Where happy girls and boys thrive, The Mount Prep School is proud to be Primary School of the Year 2026 in My Local Awards! The Mount Prep School offers a remarkable education designed to empower young minds, capture imagination and fulfil potential. Our pupils make the most of every opportunity, both inside and outside the […]

Looking for what’s on this weekend in York? You’ve come to the right place. If you’re visiting York or lucky enough to call it home, this is your weekly guide to the best things to do in York with kids this weekend. We update it every week with handpicked family events, free fun, rainy-day ideas […]

Spring is in the air, and there’s no better time to head out on a family adventure in York. With longer days, blooming flowers and (hopefully) a bit of sunshine, you’re spoilt for choice this springtime. Whether you fancy meeting some animals, getting out into nature or enjoying North Yorkshire’s best adventure playgrounds, we’ve rounded […]

Looking for a fun, educational day out for the whole family in York this May half term? JORVIK Viking Centre offers an immersive Viking adventure where you can finally answer the big question in everyone’s house: do you all like Torgils and his dog or Asgeroa best? Or is this just our house?! Step back […]

York Minster might sound like one for the grown-ups, but it’s a brilliant family experience when you get it right (and that’s where we come in!). York Minster is a historic cathedral in the heart of York that’s surprisingly family-friendly if you know how to approach it. York Minster is a historic cathedral in the […]

May half term in York is packed with fun things to do with kids, so why go anyhere else?! It runs from 25th May to 29th May 2026 and there’s plenty going on for families to enjoy. Take a look at our handy guide for our pick of the best, and keep checking back as […]

If you’re looking for a magical family day out this May half term, there’s no place like Mother Shipton’s Cave. From 23rd to 31st May, the award-winning attraction is inviting families to step into an Emerald Adventure inspired by the timeless world of The Wizard of Oz and the spellbinding charm of Wicked. Expect woodland […]

What do families really think about visiting York Minster? Whether you’ve been recently, it’s been years, or you’ve never visited with the kids, we’d love your input. Take part in our quick York Minster Family Survey to help shape future family-friendly experiences, with the chance to win an annual family ticket and a York Minster […]

Something big and colourful is heading to York this summer: Acomb Fest! This new event is set to transform Acomb into an open-air gallery and creative playground from 3rd to 5th July 2026, with a packed programme where families are warmly welcomed. A whole weekend of creativity Across three days, Acomb Fest will include: At […]

Money might not buy happiness, but it can buy ice cream – and in York, that’s almost the same thing. We’ve explored the city’s best ice cream parlours, gelaterias, dessert cafés and hidden gems to bring you the ultimate guide to where to get ice cream in York. Whether you’re after the best gelato in […]

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 […]

All aboard for a family adventure like no other! Thomas the Tank Engine is steaming into the North Yorkshire Moors Railway this May for the Day Out With Thomas: Let’s Rock, Let’s Roll Tour. Every ticket includes a real steam train ride behind Thomas himself, plus a full day of live shows, character meet-and-greets, hands-on […]

Plans are well underway for WizardFest, York’s first festival of wizardry coming to the city during May half term (May 23rd to 25th 2026). Conjured up by The Wizard Walk of York, this enchanting event is co-hosted with Little Vikings, for the most magical match! As a fun, family-friendly event that champions York’s magical side […]

While we might disagree on what constitutes a sensible meal, a nice outfit or a reasonable bedtime, there’s one thing parents and kids can generally agree on: freshly baked goods make life a little bit brighter. York’s bakery scene is booming, so whether you fancy a tasty local breakfast, trying a local delicacy or need […]

Panto season might seem a long way off, but we’ve got big news for the planners: York Theatre Royal has just dropped some seriously exciting casting news for this year’s show. If you’ve got little ones who are fans of CBBC or CBeebies – or older kids who love Horrible Histories or Class Dismissed – […]

York’s cobbled streets are brimming with stories, and with bookshops too. In fact, the city’s a dream for book-loving families with kids of all ages. Whether you’re raising a reluctant reader, a comic-book collector or a full-on bookworm, these brilliant bookshops are some of our favourites. 📚 Brilliant bookshops in York for families The Blue […]

Welcome to Little Vikings Great Yorkshire Family Escapes! Looking for the perfect family-friendly getaway in Yorkshire? You’re in the right place! Over the next few months, we’ll share the best places to stay in Yorkshire with kids, from family hotels on the Yorkshire Coast to child-friendly stays in the North York Moors, Yorkshire Dales, and […]

Don’t let the rain stop play! There are plenty of things to do on a rainy day in York, and these are some of the best indoor activities, whether you fancy visiting an attraction, losing yourselves in a movie or getting creative and making something lovely to take home with you. Rainy days in York […]

The very best things to do in York with kids Discover the best family-friendly adventures in and around York York is one of the UK’s most family-friendly cities, with activities, hands-on museums and outdoor adventures galore. From dinosaurs to Vikings, chocolate-makers to history-shapers, York is bursting with unforgettable things to do with kids. Whether you’re […]

Easter on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway is shaping up to be something special thisyear. Whether you’re after adventure, creativity, or simply a magical day out with thelittle ones, there’s plenty happening across the railway to keep every young explorerentertained. We’re also offering a free child place with every paying adult, plus reduced ratesthroughout the […]