After a DECADE of doing other kids’ parties… top York family entertainer ‘just Josh’ (and two-time winner of the Little Vikings Award for Best Birthday Party Entertainer) has decided that it’s time he had his own! Tickets are now available for this special show which takes place on Sunday 18th June 2023 at Joseph Rowntree […]

Long gone are the days when afternoon tea was an adults-only experience, a chance for the grown-ups to indulge in some child-free time over tea and cake. While you might like to keep it to yourselves – we promise not to tell your kids if you’d rather reserve it for yourselves – there are lots […]

School’s out, plans are in. For those searching for a half-term adventure in York, Middletons Hotel – part of Daniel Thwaites – provides the perfect base for a family escape. The award-winning hotel also boasts the ultimate family-friendly ‘VI Little P’ package – expertly designed for little guests on-the-go. The Cottage rooms include a great […]

Beetle Bank Farm is a lovely farm park near York, famous for offering a good value family day out. But did you know that, once a year, you can stay longer and make a weekend of it? Beetlefest is Beetle Bank Farm’s annual camping extravaganza, and it’s returning from 18th to 20th August 2023. Arrive […]

Malton’s boutique summer music festival, Meadowfest, returns for 2023 and we’re giving away a family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) for one lucky winner. A music festival like no other, Meadowfest returns this year with a whole host of epic street food, family entertainment and eclectic music across two stages that’s guaranteed to get you up and […]

A hop, skip and jump from Castle Howard, The Yorkshire Arboretum is a spectacular garden located on the edge of the North York Moors that’s a lovely place for a family day out in the great outdoors. Set in 120 acres, the arboretum has over 6,000 trees and shrubs from around the world, including rare […]

Ever since our 10-year-old went to a birthday party at Sheriff Alpaca Experience in Sheriff Hutton near York, she’s been asking to go back as a family so we can see why she enjoyed it so much. Eventually, the persuasion paid off and we booked her and her sister (aged 8 and 10) for an […]

The sweeter side of York’s history is well known, from charming chocolate makers to legendary locomotives. Lurking beneath the candy-coated surface, though, is a murkier, more murderous past that will make you see the pretty city gates in a whole new light (just imagine them decorated with decapitated heads…). None of this is for younger […]

Here’s a magical opportunity for one lucky family – the chance to win a Cauldron Experience at York’s tiniest attraction, The Potions Cauldron AND a goody bag worth £50! The Cauldron Experience takes place in the Secret Potion Room in the famous Shambles shop and includes a few surprises and a chance to make some […]

Big news – the new location for the ever-popular Balloon Fiesta has been announced and is just down the road from York. It’s coming to Castle Howard later this year, with a star-studded line-up of music and entertainment, including Eurovision star Sam Ryder! There’ll be hot air ballon night glows, funfair, street food and children’s […]

This April, get up close to the most famous name in steam at York’s National Railway Museum for the ultimate family day out! As part of its centenary celebrations, Flying Scotsman will be on display at the museum from 1st to 23rd April 2023. Learn how a steam engine works, build your own loco, or […]

This feature is part of Little Vikings Great Yorkshire Family Escapes, a whole year of inspiration for anyone looking for a family break in Yorkshire. Over the next few months, we’ll introduce you to the best places to stay on the Yorkshire Coast, in the North York Moors, Yorkshire Dales and the towns and cities in between. You’ll […]

We don’t get a new monarch every day, so why not mark this historic occasion by doing something special? A few things are planned around York, with more to be revealed, so keep checking back for the details. Here are some of the best things around York for kids for the coronation. Coronation celebrations at […]

City Cruises York and York’s Chocolate Story are teaming up this Easter to bring an exciting Easter egg hunt to York. These two family-friendly companies have collaborated to create an egg hunt that will see 16 eggs hidden around the city over a two-week period from April 1st to April 16th 2023. One egg will be […]

This feature is part of Little Vikings Great Yorkshire Family Escapes, a whole year of inspiration for anyone looking for a family break in Yorkshire. Over the next few months, we’ll introduce you to the best places to stay on the Yorkshire Coast, in the North York Moors, Yorkshire Dales and the towns and cities […]

If there’s one family attraction that’s guaranteed to please children of almost every age, it’s Stockeld Park. On the outskirts of Wetherby, just a 25-minute drive from York, it’s a place that’s big on play: outdoor and indoor play, active and interactive play. If you’ve visited in the past but haven’t been back during the […]

Exciting news! One of York’s top attractions is about to get even better with the addition of a new play area. After a few delays, Yorkshire Air Museum has been given the green light to create a bespoke playground for children and it’s set to open this summer. In keeping with the museum, the play […]

This half term we took our mischievous, marvellous children along to Marvellous and Mischievous, the new child-focused exhibition at York Art Gallery. Featuring some of literature’s best-loved and most famous rebels, from Zog to Matilda, and it’s fabulous. Showcasing around 40 books, manuscripts and original artwork from the British Library’s collection, this family-friendly exhibition includes […]

This feature is part of Little Vikings Great Yorkshire Family Escapes, a whole year of inspiration for anyone looking for a family break in Yorkshire. Over the next few months, we’ll introduce you to the best places to stay on the Yorkshire Coast, in the North York Moors, Yorkshire Dales and the towns and cities […]

While we can’t all agree whether the jam or cream goes first, we can all agree that a freshly made scone is a thing of joy. Done well, the combination of humble ingredients casts a spell of happiness and nostalgia unlike any other baked good, and York just happens to have an entire tearoom devoted […]