If you’re looking for a magical and mind-bending adventure in York with the kids, we’ve found just the place. We recently stepped into The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring, York’s newest family attraction, and it’s a really fun experience for anyone who loves magic, mystery and a little bit of trickery.

Right in the heart of York, The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring is an attraction unlike anything else in the city. Step inside and you’ll find yourself in a series of mind-bending chambers with optical illusions, hidden surprises and brain-teasing tricks that had the kids and adults in our group scratching our heads and splitting our sides.

It’s a bizarre experience: one minute, your child is towering over you, the next, they’ve vanished before your eyes or popped up in the middle of a dinner table! From mirrors that deceive the senses to gravity-defying rooms, this family-run attraction has been designed to leave you wondering what’s real. Thankfully, friendly staff are on hand to explain how the illusions work and share handy tips for capturing the best photos. If your family loves puzzles, illusions and hands-on fun, we think you’ll enjoy it like we did. We loved that the whole family got excited and involved in creating silly family photos and trying to work out the illusions.

The gift shop is a little gem, too, with lots of fun things at pocket-money prices (it’ll be perfect for stocking fillers). Our visit left everyone in high spirits, made even better by a delicious lunch across the road at Spark:York (one of our favourite relaxed places to eat in York with kids).

The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring is a brilliant addition to York’s lineup of family attractions. It’s interactive, fun and packed with surprises, making it a great choice if you’re looking for things to do in York with kids. The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring is a fantastic new addition to York, and we’re excited to see how it evolves.

The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring – Good to know

– Pre-book your tickets – This is one of York’s most exciting new family attractions and it’s already proving popular, so it’s definitely worth booking.

– Little Vikings Family Card Perk – Show your Little Vikings Family Card when you arrive in the gift shop and get a free gourmet lolly with every child ticket.

– Charge your camera phone – There are lots of opportunities for hilarious photos, so make sure you’ve got plenty of battery charge. There’s also the chance to buy professional photos at the end.

– Level access, disabled loo, no cafe (but you’re in the middle of the city, with lots of options for places to eat and drink nearby.

The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring, Merchantgate, York YO1 9TU