Looking for what’s on this weekend in York? You’ve come to the right place.
This guide is put together by the Little Vikings team, who spend their weekends doing exactly what you’re probably planning: finding great things to do with kids, making the most of the city or heading out on a day trip. We know that your time is precious – not to mention your money! – so we’ll only share recommendations that we think you’ll love.
Updated every week, this feature rounds up the best things to do in York this weekend, including family-friendly events, seasonal activities, shows, exhibitions, day trips and ideas for all weathers and ages.
If you’re visiting York or lucky enough to call it home, this is your insider guide to the best of York for kids every weekend. Why not bookmark the page and check back each week for inspiration for your weekend in York with kids? And while you’re at it, subscribe to the weekly Little Vikings newsletter and you’ll never miss a thing!
⭐ Our Top Pick
National Lottery Open Week – Visit Fountains Abbey this weekend for the price of a lottery ticket! Lots of other lovely places are opening their doors for free or less, too, so take a look at our handy guide. Fountains, Ripon HG4 3DY – Find out more
💰 Free fun
Make the most of York without spending a penny! Discover the best free things to do in York with kids.
Another place offering free entry for National Lottery Open Week is Beningbrough, where you can explore the house and gardens, play in the wilderness play area and see the seasons change. Beningbrough, York YO30 1DD
☔️ Indoor fun
Perfect for when the weather’s not on your side. Here are lots of ideas for things to do on a rainy day in York, and this is our recommendation for this week.
To be honest, we’ll visit York Minster whatever the weather, but it also happens to be a great option for a rainy day. Pick up an explorer backpack, do one of the trails and visit the brand new exhibition. York Minster, Deangate, York YO1 7HH
🌳 Day Trip of the Week
Fancy a little adventure beyond the city? Here’s a lovely family day out from York
Visit the beautiful RHS Harlow Carr for less this weekend, thanks to National Lottery Open Week. It’s a gorgeous place for a family day out. Harlow Carr, Crag Ln, Beckwithshaw, Harrogate HG3 1QB
🍰 Eat of the Week
There are loads of family-friendly places to eat in York, and here’s our recommendation of the week.
Trinacria on Bishopthorpe Road is a lovely family-run Sicilian bistro serving gorgeous pastas, pizzas and gelato. Trinacria, 27 Bishopthorpe Rd, York YO23 1NA
😊 Plan Ahead
We’re busy handpicking the best Easter events going on in and around the city, so keep an eye on our website, newsletter and socials for all the details.
✨ Little Vikings Family Card offer
Free premium upgrade at The Hole in Wand – Enjoy an upgraded round of wizard golf at The Hole in Wand, York, when you show your Little Vikings Family Card. The Hole in Wand, 14-16 Coppergate Walk, York YO1 9NT
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For more inspiration for family days out, trails, events and places to eat, visit little-vikings.co.uk or follow us on Instagram @littlevikingsyork.
This guide was written by the Little Vikings editorial team. Little Vikings is an award-winning, independent guide to the best family-friendly activities in and around York, run by a local family with an in-depth knowledge of brilliant things to do and places to go.
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Little Vikings is York’s award-winning family guide, run by a local family who know the city inside-out. We explore, review and recommend the best things to do, see, eat and experience with kids in York and beyond.
