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🏊 Looking for a family-friendly hotel in York with 🏊 Looking for a family-friendly hotel in York with a swimming pool this summer? Whatever the weather, a swimming pool is a real bonus on a family break, whether you’re bobbing about with your baby or letting your older kids splash about after a day of sightseeing. Heatwave or pouring rain, it’s always a good idea. These four lovely York hotels all have indoor pools, and are very family-friendly too. 💦 Delta Hotels by Marriott York
Set beside York Racecourse, Delta has a heated indoor pool and separate little pool. It has lovely large family rooms and interconnecting options, as well as a huge garden. 💦 Novotel York Centre
Just a short walk from the city walls, Novotel has a modern indoor pool and sauna and is one of our favourite family hotels in York. It’s really popular with families thanks to its spacious rooms and handy location, making it easy to explore York on foot. 💦 The Milner York
Right next to York railway station, The Milner is a gorgeous hotel that combines a brilliant city centre location with an indoor swimming pool. It’s perfect if you’re arriving by train or want York’s attractions within easy walking distance. 💦 The Grand, York
For a more luxurious stay, The Grand’s award-winning spa features a beautiful hydrotherapy pool that’s perfect for unwinding after a day in the city. Hotel guests can book access for an additional charge, and family swim sessions for children aged three and over are available at selected times. Find more inspiration for places to stay in York with kids over on the Little Vikings website. #york #hotel #visityork #pool #swim
🐑🎬 GIVEAWAY TIME! Win a family ticket for Aardman 🐑🎬 GIVEAWAY TIME! Win a family ticket for Aardman in Concert at York Barbican this summer!🎶 Wallace and Gromit, Shaun the Sheep, Morph and more are heading to York in a spectacular live concert celebrating the magic of Aardman. See the much-loved characters on the big screen, experience a live orchestra performing unforgettable soundtracks and even enjoy a meet and greet! We’ve teamed up with York Barbican and @Carrot_Productions to give one lucky family the chance to win a family ticket for four to Aardman in Concert. To enter: ✨ Follow @littlevikingsyork and @Carrot_Productions ✨ Comment ‘gromit’ ✨ Like this post and tag a friend ✨ Share to your Stories ✨ Comment ‘gromit’ below You can also enter by email by sending your name to our competitions email address. Good luck! Terms & Conditions: • This giveaway is not affiliated with, endorsed, administered or sponsored by Instagram. • Entries close at 11.59pm on 15th July • The only account that will contact the winner is Little Vikings. Please beware of scam accounts. • The prize is a family ticket for four to Aardman in Concert at York Barbican on your preferred performance, subject to availability. • If the winner has already purchased tickets for the same performance, a refund of up to £150 will be arranged. • The prize is non-transferable and there is no cash alternative. 📍 Aardman in Concert 📅 Friday 29 August 2026 📍 York Barbican, Paragon Street, York YO10 4AH
York’s newest festival is coming this weekend, and York’s newest festival is coming this weekend, and it sounds awesome 🎨✨ AcombFest will transform Front Street into an open-air gallery this weekend, with incredible live mural painting, street art, music, workshops, food and family activities. Best of all, most of it’s free to enjoy. It’s the perfect excuse for a trip to one of York’s most popular neighbourhoods. See you there? #acomb #york #streetart #acombfest #festival
This weekend we ended up back again at @littleblon This weekend we ended up back again at @littleblondiebakehouse for an end of term(ish) treat or two. Nothing makes us recommend somewhere more than when our kids keep asking to go back, and Little Blondie Bakehouse is one of those places. Tucked away on Walmgate, just a five-minute stroll from the hustle and bustle of the city centre, this pretty pink bakery is always worth a visit. The only tricky part is deciding what to order, especially if there’s a queue! Top tip: get there early for the best selection, and remember that tray bakes travel better than fancy cream cakes… 📍 Little Blondie Bakehouse, 66 Walmgate, York YO1 9TL #york #yorkfood #bakery #eatlocal #food
While the rest of us are wilting, York’s wildflowe While the rest of us are wilting, York’s wildflowers are blooming beautiful in the sunshine. Why not swing by and check them out this weekend? It’s the perfect excuse for a stroll along the city walls, one of our top things for families to do in the city 🌼 #york #flowers #summer #getoutside #yorkcitywalls
