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Coming up in York this weekend for kids (30th & 31st July)

Coming up in York this weekend for kids (30th & 31st July)

There’s loads of fun stuff going on in and around York for kids this weekend and beyond, and as always we’ve handpicked the best of it for you. Don’t forget to check out our handy summer holiday guide for even more ideas to keep your family occupied this week and right up until the start of term. Riverside Festival Lots of free fun by the riverbank with York’s Arts Barge project. It runs from…

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Hands-on activities for children at York Minster this summer

Hands-on activities for children at York Minster this summer

Get creative with hands-on craft activities inspired by the stunning surroundings of York Minster, before relaxing with some special storytelling sessions. Crafts are suitable for children aged 4 and above, drop in anytime between 10am and 3pm on Wednesdays throughout the summer holidays (27th July to 4th September). Storytelling also runs on Saturdays at 10.30am. Children taking part in craft…

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Review: West End Magic at the Great Yorkshire Fringe

Review: West End Magic at the Great Yorkshire Fringe

If our 6 year old was writing this review of West End Magic at the Great Yorkshire Fringe, it would go something like this: ‘Amazing. Incredible. Awesome. But how do they DO it?!’. If you’d rather have the adult perspective, here it is: Amazing. Incredible. Awesome. But how do they DO it?! This slick, funny and energetic one-hour showcase of some of the best magic in the country left us with open…

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Revolting Vikings, Terry Deary and more in York this summer with JORVIK

Revolting Vikings, Terry Deary and more in York this summer with JORVIK

Head to Jorvik: Home and Abroad, in Coppergate for a Norse tale with a difference this summer – track down a devious thief by exploring the interactive Viking street and houses, picking up clues and solving puzzles along the way. Can you be the valiant Viking hero who recovers Floki’s missing coins? To recover the missing coins, you’ll follow the trail of the pickpocket around the city of Jorvik,…

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Review: Baby Loves Disco at the Great Yorkshire Fringe

Review: Baby Loves Disco at the Great Yorkshire Fringe

Jackpot! Three happy children, two happy parents, no compromises. That’s what we got when we headed down to Baby Loves Disco at the Great Yorkshire Fringe. The concept’s simple but brilliant: a daytime dance party for parents and children to enjoy together without the distractions of work, washing-up or CBeebies. Real DJs spin real tunes, with not a nursery rhyme to be heard. Happy days. But it’s…

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Family-friendly self-catering accommodation near York

Family-friendly self-catering accommodation near York

Looking for a hotel, B&B, guesthouse or self-catering accommodation in York that welcomes children? Then why not check out our Little Vikings Award-winning York accommodation that offers a warm welcome to families. Here’s a selection of self-catering places not far from the city that offer a bit more space than a hotel and a warm welcome to families. Sunset Cottages (WINNER) The Howardian Hills…

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West End Magic at the Great Yorkshire Fringe: 2 for 1 tickets with Little Vikings!

West End Magic at the Great Yorkshire Fringe: 2 for 1 tickets with Little Vikings!

We’ve had a ball at the Great Yorkshire Fringe so far. Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales was, well, terrific (read our review here), and Baby Loves Disco was a smash hit with the whole family. Now we’re looking forward to a bit of West End Magic, and we’ve got a great 2 for 1 ticket offer to share with you. A bit about West End Magic… London’s premier magic show brings some of the most exciting…

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Angelina Ballerina exhibition at Nunnington Hall this summer

Angelina Ballerina exhibition at Nunnington Hall this summer

From 23rd July, explore the magical world of Mouseland at the Angelina Ballerina illustrations exhibition at Nunnington Hall.  Although different to the final version we all know and love from the TV, these early pictures show the very beginnings of Angelina, and are on display alongside each other. Visitors can view some of their favourite Angelina moments, including when she is preparing to go…

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The York Makery: New crafty children's parties in York

