarium home to 3,500 fish including green sawfish, spectacular sharks, rays and a colony of Gentoo penguins. Journey through the story of the world’s oceans travelling through a unique blend of spectacular marine life from warm tropical waters to the cold Antarctic seas. Highlights include daily dive shows, animal presentations, touch pool sessions, the amazing glass tunnel and a ride in the glass lift through the 10m Endless Oceans exhibit.
Open daily 10am – 6pm (last entry 5pm), closed 24th/25th December.
Tower Street, Hull, HU1 4DP (Sat Nav HU9 1TU). 01482 381000.
Thread and Press offer fun, creative sessions for 8-16 years olds in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
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
