Thackray Medical Museum, Leeds – Have you got the skills needed to work in an operating theatre? Is there a budding surgeon in your family? Find out by taking part in Junior Surgeon at Thackray Medical Museum this February Half Term. These hands-on family workshops are perfect for inquisitive children who would like to know … Read more
We were very excited to visit and review Christmas at the Museum Gardens in York. You approach the attraction from Exhibition Square, next to the Art Gallery and opposite the York Theatre Royal. After walking through a narrow walkway filled with Christmas trees you enter a courtyard where you will find a fairground ride and … Read more
‘A Victorian Christmas’ at Harewood House Friday 24 November – Sunday 31 December 2017 (excluding 24, 25, 26 Dec) 10am – 6pm This winter, visit Harewood House for a truly spectacular Victorian Christmas. For the first time in 5 years, Harewood House and grounds will open for a special Christmas season. You will be able … Read more
The Yorkshire Tour de Phantome. If you like treasure hunts and self guided tours then this is one for you. I have been sent the below information about spooky tours around the Yorkshire Coast. Perfect for Halloween or any time really. I love a good ghost story at Christmas (thank you Mr Dickens!). The … Read more
Future Engineers returns to the National Railway Museum for two weeks over half term. It runs from the 21st of October until the 5th of November. The York Railway Museum is free. This October half term, the National Railway Museum’s biggest event ‘Future Engineers’ returns for a second year, promising a series of free, hands-on … Read more
This review was kindly written by Teresa Buckle for Yorkshire Wonders. We were very excited to be heading to the Roundhay Park Lantern Festival Leeds. It is the first time the Magical Lantern Festival has been held in Yorkshire so we wrapped up warm with hats and gloves and headed to Leeds. The park is … Read more
The Sledmere Deer Safari over May half term at Sledmere House was magical. When the opportunity comes up again, you must go. [singlepic id=55 w= h= float=center] You sit sideways on in a large trailer pulled along by a tractor, so you get a fabulous view. There are hundreds of deer, so don’t be thinking you … Read more
Junior golf lessons for kids? On a Saturday morning you will find me drinking a latte while gazing at this view over the golf course at The KP in Pocklington. What is the reason for such decadence I hear you ask, when you have young children to be entertaining? Well, as a matter of fact, … Read more
Dom’s Kitchen children’s cookery masterclasses – a bargain at just £9 per two hour class. Do your kids consider themselves a bit of a whizz in the kitchen? Would you like them to learn more cookery skills? Or are you just looking for a fun and different activity for them? [singlepic id=1029 w= h= … Read more
We first came across the Woodland Adventure Company several years ago when we were invited to a birthday party hosted by them. Adam was great with the kids and it was a fabulous mix of magic (tiny bells on a hidden string tinkling throughout the forest) to popcorn making and fire lighting. More recently we … Read more