Laurels Park

At Laurel’s Park, you’re ideally placed to explore several major Yorkshire cities. Leeds (45 minutes’ drive) has cool shops and a lively restaurant scene, plus contemporary works at the Leeds Art Gallery and the fine collection of weapons displayed at the Royal Armouries Museum (40 minutes). Step back in time for a history tour of York (40 minutes), walking around the Roman walls, or discovering the stained-glass, pink-stone beauty of York Minster. The Shambles is one of the oldest streets in the UK, lined with gift shops and host to an artisan market. Talking of York, JORVIK Viking Centre (35 minutes) is a cracker for curious kids, as it brings the smells and sounds of the Viking era vividly to life. Equally fascinating are the shark encounters and feeding sessions at The Deep aquarium (50 minutes) in Hull. If the children still have an overload of energy, let them loose on the grassy meadows at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park (45 minutes) while you admire the outdoor installations.