Çorum is a mid-sized city in north-central Turkey, perched on the Anatolian plateau at roughly 800 m elevation. It serves as the provincial capital and is best known as the jumping-off point for the UNESCO World Heritage Hittite sites of Hattuşa and Alacahöyük. The city itself harbours a fine archaeological museum, animated bazaars, and a tradition of producing Turkey's finest roasted chickpeas (leblebi). Visitors find a genuinely local atmosphere, affordable prices, and easy day-trip access to some of the most consequential ruins in the ancient world.
Family activities
Engaging experiences for travellers of every age.
Çorum Archaeological Museum
Excellent Hittite bronze collection with child-friendly interpretation panels. Kids are fascinated by 3,000-year-old artefacts and warrior figurines.
Price: 120 TRY (~$3.60); under-12s free at most Turkish state museums
Hattuşa Perimeter Road Drive
Drive the 6 km perimeter road around the ancient city; families can stop at Lion Gate, Sphinx Gate, and Great Temple. Children delight in walking through the 70m underground tunnel (Yerkapı).
Price: 280 TRY/person (~$8.40) – Museum Pass accepted
Çorum City Park (Şehir Parkı)
Riverside park with play areas, pedal boats (seasonal, ~50 TRY/~$1.50/30 min), and tea gardens. Free entry.
Price: Free (pedal boats 50 TRY/~$1.50)
Leblebi tasting in the bazaar
Children enjoy sampling the different flavours of Çorum's famous roasted chickpeas (plain, salted, sweet). Many vendors encourage free tasting.
Price: Free to 100 TRY/bag (~$3)
Çorum Science and Technology Centre
Interactive science exhibits suitable for ages 6–14. Includes hands-on physics and biology displays.
Price: 50 TRY/person (~$1.50)
Alacahöyük Sphinx Gate
The sphinx reliefs at the ceremonial gateway captivate children; the on-site museum is small and manageable for short attention spans.
Price: 100 TRY/person (~$3)
Sungurlu City Forest picnic
Pine forest with picnic tables, walking paths, and fresh air. Ideal for children needing to burn energy after archaeological sites.
Price: Free
Family-friendly hotels
Accommodation designed with families in mind.
Dining with kids
Eating out as a family.
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Family travel tips
Practical advice for stress-free family trips.
Build downtime into every day — over-scheduled kids melt down faster than tired adults.
Carry snacks, water, and a small first-aid kit at all times.
Many attractions offer discounted family tickets — ask at the ticket window.