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Mar 27
New! Little Vikings I Spy Trail – a free walking trail of York for families

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 […]

Mar 19
Catch the bus in York this Easter: Explore more, spend less!

Make like the Easter bunny and hop on board a bus this Easter! Not only is it an eco-friendly choice but it’s pocket-friendly too as there are some amazing reduced fares across York. Whether you’re a local or visitor, boarding the bus can save you money while helping reduce congestion in the city. Here’s what […]

Mar 19
Monet’s waterlilies are coming to York Art Gallery!

Epic news for art lovers young and old: Claude Monet’s incredible waterlilies are coming to York Art Gallery this spring as part of a new exhibition! The iconic painting, ‘The Water-Lily Pond’ will be the centrepiece of an exhibition that will bring together key loans from regional and national institutions and a large-scale commission by […]

Mar 19
The Bishy Road Street Party is back!

The ever-popular Bishy Road Street Party returns on Sunday 9th June 2024, which is a great excuse to head along to York’s award-winning high street. The full programme is still to be confirmed, but there’ll be live music, food stalls, children’s entertainment and a lovely atmosphere. Admission is free and we’ll keep you posted on […]

Mar 18
Visiting Ravenscar and Robin Hood’s Bay – Seals and smugglers on the Yorkshire Coast

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 […]

Mar 15
Bunny bounce down to Oxygen York this Easter!

Get ready to bounce into the most egg-cellent Easter adventure ever! Head to Oxygen York for an egg-stravaganza of fun, where you’ll hop, skip, and jump your way through an epic assortment of big-time fun. Here’s what to expect during Easter at Oxygen York: – Save ££ with an Easter Crackin’ Pass  – details below: https://oxygenfreejumping.co.uk/offers/easter-pass/ […]

Mar 13
Win a family ticket to Yorkshire Wildlife Park’s Easter Family Festival!

Join Yorkshire Wildlife Park this Easter (5th-7th April 2024) Let’s Go Easter Family Festival, a spectacular spring celebration featuring magical shows, outstanding live music, baking demonstrations, character meet and greets, and much more! You can even learn circus skills, get stuck in with arts and crafts, enjoy egg-citing children’s rides, and explore the Wildlife Park […]

Mar 10
The Ultimate York Itinerary – The best things to do on a visit to York with kids

Although we’d always recommend staying longer if you can (or even moving to York permanently – the city was named the Best Place to Live by The Sunday Times, after all!) – you can do a lot of great things in York with kids in just a weekend or short trip. But where to start? […]

Mar 10
The best family walks in and near York: The ultimate guide

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 […]

Mar 10
Easter in and around York: Our guide to the best things to do with kids

Take a look at the most eggciting events going on in and around York during the Easter holidays 2024, from egg hunts to lambing live and storytelling in the woods. Whether you want to go on the trail of a chocolate prize or would like to explore a brand new adventure playground, there’s lots of […]

Mar 08
Easter at Castle Howard – Animal trails and Easter treats

Enjoy a fantastic family day out during the Easter holidays at Castle Howard. Take part in the Easter Animal Trail for children and embark on an animal adventure around the Gardens; step into the magnificent House which reopens on the 29th March, and indulge in seasonal delights and Easter treats in the cafes and shops. […]

Mar 05
Five exciting family attractions in the North York Moors

The North York Moors, just a short drive from York, might be famed for its natural beauty, diverse landscapes and breathtaking views, but it’s also home to world-class attractions that appeal to even the youngest of visitors. From immersive historical experiences to outdoor adventures, here are five of the best family attractions in the North […]

Feb 27
Review – Dyls Cafe Bar York

It’s been a pretty soggy start to the year, which has been good news for the ducks but bad news for some of York’s riverside businesses. We locals are used to a bit of flooding and don’t bat an eye at high water levels, unpassable paths and swans swimming in the park where children should […]

Feb 26
Review – A Mini Encounter with armadillos at Askham Bryan Wildlife and Conservation Park

Are your kids wild about animals? Then Askham Bryan Wildlife Park is just the place. Long gone are the days when you had to travel for an hour from York to see anything more exotic than a fluffy lamb. Askham Bryan Wildlife and Conservation Park, on the site of Askham Bryan College, is just ten […]

Feb 26
Big panto news! Berwick Kaler bows out of Grand Opera House pantomime

It might be a bit early to think about Christmas, but there’s big panto news in York. The Grand Opera House has announced that this year’s pantomime will be Beauty and the Beast, and that Berwick Kaler and his gang will not be returning in 2024. Berwick has been York’s premier panto dame since 1977 […]

Feb 22
Dalby Forest’s new Gruffalo Party Trail reviewed

A family took a stroll through the deep dark wood. The family did a trail and the trail was good. Ring a bell? Then the chances are that you have fans of the prickle-backed, terrible-tusked Gruffalo at home, in which case the new Gruffalo Party Trail at Dalby Forest is for you. Marking the 25th […]

Feb 20
Oxygen York – York’s new trampoline park reviewed

So you’ve heard all the hype, but is Oxygen York all-bouncing, all-playing centre of joyful activity that everyone’s been hoping for? We went along to the opening party of York’s new trampoline park with our 9 and 11 year-olds to check it out for ourselves, and here’s what you can expect. Parking – Farewell Argos, […]

Feb 20
Snooks Trail – A new character trail for York in Spring 2024

Brand new for York, The Snooks Trail is an exciting sculpture trail that’s coming to the city from 2nd March to mid-April 2024. Organized by Make It York in collaboration with charity partner St. Leonard’s Hospice, it’s a fun, free event for the whole family. Hunt for the 21 Snooks scattered throughout the city, from glorious gardens to […]

Feb 19
Star Carr: Life After the Ice – A new exhibition at The Yorkshire Museum

Step back in time this spring at The Yorkshire Museum at their new exhibition, included in admission. Explore what human life was like 11,000 years ago, a few hundred years after the last Ice Age, through an exciting and interactive new exhibition called Star Carr: After the Ice, which brings together wonderful artefacts from one […]

Feb 18
Nine wonderful woodland walks near York

Here in York, we’re lucky to have lots of great options for places to walk, as a family or on our own. York itself is a very walkable city – all of the main attractions, from York Minster at one end to the JORVIK Viking Centre at the other – are a short stroll apart, […]

Feb 15
The best memberships for York families in 2024

Family days out are priceless, but they can be pricey too. In our experience, annual memberships are really worth having: you’ll save on admission and sometimes get other benefits too. You’ll probably go more places and see more things, too, when you know that it’s covered by your membership card. Here are the memberships we’d […]

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