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Race your friends around the Cobstacle Course, jump for joy on the Popcorn Pillow, scale the Volcorno, climb through the COBweb Climbing Zone and zoom down the Corn Snake Tower Slides.
If you’re looking for outdoor activities for kids, fun things to do with kids or active family activities in Yorkshire, this is the place to get stuck in. With a mix of outdoor, indoor and under cover attractions, Active Fun is perfect for families who like their day out with a bit more bounce, climb, slide and whoosh.
A volcano made of corn? Welcome to the VOLCORNO!!! Climb, scramble and slide your way around the UK’s only 360-degree, 4 metre tall volcano climb and slide. It’s one of our most unique outdoor attractions in Yorkshire and a proper test for young adventurers with energy to burn.
Can you make it all the way to the top before sliding back down for another go? You must be at least 0.8m tall for the Volcorno. Long trousers essential - sorry you can't use this attraction in shorts or skirts. Over-trousers are available to borrow at the Volcorno.
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Race your friends around the Cobstacle Course, a giant inflatable obstacle course packed with corn-fuelled chaos.
Go around, over and under the cobs as you battle to reach the finish line first. Housed under a giant marquee, this under cover attraction helps keep the fun going even when the Great British weather gets a bit dramatic.
Perfect for kids who like a challenge and grown-ups who still think they’ve got it. You must be at least 0.8m tall for the Cobstacle Course
Scale the Mattercorn, climb into your Cobsleigh and get ready to race your friends down the track. Whoosh!!!
This fast-paced ride is a favourite for families looking for fun things to do with kids at York Maze. Single riders only, no passengers, and riders must be at least 0.8m tall. Who’ll be crowned the speediest cob on the course?
Bounce around like kernels of corn in a popcorn machine on the Popcorn Pillow. Sessions are split by size so little ones can bounce safely, while bigger kids can properly let loose.
Housed under a giant marquee, the rain has to be coming in sideways to stop the fun here. It’s one of our most popular active attractions, and a brilliant choice for families looking for under cover kids activities in Yorkshire.
Older kids can take on the challenge of our timber COBweb Climbing Zone. Walk the moving balance beams, scramble across the cargo net, and zoom down the slide.
It’s built for climbing, balancing and showing off just a little bit. A great stop for families looking for physical outdoor activities for kids during a full day out at York Maze.
Grab your mat and climb to the top of the Corn Snake Tower Slides, where three thrilling tube slides are waiting. Will you be brave enough to take on the drop-slide? Whooosh!!! Single sliders only and sliders must be at least 0.8m tall.
There’s also a gentler slide for younger children, so more of the family can join in the fun. Under cover and packed with speed, it’s one of the most exciting family activities in Yorkshire for kids who love a slide.
How quickly can you climb across the cliff face to rescue the corn cob at the other end? Challenge your friends and family to see who can make it across in the fastest time.
With different routes and tricky holds, even the most adventurous young mountaineers will find something to test them. It’s hands-on, active and just the right amount of corny.
The Active Fun area at York Maze includes the Volcorno, Cobstacle Course, COBsleigh Run, Popcorn Pillow, COBweb Climbing Zone, Corn Snake Tower Slides and The Cornwall.
Yes. York Maze has plenty of outdoor activities for kids, including climbing, bouncing, sliding, racing and physical play attractions across the site.
Yes. Several Active Fun attractions are under cover, including the Cobstacle Course, Popcorn Pillow and Corn Snake Tower Slides. That means there’s still plenty going on if the weather turns a bit British.
Some Active Fun attractions are suitable for younger children, while others are better for older kids. Popcorn Pillow sessions are split by size, and the Corn Snake Tower Slides include a gentler slide for younger visitors.
Families can race around the Cobstacle Course, bounce on the Popcorn Pillow, climb the Volcorno, take on the COBweb Climbing Zone and ride the COBsleigh Run. It’s packed with fun things to do with kids during the summer holidays.
Yes. York Maze is a great choice for active family activities in Yorkshire, with rides, climbing areas, slides, obstacle courses, mazes, shows and play areas included across the site.
The Active Fun attractions listed on this page are included within your York Maze admission ticket, unless stated otherwise.
Opens Sat 11 July - Thurs 3 Sept 2026
10:00am - 6:30pm (Last admission 3:00pm)
