There are some fantastic attractions in or near Wharfedale & Craven where you can benefit from becoming a member with unlimited trips* and additional member benefits.
Bird Garden at Lotherton
Lotherton Hall
There is so much to do for families of all ages at Lotherton. With an annual membership to Lotherton, you can enjoy unlimited year-round entry to the whole estate including the playgrounds, woodland play, family trails, Wildlife World, dressing up and crafts in the hall and they often have themed events during the school holidays which are included in membership.
Price:
- Family ‘A’ Membership (1 adult, 3 children) is £40.55
- Family ‘B’ Membership (2 adults, 2 children) is £61
Membership Includes:
- Visit as often as you like all year round!
- Free entry to headline event programme and discounted entry at paid-for events
- One free family guest day ticket
- Invitations to exclusive members-only events
- Receive regular e-newsletters with details of new developments, events, talks, exhibitions and special offers
- Become a member up to 30 days after your first visit and Lotherton will refund your day ticket against the price of your membership*
**Offer valid up to 30 days from date of purchased ticket
Off Collier Lane, Aberford, LS25 3EB
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MY MINI MUMBLERS FAVOURITE BIT: The Penguins!!!
Skipton Castle
The ‘Friends’ has been formed in response to requests for an annual ticket allowing members to visit Skipton Castle as often as they wish. Some people like to visit the Castle throughout the year to enjoy the changing seasons – the spring bulbs and blossoms, the great copper beach in all its summer glory or the Castle’s winter majesty.
One can relax on the Chapel Terrace, a peaceful spot with seats giving views over Skipton and the woods or take refreshment in the Clifford Tearooms.
Price:
The annual subscription is £35.00 for one adult. This also allows up to three family members under 18 years to accompany the “Friend”. Children must be accompanied at all times.
Membership Includes:
Membership enables Friends to accompany their paying friends without having to pay further themselves.
A 10% discount on purchases from the gift shop and tearooms may be claimed on presenting the Friends card.
Membership of the Friends is by an application at the Shell Room in the Gatehouse or by post. A Friends card will be issued which has to be shown at the Shell Room when visiting, at the same time signing the Friends Book.
MY MINI MUMBLERS FAVOURITE BIT: The Dungeon!
RHS Garden Harlow Carr
Holiday Daily garden trail at Harlow Carr
RHS Garden Harlow Carr provides a great day out for both adults and children. With the beautiful gardens to walk around and plenty of ways for the kids to burn off energy including the adventure play areas, woodland walks, treehouse to explore and in the holidays they normally have a themed trail and activities in the visitor’s centre. A visit to Harlow Carr isn’t complete without a trip to Betty’s for a little treat! Annual membership to Harlow Carr also allows you to visit any other RHS Garden throughout the UK.
Price:
- Individual – Member and a family guest or 2 children, £49.95*
- Joint – 2 members, a family guest and up to 4 children, £73.50*
*Prices stated based on payment by direct debit
Membership Includes:
- Unlimited entry to the five RHS Gardens
- Free member access to more than 200 RHS Partner Gardens**
- Members’ Days or savings on tickets to RHS Shows
- Monthly subscription to The Garden magazine
- Personalised RHS Gardening Advice
**See website for T&Cs
Crag Lane, Harrogate HG3 1QB
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MINI MUMBLERS FAVOURITE BIT: The Treehouse!!
National Trust
National Trust properties provide great family days out with wide-open spaces to burn off energy, adventure playgrounds, bike rides, tree climbing, ruins to explore, amazing spots for summer picnics and much more! Certain properties also often have special events running through the school holidays. Our family favourites include Fountains Abbey, Nostell Priory and Beningborough Hall but there are many more around the country.
Price:
- Family 2 adults – Two adults (aged 18+) living at the same address and up to 10 children or grandchildren (17 or under). Under 5s go free. £126.00 a year. £10.50 a month*
- Family 1 adult – One adult (aged 18+) and up to 10 children or grandchildren (17 or under). Under 5s go free. £78.00 a year. £6.50 a month*
Membership Includes:
- Free entry to over 500 special places
- Free parking at most National Trust car parks
- National Trust Handbook full of ideas to help you plan a visit
- National Trust Magazine sent to you three times a year
- Regular newsletters sent straight to your inbox
Local sites: Nostell, Fountains Abbey, Brimham Rocks, East Riddleson Hall, Hardcastle Crags, Benighbrough Hall & Gardens
*living at the same address
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MINI MUMBLERS FAVOURITE BIT: Exploring the ruins!!
Harewood House
Harewood House
Whether you want to visit the House and its wonderful collections, relax in the gardens with a picnic, play on the amazing adventure playground, meet the animals on the farm and in the bird garden or see the penguins being fed there is something for all ages at Harewood!
Price:
- Family: £95.00* (two adults + two children under 18 living at the same address, under 4’s free). *Non-direct debit rates are priced at £120 for families.
