Things to do during the summer holidays: Ideas for family days out during July and August including play centres, museums, and animal experiences

If you’re looking for fun days out this July and August but don’t want to travel far, here is a list of ideas for family days out to make the most of the summer holidays.

From play centres and museums to animal experiences and stunning parkland, we’ve included visitor attractions that have all been rated highly by Tripadvisor users and which are within a one hour drive from Dewsbury.

Click through the gallery to find some inspiration for fun days out this summer.

1. Shibden Hall

Visitors can learn about the fascinating history of the hall or roam the stunning surrounding estate at Shibden Hall, around a 40 minute drive from Dewsbury at Lister’s Road, Halifax, HX3 6XG. Tripadvisor rating of 4.7 from more than 1,000 reviews. Photo: Tony Johnson

Photo Sales

2. Dream Spa

The spa in Gomersal at Moor Lane, Gomersal Park Hotel, Gomersal, BD19 4LJ, has a Tripadvisor rating of 4 from more than 60 reviews. Photo: Google

Photo Sales

3. Crow Nest Park

A Green Flag awarded park with “outstanding views” at Heckmondwike Road, Dewsbury WF13 2SG. Tripadvisor rating of 3.8 from more than 50 reviews. Photo: Google

Photo Sales

4. Tiger Moth Flight Experience

An experience offering open cockpit flying around a 40 minute drive from Dewsbury at The Airfield, New Lennerton Lane, Leeds, LS25 6JE. Tripadvisor rating of 5 from more than 100 reviews. Photo: Google

Photo Sales

Previous

1 / 4

Next Page

Related topics:IdeasTripAdvisorDewsbury