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Big news ahead of the weekend: kids’ tickets are n Big news ahead of the weekend: kids’ tickets are now on sale at @poolbridgefarm! If it’s something you fancy doing, we wouldn’t hang about as it’s bound to sell out (in fact we’ve already booked ours). Do your research, dust off the wetsuits and pack a picnic!
✨Attention wizards, witches and magical creatures! ✨Attention wizards, witches and magical creatures! ✨

WizardFest is taking over York during May bank weekend, with spellbinding trails, wizard walks, LEGO workshops, bubble shows, dragons, owls, magical markets and even a family rave at Thor’s!

There are loads of free activities too, including the Black Cat Quest, Owl Trail and fancy dress parade. 

For all the details, comment ‘wizard’ and we’ll send you a link to our full guide 🧙‍♂️

📍 Various locations across York city centre
🗓 Saturday 23 - Monday 25 May
ℹ️ Full guide at little-vikings.co.uk

#york #yorkshire #magic #wizard #wizardfest
It’s the weekend! Just one more week until the May It’s the weekend! Just one more week until the May half activities kick off in York, but in the meantime there’s still plenty of things to do in and around the city. As always, you’ll find lots more inspiration over on our website. 

#york #yorkshire #travel #littlevikingsyork
We went along to the preview Chariots, Treasure an We went along to the preview Chariots, Treasure and Power: Secrets of the Melsonby Hoard at @theyorkshiremuseum this morning, and it’s incredible. From cauldrons to coral and burnt chariots - as well as a mysterious 150kg fused mass of iron known as ‘the block’ - it’s exciting enough to make us think about investing in a metal detector! 

Discovered in North Yorkshire and never seen in public before, the Melsonby Hoard is already rewriting what we thought we knew about Iron Age Britain, and we can’t wait to hear what the researchers discover as they carry on looking into it. 

Opening tomorrow at the Yorkshire Museum and running until summer 2027, it’s one for curious kids, history-loving grown-ups and anyone who loves a good mystery. Don’t forget that tickets are valid for 12 months too, making it great value. 

📍 Yorkshire Museum, Museum Gardens, York
🗓 15 May 2026 until 2027

#york #yorkshire #visityork #museum #heritage
This has to be one of York’s best cafe for familie This has to be one of York’s best cafe for families ✨

We headed to @bluebirdbakeryyorkshire in Acomb this morning for our @indieyork social and it reminded us why so many local families love it here. Great coffee, excellent pastries, loads of space, a relaxed atmosphere and genuinely family-friendly vibes while also being a cool hang-out for adults.

It’s the kind of place where parents can actually enjoy their coffee while little ones tuck into a croissant, and there’s always a lovely buzz about the place.

If you haven’t been yet, add it to your York cafe list.

📍 Bluebird Bakery, 201 Acomb Road, York YO24 4HD

#york #yorkfood #cafe #yorkshire
The return of York’s big wheel triggered flashback The return of York’s big wheel triggered flashbacks of that time we decided to finally go for a ride on it with one of our kids who turned out to really, really not like heights. And wanted to get off while it was turning 😬

Anyway, it got us thinking about all the mistakes we’ve made along the way, despite knowing the city inside out. Here are just a few of our fails, which we hope might help you avoid doing the same 🤞
As David Attenborough turns 100, it feels like the As David Attenborough turns 100, it feels like the perfect excuse to get outside for a proper dose of fresh Yorkshire air. Here are some of our favourite easy adventures in the great outdoors, from puffin spotting at Bempton Cliffs to seal spotting at Flamborough Head. Dalby Forest might even have a Gruffalo waiting for a selfie! After all, nothing beats a camera roll full of family photos, a pocket full of sticks or stones and a car full of sand or muddy wellies…

✨ Save for half term, sunny weekends or the looooong summer holidays.

#york #yorkshire #getoutside #nature
What’s on this weekend in York ✨ Hurtle back in What’s on this weekend in York ✨ 

Hurtle back in time to the 1940s, watch maypole dancing or tackle the stepping stones. Here’s some inspiration, and you’ll find all the details over on our website.
Happy, happy birthday to @sparkyork on reaching th Happy, happy birthday to @sparkyork on reaching the grand old age of 8! It was amazing to see so many people come out to celebrate over delicious food and drink under blue skies today. There’s nowhere quite like it in the city, so it’s wonderful to have watched it grow and thrive. Congratulations to the whole the team on what they’ve created and nurtured, and here’s to the next 8 🎉

#york #sparkyork #yorkfood #yorkshire
Happy May bank holiday! There’s plenty going on th Happy May bank holiday! There’s plenty going on this weekend around York, whatever the weather, and you’ll find all the details over on our website. Whatever you get up to, have a good one and join us in a little sunshine dance ☀️ 🍦

#york #yorkshire #littlevikingsyork #visityork
It’s ice cream weather! And with the bank holiday It’s ice cream weather! And with the bank holiday weekend coming up*, it’s the perfect time to seek out one of the lovely places in York that serve some of the best cones and cups (with plenty of sprinkles if that floats your boat). These some of our favourites - let us know yours! 🍦

#york #yorkshire #summer #yorkfood

*top tip: think sunny thoughts and don’t look at the forecast 🌧️
✨🩷 WIN a Family Ticket for Mother Shipton’s Emeral ✨🩷 WIN a Family Ticket for Mother Shipton’s Emerald Adventure! 💚✨

We’re giving one lucky family the chance to win tickets to Mother Shipton’s Emerald Adventure this May half term, where the magical woodland will be transformed into a Wizard of Oz and Wicked-inspired springtime adventure.