Avoid disappointed faces this summer! In spite of Avoid disappointed faces this summer! In spite of the fact that this is our actual job, we’ve lost count of the times that we’ve tried to book an activity at the last minute, only to find that everyone else has been far more organised and it’s sold out 😩. Summer is the busiest time in York, so it really is worth planning ahead. These experiences are particularly popular, so don’t hang about if you fancy visiting during the warmer months ☀️
✨ This weekend in York! ✨ 

Meet a crocodile, see ✨ This weekend in York! ✨ 

Meet a crocodile, see how the Victorians did summer in York and maybe even have a cruise along the Ouse! We’ve got ideas for where to hide from the heat, too. 👉Find loads more inspiration on our website, and just comment ‘Weekend’ for the full guide. #york #visityork #summer #river #travel
For us, summer = strawberry picking 🍓 Over a dec For us, summer = strawberry picking 🍓 Over a decade ago, we took our kids to The Balloon Tree to pick strawberries, and we had no idea we’d still be going back a decade later. Somewhere along the way, it’s became an annual tradition, and one we’d wholeheartedly recommend. It’s lovely, good value and a great excuse to spend some time outdoors together. And in October, pumpkins swap in for berries for a gorgeous autumn day out. 📍 The Balloon Tree, Stamford Bridge Road, Gate Helmsley, York YO41 1NB 🗓 Weekends through summer, subject to fruit availability. Check social media before you go.
Rowntree Park’s a lovely place to visit at any tim Rowntree Park’s a lovely place to visit at any time of year, but there are some very cute reasons to make a trip now. Yes, it’s baby duck time! Head down, see what you can spot and enjoy one of York’s most beautiful - and family-friendly - green spaces 🦆🌿
This weekend in York ✨ There’s a bumper weekend co This weekend in York ✨ There’s a bumper weekend coming up, with loads going on, from the @bishyroad street party to a classic car show at @castle_howard. Find all the details in our weekly round-up, and comment ‘Weekend’ for the link straight to your inbox. #york #yorkshire #castlehoward #travel
Father’s Day is a great excuse to spend some time Father’s Day is a great excuse to spend some time together, and this weekend, dads get free entry at some of our favourite family attractions near York. 🎉 Web Adventure Park 🦁Yorkshire Wildlife Park 🐷 Piglets Adventure Farm 🏰 Raby Castle 🐐 Monk Park Farm ✨ Plus 50% off for dads at Stockeld Park, where the Gruffalo is making appearances too! Most offers run on Saturday and Sunday, but it’s worth checking and booking ahead as some have limited availability. For even more Father’s Day ideas, from steam trains and river cruises to family lunches and lovely local gifts, head over to our website. 👉 Comment ‘Dad’ and we’ll send the link to our Father’s Day Guide straight to your inbox
💫 GIVEAWAY: Win GOLD Christmas Tickets to Stockeld 💫 GIVEAWAY: Win GOLD Christmas Tickets to Stockeld Park! 💫 Christmas at @stockeldpark is one of Yorkshire’s most magical family days out, and we’re giving one lucky family the chance to experience it in sparkling style. To celebrate the launch of their Gold Christmas tickets, we’re giving away a family pass (up to 2 adults and 3 children) for an unforgettable festive adventure. 🎄✨ HOW TO ENTER: 🌟 Follow @littlevikingsyork and @stockeldpark 
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📲 Share to your stories for an extra entry Want even more chances to win? You can also enter via Facebook and by email. Comment GOLD and we’ll send the link straight to your DMs. Good luck! ✨
With this week’s sad news, we’ve found ourselves r With this week’s sad news, we’ve found ourselves reminiscing about one of our favourite family day trips, inspired by David Hockney, one of the world’s greatest artists and a proud Yorkshireman. For a brilliantly inspiring family day out, Salts Mill in Saltaire is just the place. It houses the world’s largest permanent collection of Hockney’s work in one incredible old mill building that’s free to enter. It’s a place we’ve been visiting since we were children ourselves, and we’ve been taking our kids since they were little too. There’s plenty for families: bright galleries, a brilliant bookshop, independent shopping and Salt’s Diner, where you can refuel with coffee, cake or lunch before wandering around again. If you’ve never been, save this and add it to your Yorkshire bucket list. And if you have, you’ll know why we love it. 
