Children
Children – Planning a brilliant family day or unforgettable birthday celebration? Harrogate, Knaresborough and Ripon offer children’s fashion boutiques, traditional toy shops, indoor play centres, party venues and talented children’s magicians. Discover imaginative gifts, energetic entertainment and weatherproof activities designed for babies, toddlers and older children, all conveniently located across this beautiful part of North Yorkshire for local families and visitors alike.
Children’s Clothing in Harrogate, Knaresborough and Ripon
HARROGATE
Milk & Honey Kids
14–16 Cheltenham Parade, Harrogate, HG1 1DB
Luxury children’s clothing, accessories, toys and gifts.
Visit Milk & Honey Kids
Eleanor Charles
12 Princes Street, Harrogate, HG1 1NH
Traditional clothing and footwear for babies, children and young people.
Visit Eleanor Charles
Next Harrogate
Unit 1, Victoria Shopping Centre, Harrogate, HG1 1AE
Babywear, childrenswear, footwear, accessories and school clothing.
Visit Next Harrogate
Primark Harrogate
36–38 Cambridge Street, Harrogate, HG1 1RX
Affordable clothing, nightwear, footwear and accessories for babies and children.
Visit Primark Harrogate
Marks & Spencer
18 Cambridge Street, Harrogate, HG1 1RX
Children’s everyday clothing, occasionwear, schoolwear, footwear and baby essentials.
Visit Marks & Spencer
KNARESBOROUGH
Lullaby Lane Children’s Boutique
80 High Street, Knaresborough, HG5 0EA
Children’s clothing, babywear, accessories and gifts for newborns to eight-year-olds.
Visit Lullaby Lane Children’s Boutique
Baby and The Bear
Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
Bright, sustainable and organic children’s clothing, reusable products and baby essentials.
Visit Baby and The Bear
Yorkshire Cancer Research
4 Market Place, Knaresborough, HG5 8AG
Pre-loved children’s clothing alongside adult fashion and household items.
Visit Yorkshire Cancer Research Knaresborough
Sue Ryder
15–17 High Street, Knaresborough, HG5 0ET
Affordable pre-owned children’s fashion, footwear, accessories and family essentials.
Visit Sue Ryder Knaresborough
RIPON
Peacocks
6–8 Fishergate, Ripon, HG4 1DY
Children’s clothing, footwear, accessories, nightwear and seasonal fashion.
Visit Peacocks Ripon
Next Ripon
Ripon, North Yorkshire
Fashion, footwear, accessories and everyday clothing for babies and children.
Visit Next Ripon
Tu Clothing at Sainsbury’s
5 Market Place, Ripon, HG4 1BP
Everyday children’s clothing, babywear, schoolwear and seasonal outfits.
Visit Tu Clothing Ripon
Signature Baby Boutique
Ripon, North Yorkshire
New, designer, vintage and pre-loved baby clothing and accessories.
Visit Signature Baby Boutique
Yorkshire Cancer Research
11 The Arcade, Ripon, HG4 1NZ
Pre-loved clothing and accessories for children and the wider family.
Visit Yorkshire Cancer Research Ripon
Cancer Research UK
Ripon, North Yorkshire
Donated children’s clothing, shoes and accessories at affordable prices.
Visit Cancer Research UK Ripon
Shop details can change, so customers should confirm opening hours, stock and services directly before visiting.
Children’s Parties in Harrogate, Knaresborough and Ripon
HARROGATE
Rascals Entertainment
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Award-winning themed parties, magicians, characters, discos, face painting and balloon modelling.
Visit Rascals Entertainment
The Little Bees
Beech Avenue, Harrogate, HG2 8DS
Soft-play, role-play and themed birthday-party packages with food options.
Visit The Little Bees
The Little Gym Harrogate
1 Cardale Park, Harrogate, HG3 1RY
Instructor-led birthday parties combining gymnastics, games and supervised free play.
Visit The Little Gym Harrogate
Harrogate Gymnastics
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Gymnastics parties featuring supervised activities, free play and optional party food.
