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We don’t generally get excited about leases, but w We don’t generally get excited about leases, but we’ll raise a glass to this good news from @sparkyork 🥂It’s a great place for families, and we’re thrilled it’ll be staying a bit longer.
🌸 York at Easter - Ideas for bigger kids 🌸 Novelt 🌸 York at Easter - Ideas for bigger kids 🌸 Novelty of the Easter Bunny worn off? Don’t worry! From climbing the walls at Clip & Climb to a round of FootGolf, to whipping up a treat at a cookery class, taking to the water on a river cruise or a good old scare at the York Dungeon, York has lots to keep older kids entertained this Easter. Find all the details over on the Little Vikings website 🐣
🐣 Easter in York sorted. From family trails to cho 🐣 Easter in York sorted. From family trails to chocolate workshops, we’ve handpicked our favourite things to do in and around the city over Easter. Not everything makes it into our guides, so why not head over to our website and see what’s got the coveted Little Vikings seal of approval this spring. 👉 Comment Easter and we’ll send our full guide straight to your DMs, complete with all the details 🌷
It’s almost the weekend again! While we lie in a d It’s almost the weekend again! While we lie in a dark room and try to figure out why this year is whizzing by so fast, we’ll leave you with some nice ideas for things to do in and around York over the next few days. Find all the info on our website as always. Whatever you do, have a good one! ✨
Tick tock! This is your reminder that if you’d lik Tick tock! This is your reminder that if you’d like to eat out in some of York’s best restaurants and cafes for less, @yorkrestaurantweek end this Sunday so you’ll need to be quick. With over 100 places taking part, from five star hotels to incredible street food, there’s plenty of choice, whether you’re eating out as a family or sneaking out with a date or mates. These are some of our favourites, and you’ll find all the offers over on the York Restaurant Week website. Bon appetit!
Last week Claudia, this week Greg! Such a warm and Last week Claudia, this week Greg! Such a warm and witty welcome for @greg_james at @uniofyork this afternoon. If you’ve not been following it, he’s cycling 1000km for @bbcradio1’s Longest Ride, raising money for @comicrelief. Somehow Greg managed to look as fresh as a slightly sweaty daisy, and had so much time to chat to the people who’d shown up to cheer him on. What a lovely guy. There was plenty of @longboiyork banter, and even an appearance from the famous duck himself. If you’ve not donated yet, what are you waiting for? 🚲 🦆 #york #comicrelief #bbcradio1 #gregjames
This was a magical little trip (and not just becau This was a magical little trip (and not just because spring was very much in the air). We’ve been meaning to visit Haworth for ages and finally made it there this weekend. Honestly, it’s gorgeous and well worth the drive (it’s the distance that had been putting us off). It’s brimming with independent shops and great places to eat, and the welcome was incredibly warm for somewhere that must get a LOT of Wuthering Heights tourists! It’s famous for the Bronte connection, but well worth a visit in its own right. Our girls have been interested in the Brontë sisters ever since we gave them a children’s book about their lives (you’ll find it on the last slide if you’re interested), so walking through the house where Charlotte, Emily and Anne actually lived and wrote felt really special. A few tips if you’re visiting with kids:
 • If they’re old enough, tell them a bit about the sisters before you go - they’re inspirational
• Leave the buggy if you have a little one. The cobbles are steep and uneven, so a baby carrier is much easier.
• Try to avoid peak times as the main street gets busy.
• Book lunch and the Brontë Parsonage Museum in advance if you can.
• If you have time, head out to the countryside for a short walk. The views are stunning. A 10/10 day out 📚
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.
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