Little Vikings - Frequently Asked Questions
Is York family-friendly?
Yes! York is a very family-friendly place to visit and live. There are world-class visitor attractions like the JORVIK Viking Centre and National Railway Museum, lovely parks and plenty of cafes and restaurants that welcome children. It is ideally located for day trips to the Yorkshire Dales, Moors and Coast and has good state schools and plenty of nurseries. York was also voted Best Place to Live by The Sunday Times. Read our Moving to York Guide here.Â
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What can you do in York for free?
There are loads of things to do in York for free. Here are some highlights:
– Visit the National Railway Museum
– Walk York’s spectacular city walls
– Enjoy a picnic in York Museum Gardens
– Walk through the ancient streets and quirky alleyways
– Do the Little Vikings I Spy Trail, a free family-friendly walking trail of York, or York Cat Trail
– Wander down the Shambles, the famous medieval street that may have inspired Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley
– Play at Rowntree Park, one of York’s best parks for kids
– Enjoy York’s many festivals, from the JORVIK Viking Festival to York Ice Trail
Read our guide to the best things to do in York for free here.
Why not pick up a FREE Little Vikings Family Card from the Visit York Information Centre on Parliament Street for special offers and discounts from York businesses?
What are the best things in York for families?
The most popular attractions for families in York city centre are:
– York Castle Museum
– JORVIK Viking Centre
– National Railway Museum
– York’s Chocolate Story
– JORVIK Dig
– The Yorkshire Museum
– York Minster
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What can you do on a rainy day in York?
There are lots of things to do if it rains in York, and here are some ideas:Â
The National Railway Museum is known as ‘York’s umbrella’! Also consider the JORVIK Viking Centre, York’s Chocolate Story, York Minster, the Yorkshire Museum and more (see our pick of the best attractions for details). Other good options are pottery painting at Rainbows Ceramics or Bish Bash Pot, catching a film at City Screen or Everyman York, shopping at the McArthur Glen Designer Outlet (there’s a covered play area) or playing at The Web Adventure Park.
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Who owns Little Vikings?
Little Vikings (York for Kids) is an independent, York-based business, founded and run by a local family with three children. York is our hometown, and we’re passionate about helping other families make the most of their time in the city through traditional and print media. We are lucky to work with a wide variety of partners across the county to connect our audience with their businesses. Please contact us at hello@little-vikings.co.uk for a copy of our media pack if you’d like more information on working with us.
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