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It’s the weekend! Here’s some inspiration for thin It’s the weekend! Here’s some inspiration for things to do, and you’ll find loads more ideas over on the Little Vikings website. Whatever you get up to, have a good one!
Here’s a little tradition of ours that we’d love y Here’s a little tradition of ours that we’d love you to adopt (or let us know if you already do it). Looking back at the photos is so lovely, so why not get out this weekend and get started 🌼 📸
✨Mother’s Day in York - Special offers and things ✨Mother’s Day in York - Special offers and things to do ✨ If you’d like to do something special this weekend for Mother’s Day, there’s still time to make plans. Even better, there are some great offers on days out around York. Just make sure you get a lie-in and a cup of tea in bed first! You’ll find all the details over on our website.
What an absolute joy it was to see Channel 4’s Th What an absolute joy it was to see Channel 4’s The Piano being filmed at York Station this afternoon. The local talent was incredible, and it was so exciting to see everyone’s favourite Strictly and Traitors host doing her thing. The fringe! The tan! Make sure you catch it when it airs - it’s going to be epic.
🎉 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉 We’ve teamed up with William’s 🎉 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉 We’ve teamed up with William’s Den to give one lucky family the chance to win four tickets to the brilliant Easter Adventures 🐣 Expect a brilliant day out packed with Easter fun including William’s Easter Show,an Easter hunt, biscuit decorating, Bunny Bop disco, meeting the Easter Bunny and oodles of indoor and outdoor adventure play. To enter: 1️⃣ Like this post and comment ‘den’ � 2️⃣ Follow @littlevikingsyork and @williamsdenplay � 3️⃣ Tag two friends who’d love a lovely Easter day out (each tag = an extra entry)� 4️⃣ Share to Stories for an extra entry Good luck! T&Cs apply. Prize includes 4 tickets for Easter Adventures at William’s Den for 2 adults and 2 children, valid between 28th March and 12th April 2026. 🐰
It’s the weekend! And there’s plenty going on arou It’s the weekend! And there’s plenty going on around York, including FREE days out with National Lottery Open Week. Find all the details over on our website, and whatever you get up to, have a good one.
🎉 Win a family ticket for @williamsdenplay! 🎉 We’ 🎉 Win a family ticket for @williamsdenplay! 🎉 We’ve teamed up with William’s Den to give one lucky family the chance to win four tickets to the brilliant Easter Adventures 🐣 Expect a brilliant day out packed with Easter fun including William’s Easter Show,an Easter hunt, biscuit decorating, Bunny Bop disco, meeting the Easter Bunny and oodles of indoor and outdoor adventure play. To enter: 1️⃣ Like this post and comment ‘den’ 
 2️⃣ Follow @littlevikingsyork and @williamsdenplay 
 3️⃣ Tag two friends who’d love a lovely Easter day out (each tag = an extra entry)
 4️⃣ Share to Stories for an extra entry Good luck! T&Cs apply. Prize includes 4 tickets for Easter Adventures at William’s Den for 2 adults and 2 children, valid between 28th March and 12th April 2026. 🐰
📚Happy World Book Day! York’s a city of book love 📚Happy World Book Day! York’s a city of book lovers, with a brilliant mix of bookshops and libraries for families in need of a fiction (or non-fiction) fix. Here are a few of our favourite places to browse, borrow and buy books in the city, from the legendary Indies to a brand new poetry pharmacy! @poetry_pharmacy_ @waterstonesyork @criminallygoodbooksyork @littleapplebookshopyork @exploreyorklibraryandarchive @rpreadingcafe @kempsmalton @minstergatebookshop @thebluehousebookshop And if you’re up for travelling further afield, Kemps in Malton is well worth a visit for the book arch alone. Here’s to many happily-ever-afters!
National Lottery Open Week is back, which means on National Lottery Open Week is back, which means one thing: brilliant family days out near York for less! If you’ve got a National Lottery ticket tucked away on your phone or in your purse, you can enjoy free or very cheap days out at some incredible places like Fountains Abbey, RHS Harlow Carr and Beningbrough! These amazing deals only happen once a year, so we’d recommend taking a look and making the most of it. Even better, some places are extending the deal to include Mother’s Day! We’ve rounded up the best offers near York to save you hunting around the internet, and you’ll find our guide on the Little Vikings website. ✨Comment LOTTERY and we’ll send the full details including dates and offers straight to your inbox ✨
Nice try February, but we’re pinning our hopes on Nice try February, but we’re pinning our hopes on March! Lovely end to the afternoon in York though.
It’s the weekend! And we’ve handpicked the best th It’s the weekend! And we’ve handpicked the best things going on in and around York over the next couple of days. Whatever you get up to, have a good one!
There’s a brand new exhibition at @yorkartgallery There’s a brand new exhibition at @yorkartgallery and it’s brilliant! Making Waves opens tomorrow and it’s an incredible celebration of Japanese art, with over 100 iconic prints, kimonos and even a suit of armour. There’s a really fun, free print-making activity too. Don’t miss it.
