Free Events • Little Vikings - York for Kids https://little-vikings.co.uk The Best of York for Families Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:26:38 +0100 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.1 https://i0.wp.com/little-vikings.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/cropped-Big-Helmet.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Free Events • Little Vikings - York for Kids https://little-vikings.co.uk 32 32 171672836 St Benedict’s Day https://www.ampleforthabbey.org.uk/st-benedicts-day Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0100 https://little-vikings.co.uk/?post_type=mec-events&p=53013 Celebrate the Feast Day of Benedict of Nursia, founder of the Order of St Benedict. Join us for a day of family-friendly activities as we explore the life and legacy of St Benedict and the Benedictine tradition that shapes daily life at Ampleforth Abbey. Children can enjoy a special themed trail, while families can learn more […]]]> Celebrate the Feast Day of Benedict of Nursia, founder of the Order of St Benedict.

Join us for a day of family-friendly activities as we explore the life and legacy of St Benedict and the Benedictine tradition that shapes daily life at Ampleforth Abbey. Children can enjoy a special themed trail, while families can learn more about the values that continue to guide the monastic community today.

A joyful and meaningful day for all ages.

The post St Benedict’s Day first appeared on Little Vikings - York for Kids.]]> 2026-07-11 10:00 am 2026-07-11 5:00 pm Free Events 53013 Summer at York Minster https://little-vikings.co.uk/events/york-minster-family/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100 https://little-vikings.co.uk/?post_type=mec-events&p=38934 York Minster throws its doors open this summer with a season of family fun included in every sightseeing ticket. Kids can get hands on with LEGO® at the Love to LEGO: Build Your Own sessions, no booking needed, just turn up and create anything from rockets to dinosaurs to their own cathedral-inspired designs. Little Explorer […]]]> York Minster throws its doors open this summer with a season of family fun included in every sightseeing ticket. Kids can get hands on with LEGO® at the Love to LEGO: Build Your Own sessions, no booking needed, just turn up and create anything from rockets to dinosaurs to their own cathedral-inspired designs.

Little Explorer Backpacks are free to borrow from the Welcome Desks, packed with gadgets for adventuring through the medieval Minster, alongside free Quest trails that keep young minds busy as you explore. The Undercroft Museum adds hands-on history, with Roman remains and changing Treasury exhibitions to discover.

Best of all, one adult ticket from £20 includes free entry for up to four children aged 17 and under, valid for a full year. Pre-booking is recommended.

📍 York Minster, York
🗓 Throughout the summer holidays
ℹ️ Visit the website for more details

The post Summer at York Minster first appeared on Little Vikings - York for Kids.]]> 2026-07-18 2026-07-18 York Minster Free Events, Indoor Events, Yorkshire attractions 38934 Ampleforth Adventures https://little-vikings.co.uk/events/ampleforth-adventures/ Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0100 https://little-vikings.co.uk/?post_type=mec-events&p=53029 This summer, we invite you to reconnect with nature and enjoy the simple things in life – fresh air and space to play – with free, self-led activities on the lawn, walking trails, and children’s activities in our visitor centre. A free event]]> This summer, we invite you to reconnect with nature and enjoy the simple things in life – fresh air and space to play – with free, self-led activities on the lawn, walking trails, and children’s activities in our visitor centre.

A free event

The post Ampleforth Adventures first appeared on Little Vikings - York for Kids.]]> 2026-07-18 10:00 am 2026-07-18 5:00 pm Free Events, Outdoor Events 53029 Summer at York Minster https://little-vikings.co.uk/events/york-minster-family/ Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100 https://little-vikings.co.uk/?post_type=mec-events&p=38934 York Minster throws its doors open this summer with a season of family fun included in every sightseeing ticket. Kids can get hands on with LEGO® at the Love to LEGO: Build Your Own sessions, no booking needed, just turn up and create anything from rockets to dinosaurs to their own cathedral-inspired designs. Little Explorer […]]]> York Minster throws its doors open this summer with a season of family fun included in every sightseeing ticket. Kids can get hands on with LEGO® at the Love to LEGO: Build Your Own sessions, no booking needed, just turn up and create anything from rockets to dinosaurs to their own cathedral-inspired designs.

Little Explorer Backpacks are free to borrow from the Welcome Desks, packed with gadgets for adventuring through the medieval Minster, alongside free Quest trails that keep young minds busy as you explore. The Undercroft Museum adds hands-on history, with Roman remains and changing Treasury exhibitions to discover.

Best of all, one adult ticket from £20 includes free entry for up to four children aged 17 and under, valid for a full year. Pre-booking is recommended.

📍 York Minster, York
🗓 Throughout the summer holidays
ℹ️ Visit the website for more details

The post Summer at York Minster first appeared on Little Vikings - York for Kids.]]> 2026-07-19 2026-07-19 York Minster Free Events, Indoor Events, Yorkshire attractions 38934 Ampleforth Adventures https://little-vikings.co.uk/events/ampleforth-adventures/ Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0100 https://little-vikings.co.uk/?post_type=mec-events&p=53029 This summer, we invite you to reconnect with nature and enjoy the simple things in life – fresh air and space to play – with free, self-led activities on the lawn, walking trails, and children’s activities in our visitor centre. A free event]]> This summer, we invite you to reconnect with nature and enjoy the simple things in life – fresh air and space to play – with free, self-led activities on the lawn, walking trails, and children’s activities in our visitor centre.

