Grand Opera House York Panto 2019 – On Monday night we went along to the York Grand Opera House panto, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. (Oh yes we did!). It starred Vicki Michelle – best known for her roles in ‘Allo ‘Allo and Emmerdale – […]
York Theatre Royal Panto 2019 Sleeping Beauty, Review – So last night we went along to see Sleeping Beauty at the York Theatre Royal. This was the first year that Berwick Kaler was not in the panto as the dame. However, as the writer and […]
A Dickensian Christmas at York Castle Museum 2019 – I have always loved the York Castle Museum and have been an occasional visitor since I was a child. We took the kids when they were younger – you can see that review here. But, this […]
Visiting Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland is one of our favourite family traditions before Christmas, and this year was no exception. As soon as November hits, the kids are asking when we are going ice skating. Last year, I made a video of our day out: We […]
Christmas events Yorkshire 2019 – Are you looking for events and things to do at Christmas in Yorkshire with the kids? Have a look at our list of Christmas markets, Winter Wonderlands, attractions and Christmas festivals in York and the rest of Yorkshire. I’ll add […]
York at Christmas – York is a truly enchanting place at Christmas. With our lovely cobbled medieval streets providing a backdrop to the festive lights festooning every tree it really is a magical place to visit at Christmas. Have a look below for lots of […]
Castle Howard Christmas 2019 -A Christmas Masquerade at Castle Howard runs from 16 November to 5 January 2020. Tickets are on sale now. Enjoy a truly magical day out as Castle Howard is transformed for the festive season. Experience the magnificent decorations as you journey through […]
What’s on and when at York Christmas Market 2019? – York Christmas market runs from the 14th of November to the 22nd of December in 2019. St Nicholas Fair used to be just the last weekend in November but over recent years it has expanded […]
Santa’s Sweet Adventure at the York Chocolate Story – At the weekend we visited the York Chocolate Story to see Santa. We had a really lovely time, and the kids really enjoyed it. I shall tell you all about it so you can decide whether […]
Now, I have to confess, before this week I had never been to Thor’s Tipi Bar on Parliament Street in York. It’s only there during York’s Christmas Festival and really is a fabulous place to relax and look through the shopping haul you have just […]