Visit Harrogate Gymnastics
Harrogate Leisure and Wellbeing Hub
Jenny Field Drive, Harrogate, HG1 2RP
Children’s swimming parties with floats, toys and selected inflatable activities.
Visit Harrogate Leisure and Wellbeing Hub
Harrogate Bounce
Minskip Road, Boroughbridge, York, YO51 9HY
Indoor inflatable parties with bouncing, toddler soft play, food and pony-ride options.
Visit Harrogate Bounce
ARTventurers Harrogate and Knaresborough
Harrogate and Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
Colourful art and creative birthday parties for babies, toddlers and older children.
Visit ARTventurers
Early Explorers
Harrogate and Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
Story-inspired children’s parties with themed decorations, activities and optional soft play.
Visit Early Explorers
Marks Magic Kingdom
Harrogate and surrounding areas
Two-hour children’s party packages combining comedy, magic, games and entertainment.
Visit Marks Magic Kingdom
DNA Kids
Harrogate and the wider North Yorkshire area
Disco, magic, science, sports, princess, superhero and themed children’s parties.
Visit DNA Kids
KNARESBOROUGH
Wiggle & Wonder
Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
Private children’s parties featuring soft play, creative activities and party packages.
Visit Wiggle & Wonder
Knaresborough Leisure and Wellbeing Hub
King James Road, Knaresborough, HG5 8EB
Children’s swimming parties and active celebrations at the town’s leisure centre.
Visit Knaresborough Leisure and Wellbeing Hub
The Ugly Duckling
Low Bridge, Knaresborough, HG5 8HZ
Riverside venue offering private family parties and catering for groups including children.
Visit The Ugly Duckling
Henshaws Arts and Crafts Centre
50 Bond End, Knaresborough, HG5 9AL
Creative venue suitable for family celebrations, art activities and group experiences.
Visit Henshaws Arts and Crafts Centre
Shuffles Entertainment
Knaresborough and surrounding areas
Children’s discos, games, entertainers, face painting and bouncy-castle packages.
Visit Shuffles Entertainment
RIPON
Ripon Leisure and Wellbeing Hub – The Jack Laugher Centre
Dallamires Lane, Ripon, HG4 1TT
Children’s pool parties with floats, toys and different swimming-party packages.
Visit the Jack Laugher Centre
ZEN Sensory
The Old Mushroom Farm, Tanfield Lane, Wath, Ripon, HG4 5JE
Inclusive private parties with sensory rooms, optional food, decorations and party bags.
Visit ZEN Sensory
Inflatafun Ripon
Ripon, North Yorkshire
Bouncy castles, soft-play equipment, mascot visits, face painting and temporary tattoos.
Visit Inflatafun Ripon
Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park
North Stainley, Ripon, HG4 3HT
Family attraction offering rides, indoor play and birthday experiences for younger children.
Visit Lightwater Valley
Froggle Parties
Ripon and the wider North Yorkshire area
Magicians, mini discos, themed celebrations, games and complete entertainer-led parties.
Visit Froggle Parties
Kids Party Yorkshire
Ripon, Harrogate and surrounding areas
Professional children’s DJs and entertainers providing music, games and party activities.
Visit Kids Party Yorkshire
Active North Yorkshire Pool Parties
Harrogate, Knaresborough and Ripon
Bookable children’s pool parties with splash sessions, toys, floats and inflatable options.
Visit Active North Yorkshire
Party packages, age limits, prices and availability can change. Contact each provider directly before making a booking
Children’s Play Centres in Harrogate, Knaresborough and Ripon
HARROGATE
The Little Bees
Beech Avenue, Harrogate, HG2 8DS
Indoor soft-play centre with slides, climbing equipment, sensory areas and a role-play village.
Visit The Little Bees
World of Their Own
Grass Roots, Harrogate, HG3 3QD
Immersive Wild West play village offering dressing up, role play and family experiences.
Visit World of Their Own
The Little Gym Harrogate
1 Cardale Park, Harrogate, HG3 1RY
Instructor-led gymnastics, movement, play sessions, holiday camps and children’s parties.
Visit The Little Gym Harrogate
Harrogate Gymnastics
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Purpose-built gymnastics centre offering recreational activities, trampolining and supervised play.
