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 […] ...
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 […] ...
The Romans are marching back into York this spring as the Eboracum Roman Festival returns from 16 to 31 May 2026, with two weeks of events, activities and living history celebrating the city’s fascinating Roman past. Once known as Eboracum, York was one of the most important cities in Roman Britain, so there’s no better place to step […] ...
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 […] ...
This major exhibition at York Art Gallery brings over 100 stunning Japanese woodblock prints to the city, including Hokusai’s iconic The Great Wave off Kanagawa. Spanning 300 years, the show explores landscapes, legends, seasonal celebrations and the vibrant ‘floating world’ of historic Japan. Alongside the prints, you’ll find beautiful kimonos, early printed books, armour and […] ...
Join us at Waterstones York for our new Junior Bookclub! We will be hosting this new event on the last Sunday of every month. This bookclub aims to encourage children to talk about their favourite books, the book they are currently reading and what book they are wanting to read! Each new member of the […] ...
There’s lots going on this May half-term in and around York and we’ve picked the very best. Read the Little Vikings guide to May half term for the best activities and events, all chosen by the experts in family-friendly York. ...
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 […] ...
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 […] ...
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