Family friendly things to do at Brimham Rocks

Exploring the rock ledges at Brimham Rocks — Run, clamber and jump your way through the school holidays | © J Shepherd

If you're looking for somewhere exciting to get little legs exploring the outdoors, then Brimham is the natural playground that will get those wellies on. This is a special place with pathways to race down, amazing rock formations to scramble over and acres of wildlife-filled moorland to explore.

Brimham Rocks provide a wonderful place for an adventure for all the family but please explore safely

The rocks and paths can become slippery when wet. Always keep an eye on children, there are sudden drops and steep slopes across the site. If you're visiting Brimham Rocks to take part in activities such as rock climbing, please make sure you have someone with you and take extra care at height. If you need assistance, please call the emergency services (999) and ask for mountain rescue.

Summer of Play

Join us for a jam packed Summer of Play, sponsored by Starling Bank, with activities perfect for the whole family.

Head to Brimham Rocks every Tuesday and Thursday between Saturday 19 July to Sunday 31 August and take part in a variety of taster day events, including something new for 2025. All Summer of Play activities are free.

Take a look at what we've got in store...

Summer of Play

Four children looking and pointing at their orienteering maps with the rock formations behind them. — Download the orienteering course and head on an adventure | © Paul Harris

Family-friendly activities

Brimham Rocks doesn't have a playground because we are nature's playground. With pathways to race down, amazing rock formations to scramble over and acres of wildlife-filled moorland to explore Brimham Rocks is the perfect place to get little legs in the outdoors.

Throughout the year we have a great list of activities perfect to get little ones exploring in nature, from crafting bird boxes to pond dipping and bug explorers to broom making.

Or, if you're looking for something a little quieter, pop to the second-hand bookshop to relax and read a book together.

Young girl abseiling one of the taller rocks — Climb and abseil some of the tallest rocks at Brimahm | © Paul Harris

Visiting with big kids and teenagers?

Climbing and abseiling taster days

Get outside, get active, discover hidden secrets, learn new skills and face stimulating challenges on an active outdoors adventure day with Live For Today. Book in advance onto a 2.5 hour session to have a go, perfect for children aged 8+. All activities will be led and guided by a Live for Today expert instructors. Sessions will run in April, May, June and September with two free tatster sessions during the summer holidays.

Book your tickets here

Self-led outdoor activities

Climbing

Brimham's varied and dramatic natural landscape makes it the most diverse landscape in Yorkshire for climbing. If you've got the equipment and the enthusiasm, then come and have a go.

Orienteering

There is an orienteering course available all year round (whatever the weather) perfect for beginners, families, dog-walkers and school groups. Pick up a map from the visitor centre on arrival and start your adventure.

Geocaching

Join the international digital treasure hunt. There are geocaches hidden away around the rocks, moorland and woodland of Brimham Rocks. To get started download the geocaching app, sign up and get exploring.

Outdoor activities at Brimham Rocks

Does that sound too active? Don't worry...

Brimham Rocks is the picture perfect location for that instagrammable moment or TikTok Video. Don't forget to tag us in your pictures and videos, we love to see them.

Grab a bite to eat

When you’ve run off some energy it’s time to have a rest and recharge the batteries.

Head to the refreshment kiosk and pick up a light snack like one of our warming sausage rolls or pasties. Or bring a picnic and grab some hot and cold drinks, snacks and ice creams to top up.

Find out more about eating at Brimham Rocks here.