By Liz Coggins on December 12, 2023
Family

Award-winning children’s adventure play attraction, William’s Den, is planning show-stopping days out this December to help all the family get into the festive spirit. Based in East Yorkshire between York, Beverley and Hull, William’s Den has released tickets for William’s Christmas Experience at the Den. William’s Christmas Experience will take place every Saturday and Sunday […]
By Liz Coggins on December 5, 2023
Family

A sprinkling of magic is just one of the things to look forward to as Opera North prepares for the festivities ahead. In Opera North’s home city of Leeds, three relaxed performances of Little Listeners: Cinderella take place in the Howard Assembly Room on Saturday 9 December. A company of professional opera singers and musicians […]
By Liz Coggins on October 20, 2023
Family

The popular Ice Cube at Christmas will once again be bringing some winter magic to Millennium Square, Victoria Gardens and Cookridge Street this festive season. Taking place from November 24, the annual event promises a joyful experience for all ages, featuring an array of exciting activities and attractions including the much-loved outdoor ice rink, a […]
By Liz Coggins on October 11, 2023
Family

White Rose Shopping Centre’s magical Christmas ice rink is returning next month and tickets are now on sale. The family-friendly attraction returns to The Village, near Cineworld, on 21st November and will stay open until Sunday 7th January 2024. White Rose’s magical ice rink is made of real ice, brought to life using special rapid-freeze technology, and […]
By Liz Coggins on March 16, 2022
Family

With less than one month to go, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway is counting down the days until its highly-anticipated 2022 season opening on Monday 4th April. An ideal experience for a family day out or Easter break, tickets are now on sale for the end-to-end service, running between Pickering and Whitby with reserved seats […]
By Liz Coggins on June 14, 2021
Family, Opera

Families in the north of England are being invited to get their first taste of opera this summer as Opera North takes its Whistle Stop Opera: The Magic Flute on tour across the region. Inspired by Mozart’s final opera, The Magic Flute, this Whistle Stop version packs adventure, a thought-provoking message and enchanting music into […]
By Liz Coggins on February 1, 2021
Family

With most children currently being schooled at home, Opera North’s Little School of Music offers a series of free interactive ‘pick and mix’ videos designed to encourage families to explore the world of music together. Aimed at primary aged children, the programme takes youngsters on a journey of discovery through a range of activities including […]
By Liz Coggins on January 14, 2021
Family

Step outside and re-discover fun and adventure on your doorstep with the perfect solution for a safe, socially-distanced local day out, within your social bubble. Solve clues and uncover secrets with over 80 self-guided adventure Treasure Trails across Yorkshire. Themes include Treasure Hunts, Spy Missions and Murder Mysteries. “Getting outside in the fresh air […]
By Liz Coggins on January 13, 2021
Family

Warwick Castle’s Edwardian library may be off-limits for the time being, but a new online Learning Library is taking the Castle experience online. With families across the country returning to home-schooling during national lockdowns, history experts at Warwick Castle have developed a range of all-new free resources providing fun and educational activities for children of […]
By Liz Coggins on August 28, 2020
Family

With Bank Holiday looming we need to heed a warning about leaving our beaches clean, plastic free and rubbish free. Did you know that often people leave plastic beach toys as the volunteers in St Annes have found. In just three months, the St Annes LOVEmyBEACH volunteers have collected an astonishing 133 plastic beach toys […]