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✨What’s on in York this weekend ✨ How is it the f ✨What’s on in York this weekend ✨ How is it the final full weekend of January already? Whether you’re sad that time’s flying or glad that we’ll soon be saying goodbye to the gloomiest month of the year, there’s plenty going on in and around the city, and lots to look forward to as well. As always, you’ll find full details over on our website and you can get them straight to your inbox every week by signing up to our newsletter ✉️
If your kids love Julia Donaldson books, and you’r If your kids love Julia Donaldson books, and you’re trying to get out into the great outdoors more this year, we’ve got good news: there’s a new kids’ walking trail launching at @forestryenglanddalby this month. Based on the brilliant picture book, Room on the Broom, there’ll be activities along the way and some forest facts, too. We’ve done lots of Dalby’s children’s trails and they’re excellent: easy to follow, plenty to look at along the way and just the right length for little legs. Why not add it to your February half term plans? You’ll find all the details over on our website.
We might be biased, but York has to be one of the We might be biased, but York has to be one of the most family-friendly cities in the world. This is just a snapshot of some of the Little Vikings Award winners this year, all of which offer a world class experience to local and visiting families all year round. Huge congratulations to them and all of our winners and finalists, and a heartfelt thanks to everyone who voted. The awards are a true reflection of the places and people that families love this year, so you know you can trust them! Find the full list of winners over on our website. ✨✨ Massive thanks to our sponsors, @indieyork, @stonegatemedical, @stockeldpark, @thebloodytourofyork, @yorkproms, @caramelcottagefiley, @yorkshirefoundry and @mintsaucemedia
We seem to have fallen down a 2016 rabbit hole…It’ We seem to have fallen down a 2016 rabbit hole…It’s good to look back and see how far we’ve come, even if we are a bit wistful for the Waterstones slide and the hours spent at the park while also trying to get our little business off the ground and flying. It was a brilliant year, with surprise KitKats, lots of festivals and even a chance encounter with the Gogglebox sisters!
If you’re waiting for the warmer months to visit t If you’re waiting for the warmer months to visit the seaside, here’s our advice: don’t. Wrap up warm and go now, taking advantage of quieter roads, quieter beaches, fewer queues but the same stunning views, lovely shops and tasty fish and chips. Our top picks for a coastal trip from York are: 🌊 Robin Hood’s Bay 🌊 Whitby 🌊 Scarborough 🌊 Hunmanby Gap 🌊 Filey Save for seaside inspiration 🏖️
This weekend in York for kids ✨ We’re in the quiet This weekend in York for kids ✨ We’re in the quiet weeks before things really ramp up for York Residents’ Festival, York Ice Trail, the @jorvikviking Festival and all the Feb half term fun. There’s plenty to do in the meantime though, so here’s a bit of inspiration. You’ll find more ideas over on our website, and don’t forget to subscribe to the Little Vikings newsletter so you never miss a thing.
This is your reminder to do the Little Vikings Sni This is your reminder to do the Little Vikings Snickelways and Silly Street Names Trail of York this year. It’s a fun, family-friendly walking trail of the city, taking you to secret places, iconic landmarks and hidden gems. Many of the snickelways have recently been treated to a refresh thanks to @the_york_bid , so you can even find out about the history behind them. Pick up your free map from the @visityork Information Centre or download it from our website or the @the_york_bid website.
If there’s one thing that’s guaranteed to get our If there’s one thing that’s guaranteed to get our kids up and out first thing, it’s surprise snow. It’s soggy now, so we’re glad we went out for a walk around York first thing to enjoy the dusting of snow while it lasted. Here’s to a few more mornings like this before it’s time for the sunshine and daffodils 🌼
If you love a train trip, and a bargain, as much a If you love a train trip, and a bargain, as much as we do, you’ll want to know about the Great British Rail Sale. It’s on until January 12th and gives you discounts on certain tickets up to almost the end of March. We’re massive fans of leaving the car at home and taking the train whenever possible. After all, who wants to tackle the A64 on a sunny day? Not us, if we can help it. These are some of our favourite shorter journeys from York, and some ideas for things to do when you get there. And once the sale’s over, a Family & Friends Railcard will save you loads, too. All aboard!
This weekend in York for kids ✨ It’s looking like This weekend in York for kids ✨ It’s looking like a cold one, so whether you want to get your big coats on and get out there or hide in one of the biggest indoor play areas in Europe, we’ve got lots of ideas for you. You’ll find more inspiration over on our website, and don’t forget to subscribe to the Little Vikings newsletter so you never miss a thing.
