Easter just got a whole lot more exciting, with a fufilled spring day out just a short drive away. William’s Den is back with their epic Easter Adventures event, and it’s packed with fun spring activities and epic indoor and outdoor adventure play that kids of all ages will love, including: 🌼 William’s Easter Show […]

Free family day out alert! From March 17th to 15th 2026, National Lottery Open Week returns, offering families in York an amazing chance to explore various attractions for free or at a discount. This annual event is a thank you to National Lottery players, whose contributions support numerous good causes across the UK. Here are […]

With Mother’s Day fast approaching, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the amazing mums and mother figures in our lives. Whether you’re looking for unique Mother’s Day gift ideas, the best places for afternoon tea in York, or fun family-friendly days out, there are plenty of ways to make the day special. While a homemade […]

Easter school holidays in York 2026 – Easter in York takes place from 27th March to 13th April 2026 Spring is in the air, and Easter in York is bursting with fun things to do. Whether you’re searching for the biggest and best Easter egg hunts in York, excited to meet newborn lambs or want […]

Looking for what’s on this weekend in York? You’ve come to the right place. This guide is put together by the Little Vikings team, who spend their weekends doing exactly what you’re probably planning: finding great things to do with kids, making the most of the city or heading out on a day trip. We […]

Fancy a family meal out in York without breaking the bank? York Restaurant Week is back in its new two-week format from 9th to 22nd March 2026, and it’s the perfect excuse to enjoy eating out as a family or booking a babysitter for a cheeky night out. With more than 100 restaurants, cafés, pubs […]

Rainy day? Post-swim treat? Somewhere warm and welcoming to let them burn off steam? The brand new mini soft play at Energise Leisure Centre is now open and ready for action. Designed especially for younger children, this bright, two-storey indoor play space is a safe, fun place for them to crawl/slide/run off some energy. It’s […]

Spring is in the air, and there’s no better time to head out on a family adventure in York. With longer days, blooming flowers and (hopefully) a bit of sunshine, you’re spoilt for choice this springtime. Whether you fancy meeting some animals, getting out into nature or enjoying North Yorkshire’s best adventure playgrounds, we’ve rounded […]

York’s a great place to visit with kids, and it’s bursting with free things to do. Children are easily pleased, so you really don’t need to spend a fortune in York to have a good time – in fact there are lots of things to do in York that are free or cheap (even by […]

Welcome to Little Vikings Great Yorkshire Family Escapes! Looking for the perfect family-friendly getaway in Yorkshire? You’re in the right place! Over the next few months, we’ll share the best places to stay in Yorkshire with kids, from family hotels on the Yorkshire Coast to child-friendly stays in the North York Moors, Yorkshire Dales, and […]

While we might disagree on what constitutes a sensible meal, a nice outfit or a reasonable bedtime, there’s one thing parents and kids can generally agree on: freshly baked goods make life a little bit brighter. York’s bakery scene is booming, so whether you fancy a tasty local breakfast, trying a local delicacy or need […]

Tumble down the rabbit hole into an Easter Wonderland at Mother Shipton’s, an award-winning attraction voted the Best Magical Experience in the York area. EGG-splore the enchanting woodland, transformed into a springtime dream with EGG-stravagant Easter scenes inspired by Alice in Wonderland. Join the Mad Hatter at his wonderfully silly immersive Tea Party, where mischief […]

Don’t let the rain stop play! There are plenty of things to do on a rainy day in York, and these are some of the best indoor activities, whether you fancy visiting an attraction, losing yourselves in a movie or getting creative and making something lovely to take home with you. Rainy days in York […]

Head to the National Railway Museum during February half term and rebuild the railway in LEGO®! This completely free event is perfect for LEGO® fans big and small. See magnificent railway layouts, follow the minifigure trail and add to the museum’s very own railway bricks layout.  Railway Bricks | 14 – 15 February We will […]

Forestry England is waving its wand over Dalby Forest this winter, with the launch of a brand new Room on the Broom Trail! Based on the much-loved Julia Donaldson picture book, Room on the Broom, this lovely new woodland trail has been created to celebrate the story’s 25th anniversary, and it’s the perfect excuse to […]

The Little Vikings Awards 2026 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 2026, sponsored by Indie York. Now in […]

The JORVIK Viking Festival returns this February! York will be taken over by Viking warriors from Monday 16th February to Sunday 22nd February 2026. The world-renowned festival features living history encampments, workshops, tours, traditional crafts, feasts, family events, evening entertainment, and dramatic combat performances. This year’s Festival has so much for adults and children alike, […]

If you’re looking for a lovely day out on the Yorkshire Coast this year, here’s a two-location trip with double the joy: a spot of seal-spotting at Ravenscar followed by a meander around the pretty seaside village of Robin Hood’s Bay. It’s an area that can get busy during the warmer months, so we wrapped […]

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 2026! Taking place on Saturday 31st January and 1st February 2026, it’s just what we need to look forward to at the end of the bleakest time of the year. As […]

Looking for an unforgettable family outing in York in 2026? York’s much-loved Colour & Light event, brought to the city by The York BID, is back and set to dazzle visitors. Two York landmarks will be illuminated together for the first time, as York Castle Museum and Clifford’s Tower become a huge projection canvas for […]