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Dec 15
Review – Wonderlab at the Railway Museum York

When it comes to things to do in York with kids, it can be hard to choo-choo-choose, but the National Railway Museum has long been one of our top recommendations. Not only is it home to an impressive collection of awe-inspiring engines, but in recent years they’ve added a variety of hands-on exhibits that encourage […]

Dec 12
A festive trip to Sutton Bank (and why it’s worth visiting with kids all year round)

There’s a point in the festive season when it’s a good idea to down Christmas tools and head outdoors. While nothing will stop the to-do list from growing or the school WhatsApp messages from multiplying, a day away from it all is sometimes all you need to get some perspective and recharge your batteries so […]

Dec 10
The best things to do with teenagers in York

York’s well known as an amazing place to visit for families with young children, but there’s plenty for teenagers to enjoy too. From immersive historical sites to outdoor adventures and cultural experiences, even the most hard-to-please older kids will find something to enjoy. Here’s our guide to the best things to do in York with […]

Dec 03
York Residents Festival 2024 – Explore your city for less!

York Residents Festival is the annual opportunity for York residents to explore their city for free (or a lot less) and it’s back for 2024! Taking place on 27th and 28th January, it’s just what we need to look forward to at the end of the bleakest time of the year. As usual, there’s plenty […]

Dec 02
Five reasons to visit Raby Castle – Review

Exploring family-friendly attractions and scoping them out for our followers is what we do, so you might imagine that the young members of the Little Vikings brood are easy, breezy daytrippers. Sadly not.  We meet the same resistance to leaving the house as everyone else, from the hour it takes to get everyone’s coats and […]

Dec 02
City of Dreams – York Ice Trail 2024 theme revealed!

It’s one of York’s coolest events, and it’s back for 2024! Yes, York Ice Trail is returning in February next year and the theme has been revealed. Taking place on February 3rd and 4th, York will be transformed into the ‘City of Dreams’ for the occasion. As always, the awe-inspiring sculptures will be dotted around […]

Nov 23
The best things to do in the North York Moors at Christmas for families

Do you wanna build a snowman? Then we’ve got just the place: the beautiful North York Moors. Whether or not we’re lucky enough to get a flurry of snow, the Moors is the perfect place for memorable family experiences this Christmastime. Just a short drive from York, there’s so much to do in the national […]

Nov 21
Review – Mama Doreen’s Emporium, York

Welcome to York, Mama Doreen’s! Since the announcement of this new arrival to York’s Vangarde Shopping Park, we’ve been peering through the window and fielding questions from our eager children about when it will open. The transformation from cookie-cutter chain restaurant to a sumptuous, welcoming independent emporium was surprisingly swift, and we jumped at the […]

Nov 19
Review – Santa’s Sleigh Ride at Piglets Adventure Farm

All aboard Santa’s Sleigh Ride! We were invited to check out Piglets Adventure Farm’s Christmas experience at the start of York’s festive season and had the most joyful couple of hours with our two girls. Despite a nail-biting drive across York – the traffic is likely to be bad from now until Christmas, so allow […]

Nov 15
Review – Jack and the Beanstalk at York Theatre Royal

Ten minutes into this year’s York Theatre Royal and we’d already called it: Jack and the Beanstalk is five-star family entertainment, and one of the best pantos we’ve seen there for years. From the pared-down opening scene, it was clear that this show is doing things differently and better than ever. The York Theatre Royal […]

Nov 13
Review – Christmas in Neverland at Castle Howard

If you’re looking for an awfully big festive adventure this Christmas, we’ve got just the thing: Christmas in Neverland at Castle Howard. As long-time devotees of Castle Howard’s Christmas experience, we were excited to head along to the preview of this year’s offering to see whether it would live up to our festive expectations (which, […]

Nov 12
Review – The Dark Horse Espresso Bar on York’s Bishy Road

Tucked away in Shambles Market, The Dark Horse Espresso Bar has been a magnet for coffee lovers since Laura and family opened the hatch of the horse box a few years ago. We’ve long been fans of their incredible coffee, delicious toasties and sweet treats (the chocolate-dipped Anzac biscuits are so good), so we were […]

Nov 11
Little Vikings Christmas Countdown – Win a family ticket for Christmas at Murton Park!

The Little Vikings Christmas Countdown is back and it’s a festive giveaway like no other. We’re sprinkling a little festive fairy dust across York this Christmas, giving away an amazing prize every day to one lucky follower. To be in with the best chance of winning: – Keep an eye on our website every day […]

Nov 10
Little Vikings Christmas Countdown – Win a VIP family ticket for wizard golf at The Hole in Wand!

The Little Vikings Christmas Countdown is back and it’s a festive giveaway like no other. We’re sprinkling a little festive fairy dust across York this Christmas, giving away an amazing prize every day to one lucky follower. To be in with the best chance of winning: – Keep an eye on our website every day […]

Nov 09
York Nutcracker Trail returns for 2023!

It was one of the most popular free activities in York last Christmas, and it’s returning for 2023! The York Bid’s giant nutcrackers are returning to the city this festive season and it’s even better than before. Ten unique bespoke nutcrackers, painted by local artists, will be hidden in locations in York just waiting to […]

Nov 08
Take our two-minute survey and win a month’s free travel around York!

How would you like to win a month of free bus travel in York? Fill in the quick 2-minute travel survey below to be entered into the prize draw and you could be the lucky winner. Don’t forget to check the terms and conditions here.  While we’re talking all things transport, did you know that up to three […]

Nov 08
Review – Festive afternoon tea at No1. York

It’s that time of year when visions of twinkly, picture-perfect Christmas give way to the reality of the festive end-of-term frenzy. Juggling the shopping, planning and digging out costumes for the kids can all feel a bit much, so it’s a good idea to carve out a little grown-up time to actually sit back and […]

Nov 04
‘Tis the season to save money! Eight amazing things to do in and around York for free this Christmas with kids

This year, many families are watching the coins (the real ones in their bank accounts and, if our house is anything to go by, the chocolate coins that have been stashed away for later in the month), so we’ve been on the lookout for free and cheap ways to enjoy Christmas in York. The good […]

Nov 03
Win a festive family movie experience with The Luna Winter Cinema at St Saviourgate, York

Loved Luna Cinema this summer? Well it’s back for winter, and it’s under cover! Hosted in the iconic Grade II listed building, with its stunningly decorated high ceilings, beautiful stained-glass windows, and impressive organ, St Saviourgate Church will be transformed into the perfect setting for a cosy winter experience.  What’s on? What’s not! They’re screening […]

Nov 01
Christmas at Raby Castle – Trails, torchlight and trees!

There’s something magical about Raby Castle. It’s become a firm favourite for a family day out since we discovered it, and even more so since the opening of The Plotters’ Forest, their brilliant outdoor adventure play area. Set in a beautiful corner of County Durham, it’s a wonderful place to see the seasons change, and […]

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