Visit Harrogate Gymnastics
Harrogate Leisure and Wellbeing Hub
Jenny Field Drive, Harrogate, HG1 2RP
Swimming, inflatable sessions and active recreational activities for children and families.
Visit Harrogate Leisure and Wellbeing Hub
Valley Gardens Play Area
Valley Drive, Harrogate, HG1 2SZ
Large outdoor playground with climbing equipment, swings, slides and family recreation areas.
Visit Valley Gardens
Harrogate Bounce
Minskip Road, Boroughbridge, York, YO51 9HY
Indoor inflatable activity centre with games, obstacle courses and a dedicated toddler area.
Visit Harrogate Bounce
KNARESBOROUGH
Wiggle & Wonder
Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
Children’s play space offering soft play, sensory activities, creative sessions and a café.
Visit Wiggle & Wonder
Mother Shipton’s Adventure Playground
High Bridge, Knaresborough, HG5 8DD
Woodland adventure playground with equipment for different ages and seasonal family trails.
Visit Mother Shipton’s
Knaresborough Castle Activity Room
Castle Yard, Knaresborough, HG5 8AS
Children’s activity space featuring crafts, LEGO, foam blocks, books and a play kitchen.
Visit Knaresborough Castle
Knaresborough Leisure and Wellbeing Hub
King James Road, Knaresborough, HG5 8EB
Family leisure centre with swimming activities and an outdoor children’s play area.
Visit Knaresborough Leisure and Wellbeing Hub
Conyngham Hall Grounds
Bond End, Knaresborough, HG5 9AX
Riverside recreation area with a children’s playground, outdoor games and family facilities.
Visit Conyngham Hall Grounds
Harrogate and Knaresborough Toy Library
The Old School, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
Stay-and-play sessions for babies, toddlers and preschool children during term time.
Visit Harrogate and Knaresborough Toy Library
RIPON
Lightwater Valley Soft Play
North Stainley, Ripon, HG4 3HT
Indoor soft-play centre for children aged seven and under, open with the family attraction.
Visit Lightwater Valley Soft Play
Newby Hall Adventure Playground
Newby Hall, Ripon, HG4 5AE
Children’s Magic in Harrogate, Knaresborough and Ripon
HARROGATE
Rascals Entertainment
Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Comedy magic shows, balloon modelling, themed parties, games and children’s entertainment.
Visit Rascals Entertainment
Mark’s Magic Kingdom
Serving Harrogate and the surrounding area
Children’s magic shows with discos, organised games, prizes, dancing and plate spinning.
Visit Mark’s Magic Kingdom
Rob Hutchinson Magician
Serving Harrogate and surrounding communities
Interactive children’s magic shows combined with party games and audience participation.
Visit Rob Hutchinson Magician
AMH Entertainments
Serving Harrogate and the wider Yorkshire area
Children’s entertainers offering magic shows, games, party activities and themed entertainment.
Visit AMH Entertainments
Dazzling Darren
Serving Harrogate and North Yorkshire
Comedy magic, children’s entertainment and interactive performances for parties and schools.
Visit Dazzling Darren
KNARESBOROUGH
Rob Hutchinson Magician
Serving Knaresborough and surrounding communities
Children’s magic parties featuring an interactive show followed by organised party games.
Visit Rob Hutchinson Magician
Rascals Entertainment
Serving Knaresborough and the Harrogate district
Comedy magician, balloon modeller and children’s entertainers for parties and family events.
Visit Rascals Entertainment
Professor Dan
Serving Knaresborough and North Yorkshire
Children’s magician offering comedy magic, Punch and Judy and balloon modelling.
Visit Professor Dan
Mark’s Magic Kingdom
Serving Knaresborough and the wider Yorkshire area
Complete children’s party packages with magic, disco games, prizes and balloon animals.
Visit Mark’s Magic Kingdom
Jolly Good Productions
Serving Knaresborough and North Yorkshire
Comedy children’s magic with audience participation, music, dancing and party games.
