We braved a very busy Tuesday in Creepy Crawlies, this half term. It’s the biggest soft play centre in York. It was, as would be expected, quite manic, but we managed to secure a parking space (they have an overspill car park) and a table which are the things that matter most to me! The children … Read more
Don’t miss Pirates and Princesses day at Burton Agnes Hall, it’s a fabulous day out for families. We have visited for the last two years and it’s definitely a highlight of our summer days out. Everyone really gets into the spirit of the thing, dressing up in the appropriate costumes. There are usually a couple … Read more
Throughout the year, mainly during school holidays the Pocklington Arts Centre stages plays for children. The venue itself is not huge and so has a much friendlier, more intimate feel. Children are welcomed and usually have a good view from wherever they sit. If you book early you can often get front row seats … Read more
Most people are familiar with the lavish elegance of Castle Howard from screen adaptations of Evelyn Waugh’s Brideshead Revisited. My kids, however, are most familiar with its adventure playground, and as adventure playgrounds go, it’s a good one! It covers a large space and all ages are well catered for. There are benches scattered around … Read more
Burnby Hall Gardens in Pocklington is so close to us, we have an annual pass and visit regularly. They have lots of lovely themed events for the children throughout the year from Easter through to Christmas, with summer and Hallowe’en activities in the middle. In the long six weeks holiday they have an event on … Read more