Blog » Month: November 2023

Harrogate Ice Rink Returns for 2023

The highly-anticipated Harrogate Ice Rink returns to Crescent Gardens for the second year in a row; running alongside the Harrogate Christmas Fayre from 1st December and remaining open until 7th…

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York Christmas Charity Donation Ideas – updated for 2023

Our annual list of York Charity Donation Ideas has been updated for 2023. Christmas is a wonderful time of year for spending time with family and friends, exchanging gifts and…

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Christmas Waste Collection Days 2023

Waste and recycling collection dates in York will be changing over the Christmas and New Year period. Check your collection dates HERE The majority of collections in York, for both…

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Christmas in York for Children with Additional Needs

We’ve got lots of ideas for great places to go and things to do at Christmas if you have a child with additional needs. Listed below is what’s happening in…

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12 Days for £12 at York Sport!

Feel good for Christmas – ready for the new year! York Sport are giving you 12 days to experience their incredible facilities at either York Sport Centre or York Sport…

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Online training for early years staff

Get low-cost, high-quality online training for all staff in one place with The National College Meet Ofsted expectations Our expert-led courses cover all your training needs in health and safety,…

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Letters to Santa

It’s time to write your letter to Santa! We’ve listed below some great ways to get in touch with him. Don’t leave it too late to send your letter to…

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Elf on the Shelf Inspiration

Looking for some Elf on the Shelf inspiration? Look no further! We’ve got plenty of ideas to make sure your Christmas Elf gets up to no good! We all know…

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Celebrating New Year’s Eve with Kids in York

Here are some great ideas to celebrate New Year’s Eve in York or at home with the kids! If you plan on going out in York or you are staying…

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JORVIK Viking Festival launch this year’s Bloodaxe Book Challenge tomorrow!

Ready, steady, read! Children across York are being invited to give their reading a kickstart this winter as Explore York Libraries and JORVIK Viking Festival launch this year’s Bloodaxe Book…

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Enjoy a short break in York.. with or without the kids!

York is one of the best cities to enjoy during the winter – with the traditional Christmas Market as well as some of the best restaurants, attractions, history and general…

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Festive days out on the North York Moors

The North York Moors is a very special place at Christmas time, with festive activities popping up throughout the quaint towns and villages within the National Park for the whole…

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Enjoy a festive drink aboard a boat in York this year!

There is a new place to enjoy a festive tipple in York this year…. City Cruises York, the number one sightseeing and dining cruise operator on the River Ouse, is launching a…

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York & Scarborough Maternity and Neonatal Voice Partnership

Who are we? The MNVP consists of anyone who has experienced maternity care, whether that is receiving it, partnering someone who receives it, delivering it, or supporting it. We have…

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Christmas Lights & Festive Trails in York – updated for 2023

Enjoy the Christmas lights in York in 2023! There is nothing like the twinkling of Christmas lights and decorations to get you in the festive mood! We’ve listed some fabulous…

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Festive Days Out with Older Kids in York

Are you looking for some festive fun or a lovely Christmassy day out in York but perhaps your children are too old for you know who? We’ve got lots of…

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Festive Fun in York (without the kids!)

If you are looking for some festive fun or a trip out in York with your friends or partner then we’ve got lots of ideas! Christmas can be a very…

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Hottest tickets available now for JORVIK Viking Festival 2024

The Vikings will be staging their annual invasion of the city of York in February, and eager Norse fans will be able to secure their space for key events from…

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Christmas 2023 at York Christmas Trees

It’s our 25th Birthday! York Christmas Trees is delighted to be celebrating its 25th year of helping our wonderful customers make the festive period extra special with our trees, bespoke…

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York Nutcracker Trail returns!

We are excited to share that the York Nutcracker Trail is back this year! York BID has partnered with local charities, schools and artist Sian Ellis to bring you 10…

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Mumbler Family Friendly Approved Award

We have launched a brand new Family Friendly approved sticker scheme to help local families and visitors to York easily identify suitable places for food and drink to take a…

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Things to do on rainy day in York with kids

Looking for things to do on a rainy day in York with kids, and still having fun…whatever the weather? We’ve got some great ideas for you! A good mantra is…there’s…

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Primary School Open Days or Evenings

Many York primary schools are opening their doors for open days or evening visits for nursery and reception starters in September 2024. It is worth going to look around a…

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Personalised desk accessories while you wait in York

Avorium is your one stop shop for all your Christmas shopping needs. Located in the heart of York city centre, Avorium boasts a gorgeous array of lovely, pastel desk accessories,…

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Piglets Adventure Farm Magical Sleigh Rides

Join our Magical Sleigh Rides this year at Piglets Adventure Farm! Check in with our Elf-hostesses at Elf Airlines and find your name on the live departure board Send off…

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Add your message to our Mumbler York Minster Christmas Tree

We are very excited to announce that we have our very own York Mumbler Christmas tree this year at the fantastic York Minster Christmas Tree Festival and we want you…

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Discover the York Minster Christmas Tree Festival

Experience the popular York Minster Christmas Tree Festival, set inside the medieval Minster, with 60 trees on display in the cathedral’s stunning Nave, Chapter House and Lady Chapel. Families can…

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See Santa on a private Aircraft!

Santa will be welcoming visitors on board his own private aircraft at the Yorkshire Air Museum this festive season, as the attraction near York prepares to offer visitors a Christmas…

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Christmas Markets & Shopping Events in York – updated for 2023

Enjoy the Christmas markets in York this year. We’ve listed all the local Christmas markets, shopping events & Christmas fairs in York in 2023. Visiting a Christmas market in York…

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Stick Man is coming to York Next Week! 

Touching, funny and utterly original, Freckle Productions’ delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Stick Man is back in town!What starts off as a morning jog becomes quite the misadventure for…

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