We really felt the love with this year’s Little Vikings Awards, with thousands more votes cast than ever before. You were keen to let us know which family-friendly people and places you rate, and we were keen to hear your favourites. And here it is in full: the very best of family-friendly York in 2021, as chosen by you. Huge congratulations to all of the winners, and to the finalists too! Many thanks to our sponsors, St Peter’s School, for their support of this year’s awards.
Special Recognition Award
Sue Gabbatiss, childminder
BEST FAMILY ATTRACTIONS AROUND YORK
Best Family Attraction in York
National Railway Museum
Best Family Attraction (Yorkshire Coast)
Whitby Abbey
Best Family Attraction (Yorkshire Dales)
The Forbidden Corner
Best Family Attraction (North York Moors)
Dalby Forest
Best Rainy Day Experience
National Railway Museum
Best Chocolate Experience
York’s Chocolate Story
Best Gory Experience
York Dungeon
Best Family Festival
JORVIK Viking Festival
Best Christmas Experience in York
Christmas at Castle Howard
Best tour of York
York City Cruises
BEST KIDS’ CLASSES IN YORK
Best baby/toddler swimming class
Puddle Ducks
Best swimming class (4+)
York Sport
Best active class
Wild Things Family Forest School
Best drama class
York Theatre Royal Youth Theatre
Best dance class
En Pointe
Best Pregnancy Class
Pregnancy yoga with For Modern Mothers / Yoga For Modern Life
Best Music Class
My Baby Can Dance
Best Creative Class
Story Craft Theatre
Best STEM class
Explore York Libraries LEGO Club
Best online class
Theatre of Science
Best holiday club or workshop
York Sport
BIRTHDAY PARTIES IN YORK
Best birthday party provider
The Woodland Adventure Co.
Best birthday party entertainer
Just Josh (Josh Benson)
ENTERTAINMENT IN YORK
Best cinema
Everyman York
Best Theatre
York Theatre Royal
PLACES TO STAY IN & NEAR YORK
Best family-friendly accommodation
Woodlands Farm, Thimbleby
Best family-friendly camping and glamping
Humble Bee Farm
EATING OUT IN YORK WITH KIDS
Best Breakfast
The Balloon Tree
Best lunch
Plush Cafe
Best Sunday roast
The Rattle Owl
Best ice cream
Two Hoots Ice Cream Boat
Best date night destination
Spark:York
CHILDCARE IN YORK
Best nursery
Little Green Rascals
