Foam Parties at The Web Adventure Park Foam parties are back for May Half Term, bringing a full day of unforgettable family fun at the park. Your one ticket includes everything, so you can dive straight into thrilling rides, indoor play areas, the outdoor adventure park, role play villages, bouncing pillows, laser tag, and even […] ...
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 […] ...
WINNER Best Tour of York, Little Vikings Awards 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 – The most MAGICAL ticket in town! The Magic Hatter brings his award-winning entertainment to the streets, with The Wizard Walk of York. Click to book online. Magic, mystery, comedy and excitement plus a dash of York’s history…the ingredients for a truly unforgettable experience […] ...
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 […] ...
Uncover the secrets behind the Chocolate City’s past, discover the origins of chocolate, and get hands-on with a range of chocolate-making activities – the perfect family day out this May half term in York! From Guided Tours and TruffleRolling to Family Masterclasses, there’s something delicious for everyone to enjoy. 📍 York’s Chocolate Story, King’s Square, York YO1 7LD🗓 23–31 […] ...
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 […] ...
Returning to York on May 23rd, 24th and 25th 2026 is WizardFest. Prepare to experience the magic with York’s festival of Wizardry, a city-wide event bringing lots of magical businesses together. WizardFest is hosted by The Wizard Walk of York and you’ll find all the activities over on the website. Conjured up by The Wizard Walk of York, […] ...
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 […] ...
York Art Gallery has a fantastic programme of family-friendly events this May half term, inspired by the wonderful Making Waves exhibition. Expect hands-on art activities, interactive storytelling, live music, outdoor creativity and Japanese printmaking workshops, plus daily drop-in activities throughout the holiday. Highlights include: Make and PlaySelf-led creative fun in The Studio with inks, stamps […] ...
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