York Welcomes NEW Mind Boggling Family Attraction!

York Welcomes NEW Mind Boggling Family Attraction!

York has officially welcomed a BRAND NEW mind boggling family attraction to it’s already fun packed line up for 2025!

The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring is a brand new, one of a kind family attraction now open on Merchantgate in York. Guests are invited to suspend their disbelief as they encounter some truly bizzare & mind bending illusions all said to have been created by York’s very own inventive genius, Professor Kettlestring;

“You’ll find us on Merchantgate and everything is indoors so it’s the perfect place to enjoy a day out in York, whatever the weather.  Inside you’ll find interactive, educational and hands on experiences the kind of which you’ve never seen before.”

From becoming a giant to achieving invisibility, The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring offers guests the chance to let their imaginations run wild as they immerse themselves into a world of imagination & creativity at it’s very best!

The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring is York’s BRAND NEW, mind boggling family attraction now open to the public in the heart of York city centre.

What Can You Expect?

The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring is a highly interactive, immersive experience perfectly suited to guests of all ages.

York’s new family attraction features an almost ‘museum’ style layout, however all exhibits featured within invite you to get hands on at all times.

What’s more, you’re invited to take as many photos as you like and take as long as you like too so don’t worry, there’s no rush to get through.

From serving up your family members to shrinking down and towering over others, The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring really is the perfect place to let your children’s imaginations run wild.

Staff members are also on hand throughout the entirety of your time within the attraction too to answer any questions you may have or explain how to get the most out of the exhibits located within.

Serve up your family members in the professor’s very own dining room with an incredibly eerie, fun little exhibit.

Who Is The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring Suitable For?

So, who is The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring suitable for, and what age do they recommend? Well, there isn’t a recommended age. On their official website, the attraction state the following;

“It doesn’t matter how old you are, if you’re looking for a day out in York with the kids or you want to perplex your colleagues, our attraction is designed for curious minds of all ages.”

In truth, the younger you are, the more you’re likely to get out of your time here. The exhibits featured within will work best with younger minds, but that doesn’t mean that adults can’t enjoy the attraction too.

As a rule, as much as it’s enjoyable on your own, we’d definitely recommend visiting here in groups of at least two. This way you’re more likely to get the best overall experience, and if you’re parents or grandparents taking the children for a day out, even better.

Check out the below shots to get an idea of why this is………

As you can see from the above, a visit to The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring works best when there is more than one of you visiting, and as also stated previously, this mind bending attraction offers kids the chance to capture some truly unique memories they can cherish for years to come.

So onto the next topic then……….

How Much Will It Cost Me & When Are They Open?

Okay, okay, let’s get down to the nitty gritty then. You’ve seen what The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring offers, but….. how MUCH will it cost you to visit and WHEN are they open?

Admission into the attraction starts at £9.95 for adults and £8.95 for children. The attraction allows a maximum of up to 6 guests per group, and groups of over 15 will be eligible for a reduced rate, however pre-booking your visit is strongly recommended in all cases, but Professor Kettlestring’s do offer walk up admission as and when available.

Guests with accessibility requirements can also qualify for a FREE carer ticket if required, but this is subject to the attraction’s terms and conditions which are available to view HERE.

In terms of opening times, the attraction is open 7 days a week at present and opening times are as follows;

Monday11:00-16:00
Tuesday11:00-16:00
Wednesday11:00-16:00
Thursday11:00-16:00
Friday11:00-16:00
Saturday10:00-17:00
Sunday11:00-16:00

For FULL details on admission rates and more though we advise checking out the attractions official website for all of the latest information regarding this.

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The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring offers a range of different admission options and opening times depending on your personal preference and when you’re planning to visit.

Is The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring Worth A Visit?

Soooo, the £1million question – is The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring worth checking out? We definitely think so yes!

York’s newest family attraction offers something very different to anywhere else current in city centre engaging guests in an immersive experience from the moment they enter through their doors to the moment they leave.

The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring takes a brave step into delivering an experience not yet seen anywhere else in Yorkshire and is the perfect, light hearted, family friendly way to let your inner child run wild and your “imaginosity” take flight.

The exhibits featured within offer the perfect chance to capture some very different family photos too, and if it’s professional photos you seek then Professor Kettlestring’s also offer plenty of professional photo ops throughout too as well as a range of different ways to capture your memories at the end.

Overall, The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring makes the perfect NEW, original addition to York’s already fantastic family friendly attractions line up and is bound to capture the hearts and imagination of all who visit regardless of age of background.

Want a more detailed look INSIDE? Check out our official VLOG from the attraction’s opening day on January 10th 2025 below…….

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