A free event

The post Ampleforth Adventures first appeared on Little Vikings - York for Kids.]]> 2026-07-19 10:00 am 2026-07-19 5:00 pm Free Events, Outdoor Events 53029 Summer Holidays at Waterstones York! https://www.waterstones.com/events/summer-holidays-at-waterstones-york/york https://little-vikings.co.uk/?post_type=mec-events&p=53159 Join us at Waterstones York for your Summer Holidays! Starting from the 20th of July all the way till the 6th of September, we will hosting a wide range of events, daily treasure hunts and daily story-times! Every two weeks we will be changing up our treasure hunt from pirates, ice-cream and sea shells! All […]]]> Join us at Waterstones York for your Summer Holidays!

Starting from the 20th of July all the way till the 6th of September, we will hosting a wide range of events, daily treasure hunts and daily story-times!

Every two weeks we will be changing up our treasure hunt from pirates, ice-cream and sea shells! All with specially themed activities to go match our treasure hunts too!

For our final week of the summer holidays we will be hosting a specially themed Julia Donaldson week in anticipation of their new book, ‘Gruffalo Granny’! So keep a look out for some familiar faces from the world of Julia Donaldson to find in-store!

All of our activities and story-times are free, unticketed and suitable for children aged 4 and up.

The post Summer Holidays at Waterstones York! first appeared on Little Vikings - York for Kids.]]> 2026-07-20 All Day 2026-09-06 Waterstones York Free Events, Holiday Clubs, Indoor Events 53159 Summer at York Minster https://little-vikings.co.uk/events/york-minster-family/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100 https://little-vikings.co.uk/?post_type=mec-events&p=38934 York Minster throws its doors open this summer with a season of family fun included in every sightseeing ticket. Kids can get hands on with LEGO® at the Love to LEGO: Build Your Own sessions, no booking needed, just turn up and create anything from rockets to dinosaurs to their own cathedral-inspired designs. Little Explorer […]]]> York Minster throws its doors open this summer with a season of family fun included in every sightseeing ticket. Kids can get hands on with LEGO® at the Love to LEGO: Build Your Own sessions, no booking needed, just turn up and create anything from rockets to dinosaurs to their own cathedral-inspired designs.

Little Explorer Backpacks are free to borrow from the Welcome Desks, packed with gadgets for adventuring through the medieval Minster, alongside free Quest trails that keep young minds busy as you explore. The Undercroft Museum adds hands-on history, with Roman remains and changing Treasury exhibitions to discover.

Best of all, one adult ticket from £20 includes free entry for up to four children aged 17 and under, valid for a full year. Pre-booking is recommended.

📍 York Minster, York
🗓 Throughout the summer holidays
ℹ️ Visit the website for more details

The post Summer at York Minster first appeared on Little Vikings - York for Kids.]]> 2026-07-20 2026-07-20 York Minster Free Events, Indoor Events, Yorkshire attractions 38934 Ampleforth Adventures https://little-vikings.co.uk/events/ampleforth-adventures/ Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0100 https://little-vikings.co.uk/?post_type=mec-events&p=53029 This summer, we invite you to reconnect with nature and enjoy the simple things in life – fresh air and space to play – with free, self-led activities on the lawn, walking trails, and children’s activities in our visitor centre. A free event]]> This summer, we invite you to reconnect with nature and enjoy the simple things in life – fresh air and space to play – with free, self-led activities on the lawn, walking trails, and children’s activities in our visitor centre.

A free event

The post Ampleforth Adventures first appeared on Little Vikings - York for Kids.]]> 2026-07-20 10:00 am 2026-07-20 5:00 pm Free Events, Outdoor Events 53029 Summer at York Minster https://little-vikings.co.uk/events/york-minster-family/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100 https://little-vikings.co.uk/?post_type=mec-events&p=38934 York Minster throws its doors open this summer with a season of family fun included in every sightseeing ticket. Kids can get hands on with LEGO® at the Love to LEGO: Build Your Own sessions, no booking needed, just turn up and create anything from rockets to dinosaurs to their own cathedral-inspired designs. Little Explorer […]]]> York Minster throws its doors open this summer with a season of family fun included in every sightseeing ticket. Kids can get hands on with LEGO® at the Love to LEGO: Build Your Own sessions, no booking needed, just turn up and create anything from rockets to dinosaurs to their own cathedral-inspired designs.

Little Explorer Backpacks are free to borrow from the Welcome Desks, packed with gadgets for adventuring through the medieval Minster, alongside free Quest trails that keep young minds busy as you explore. The Undercroft Museum adds hands-on history, with Roman remains and changing Treasury exhibitions to discover.

Best of all, one adult ticket from £20 includes free entry for up to four children aged 17 and under, valid for a full year. Pre-booking is recommended.

📍 York Minster, York
🗓 Throughout the summer holidays
ℹ️ Visit the website for more details

The post Summer at York Minster first appeared on Little Vikings - York for Kids.]]> 2026-07-21 2026-07-21 York Minster Free Events, Indoor Events, Yorkshire attractions 38934 Ampleforth Adventures https://little-vikings.co.uk/events/ampleforth-adventures/ Tue, 21 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +0100 https://little-vikings.co.uk/?post_type=mec-events&p=53029 This summer, we invite you to reconnect with nature and enjoy the simple things in life – fresh air and space to play – with free, self-led activities on the lawn, walking trails, and children’s activities in our visitor centre. A free event]]> This summer, we invite you to reconnect with nature and enjoy the simple things in life – fresh air and space to play – with free, self-led activities on the lawn, walking trails, and children’s activities in our visitor centre.

A free event

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