Membership Includes:
- Free admission to the House and State Floor*
- Free admission to over 100 acres of grounds including Gardens, Bird Garden, Farm Experience and Adventure Playground*
- 10% discount in the cafes, shops and outlets
- E-newsletters keeping you up to date with all the forthcoming events and exhibitions
- Harewood Members Newsletter which will give you all the latest behind the scenes news
- Priority booking for special events
- Invitations to Members-only events
- Free entry to selected outdoor events
*admission during open season.
Sandy Gate, Harewood, LS17 9LE
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MINI MUMBLER FAVOURITE BIT: The park!!
English Heritage
Membership of the English Heritage gives you unlimited access to over 400 historic places for a whole year, where you can stand in the places history happened. Yorkshire sites include Helmsley Castle, Rievaulx Abbey, Pickering Castle, Byland Abbey, Kirkham Abbey, Wharram Percy plus nearby Whitby Abbey and Scarborough Castle as well as many other lovely locations around the country.
Price:
- A family of one adult and up to six children. £64 a year. £5.33 per month
- A family of two adults and up to 12 children. £111 a year. £9.25 per month
Membership Includes:
- Unlimited entry to over 400 historic places
- Members’ magazine and handbook
- Kids go free
- Hundreds of historical events
- Money off other attractions
Local sites include SPOFFORTH CASTLE, STEETON HALL GATEWAY, MONK BRETTON PRIORY, BRODSWORTH HALL AND GARDENS, CLIFFORD’S TOWER, YORK
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Newby Hall
Explore the beautiful gardens, play in Newby’s exciting Adventure Garden which is designed for children of all ages – from swings for toddlers through to climbing frames and bridges, an aerial slide and pedalo boats for the older children. Don’t forget your swimming costumes or wetsuits for ‘Tarantella’ the dancing water play area by William Pye!
A firm favourite with my two is the miniature train ride through the gardens and looking at the amazing Dollshouse and Teddy Bear Exhibitions. They also have seasonal events running throughout the year and school holidays.
Price:
- Open 6 months (1st April – 4th October 2020)
- Adult £45, child £25.
Season Tickets for Newby Hall Gardens and Adventure Playground. Valid for 12 months from date of purchase. Children are aged 4 – 15 years
Membership Includes:
- Unlimited visits to the Adventure Gardens, Dollshouse & Teddy Bear Exhibitions included (access to the House not included)
Newby Hall & Gardens, Ripon, HG4 5AE
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MINI MUMBLERS FAVOURITE BIT: The miniature train!!
Fancy Newby Hall and Harewood House?? Try Historic Houses
Historic Houses is the UK’s largest collection of independently owned historic houses and gardens, with seven sites within 10 miles of Harrogate. Included are Harewood House, Newby Hall and Gardens and Ripley Castle and Gardens.
There currently isn’t a family membership, but adult membership (Age 16+) is £59 a year, joint membership £94 a year and junior membership (Age 3-16) is £27 a year, with under 3s being free. Membership includes free access to more than 300 historic houses and gardens across the UK. Although it is worth noting that some sites only allow a certain number of free entries per year – including Harewood House. For more information see here.
Stockeld Park
Due to Covid restrictions, Gold Memberships are currently on hold.
Stockeld Park is a magical all year round adventure park with seasonally themed adventures running most school holidays (and a little bit extra at Christmas!) Activities change with the seasons at Stockeld but year-round you can enjoy The Enchanted Forest with large adventure playgrounds, explore the Maze, ride the electric scooter trail and take part in activities with the Stockeld Rangers. Seasonal activities include an outdoor bouncing pillow, inflatable slide go-karts, roller skating and in winter months a covered ice skating rink!
Price:
- Annual Gold Membership £300 for 4 person membership (Must include 1 adult).
- Under 2s: Free of charge, except in Santa’s Grotto, Santa’s Panto Breakfast and special events.
Membership Includes:
- Access to seasonal adventures (see website for exactly what is included at each)
- 10% off Events
- 10% off Gift shop
- 10% off Café
- 10% off Birthday Party bookings
- 50% off Boats
- 50% off Laser Adventure (Annual Gold Members only)
- FREE admission to our Fireworks event
- Refer a friend offer – £20 Stockeld Gift voucher when a friend or family becomes a Gold Member
- Host “Friend’s Day” throughout the year, where you can bring a friend for 50% off
- Additional 10% off when you renew for another year!
Stockeld Park, off the A661 Wetherby Road
MY MINI MUMBLERS FAVOURITE BIT: The spider web!
Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Yorkshire Wildlife Park near Doncaster is the UK’s No.1 walk-through wildlife adventure. It is home to some of the most amazing animals including the only polar bears in England to majestic lions, tigers, black rhino and so much more! There are lots of playgrounds for children to explore including an indoor Monkey playhouse and a Forest Adventure play area.
Price:
- Child annual pass 3 – 15 years, £62.50
- Adult annual pass 16 -59 years, £67.50
Membership Includes:
- Annual pass allows entry for 365 days from the stated date of purchase
Brockholes Lane, Branton, Doncaster, DN4 6TB
MY MINI MUMBLERS FAVOURITE BIT: The Polar Bears!
***All prices correct at time of publishing (4th January 2022)