Visit Jolly Good Productions
RIPON
Rob Hutchinson Magician
Based in Ripon and serving North Yorkshire
Children’s magician offering magic shows, party games and complete entertainment packages.
Visit Rob Hutchinson Magician
Mark’s Magic Kingdom
Serving Ripon and the surrounding area
Two-hour children’s parties with magic, discos, games, prizes and balloon animals.
Visit Mark’s Magic Kingdom
Rascals Entertainment
Serving Ripon and surrounding communities
Children’s magic shows, balloon modelling, themed entertainment and party activities.
Visit Rascals Entertainment
Professor Dan
Serving Ripon and North Yorkshire
Professional children’s magician providing magic, puppet shows and balloon entertainment.
Visit Professor Dan
The Magic Hatter
Serving Ripon and the wider North Yorkshire area
Themed children’s magic and interactive entertainment for birthdays and family events.
Visit The Magic Hatter
Jolly Good Productions
Serving Ripon and North Yorkshire
Comedy magic shows with audience involvement, music, dancing and traditional party games.
Visit Jolly Good Productions
Availability, prices and travel areas can vary. Contact each entertainer directly to confirm that they cover your venue and preferred date.
HARROGATE
Games Crusade
13–13A Oxford Street, Harrogate, HG1 1PY
Independent shop selling traditional toys, board games, puzzles, craft kits and children’s gifts.
Visit Games Crusade
Toyland Toyshop
Victoria Shopping Centre, Harrogate, HG1 1AE
Family toy shop offering popular toys, games, collectibles, dolls and outdoor activities.
Visit Toyland Toyshop
The Works
16 Oxford Street, Harrogate, HG1 1PU
Affordable children’s toys, games, puzzles, books and creative activity sets.
Visit The Works
Milk & Honey Kids
14–16 Cheltenham Parade, Harrogate, HG1 1DB
Luxury children’s boutique stocking soft toys, gifts, accessories and baby products.
Visit Milk & Honey Kids
Harrogate Fair Trade Shop
St Peter’s Church Porch, Cambridge Street, Harrogate, HG1 1RW
Ethically produced wooden toys, games, children’s gifts and Fairtrade products.
Visit Harrogate Fair Trade Shop
Argos Harrogate
Inside Sainsbury’s, Wetherby Road, Harrogate, HG2 8QZ
Large selection of toys, games, outdoor play equipment, electronics and nursery products.
Visit Argos Harrogate
KNARESBOROUGH
Lullaby Lane Children’s Boutique
80 High Street, Knaresborough, HG5 0EA
Carefully selected baby toys, children’s gifts, nursery accessories and keepsakes.
Visit Lullaby Lane Children’s Boutique
Zigzag Cards and Gifts
27B High Street, Knaresborough, HG5 0ET
Independent shop stocking Jellycat, Orange Tree toys, gifts and children’s accessories.
Visit Zigzag Cards and Gifts
Harrogate and Knaresborough Toy Library
The Old School, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
Membership-based library offering more than 1,000 toys, games and educational resources to borrow.
Visit Harrogate and Knaresborough Toy Library
Argos Collection Point
Inside Sainsbury’s, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire
Collection point for toys, games, electronics, nursery equipment and outdoor play products.
Visit Argos Knaresborough
RIPON
The Easy Learning Shop
Ripon Small Shops Arcade, Duck Hill, Ripon, HG4 1BL
Independent specialist offering educational toys, wooden toys, puzzles, games and creative products.
Visit The Easy Learning Shop
The Works
4 Market Place East, Ripon, HG4 1BP
Children’s toys, games, books, puzzles, art materials and craft activity sets.
Visit The Works Ripon
Yorkshire Trading Company
1 Queen Street, Ripon, HG4 1EG
Large toys department with games, seasonal toys, crafts and affordable family products.
Visit Yorkshire Trading Company
Argos Ripon
Inside Sainsbury’s, 5 Market Place, Ripon, HG4 1BP
Toys, games, bicycles, outdoor play equipment, electronics and nursery essentials.
Visit Argos Ripon
Shop ranges and opening hours can change. Contact each retailer directly before making a special journey.
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