Forest Holidays Keldy
Pickering, North Yorkshire
Deep in Cropton Forest on the edge of the North York Moors, Keldy has treehouses and roomy cabins with plenty of space between them. Pickering's steam railway, Dalby Forest's trails and the beaches around Whitby make it a brilliant base for a long weekend.
For the children
- Kids' activities
- Nature activities
- Family rooms
- Cots
- Dog friendly
- Best for
- Families with children who love the outdoors
- Ages
- All ages
- Kids' club
- No club; Forest Ranger-led family activities (bookable)
- Family rooms
- One- to four-bedroom cabins and treehouses; cots and highchairs available
- Outdoors
- Forest Ranger activities, woodland walks, cycling, kayaking and Go Ape nearby
We only list facilities we could confirm on their website — something not listed may still be there.
Days out nearby
North Yorkshire Moors Railway ↗
~6 miles · ~15 mins
Steam railway · nearby attraction
Heritage steam trains cross the moors between Pickering, Goathland and Whitby, with stops for walks and picnics. Goathland station is a Harry Potter filming location that delights older children. Book ahead in summer.
~10 miles · ~15 mins
Theme park · nearby attraction
An unusual combination of thrill rides and a sizeable zoo with giraffes, rhinos and hippos, so a day can swing between coasters and animal encounters. Close to the North York Moors and the coast.
~35 miles · ~45 mins
Castle / historic · rainy day option
A gently moving ride carries families through a recreated Viking street — sights, sounds and famously smells included — built on the actual dig site. A vivid, bite-sized history lesson in the heart of York.
~35 miles · ~45 mins
Children's museum · ideal day trip
Huge halls of real locomotives, including record-breakers and royal carriages, with a play area for small children and free entry. Train-obsessed little ones can happily spend hours here. Its outdoor miniature railway is a bonus.
~39 miles · ~45 mins
Theme park · ideal day trip
Rebuilt around younger visitors, this Yorkshire park offers gentle rides, play areas and adventure golf set in open countryside near Ripon. A calmer, toddler-friendly alternative to the big-name parks. Easy picnic spots too.
~54 miles · ~1 hr
Aquarium · ideal day trip
A striking aquarium on the Humber with sharks, rays and penguins and a glass lift that rises through the main tank. Children love spotting the gentoo penguins and following the story of the ocean from top to bottom.
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Family facilities
- Play area
- Parking2 allocated spaces per cabin
A guide, not a guarantee. Shown only where the venue or a trusted source has told us. Not listed doesn't mean not available — check with the venue if it matters for your visit.
Researched by Tumble in October 2026 from each place's own website. Tumble doesn't take these bookings — prices, availability and children's club details change, so check with them before you book. Distances and travel times are approximate.