We love a day out whether it’s just a weekend day popping out somewhere, or a day out while on holiday. I’m reliving my childhood visiting around the UK, near home and further away, and love sharing it with N. So if you’re looking for family days out in Yorkshire, you’re in the right place….
A day visiting York attractions
When we go on a mini break we always arrive ahead of check in at our accommodation. It means we can usually just leave our bags there (or at least the car parked), and head into the centre to get our bearings, visit the tourist information place and get an idea of where we might…
Back in time at Yorkshire Museum of Farming
Sometimes letting children decide where to go on a day out works really well. I mostly give a couple of ideas, but I knew N would choose the Yorkshire Museum of Farming as the place to visit before heading home from our mini break in York. The museum is just outside York, off the ring…
Make and educate at York’s Chocolate Story
I love chocolate. N is less fussed about it (well, he likes confectionery chocolate, but would choose other desserts or ice creams rather than chocolate). But when in York, a visit to York’s Chocolate Story in the middle of the city should be on the list of places to visit. We headed there straight after…
Visiting Castle Howard and gardens with kids
Castle Howard is one of those stately homes whose name is familiar even if you’ve never visited. Made famous by the film Brideshead Revisited (with a remake made more recently in the same setting), it’s a beautiful house and estate not far from York. It was on my list to visit when we were on…