Making Waves: The Art of Japanese Woodblock Print Making Waves: The Art of Japanese Woodblock Print arrives at York Art Gallery from 27 February and runs to 30 August 2026, and it’s a beauty. We went along for a sneak peek this morning and loved it, not least because we got to make our own Japanese print (a free activity for all visitors to the exhibition). So cool! Here’s why we think you’ll love it too: 🌊 See the Great Wave Hokusai’s iconic - The Great Wave off Kanagawa is here! It’s one of the most famous artworks in the world and you can see it up close. 🎎 Colourful, eye-catching prints - With over 100 works spanning 300 years, there’s loads to see, from landscapes to legendary heroes, celebrations and scenes from everyday life. 📚 It’s not just pictures - There are stunning kimonos, epic armour and even the original woodblocks used to make a modern print. 🎨 There’s a whole programme of kids’ activities running alongside the exhibition, so keep an eye out for details. 🌸 A Japanese garden in Museum Gardens - Head behind the gallery for a brand new zen-style dry garden with stone, wood and bamboo, plus cherry blossom trees in spring. 🛍️ Lovely things in the shop - There are lots of lovely Japanese-inspired gifts to take home.
Fancy having a go yourself? Of course you do! And Fancy having a go yourself? Of course you do! And here’s how. Making Waves: The Art of Japanese Woodblock Print arrives at York Art Gallery from 27 February and runs to 30 August 2026, and it’s a beauty. We went along for a sneak peek this morning and loved it, not least because we got to make our own Japanese print (a free activity for all visitors to the exhibition). So cool and surprisingly satisfying. Here’s why we think you’ll love it too: 🌊 See the Great Wave - Hokusai’s iconic print, The Great Wave off Kanagawa is here! It’s one of the most famous artworks in the world and you can see it up close. 🎎 Colourful, eye-catching prints - With over 100 works spanning 300 years, there’s loads to see, from landscapes to legendary heroes, celebrations and scenes from everyday life. 📚 It’s not just pictures - There are stunning kimonos, epic armour and even the original woodblocks used to make a modern print. 🎨 There’s a whole programme of kids’ activities running alongside the exhibition, so keep an eye out for details. 🌸 A Japanese garden in Museum Gardens - Head behind the gallery for a brand new zen-style dry garden with stone, wood and bamboo, plus cherry blossom trees in spring. 🛍️ Lovely things in the shop - There are lots of lovely Japanese-inspired gifts to take home.
The most delicious fortnight of the year is fast a The most delicious fortnight of the year is fast approaching, and bookings are now open! We’re huge fans of @yorkrestaurantweek from @the_york_bid. It’s the perfect excuse to explore some of the many exciting places to eat in York, whether it’s for a family meal out or a much-needed dinner with mates. There are some brilliant deals available at some of our favourite places, including all of these (and yes, it does include fish and chips on a @citycruisesuk river cruise!). You’ll find all the details over on our website. Bon appetit! 🍽 York Restaurant Week – March 2026 📅 9th to 22nd March 2026 📍 Across York city centre 🎟 Free vouchers available from 23rd February 💷 Deals from £5 to £30
A little spontaneous end of half term treat for us A little spontaneous end of half term treat for us today: a delicious @yuzu_streetfood lunch at @tapandbeerhall. If you thought a brewery wasn’t somewhere you’d go with kids, think again! Scroll through to find out why we’d recommend it for families in York looking for something a bit different 🍜 🍻
The things you see when you just pop into York for The things you see when you just pop into York for a birthday present…Hats (well, helmets) off to @jorvikviking team for putting on an incredible festival again this year 👏 👏👏
It’s almost the weekend again, which means farewel It’s almost the weekend again, which means farewell to February half term for another year. But don’t spend the next few days hunting for the PE kits - there’s plenty still going on in and around the city, from Viking marches to Lego building. Find all the details over on our website and join us in manifesting some sunshine 🌼
Green with envy of the families enjoying some wint Green with envy of the families enjoying some winter sun at the moment? Well here’s a little reminder that just changing things up locally can feel like an adventure. We hopped on a train up to Newcastle this week to see family, and even though it’s just an hour away and we only went for a day, it felt really good to have a change of scene and do something different. As luck would have it, it turns out that @fenwickofficial has an amazing @jellycat department now, so the kids were thrilled. There are nice walks by the river, some great free museums and lots of nice places to eat. We only booked our train tickets the night before through the @lner app and managed to get them for under £40 return including seat reservations. Pretty good value for having left it so late, and so much more relaxing than driving. And no need to hunt for your passports, either…
Green with envy of the families enjoying some wint Green with envy of the families enjoying some winter sun at the moment? Well here’s a little reminder that just changing things up locally can feel like an adventure. We hopped on a train up to Newcastle this week to see family, and even though it’s just an hour away and we only went for a day, it felt really good to have a change of scene and do something different. As luck would have it, it turns out that @fenwickofficial has an amazing @jellycat department now, so the kids were thrilled. There are nice walks by the river, some great free museums and lots of nice places to eat. We only booked our train tickets the night before through the @lner app and managed to get them for under £40 return including seat reservations. Pretty good value for having left it so late, and so much more relaxing than driving. And no need to hunt for your passports, either…
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