We are delighted to announce the shortlists in this year’s Little Vikings Awards. It’s the only awards scheme that rewards the best of York for kids, proudly sponsored by Dalby Forest. We had more nominations than ever before, so a huge well done to everyone who’s made it this far. Now it’s over to you, our lovely readers, to cast your votes and decide this year’s winners. What are you waiting for? Winners will be announced in the New Year!
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SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD
Young Friends of Rowntree Park ‘An amazing array of engaging activities, run by dedicated volunteers’- Alison Goodwin, Stables Yoga ‘Postnatal yoga was so important to me in the early months. Alison made me feel like I was doing a good job and everything was ok. She has been a huge support to my family and all other families who take her class.’
- Emma Hill, Wild Things Forest School ‘I’ve seen first hand how children are transformed in the forest school setting at Millthorpe, they have space to explore, experiment and just ‘be’. Emma has created such an amazing space there that the children and adults gain so much from.’
- Kerry Whitfield from Yorkshire Rose Academy of Dance ‘For literally never stopping, just to ensure everything runs smoothly for her students and parents’
ATTRACTIONS & EXPERIENCES: SPONSORED BY EN POINTE DANCE SCHOOL
Best attraction
- York Castle Museum
- Piglets Adventure Farm
- Castle Howard
- York Minster
Best chocolate experience
- York’s Chocolate Story
- Goddards
- York Cocoa House
- Hot chocolate at Wild Things Forest School
Best gory experience
- York Dungeon
- The Bloody Tour of York
- Hallowscream at York Maze
- Trick or Treat Tour – York’s Chocolate Story
Best Christmas experience (including Santa’s grotto)
- Castle Howard
- York Castle Museum
- Piglets Adventure Farm
- York’s Chocolate Story
- Museum of Farming, Murton Park
DAYS OUT – SPONSORED BY YORKSHIRE ROSE ACADEMY OF DANCE
Best day out with…an adventure playground
- Castle Howard
- Beningbrough Hall
- William’s Den
- Fountains Abbey
Best day out with…animals
- Askham Bryan Wildlife Park
- Beetle Bank Farm
- Piglets Adventure Farm
- Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Best festival for kids
- Eboracum Roman Festival
- Deer Shed Festival
- JORVIK Viking Festival
- York Balloon Fiesta
Best rainy day destination
- National Railway Museum
- York Castle Museum
- The Web Adventure Park/Creepy Crawlies
- Rainbows Ceramics
Best day out with…rides
- Flamingo Land
- Piglets Adventure Farm
- Lightwater Valley
CLASSES – SPONSORED BY RAINBOWS CERAMICS
Best baby/toddler swimming class
- York Sport
- Puddle Ducks
- Waterbabies
- Turtle Tots
Best swimming class (aged 4+)
- York Sport
- Brightwater Swim School
- Froggy Legs
- Carol Saunders
Best active class (not swimming)
- Wild Things Forest School
- Rugbytots
- Rhythm Time
- Train Taekwondo
Best drama class
- PQA York
- Hoglets
- York Theatre Royal Youth Theatre
- En Pointe Dance School
Best pregnancy class
- Pregnancy yoga at The Stables
- Pregnancy yoga with Susan Bradley/Yoga for Modern Life
- Aquanatal with Puddle Ducks
- Hypnobirthing with Susan Bradley/Yoga for Modern Life
Best music class
- My Baby Can Dance
- Music at Heart
- Rhythm Time
- Sing and Sign
Best dance class
- Yorkshire Rose Academy of Dance
- En Pointe Dance School
- Katie Ventress School of Dance
- Spotlight Dance
Best creative class
- Kidslingo York
- Lingotot York
- Miss Tycal’s Magical Emporium
- Reading Fairy
Best STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths) class for kids
- Technology in Play
- Ingenues
- Magical Maths
- Whizz Bang Science
Best holiday club or workshop
- PQA York
- Total Sports
- All Star Football Academy
- Technology in Play
OUT & ABOUT – SPONSORED BY LNER
Best shop for families
- Jojo Maman Bebe
- Cycle Heaven
- Waterstones
- John Lewis
Best shoe shop for kids
- Hopscotch
- Watkinsons
- Clark’s
- Footloose (Pocklington)
BIRTHDAY PARTIES – SPONSORED BY YORK SPORT
Best birthday party provider
- Energi Trampoline Park
- Woodland Adventure Co.
- Rainbows Ceramics
- Creepy Crawlies
- Piglets Adventure Farm
Best birthday party entertainer
- Whizz Bang Science
- The Magic Hatter
- Josh Benson, JB Entertainment
- Angela at Bish Bash Pot
ENTERTAINMENT – SPONSORED BY RHYTHM TIME YORK
Best cinema
- Everyman York
- City Screen
- Vue
Best theatre
- York Theatre Royal
- Grand Opera House
- Joseph Rowntree Theatre
FOOD & DRINK
Best family-friendly breakfast
- The Pig & Pastry
- Cut & Chase
- The Balloon Tree
- Cosy Club
Best family-friendly lunch
- Trinacria
- Bruks
- Cut & Chase
- Rowntree Park Reading Cafe
Best family-friendly dinner
- Pizza Express
- Bistro Guy
- Wagamama
- Panda Mami
Best Sunday roast
- The Rattle Owl
- The Woodman, Bishopthorpe
- Cut & Chase
- The Balloon Tree
Best ice cream
- Trinacria
- LICC
- Roberto Authentic Italian Gelato
- Two Hoots ice cream boat
Best hot chocolate
- Wild Things Family Forest School
- York’s Chocolate Story
- York Cocoa House
- Rowntree Park Reading Cafe
Best date night destination
- Skosh
- Rustique
- Ambiente
- The Star Inn the City
CHILDCARE – SPONSORED BY MY BABY CAN DANCE
Best nursery
- Happy Jays
- Little Green Rascals
- York Childcare Nurseries
- Muddy Boots
ACCOMMODATION
Best family-friendly self-catering accommodation (including camping and glamping)
- 109 Nunnery Lane
- The Hideaway at Baxby Manor
- Swinton Bivouac
- Jollydays Glamping
Best family-friendly hotel or B&B
- The Carlton
- The Grand Hotel & Spa
- Novotel York
- Premier Inn York
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