What do families really think about visiting York Minster? Whether you’ve been recently, it’s been years, or you’ve never visited with the kids, we’d love your input. Take part in our quick York Minster Family Survey to help shape future family-friendly experiences, with the chance to win an annual family ticket and a York Minster […]

All aboard for a family adventure like no other! Thomas the Tank Engine is steaming into the North Yorkshire Moors Railway this May for the Day Out With Thomas: Let’s Rock, Let’s Roll Tour. Every ticket includes a real steam train ride behind Thomas himself, plus a full day of live shows, character meet-and-greets, hands-on […]

Plans are well underway for WizardFest, York’s first festival of wizardry coming to the city during May half term (May 23rd to 25th 2026). Conjured up by The Wizard Walk of York, this enchanting event is co-hosted with Little Vikings, for the most magical match! As a fun, family-friendly event that champions York’s magical side […]

Where happy girls and boys thrive, The Mount Prep School is proud to be Primary School of the Year 2026 in My Local Awards! The Mount Prep School offers a remarkable education designed to empower young minds, capture imagination and fulfil potential. Our pupils make the most of every opportunity, both inside and outside the […]

The Romans are marching back into York this spring as the Eboracum Roman Festival returns from 16 to 31 May 2026, with two weeks of events, activities and living history celebrating the city’s fascinating Roman past. Once known as Eboracum, York was one of the most important cities in Roman Britain, so there’s no better […]

Panto season might seem a long way off, but we’ve got big news for the planners: York Theatre Royal has just dropped some seriously exciting casting news for this year’s show. If you’ve got little ones who are fans of CBBC or CBeebies – or older kids who love Horrible Histories or Class Dismissed – […]

York’s cobbled streets are brimming with stories, and with bookshops too. In fact, the city’s a dream for book-loving families with kids of all ages. Whether you’re raising a reluctant reader, a comic-book collector or a full-on bookworm, these brilliant bookshops are some of our favourites. 📚 Brilliant bookshops in York for families The Blue […]

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 […]

The very best things to do in York with kids Discover the best family-friendly adventures in and around York York is one of the UK’s most family-friendly cities, with activities, hands-on museums and outdoor adventures galore. From dinosaurs to Vikings, chocolate-makers to history-shapers, York is bursting with unforgettable things to do with kids. Whether you’re […]

Looking for a day out that’s packed with adventure, history, and plenty to keep the kids entertained? Eden Camp Modern History Museum in Malton, North Yorkshire is unlike any museum you’ve ever visited. Set inside a real Second World War prisoner of war camp, it’s the kind of place where history doesn’t just sit behind […]

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 […]

Easter school holidays in York 2027 – Easter in York takes place from 20 March to 4 April 2027 Easter in York 2027 will be here before we know it, bringing Easter egg hunts, spring trails, family days out and plenty of chocolate-fuelled fun. Whether you’re hoping to meet newborn lambs, find a brilliant rainy-day […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]