One of the city’s most loved events (by locals, an One of the city’s most loved events (by locals, anyway!) is York Residents’ Festival, and it’s back on 31 January & 1 February 2026. You’ll enjoy free entry to some of York’s best-loved attractions and exclusive offers on food, shopping and experiences across the city. The full list hasn’t been released yet, but a little birdie tells us it will include lots of our family-friendly favourites. A warning though! Some experiences will need pre-booking, so you do need to plan ahead and book as soon as you can. The full list of offers will be revealed at 12pm on Friday, and we’ll be sharing all the details on our website too to help you plan your weekend. TLDR - Offers and bookings for York Residents’ Festival go live on Friday 9th January at 12pm, so set a reminder and tell your friends! #york #yorkshire #instatravel #travel
Spanish sunshine vibes on a cold winter day in Yor Spanish sunshine vibes on a cold winter day in York? Yes please. We had a gorgeous meal out at @ambientetapas this weekend, and it was the perfect way to stave off the January blues. Here’s why we love it 🇪🇸
Hello and welcome 👋 We’ve had a lovely influx of Hello and welcome 👋 We’ve had a lovely influx of new followers recently, so thought it was time to introduce ourselves as we head into a new year. We’re Little Vikings, an award-winning, family-run guide to the best things to do in and around York with kids. Founded in 2013, our mission is to help local and visiting families make the most of their time in York and beyond based on our experience raising our own three kids in our hometown. We’re small but mighty, regularly reaching over 300k accounts a month here and tens of thousand of parents through our website, newsletter and other socials. From days out and events to the best places to eat, stay and play, you’ll find our handpicked recommendations here and on our website. We'll only share what we're passionate about, so you know you can trust what you see. Follow us throughout the year for insider insights, brilliant family-friendly events and plenty of inspiration for your next adventure.
Happy New Year! If York’s in your 2026 plans (and Happy New Year! If York’s in your 2026 plans (and it should be!), make sure you’re following us for the very best things to do and places to go in and around York. Why not check out our website and sign up to our weekly newsletter, too, so you never miss a thing? #York #yorkshire #littlevikingsyork #yorkforkids #whatsonyork
A huge, and heartfelt, Happy New Year to you and y A huge, and heartfelt, Happy New Year to you and yours this New Year’s Eve. Thank you so much to all the businesses and organisations we work with for their support over the last year, to all the amazing York indies that keep us fuelled so well, to the stunning North Yorkshire coast and countryside for keeping us sane, and to all of our followers for coming back time and again for our handpicked recommendations for the best things to do in and around York with kids. Oh, and to our own three kids, too, who are mostly patient and entirely awesome. Here’s to a happy, healthy and fun 2026 ✨
Make 2026 the year you visit us here in York! Or i Make 2026 the year you visit us here in York! Or if you’re lucky enough to live here, like us, make it your New Year’s resolution to get involved in the brilliant things going on in and around the city over the next 12 months. Here are some of the great things we’ve got to look forward to, and make sure you sign up to our weekly newsletter and keep an eye on our socials and website so you never miss a thing!
Coats on, shoes on, let’s go! Need to get out of t Coats on, shoes on, let’s go! Need to get out of the house? Here’s a little inspiration for a winter walk with your kids, from a stroll around York’s iconic walls to a forest adventure. Oh, and these walks are just as nice when the sun’s shining (remember that?), so why not save it for when the seasons change too?
Here are some handpicked ideas for when you need t Here are some handpicked ideas for when you need to get some distance between your kids and the Christmas chocolate. Head out for a walk around the city walls, have a round of wizard golf or even head to the beach. There’s plenty to do, and lots of it’s free. Head over to the Little Vikings website for loads of inspiration ✨
We enjoyed The Christmas Mousequerade at @fairfax_ We enjoyed The Christmas Mousequerade at @fairfax_house so much we went back at the weekend, so the whole family could see the cutest festive experience in York. And because we had tickets from last year that turn into an 12 month pass, it was free! Highly recommended if you want a simple, sweet activity this Christmas 🎄
As you’ll know by now, we do love a bargain, and n As you’ll know by now, we do love a bargain, and nothing says good value like a ticket that lasts for a whole year. Take a leaf out of our frugal Yorkshire book and visit these places now to enjoy a lovely day out AND 12 months of unlimited visits. Fairfax House, JORVIK Viking Centre, York Minster and York Castle Museum in particular are in their festive element at the moment, so we’d put them top of the list for now. Just try not to lose the ticket, especially if it’s a paper one (speaking from experience, you won’t remember where you put it when the sun’s shining and you’re in the mood for a free day out…).
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