Big news – the new location for the ever-popular Balloon Fiesta has been announced and is just down the road from York. It’s coming to Castle Howard later this year, with a star-studded line-up of music and entertainment, including Eurovision star Sam Ryder! There’ll be hot air ballon night glows, funfair, street food and children’s […]

This April, get up close to the most famous name in steam at York’s National Railway Museum for the ultimate family day out! As part of its centenary celebrations, Flying Scotsman will be on display at the museum from 1st to 23rd April 2023. Learn how a steam engine works, build your own loco, or […]

This feature is part of Little Vikings Great Yorkshire Family Escapes, a whole year of inspiration for anyone looking for a family break in Yorkshire. Over the next few months, we’ll introduce you to the best places to stay on the Yorkshire Coast, in the North York Moors, Yorkshire Dales and the towns and cities in between. You’ll […]

We don’t get a new monarch every day, so why not mark this historic occasion by doing something special? A few things are planned around York, with more to be revealed, so keep checking back for the details. Here are some of the best things around York for kids for the coronation. Coronation celebrations at […]

City Cruises York and York’s Chocolate Story are teaming up this Easter to bring an exciting Easter egg hunt to York. These two family-friendly companies have collaborated to create an egg hunt that will see 16 eggs hidden around the city over a two-week period from April 1st to April 16th 2023. One egg will be […]

This feature is part of Little Vikings Great Yorkshire Family Escapes, a whole year of inspiration for anyone looking for a family break in Yorkshire. Over the next few months, we’ll introduce you to the best places to stay on the Yorkshire Coast, in the North York Moors, Yorkshire Dales and the towns and cities […]

If there’s one family attraction that’s guaranteed to please children of almost every age, it’s Stockeld Park. On the outskirts of Wetherby, just a 25-minute drive from York, it’s a place that’s big on play: outdoor and indoor play, active and interactive play. If you’ve visited in the past but haven’t been back during the […]

Exciting news! One of York’s top attractions is about to get even better with the addition of a new play area. After a few delays, Yorkshire Air Museum has been given the green light to create a bespoke playground for children and it’s set to open this summer. In keeping with the museum, the play […]

This half term we took our mischievous, marvellous children along to Marvellous and Mischievous, the new child-focused exhibition at York Art Gallery. Featuring some of literature’s best-loved and most famous rebels, from Zog to Matilda, and it’s fabulous. Showcasing around 40 books, manuscripts and original artwork from the British Library’s collection, this family-friendly exhibition includes […]

This feature is part of Little Vikings Great Yorkshire Family Escapes, a whole year of inspiration for anyone looking for a family break in Yorkshire. Over the next few months, we’ll introduce you to the best places to stay on the Yorkshire Coast, in the North York Moors, Yorkshire Dales and the towns and cities […]

While we can’t all agree whether the jam or cream goes first, we can all agree that a freshly made scone is a thing of joy. Done well, the combination of humble ingredients casts a spell of happiness and nostalgia unlike any other baked good, and York just happens to have an entire tearoom devoted […]

This feature is part of Little Vikings Great Yorkshire Family Escapes, a whole year of inspiration for anyone looking for a family break in Yorkshire. Over the next few months, we’ll introduce you to the best places to stay on the Yorkshire Coast, in the North York Moors, Yorkshire Dales and the towns and cities in between. You’ll […]

As end-of-term treats go, a Blissful Afternoon Tea experience at The Grand, York is up there as one of the best. After powering through to the end of the longest January and shortest school term on record, a morning in the spa followed by warm scones and delicious cakes was a very welcome indulgence. Here’s […]

The Little Vikings Awards 2023 winners announced! What better way to kick off the new year than celebrating the very best that York has to offer for families? You voted in your thousands – we had more votes than ever before – and now we’re delighted to reveal the winners of the Little Vikings Awards […]

Roll up, roll up… the circus is coming to town! Around the World in 80 Days is back at York Theatre Royal from 2nd to 4th February 2023. Based on the novel by Jules Verne, get ready for a madcap adventure around the globe! Join this raggle-taggle band of travelling circus performers as they embark on their […]

After a day of adventuring in York, you’ll need somewhere comfortable to rest your heads. Having endured many a night squashed together in a small hotel room, sorting out squabbles about who’s sleeping on the sofa bed and attempting to get a good night’s sleep while a small feet kick us in the ribs, we’re […]

January always brings the feeling of a fresh start, a chance to make a change or to try a new hobby perhaps! After the Christmas break full of fun, festive games and pantomimes you may have noticed a newfound confidence in your child to engage with their creative side! It could be the perfect time […]

The Little Vikings Awards 2023 shortlists announced! Voting is now open Drumroll, please……We’re delighted to reveal the shortlists of the Little Vikings Awards 2023, sponsored by Bootham School. Now in its eighth year, the Little Vikings Awards is the only awards scheme to reward the very best of family-friendly York, from the best family-friendly attractions […]

Follow the colourful lights across to Bridlington this Christmas, and you’ll find Sewerby’s Winter Woodland setting the Yorkshire coast a-twinkle in its second outing. Once again it’s fully sold out (we did warn you that it would – it’s popular!) but we were lucky enough to be invited along to check out this year’s event. […]

There’s a lot of pressure on a panto. For many families – ours included – a trip to the pantomime is as crucial to our Christmas as hanging out the dodgy decorations the kids made at nursery and playing Mariah on loop from the first of December (someone, please make her stop). So when we […]