📍 Salts Mill, Saltaire, Shipley BD18 3LA
☕ Don’t miss Salt’s Diner
📚 Bookshop, galleries and family-friendly spaces throughout
It’s that time of year when the less organised amo It’s that time of year when the less organised among us (👋) realise that there’s a long holiday looming and it might be nice to have a family break. If you’re up for staying somewhere lovely that you’ll get a huge dose of nature along with your stay, here’s a recommendation for you. Whether you’re happiest under canvas or prefer a hot tub and a proper bed, @baxbymanor is brilliant for families. From cosy camping pitches and stylish glamping to a magical treehouse, sauna and hot tubs, it’s the perfect place to slow down, switch off and make the most of summer together. It’s just a short drive from everything that York and the surrounding area has to offer, too. We’ve stayed there ourselves and wholeheartedly recommend it for a relaxing break away from it all 🌿🏕️💦
✨Your York weekend sorted! Strawberry picking is ✨Your York weekend sorted! Strawberry picking is back at The Balloon Tree, there’s free festival fun for older girls at Rowntree Park, and Professor Kettlestring’s Puzzling World is ready to baffle the family, whatever the weather throws at us. 👉Comment WEEKEND and we’ll send the full guide straight to your inbox 📩
Black Wheat Club has been on our list since it ope Black Wheat Club has been on our list since it opened, but every time we’ve tried to get a table it’s been full. So when we spotted the new takeaway menu and the sun decided to make an appearance, we didn’t hang about. Freshly made, properly good brunch you can enjoy wherever the day takes you (in our case, the gardens of Merchant Adventurer’s Hall)? We’re in. No booking, no waiting, just excellent food from one of York’s most exciting new additions. A 10/10 recommendation for a lovely summer brunch in York. 📍 Black Wheat Club, 52 Fossgate, York YO1 9TF
This morning we joined the queue to celebrate the This morning we joined the queue to celebrate the start of a new chapter in York’s high street: the opening of Toppings. The largest independent bookshop in the UK, it’s home to thousands of books of all kinds, set across three floors (with lift access, thankfully). There’s something for all ages and interests, all in one glorious space and with some of the best views too. We hope it’s the start of a long and very happy love story with the city.  📍 Toppings, 1 Museum Street, York YO1 7DT
Your York weekend sorted! 🌟 From life-size elepha Your York weekend sorted! 🌟 From life-size elephants on Coney Street to real aircraft engines firing up at Yorkshire Air Museum, there’s plenty to keep the family busy this weekend. Comment WEEKEND and we’ll send you the full guide. 👇
It’s taken us a little while to get there, but @me It’s taken us a little while to get there, but @meetatmae was well worth the wait. It’s a lovely independent cafe a stone’s throw from the station and the city, serving tasty treats including really good pancakes (some of the best in York, according to our youngest). It’s a hidden gem that we’d recommend seeking out 🥞 ☕️
Proud to see another incredible turnout for @yorkp Proud to see another incredible turnout for @yorkpride today. Proud to be from a city where people of all ages come out to support the message that love is love. What a beautiful day 🌈 ❤️ #york #yorkpride #pride #loveislove #bishyroad
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