We’re big fans of Barley Hall, one of York’s hidden gems, and now there’s a new reason to visit: a brand new exhibition that’s open in time for the summer holidays. Beasts At Barley Hall is the latest creation from York Archaeology’s exhibition and interpretations team, showcasing some of the weird and wonderful animal-related finds […]

Free hands-on activities for the summer holidays – Kids go free! Come and enjoy world-famous film locations at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) plus FREE kids’ activities, and best of all – kids go FREE!  NYMR has launched an all-new film trail which is available for families to enjoy from 1st July 2024. It […]

York’s newest attraction is opening soon, and we’ve teamed up with the wizards to give you an exclusive opportunity to try it for FREE! Read on to find out how… The Potions Academy will open officially at its home in York’s famous Shambles in September 2024 and be made up of The Potions Class and […]

Whether you’re here for a day, a weekend, a week or a lifetime, it’s no secret that there are lots of fun things to do in York with kids. As locals ourselves, we’ve gone beyond the guidebooks to pick some of the most interesting and inspiring things to do and places to go, whatever the […]

There aren’t many places that we’d brave the A64 for on the hottest day of the year, but Falling Foss near Whitby is one of them. If you’re looking for a really pretty walk that isn’t too taxing for younger children (and has the prospect of caffeine en route), then look no further. It’s not […]

Exciting news, Gruffalo fans! Everyone’s favourite fearsome woodland creature is coming to Dalby Forest this summer! Dalby’s new Gruffalo Birthday Trail is already one of our top picks for the summer, but for the ultimate Gruffalo experience, head to the forest on Saturday 10th August 2024 to meet the legend himself. Throughout the day, you […]

Remember the days when you had to nag, drag or downright bribe your children to go shopping with you? Well, those days are over. When they find out what’s on at York Designer Outlet, they’ll be nagging you to go (and we’re speaking from experience as that’s exactly what happened in our family last summer). […]

How’s your summer going? Been anywhere nice? We’ve been to India, Italy, the USA and Japan without even leaving the city, thanks to York Theatre Royal’s summer show. Around the World in 80 Days-ish is, unsurprisingly, based on the famous Jules Verne novel (although don’t expect to see any hot air balloons). The fictional tale […]

York is THE place to be with kids this summer! Bursting with family-friendly attractions and with a packed calendar of fun events for children, there’s something for every age, weather and budget (take a look at our guide to the summer holidays in York here). One of our top picks for kids is Piglets Adventure […]

Ready to soak up the sun and have a blast at the beach? We’ve teamed up with the good folk at Yolk Farm to bring you an amazing chance to WIN money can’t buy tickets to the grand opening party of the Beach at Yolk Farm! This sizzling summer spot is launching on 20th July, […]

The North York Moors is brimming with amazing things to do with children, and lots of them are free. Enjoy a day packed with adventures without spending a penny: explore family-friendly walking trails, see majestic waterfalls and ancient ruins, keep an eye out for wildlife and visit villages that are straight out of the storybooks. […]

Well, this is exciting! As if we weren’t already spoilt for choice for things to do with kids in York, a brand new escape room has opened and it sounds fab. Candy Chaos at Star Street Escapes is the brainchild of the team behind the fantastic Star Street Salon, York’s only dedicated hairdressers for children, […]

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

York Festival of Ideas is back for 2024 and promises to spark children’s imaginations with lots of FREE and fun hands-on activities (including the Little Vikings I Spy Trail as a recommended free family activity!). The Festival continues to inspire and nurture young people’s creativity and curiosity with events ranging from nature activities to an […]

Epic news for art lovers young and old: Claude Monet’s incredible waterlilies are coming York Art Gallery this spring as part of a new exhibition! The iconic painting, ‘The Water-Lily Pond’ will be the centrepiece of an exhibition that will bring together key loans from regional and national institutions and a large-scale commission by contemporary […]

Head to York Theatre Royal this June (13th to 15th) for another delightful adaptation of a beloved book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler: Charlie Cook’s Favourite Book! Charlie loves reading.  Especially books about pirates.  But his sister hates it – it’s boring!  Can Charlie convince her that reading is fun?  Perhaps if she read […]

If there’s one place you must visit on your trip to York, it’s the famous Shambles. It’s a street steeped in history that parents will love, but there are also plenty of magical reasons that children will adore it too. Take a look at our ultimate guide to the Shambles in York to find out […]

York Georgian Festival returns for the second year, with lots of exciting collaborations between some of the city’s much-loved museums, venues and historical experts. It takes place from Thursday 1 August until Sunday 4th August 2024  and once again, there’ll be family-friendly events to enjoy and many can be booked now. Here’s a look at […]

Big news, Potter fans! York’s iconic Shambles is already a must-visit for fans of all things wizard-related, and it’s set to get even more magical with the opening of a brand new attraction that sounds amazing for families. Set to open in July 2024, The Potions Academy is the brainchild of Ben Fry and Phil […]

This May half-term, all you need is faith, trust and pixie dust! Head to Mother Shipton’s from 25th May to the 2nd June and step into the enchanting world of Peter Pan with ‘Lost Boys’. Embark on an adventure like no other as you explore themed displays inspired by the wild children from the beloved story of […]