Join us at Waterstones York for your October half-term! We will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of the beloved Winnie the Pooh! Help Pooh find his friends in our daily treasure hunt! And try your luck in our lucky dip! Will you find a treat… or a trick! All of these activities will be taking […] ...
Celebrate our apple-growing tradition this October half-term with a week of orchard-inspired fun. Take part in Apple Olympics on the lawn, enjoy apple tasting sessions, follow children’s trails, and experience apple picking and pressing demonstrations on selected days. Join us as we celebrate one of Ampleforth Abbey’s most cherished traditions. A full programme of activities […] ...
Enjoy a half-term treat packed with trains, crafts, and spooky storytelling — plus a brand-new evening Trick or Treat experience. Visit our website for more information. ...
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 […] ...
There’s plenty going on in York this October half term, from pumpkin festivals and Halloween adventures to family shows, trails and autumn days out. You’ll find gentler activities too, including woodland walks, museums and cosy indoor ideas for rainy days. 👉 Discover the best things to do in York this October half term in our […] ...
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 […] ...
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 […] ...
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 […] ...
All aboard for Halloween fun at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway! Kids go free on standard services during half term, with one free child ticket per fare-paying adult. Try trick or treating at the station shops, enjoy free train-themed play at Pickering, or book the Mad Alice Ghost Train for ages 14+. 📍 North Yorkshire […] ...
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 […] ...
There’s a historical twist to Halloween at York Castle Museum this October half term, with prison escapes, Victorian traditions and storytelling for families. Brand new for 2026, an immersive adventure takes visitors into the Georgian Prison Cells to uncover the stories of people once held at York Prison. Follow clues hidden in the cells and […] ...
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