The York Makery: New crafty children’s parties in York

If you’ve walked down Gillygate recently, you might have spotted a new arrival. The York Makery is York’s newest craft store and it’s gorgeous. As well as offering a huge array of classes and selling vital craft supplies to feed York’s creative side, it’s also the perfect place for a birthday party. There are a variety of craft sessions available for your birthday boy or girl, all of which can be…

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Review: Tiddler & Other Terrific Tales at the Great Yorkshire Fringe

Review: Tiddler & Other Terrific Tales at the Great Yorkshire Fringe

It’s gone fish mad in our household this weekend. The one year old has been walking around patting her head, saying ‘fish hat!’ and chuckling to herself; the four year old has been creating underwater scenes from stickers and the six year old has been hurling sealife-related questions at us. Yes, it’s fair to say that our trip to see Tiddler & Other Terrific Tales at the Great Yorkshire Fringe…

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Coming up in York this weekend for kids: July 16th &17th

Coming up in York this weekend for kids: July 16th &17th

Here’s our pick of the best things going on in and around York this weekend for families. Have a good one and let’s hope the sun stays put! And don’t forget to check out our guide to the best things happening in York this summer for kids. Read our Guide to the Best Things to Do in York With Kids This Summer York Maze reopens One of York’s top attractions for families, York Maze reopens for the…

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Win a £50 Fenwick voucher to spend on toys!

Win a £50 Fenwick voucher to spend on toys!

Let’s face it, children don’t need an excuse to visit a toy shop. But if they did, the packed programme of activities in the Fenwick toy department  this summer would have them sprinting down to Coppergate. There are appearances from Peppa Pig, a special Brio play area, LEGO and Aquabead playdays and lots more. How do you fancy winning £50 to spend while you’re there? To be in with a chance of…

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Summer holiday clubs & workshops for kids in York: Our guide

Summer holiday clubs & workshops for kids in York: Our guide

Thinking of signing your children up to a summer school or workshop in York? You’d better get a move on! The end of term is fast approaching and places are filling up. Whether it’s drama, dance, sport or something else that you’re after, there should be something for you in our handy guide. And if you’ve not checked out our guide to the best things to do in York with kids this summer, take a look…

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Summer workshops in York: Learn to build and program LEGO and morewith York Maker Hub

Summer workshops in York: Learn to build and program LEGO and morewith York Maker Hub

If you want your kids to learn some 21st century skills this summer, take a look at what York Maker Hub has on offer. YMH is running summer courses for children that focus on all things technical, electrical and mechanical, with a focus on computer programming. Children might find themselves soldering, making an electrical vehicle, building a Lego robot and learning to code. In small classes,…

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Things to do in York with Kids this Summer: Our Guide

Things to do in York with Kids this Summer: Our Guide

With so many things going on for kids in and around York this summer, where do you start? Don’t panic! We’ve handpicked our favourites for you, and you’ll find all the details below. To keep up-to-date with what’s going on, join hundreds of readers by signing up for our digital newsletter: subscribe through our homepage or Facebook page. And don’t forget to pick up the summer issue of Little…

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Win a family ticket to Castle Howard to enjoy a summer of animal antics!

Win a family ticket to Castle Howard to enjoy a summer of animal antics!

Animal antics are the order of the day at Castle Howard this summer: head off on an expedition with the Rusticus characters and meet the hibernating dormouse, butterfly catcher or woodland fairy. Search for baby animals and take a rubbing of their tracks, get close to birds of prey and snap a nature picture in fun photography sessions. Blend into the beautiful surroundings with animal-inspired…

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What's on in York for kids this weekend: 2nd & 3rd July

What’s on in York for kids this weekend: 2nd & 3rd July

It might not be obvious from the weather, but it’s actually summer. Which means one thing: summer fairs. Head to one of these lovely events this weekend.   Askham Richard Summer Fair: Face painting, donkey rides, train ride, bouncy castle and slide, gladiator jousting, craft table, tumble/raffle, ice cream, beat-the-goalie, lucky dip, stocks and more. Askham Richard village green, Sunday 3rd…

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