Whether you’re looking for swimming lessons, drama classes, art classes, forest schools or any other class in York for your children, you’ll find our pick of the best in the Classes in York area of our website. You’ll find options for every day of the week and for all ages and interests. Click here to […] ...
Discover the magic of Christmas in York! From twinkling Christmas markets and festive family days out to magical Santa experiences, there’s so much to enjoy in and around the city. Explore the Little Vikings guide to the very best things to do in York this festive season with kids. 👉 Take a look at the […] ...
Here’s something fun and free to do in York this Christmas (and you might just win a prize too!). There are 10 life-size nutcrackers dotted around York. Find all 10 and make a note of their names for a chance to win a York Gift Card! Pick up a map and competition entry form from […] ...
Time to run off some energy? There are loads of great places in York for active fun and games, from ninja warrior courses to trampoline parks, golf ranges and clip’n’climb. Take a look at our pick of the best and you’re almost guaranteed an uninterrupted night’s sleep! Click here to see our guide to the […] ...
The Railway Museum has long been a top family-friendly destination in York, but now it’s even better with the opening of Wonderlab: The Bramall Gallery. Wonderlab is fully interactive and hands-on. Play your way through 18 mind-bending challenges and fuel children’s curiosity with amazing live experiments. Test your engineering skills as you step into the […] ...
There are lots of fun things to do in and around York with kids all year round, Have a look at our things to do for free, places with free child admission, places that you only need to pay to park and attractions where your ticket is valid for a year so your money goes […] ...
Step back in time and experience the magic of a Victorian Christmas on Kirkgate, York’s famous recreated street at York Castle Museum. From 15 November 2025 to 4 January 2026, enjoy festive decorations, explore Christmas through the centuries in the Period Rooms and discover how celebrations have changed over 200 years. Expect live music, storytelling, […] ...
Take your little Vikings to discover York’s Viking legacy at the award-winning JORVIK Viking Centre. Hop aboard the time capsule to 10th-century York, and take in the sights, sounds and even the smells – including rotting fish and cabbages – of the Viking Age city. Dig deeper into the Viking story of York by getting […] ...
Discover York’s hidden corners with our brand-new Snickelways & Silly Street Names Trail, following the success of the Little Vikings I Spy Trail (as recommended by The Sunday Times). This free, family-friendly walking trail takes you through York’s maze of magical snickelways and very silly street names, from Whip-Ma-Whop-Ma-Gate to Nether Hornpot Lane! With fun […] ...
Discover JORVIK as you’ve never seen it before this winter! Step into the icy world of the Vikings and discover how they braved the cold, kept themselves and their animals warm, what they ate and how they entertained themselves during the long, dark Yorkshire months. Pre-booking a timeslot is essential. 📅 10 November 2025 to […] ...
Whether you’re looking for swimming lessons, drama classes, art classes, forest schools or any other class in York for your children, you’ll find our pick of the best in the Classes in York area of our website. You’ll find options for every day of the week and for all ages and interests. Click here to […] ...
Discover the magic of Christmas in York! From twinkling Christmas markets and festive family days out to magical Santa experiences, there’s so much to enjoy in and around the city. Explore the Little Vikings guide to the very best things to do in York this festive season with kids. 👉 Take a look at the […] ...
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