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As recommended by The Sunday Times! I spy with my little eye a clock, a cat and a flag! We’ve been busy working on something new behind the scenes for the past few months and we’re so excited to launch a brand new walking trail for York: the Little Vikings I Spy Trail. For some […]
We are absolutely delighted to announce the shortlists for this year’s Little Vikings Awards, sponsored by Bootham School. All finalists have been chosen from the nominations that you have made, and we’d like to say a huge thank you to the thousands of you who took the time to nominate. It’s over to you again […]
The Little Vikings Christmas Countdown is back and it’s a festive giveaway like no other. We’re sprinkling a little festive fairy dust across York this Christmas, giving away an amazing prize every day to one lucky follower. To be in with the best chance of winning: – Keep an eye on our website every day […]
Win four VIP tickets for The Cauldron Experience at The Potions Cauldron York The Little Vikings Christmas Countdown is back and it’s a festive giveaway like no other. We’re sprinkling a little festive fairy dust across York this Christmas, giving away an amazing prize every day to one lucky follower. To be in with the […]
The Little Vikings Christmas Countdown is back and it’s a festive giveaway like no other. We’re sprinkling a little festive fairy dust across York this Christmas, giving away an amazing prize every day to one lucky follower. To be in with the best chance of winning: – Keep an eye on our website every day […]
The Little Vikings Christmas Countdown is back and it’s a festive giveaway like no other. We’re sprinkling a little festive fairy dust across York this Christmas, giving away an amazing prize every day to one lucky follower. To be in with the best chance of winning: – Keep an eye on our website every day […]
Do you wanna build a snowman? Then we’ve got just the place: the beautiful North York Moors. Whether or not we’re lucky enough to get a flurry of snow, the Moors is the perfect place for memorable family experiences this Christmastime. Just a short drive from York, there’s so much to do in the national […]
Loved Luna Cinema this summer? Well it’s back for winter, and it’s under cover! Hosted in the iconic Grade II listed building, with its stunningly decorated high ceilings, beautiful stained-glass windows, and impressive organ, St Saviourgate Church will be transformed into the perfect setting for a cosy winter experience. What’s on? What’s not! They’re screening […]
The Little Vikings Awards 2024 shortlists announced! Voting is now open Drumroll, please……We’re delighted to reveal the shortlists of the Little Vikings Awards 2024, sponsored by The Yorkshire Museum! Now in its ninth year, the Little Vikings Awards is the only awards scheme to reward the very best of family-friendly York, from the best family-friendly […]
Win a family ticket for the North Yorkshire Moors Railway Santa Specials! The Little Vikings Christmas Countdown is back and it’s a festive giveaway like no other. We’re sprinkling a little festive fairy dust across York this Christmas, giving away an amazing prize every day to one lucky follower. To be in with the best […]
Welcome to York, Mama Doreen’s! Since the announcement of this new arrival to York’s Vangarde Shopping Park, we’ve been peering through the window and fielding questions from our eager children about when it will open. The transformation from cookie-cutter chain restaurant to a sumptuous, welcoming independent emporium was surprisingly swift, and we jumped at the […]
All aboard Santa’s Sleigh Ride! We were invited to check out Piglets Adventure Farm’s Christmas experience at the start of York’s festive season and had the most joyful couple of hours with our two girls. Despite a nail-biting drive across York – the traffic is likely to be bad from now until Christmas, so allow […]
Jingle bells! Christmas will be here before we know it, and it’s looking good for a sparkling festive season. As always, there’s plenty of choice of family-friendly Christmas events in and around York for children of all ages, from meetings with Father Christmas to pantomimes and days out with added twinkle. Here’s our pick of […]
If you’re looking for an awfully big festive adventure this Christmas, we’ve got just the thing: Christmas in Neverland at Castle Howard. As long-time devotees of Castle Howard’s Christmas experience, we were excited to head along to the preview of this year’s offering to see whether it would live up to our festive expectations (which, […]
Tucked away in Shambles Market, The Dark Horse Espresso Bar has been a magnet for coffee lovers since Laura and family opened the hatch of the horse box a few years ago. We’ve long been fans of their incredible coffee, delicious toasties and sweet treats (the chocolate-dipped Anzac biscuits are so good), so we were […]
It was one of the most popular free activities in York last Christmas, and it’s returning for 2023! The York Bid’s giant nutcrackers are returning to the city this festive season and it’s even better than before. Ten unique bespoke nutcrackers, painted by local artists, will be hidden in locations in York just waiting to […]
How would you like to win a month of free bus travel in York? Fill in the quick 2-minute travel survey below to be entered into the prize draw and you could be the lucky winner. Don’t forget to check the terms and conditions here. While we’re talking all things transport, did you know that up to three […]
There’s something magical about Raby Castle. It’s become a firm favourite for a family day out since we discovered it, and even more so since the opening of The Plotters’ Forest, their brilliant outdoor adventure play area. Set in a beautiful corner of County Durham, it’s a wonderful place to see the seasons change, and […]
Silent night? Not likely. Head along to one of these Christmas shows for full-throttle festive entertainment for the whole family, or head to York Minster for a lovely traditional start to your celebrations. Here’s our pick of the best pantomimes and Christmas shows in York this year, and the all-important details of this year’s York […]
Win a family ticket for Christmas in Neverland at Castle Howard! We’re excited to announce the return of the Little Vikings Christmas Countdown, a festive giveaway like no other. We’ll be sprinkling a little festive fairy dust across York this Christmas, giving away an amazing prize every day to one lucky follower. No spoilers, but […]
Sweet news, cake fans! Mama Doreen’s, the popular independent cake emporium, is expanding its little empire with a brand new restaurant in York. Hailing from Harrogate, Mama Doreen’s is much loved for its beautiful cupcakes, creative afternoon teas and incredible celebration cakes. As well as brunch, lunch and afternoon tea, there’ll be seasonal variations to […]
Sad that York’s cosiest festive bar won’t be at the heart of the Christmas Market this year? Don’t be – it’s coming to a new, and much more exciting, location and we can’t wait. The team at Thor’s have announced that it will be setting up camp for the Christmas period at one of York’s […]
