Despite the cooler weather and falling leaves, it’s the perfect time for some exciting family adventures in the North York Moors. After a busy start to the school year, we anticipated some reluctance for a weekend family walk, but our children (13, 11, and 8) were eager to hop in the car and escape to […]

York Christmas Market – also known as St Nicholas Fair – is set to return from 14th November to 22nd December 2024, with twinkling lights, the scent of mulled wine and lots of unique gift ideas. The famous alpine chalets will return to line Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square, creating a festive wonderland of local traders […]

Where can you go this October half term where you can get lost in a mysterious maze, watch a magic show, set off on a quest to find the Gruesome Ghosts of York, enjoy oodles of indoor and outdoor play AND pick and carve your own pumpkin? Piglets Adventure Farm, that’s where! The famous Piglets […]

Exciting news for train fans of all ages! Flying Scotsman, the world’s most famous locomotive, will be displayed at the National Railway Museum this October half term (21st October to 5th November 2023) as part of its centenary celebrations. On static display on the historic turntable in the museum’s Great Hall, visitors will be able to see […]

With more ghosts and ghouls per square foot than any other city in the world (possibly), where better to celebrate the spookiest season of the year than York? There’s are more Halloween events coming up around York this October half term than you could shake a broomstick at, from pumpkin trails to pumpkin carving, ghost […]

We don’t know who did the sums on the spectres, but York is famously brimming with spirits (and that’s not just the York Gin). This October half term, there are family activities a-plenty in the home of Halloween and you can find our top picks here. While you’re out and about on the Little Ghost […]

The summer holidays might be drawing to a close, but there’s plenty to look forward to. Whether we like it or not, Christmas will be here before we know it and there are more festive events for families going on in and around York than ever before. Our guide to Christmas in York is now […]

If you’re planning a family trip to York, or you’re a local looking for something fun to do with your kids, you might be tempted to follow the sweet scent of cocoa all the way to York’s Chocolate Story. A treasure trove of chocolate history, interactive experiences and sweet treats, York’s top chocolate attraction has […]

Wondering where to eat in York with kids? From traditional tea rooms to the latest street food, there’s something for every appetite and lots of fun places to eat in York that you won’t find anywhere else. Yes, you’ll find all the usual chains, but why not give an independent business a try? York’s brimming […]

It’s been months in the planning, but we’re delighted to say that the new play area at Yorkshire Air Museum is ready for lift-off! We’ve been along to check it out and it’s excellent. Families visiting the museum can’t miss it: it’s front and centre, right next to the admission desk. Our 8-year-old had great […]

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 […]

Put away your passports and pop your guide book back on the shelf: here’s a York experience that will take you away from the everyday without leaving the city walls. We were invited to try out the Wine and Food Pairing Experience at Pairings, the city’s popular independent wine bar, and jumped at the opportunity […]

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 […]

Family days out in York just got a little more affordable with the reduction of an All York Family ticket to just £5.50 for up to five people – and you win extra parent points if you nab the seats at the front at the top! So, if you’re planning a trip to York Minster, […]

Prepare to be submerged in an aquatic-themed wonderland of adventure and entertainment at Stockeld Park this summer. The ticket price includes a variety of exciting activities that will transport visitors to an Enchanted Forest with magical sea creature-themed trails, Maritime Mazes with riddles and jokes, alongside entertainment by the Stockeld Starz and the adorable park mascot, Scout. […]

A fan of all things furry and everything Yorkshire, I’ve long been borderline obsessed with All Creatures Great and Small, reading all the James Herriot books as a kid, devouring the original BBC TV series and even deciding that I was definitely going to become a vet (turns out I like stroking animals, not cutting […]

We’re going on a bear hunt, we’re going to catch a big one…We’re unbearably excited about a new, free sculpture trail that’s running throughout the summer in Leeds: the Leeds Bear Hunt. This free public art trail, inspired by the much-loved Michael Rosen book, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, features a whopping 85 colourful […]

​ ​As the day turns to night, soak up the atmosphere and get ready for cinema under the stars. ​ It’s time for summer and the UK’s No.1 outdoor cinema experience and everything is perfectly scripted to make this a summer to remember.  Oscar-winning blockbusters, feel-good classics and family favourites: there’s something for everyone in the majestic surroundings of the UK’s most stunning stately homes, castles, and green […]

If you’re looking for a performing arts class near York, look no further! QE’s Saturday morning performing arts club, The King’s Academy, develops skills in acting, singing, comedy, stage combat, and dancing for 5-to-11-year-olds. Each year in June, the students rehearse and perform a full-length play or musical in front of an audience of friends […]

You’re invited to Uncover York Central this summer! Discover what’s been found hiding underneath the site so far, come and meet the team and get the latest updates on York Central. With photos and exhibits, a discovery sand pit and a chance to dress up as an engineer or an archaeologist, there’s fact-finding fun for […]