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Parks & Walks
What's On in York - October Half Term 2026
Are you looking for things to do in York this Half Term? Find places to visit, parks, walks, events and activities going on in York over half term so you can spend less time searching and more time having fun.
Wonderlab: The Bramall Gallery
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Beetle Bank Farm
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The Foss Fairy Trail
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Busy Birds Role Play Adventures
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National Railway Museum
The largest railway museum in the world
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The Shambles | City Centre
a narrow, timber-framed lane in the heart of York
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Holy Trinity | Goodramgate
One of the oldest and most atmospheric medieval churches in York
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The York Cat Trail
a free, self-guided walking adventure
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Bar Convent Living Heritage Centre
The oldest living convent in the UK
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York Explore Library
York's central library and archive
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Snickelways of York
a network of medieval alleys, ginnels and passageways
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St Olave's Church
A thousand-year-old church tucked beside Museum Gardens
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Merchant Adventurers' Hall Gardens
a peaceful walled garden in York city centre
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Choral Evensong at York Minster
World-class choral music
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York City Walls
Walk the longest town walls in England for free
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Clifford's Tower
Climb the grassy mound at the heart of York for sweeping city views
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Rawcliffe Bar Country Park
Award-winning park with adventure play, woodland walks and wildlife
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Monk Stray
Large areas of open grassland
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Bootham Stray
Wide open grassland and easy walking routes
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Acomb Green
green space in the heart of Acomb with open lawns and a play area
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Hob Moor
Ancient common land, wildlife-rich grassland and family-friendly walks
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Knavesmire Wood
a peaceful Woodland Trust site on the edge of York Racecourse
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Glen Gardens
Green Flag award-winning park in Heworth
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Homestead Park
a beautiful historic park in Clifton
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Clarence Gardens
Offering formal gardens and a play area
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West Bank Park
Mature woodland, play areas and bowling greens
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Rowntree Park
One of York's best loved parks, just south of the city centre
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Deans Park at York Minster
Tucked behind York Minster
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Tower Gardens
Set beside Clifford's Tower and the River Ouse
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York Museum Gardens
Ten acres of botanical gardens and an ancient abbey
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Dunnington Playground
Well-loved village enclosed play area
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Hull Road Park
Park in east York, with play area, sports facilities and open space
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York Racecourse Car Boot
(1 other dates)Running on Saturdays throughout the season
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Shambles Market
(9 other dates)Open daily
Events
SPARK York
Independent outdoor community space, food and independent traders
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Malton Traditional Market
(1 other dates)Saturdays
Events
Antiques Centre York
Home to over 120 specialist dealers
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Shambles Street Food
(9 other dates)Lively city-centre street food destination
Events
Bedern Hall | Goodramgate
Historic Medieval Hall
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Energise Leisure Centre | Acomb
25 metre swimming pool
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Water Zone at Web Adventure Park
Splash park in outdoor play zone
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Paddling pool at Valley Gardens | Harrogate
With boating lake and other attractions
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Beningbrough River Walk and Beach
Free parking and surprise beach!
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Moorlands Nature Reserve
Woodland with ancient trees and colourful flowers
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Yearsley Swimming Pool
Offering swimming lessons, aqua aerobics and family sessions
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York Leisure Centre | Monks Cross
25 metre swimming pool, family splash area and teaching pool
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Helmsley Outdoor Pool
Yorkshire's only 25m heated open air pool
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