Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved Tales from Acorn Wood stories are brought to life in an enchanting lift-the-flap experience on the York Theatre Royal Main House Stage this February. Poor old Fox has lost his socks! Are they in the kitchen or inside the clock? And Rat-a-tat-tat! Who’s that keeping tired Rabbit awake? You can also join in with […]
The Keighley & Worth Valley Railway is inviting visitors to swap post-Christmas hibernation for fresh air, heritage and a hint of festive nostalgia. The railway’s much-loved Mince Pie Specials return for Twixmas. Running from Boxing Day to 4th January, the steam-hauled services offer a relaxed winter escape through the Worth Valley, complete with a complimentary […]
The Norse god, Skadi, may have brought the snow and ice down to Viking-age Coppergate, but the 10th century inhabitants are promising a very warm welcome to visitors making winter trips to JORVIK Viking Centre in York – where sub-zero temperatures are forecast to stay until February! A Winter Adventure brings a whole new […]
St John’s Centre has officially opened the gateway to another world, welcoming The Hole in Wand – an enchanting, wizard-themed mini golf experience that promises to cast a spell on visitors of all ages. Just in time for Halloween, visitors are invited to step through the gates into an enchanting nine-hole course filled with mystical surprises and wand-erful photo opportunities. Perfect for families, […]
One of Leeds’ most iconic buildings will be transformed to showcase a love-at-first-sight animated graphic novel during Light Night Leeds later this month. One Second Lovestory will be projected onto The Queens Hotel as one of the key displays on October 22 and 23. The artwork tells the story of two people whose daily routine […]
The world’s biggest indoor adventure and trampoline park is set to open in Leeds on 20 September. Flip Out, the UK’s leading family-focused attraction group, will be bringing 100,000 sq ft of non-stop adventure to its newest location at Coal Road in Whinmoor. And the Flip Out website is now taking bookings. Flip Out […]
The new play barn at Temple Newsam’s home farm is set to open to the public on 20 September after works to convert the old cow byre have been completed. The barn now hosts two play areas, one suitable for up to 12-year-olds and a second one built for toddlers. Both take inspiration from the farm […]
Leeds Art Gallery is one of more than 20 museums and galleries across the UK taking part by offering dedicated Kids Aloud timeslots and special events for families during the summer holidays. The child-friendly activities will take place alongside the gallery’s regular summer programme and will include children’s loud gallery tours, as well as […]
As the summer holidays reach full steam, the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway is calling on families to swap screens for scenery and savour the sights, sounds and stories of classic railway travel. Running daily until 31st August, this five-mile heritage line through the heart of West Yorkshire offers a unique summer experience that combines […]
Visitors to parks in Leeds are being encouraged to listen to stories while they take a stroll this summer through the new ‘Walking Books’ project. The hope is to introduce reading to new audiences with free eAudiobooks and promote wellbeing. Librarians in the city have created a new reading list specially designed for people walking […]