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10 December 2023
York Minster Christmas Tree Festival

The York Minster Christmas Tree Festival

Ongoing

Christmas Tree Festival to the York Minster crib service. The Christmas Tree Festival runs from 3rd December 2022 to 5th January 2023, with 60 trees on display in the stunning Nave, Chapter House and Lady Chapel. Explore the trees, which will be decorated to individual themes by local businesses, schools and charities, before adding your […] ...

Deangate, York YO1 7HH
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10 December 2023
Christmas in York

Christmas in York 2023 – Best bits for kids

Ongoing

From Christmas markets to festive days out and lots of opportunities to meet Santa, there’s loads going on in and around York this Christmas. Take a look at the Little Vikings guide to the very best things to do in York this festive season with your family. ...

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10 December 2023
York Nutcracker Trail

York Nutcracker Trail (free!)

Ongoing

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 £250 York Gift Card or one of five weekly Visit York hampers! […] ...

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10 December 2023
York Minster York with kids

Visit York’s top family attractions

Ongoing

Looking for things to do in York with kids? Look no further. York is brimming with family-friendly attractions to explore, whether your kids are into Vikings or Victorians, dinosaurs, trains or chocolate (who doesn’t love chocolate?!). You’ll find our pick of the best attractions in York for families on our website, and don’t forget to […] ...

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10 December 2023
York Leisure Centre

Active fun and games in York

Ongoing

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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10 December 2023
York Theatre Royal panto 2023

Jack and the Beanstalk – York Theatre Royal’s 2023 panto

Ongoing

York Theatre Royal’s ever-popular pantomime returns for 2023 with a much-loved classic, Jack and the Beanstalk. Expect stunning sets, lavish costumes, breathtaking special effects and of course lots of panto magic as you go on a fun-filled adventure with Jack. It stars Nina Wadia as Fairy Sugarsnap (EastEnders, Citizen Khan, Still Open All Hours, Goodness Gracious Me), James […] ...

St. Leonard's Place, York, YO1 7HD
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10 December 2023
Grand opera house york panto 2023

Robinson Crusoe and The Pirates of the River Ouse – The Grand Opera House York panto 2023

Ongoing

York legend Berwick Kaler returns this year for another madcap panto at the Grand Opera House York: Robinson Crusoe and The Pirates of The River Ouse.   Berwick will be joined on the Grand Opera House stage by his usual gang of David Leonard, Suzy Cooper, Martin Barrass and AJ Powell for a hilarious take on […] ...

8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Cumberland St, York YO1 9SW
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10 December 2023
Zog trail dalby forest

Dalby Forest Zog Trail

OutdoorsOngoing

Dalby Forest has long been one of our top spots for a family day out from York, thanks to its amazing scenery, cycle and walking trails and epic adventure playground. The Little Vikings audience loves Dalby too: it was voted Best Family Day out (North York Moors) in this year’s Little Vikings Awards. And guess what? […] ...

All Day
Forestry England Visitor Centre, Low Dalby, Thornton le Dale, Pickering, North Yorkshire, YO18 7LT
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10 December 2023
Childrens Trail Yorkshire Air Museum

Hidden Harriers Trail at the Yorkshire Air Museum

Ongoing

Embark on a new children’s trail for the Yorkshire Air Museum and find the Hidden Harriers around the Museum. ‘H’ the Harrier – one of the museum’s new mascots – is hiding around the site. Can you spot all ten of his hiding places and find the letters that make up the secret word? This […] ...

York YO41 4AU
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10 December 2023
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Christmas in Neverland – Castle Howard

Ongoing

This year’s theme at Castle Howard is Christmas in Neverland! Fly into the adventure of a lifetime bursting with fairies, mermaids, and pirates. Vast ships will cruise into Castle Howard’s great galleries, Lost Boy laughter will echo through the halls, and beautiful rooms will transform into tropical lagoons. Follow the boy that never grew up […] ...

York YO60 7DA
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10 December 2023
Wonderlab Railway Museum York

Wonderlab at the Railway Museum

Ongoing

The Railway Museum has long been a top family-friendly destination in York, but it’s set to get even better with the opening of Wonderlab: The Bramall Gallery this summer. 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 […] ...

Leeman Road, York YO26 4XJ
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10 December 2023

Christmas at Murton Park

Ongoing

Tickets for Murton Park’s Christmas events are now on sale and, for the first time, there are two experiences for you to choose from!   Tea with Santa 🎅☕ Introducing Tea with Santa, where you’ll enjoy a one-to-one with Santa and a delicious one-course meal at The Yorkshire Barn Café.   Christmas at Murton Park […] ...

Murton Ln, York YO19 5UF
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