We’re already lucky to have loads of things to do in York for active kids, and things are set to get even more exciting with the launch of a new trampoline park at York’s Clifton Moor: Oxygen York. Oxygen Activeplay, a pioneering force in UK indoor leisure, will launch its flagship indoor activity and trampoline […]

Budding photographer in the family? Then why not encourage them to get their camera out and submit an entry for the Young Photographer of the Year competition? Organised by the National Railway Museum, The Railway Photographic Society and others, the competition is seeking the best images from photographers aged 25 and under. Launching on 1 February 2024 and […]

Have we got a prize for you?! Oxygen York is a brand new trampoline park – and much more – opening on 12th February, and we’re giving away an epic birthday party worth £350! Here’s what you need to know. About Oxygen York The lavish £ 2.3 million build, at the former Argos site at […]

The JORVIK Viking Festival is back for 2024! Returning to its usual February half term slot, you can enjoy plenty of events and activities for kids, from Poo Day to the Best Beard Contest (now incorporated into a Best Dressed Competition). Here’s what children can look forward to when York returns to the grip of […]

Do you know a budding archaeologist? Do impromptu excavations take place in your back garden? Good news: Kids Dig York returns this Easter! Kids Dig York is a project aimed at children aged between 8 and 12. Sessions are led by professional archaeologists from York Archaeology (the people behind JORVIK Viking Centre, DIG and City […]

With Mother’s Day coming up fast, it’s the ideal time to say thanks to the mums and mother figures in our lives for everything they’ve done in the last 12 months. While most of us would be delighted with a lie-in and a homemade card, Mother’s Day is a good opportunity to support a local […]

Away from the twinkling lights of the region’s towns and cities, the North York Moors is the perfect Yorkshire setting for discovering the wonder of the starry skies. In fact, it’s one of only twenty locations in the world to hold International Dark Sky Reserve status! The Dark Skies Festival is one of the best events of […]

As if there wasn’t enough to look forward to in York during February half term already, here’s something else to squeeze in: Colour and Light at York Art Gallery. This FREE light installation runs from 7th to 25th February 2024 and no booking is needed. Using various animation techniques and styles, the outdoor after-dark projection […]

February half term in York is great fun. Resist the urge to hibernate, wrap up warm and enjoy the best activities and events on offer in and around York this February. There’s lots to do in York with kids at this time of year, from the JORVIK Viking Festival to a magical fairy trail. We’ve […]

Exciting news, Gruffalo fans (that’s all of us, right?!): a new Gruffalo trail is coming to Dalby Forest just in time for February half term to mark the 25th anniversary of the much-loved picture book. To mark this remarkable milestone, Dalby Forest invites families from across England to join in the festivities and celebrate the […]

For a day of outdoor AND indoor fun this half term, Piglets Adventure Farm is a lovely day out for the whole family. Here’s what to expect this February: – Lambing Live – Watch the lambs being born – Lamb bottle feeding – Help feed the flock – The Farmyard Trail – See all the […]

The JORVIK Viking Festival is back for 2024! Running from 12th to 18th February, you can enjoy plenty of events and activities for kids, from Poo Day to the Best Beard Contest (now incorporated into a Best Dressed Competition). Read our guide to the best of the JORVIK Viking Festival for kids here. To celebrate […]

The Little Vikings Awards 2024 winners announced! What better way to kick off the new year than celebrating the very best that York has to offer for families? Once again, you voted in your thousands (thank you!) and now we’re delighted to reveal the winners of the Little Vikings Awards 2024, sponsored by The Yorkshire […]

York’s coolest annual event, York Ice Trail, returns for 2024 with a new theme – City of Dreams – and we couldn’t be more excited. Playing host to lots of amazing sculptures, this popular free event is taking place on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th February 2024. You can see a list of all of […]

Moorlands Nature Reserve might not be as well known as other green spaces in York, but it has a large and loyal fan base among Yorkshire families. Those who are lucky enough to live in nearby villages use it as their second garden, and it’s not hard to see why. This little woodland punches above […]

Bad news: with the river levels rising, City Cruises has had to cancel their planned free river cruises for York residents as part of York Residents’ Festival 2024. Good news: there’s the chance to claim free tickets to enjoy a cruise later in the year! Here’s what you need to know. City Cruises is extending […]

Beat the New Year blues by planning some things to look forward to. We’re happy to say that there are lots of things to do in York with kids during 2024, from York Ice Trail to the new Snooks Trail and the return of York Maze. For the latest news throughout the year, sign up […]

There are lots of great offers during this year’s York Residents’ Festival, including free admission at some of the top attractions, from Clifford’s Tower to the York Castle Museum. You might think that the Railway Museum won’t be taking part as it already offers free admission to all, all year round, but we’re delighted to […]

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 […]

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 […]