Journey through time and uncover the fascinating story of human life 11,000 years ago in the Star Carr: Life after the Ice exhibition. Meet the people of the Roman Empire, explore treasures from Medieval York and so much more!  While you’re there, immerse yourself in the Jurassic period to discover incredible fossils and dinosaurs with the museum’s newly […]

The JORVIK Viking Festival returns this February! York will be taken over by Viking warriors from Monday February 17th to Sunday February 23rd 2025. The world-renowned festival features living history encampments, workshops, tours, traditional crafts, feasts, family events, evening entertainment, and dramatic combat performances. Celebrating its 40th anniversary, this year’s Festival has more than ever […]

Exciting news for visitors to York: City Cruises York has partnered with The Riverfront York in Bishopthorpe to add it as an official stop on the popular York Riverbus service! Starting Saturday April 5th and running to 28th September 2025, this new connection will make it easier than ever to travel between York city centre […]

Leeds City Museum is celebrating the 70th birthday of everyone’s favourite bunny, Miffy, with a gorgeous, interactive exhibition this year. Whether you grew up with the Miffy books or your little ones are discovering her for the first time, this special exhibition is an easy trip from York, and is one of our top picks […]

The classic story of Beauty and the Beast tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped under the spell of an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed into his […]

Harland Miller is returning to York! Looking for an inspiring family outing this year? We’ve got just the thing: York Art Gallery is hosting an exciting new exhibition, XXX, by internationally celebrated artist and writer Harland Miller. Running from 14th March to 31 August 2025, it’s one of the most exciting cultural events in York […]

February half term in York is great fun. Resist the urge to hibernate, wrap up warm and enjoy the best activities and events on offer in and around York this February. There’s lots to do in York with kids at this time of year, from the JORVIK Viking Festival to a magical fairy trail. We’ve […]

The Little Vikings Awards 2025 winners announced! What better way to kick off the new year than celebrating the very best that York has to offer for families? Once again, you voted in your thousands (thank you!) and now we’re delighted to reveal the Little Vikings Awards winners 2025, sponsored by The Mount School. Now […]

Looking for an unforgettable family outing in York this year? York’s much-loved Colour & Light event, brought to the city by The York BID, is back and set to dazzle visitors of all ages at the iconic York Minster. Running from Wednesday 12th February to Sunday 2nd March 2025, this completely free event is one […]

If you’d like to get out and about this January, but don’t want to spend a fortune, we’ve got good news: lots of places in and around York are running special offers to entice you out of the warmth of the house. What’s more, York Residents Festival is coming very soon too, with a whole […]

York Ice Trail is returning for 2025 and we couldn’t be more excited! One of the city’s coolest events, York Ice Trail – organised by Make It York’  – will take place on February 1st and 2nd 2025 and the theme will be ‘Origins’, with each sculpture telling a unique story. As always, the awe-inspiring sculptures […]

York’s always a wonderful place to visit with kids, and 2025 is shaping up to be no exception. Whether, like us, you’re lucky enough to live here, or you’re planning a trip with your family, there are already lots of events, activities and attractions to get excited about. Here are our top picks for family-friendly […]

If you’re looking for a lovely walk in York or the surrounding Yorkshire countryside with your children, look no further. There’s a lot to love about going on a family walk: it’s great exercise, gets everyone off their screens and gives you a great chance to chat and connect. There are lots of great walks […]

Deciding between a family walk around York city centre or a woodland walk nearby? It’s a dilemma! We’re lucky to have lots of great options for places to walk with kids. York itself is a very walkable city – all of the main attractions, from York Minster at one end to the JORVIK Viking Centre […]

Looking for free things to do in York? Well, good news: York’s a great place to visit with kids, and it’s bursting with free things to do. Children are easily pleased, so you don’t need to spend a fortune in York to have a good time – in fact there are lots of things to […]

If you’re planning a family trip to York, or you’re a local looking for something fun to do with your kids, you might be tempted to follow the sweet scent of cocoa all the way to York’s Chocolate Story. A treasure trove of chocolate history, interactive experiences and sweet treats, York’s top chocolate attraction has […]

When it comes to things to do in York with kids, it can be hard to choo-choo-choose, but the National Railway Museum has long been one of our top recommendations. Not only is it home to an impressive collection of awe-inspiring engines, but in recent years they’ve added a variety of hands-on exhibits that encourage […]

As big fans of train travel with our kids, we’re thrilled to announce a major upgrade for families journeying to or from York Station. Train travel is already our favourite way to get around—no traffic jams, no ‘are we nearly there yet?’ moments, and no endless service station stops. Now, with the opening of the […]

York Residents Festival is the annual opportunity for York residents to explore their city for free (or a lot less) and it’s back for 2025! Taking place on 25th and 26th January 2025, it’s just what we need to look forward to at the end of the bleakest time of the year. As usual, there’s […]