Here’s how to enter:

1️⃣ Like this post and comment ‘Win’ to have the giveaway info sent straight to your DMs

2️⃣ Follow @littlevikingsyork and @mothershiptonscave 

3️⃣ Tag two friends who’d love a magical Easter day out (each tag = an extra entry)

4️⃣ Share to Stories for an extra entry

You can also enter via Facebook, X and email. The winner will be chosen at random from all eligible entries. Full details and terms are on our website. This giveaway isn’t affiliated with Instagram.

Good luck! ✨

#york #yorkshire #littlevikingsyork #visityork
@fallingfossteagarden is a genuine hidden gem, and @fallingfossteagarden is a genuine hidden gem, and it’s open this bank holiday weekend! 

It’s a bit of a drive from York, but absolutely worth it for the woodland walk, paddling potential, stunning waterfall and gorgeous outdoor cafe. 
Tuck into home baked scones or a light lunch, revive yourselves with proper barista coffee, and best of luck leaving without being nagged into buying an ice cream or two. It’s always one of our nicest day trips - why not give it a go?

📍 Falling Foss, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 5JD 
🗓 Open this bank holiday weekend, then on selected dates during the spring and summer. Always check opening hours before you travel to avoid disappointment, although you can visit when the cafe’s closed - you’ll just have to pack a picnic!
ℹ️ fallingfossteagarden.co.uk

#york #yorkshire #whitby #fallingfoss #morthyorkmoors
WIN a York Minster annual family pass and teddy be WIN a York Minster annual family pass and teddy bear! 🧸

What do families really think about visiting York Minster? We want to know.

Whether you’ve been recently, it’s been a while, or you’ve never visited with the kids, your opinion genuinely matters. We’re running a quick family survey to help shape future experiences at York Minster, and it only takes a couple of minutes.

Fill it in for a chance to win an annual family pass and a York Minster teddy bear!

Comment SURVEY below and we’ll send you the link directly. You’ll also find it on our website.

🗓 Closes 31 May

#york #yorkshire #littlevikingsyork #yorkminster #visityork
🌸 What’s on in York this weekend 🌸 A few ideas f 🌸 What’s on in York this weekend 🌸 

A few ideas for the weekend, and some exciting news about something new coming to Acomb this summer ☀️
The much-loved @the_york_bid grass animals are bac The much-loved @the_york_bid
grass animals are back for the summer season, and we couldn’t be more delighted. Not only do they add colour and cuteness to the city, but you’ll find them in quieter corners where there’s seating - ideal if you need a breather while you’re exploring. When you’re out and about in the sunshine🤞, see if you can spot them all!
@theflowerbelt is back for the season and it’s gor @theflowerbelt is back for the season and it’s gorgeous! We went this weekend and had such a lovely time. Bursting with colour, with plenty of space for kids to run free, the only thing you’ll need to worry about is getting carried away and heading home with more bunches than you know what to do with…

Treat yourselves to a homecooked pizza and a really good coffee while you take in the views. It’s simple, joyful and a lovely way to spend time together.

📍 The Flower Belt, Helmsley, YO62 5EE
🗓 Open now for the season - check opening days/hours
🍕 Homecooked pizzas, cakes and hot and cold drinks on offer
🐶 Dog friendly 
🅿️ Free parking 
🚻 Portaloos on site 
💸 No admission fee, just pay for what you pick
The Flower Belt is back for the season and it’s go The Flower Belt is back for the season and it’s gorgeous! We went this weekend and had such a lovely time. Bursting with colour, with plenty of space for kids to run free, the only thing you’ll need to worry about is getting carried away and heading home with more bunches than you know what to do with…

Treat yourselves to a homecooked pizza and a really good coffee while you take in the views. It’s simple, joyful and a lovely way to spend time together.

📍 The Flower Belt, Helmsley, YO62 5EE
🗓 Open now for the season - check opening days/hours
🍕 Homecooked pizzas, cakes and hot and cold drinks on offer
🐶 Dog friendly 
🅿️ Free parking 
🚻 Portaloos on site 
💸 No admission fee, just pay for what you pick
As big fans of Greek food, we’ve been meaning to t As big fans of Greek food, we’ve been meaning to try @inos.york for a while, but somehow time has run away with us. We finally made it there this evening and it was lovely and worth the wait: relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious food (some of which we’ll be eating for lunch tomorrow - when will we learn not to over-order?!). If you’re looking for a taste of the Mediterranean in York, look no further.
🌸 This weekend in York 🌸 See the blossom, support 🌸 This weekend in York 🌸

See the blossom, support local businesses and enjoy some train-themed fun! You’ll find all the details, as always, over on our website.
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