Get ready for our BIGGEST summer yet, with 50 days packed full of family fun, exciting activities, amazing entertainment and unforgettable adventures – all included in your ticket! Take a look at all the activities included! Summer Shows On select days, we’re adding even more excitement with special shows alongside all the fun summer activities […] ...
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 […] ...
We LOVE the Summer Reading Challenge. There’s no better way to get and keep kids reading over the summer, and it’s FREE to take part, with lots of incentives for kids to keep the pages turning. The Summer Reading Challenge 2025 runs through the summer from 12th July. Over the summer, children can choose and […] ...
A landmark contemporary art exhibition comes to York this summer, as the Aesthetica Art Prize marks its 20th anniversary with a showcase at York Art Gallery. Shortlisted artists from across the globe present work spanning photography, film, digital media and installation, exploring themes of nature, identity, cultural memory and wellbeing. It’s a thought-provoking show for […] ...
Step into two iconic summers at York Castle Museum this year. The Victorian gala theme brings Kirkgate to life with seasonal flowers, bunting and a brand-new soundscape, while the 1960s gallery serves up flower power, nostalgic toys and the music of the decade. Free drop-in balloon-making workshops run every Saturday in August (included in admission), […] ...
Visit the house, gardens and award-winning Skelf Island Adventure Playground, cafes with locally sourced produce on the menu, and the farm shop, gift shop, and garden centre. Playshapes: Castle Constructors is a giant hands-on installation where children and grown-ups can build towers, dens and colourful creations using oversized geometric shapes, inspired by the bold architecture of […] ...
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 […] ...
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 […] ...
House Serpent needs your help! This summer, every round of magical mini golf at The Hole In Wand York earns points in the nationwide House Cup competition. Wear your house colours, complete magical challenges and help York climb the leaderboard. Will House Serpent take the title? Book your family adventure between 18th July and 6th […] ...
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 […] ...
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