Christmas at Castle Howard – for us, Christmas would not be Christmas without a trip to Castle Howard! This year’s theme is Narnia and runs from Saturday 13th November 2021 until Monday 3rd January 2022. We were lucky enough to go along to the press launch and I have to say, the decorations are … Read more
Christmas events in Yorkshire – well, I can imagine that you, like me, are really looking forward to a proper Christmas this year with all our usual lovely Christmas days out and traditions! Here is a great list of suggestions for events and things to do at Christmas in Yorkshire with the kids. Have a … Read more
Grand Opera House are delighted to announce York legend Berwick Kaler will be bulk buying Wagon Wheels, dusting off his frocks and making his much-anticipated, triumphant return to pantomime to star in Dick Turpin Rides Again this Christmas! The star of pantomime in York for 40 years, Berwick’s critically acclaimed performance as dame has … Read more
Visiting Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland is one of our favourite family traditions before Christmas. As soon as November hits, the kids are asking when we are going ice skating. Further down this post is a video and review of the year before last so you can get an idea of what to expect. York’s favourite … Read more
York Theatre Royal Panto 2021 is Cinderella, the most magical pantomime of all, from the 3rd of December 2021 to the 2nd of January 2022. It’s all change at the York Theatre Royal panto this year after the shock decision to change the long running panto cast of Berwick Kaler, Martin Barrass, Suzy Cooper and … Read more
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 information of what’s happening this Christmas from festive markets, to … Read more
What’s on and when at York Christmas Market 2021? – York Christmas market runs from Thursday 18th November – Thursday 23rd December 2021. St Nicholas Fair used to be just the last weekend in November but over recent years it has expanded to be the whole of the Christmas period which is fabulous for York and makes it … Read more
The Snowman at York Minster. This year sees the return of The Snowman Tour to York Minster. It was last in York in 2017 and the tickets sold out by September, so do plan to get your tickets early for this unique event! We were lucky enough to see it the last time (and you … Read more
A Dickensian Christmas at York Castle Museum – 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 was the first time we had visited at Christmas (but won’t … Read more
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 you would like to go, just don’t show the kids … Read more