Whilst York isn’t renowned for its hilly landscape, there are some great places to go sledging. You’ve got to be in the know, and that’s where the York Mumbler community comes. Here’s a list of York Mumbler’s favourite slopes to go sledging on:
❄️ The Green, Acomb
❄️ Bachelor Hill which is behind Askham Lane/Gale Lane.
❄️ Huntington playground next to the library has a small slope
❄️ Mancroft Park in Haxby
❄️ Glen Gardens Park, East Parade
❄️ There is a good hill up at the University of York
Here out some slightly more hilly locations than York to enjoy some quality sledging! It depends on the weather conditions and being able to drive safely to these locations. 
❄️ Beverley, Westwood
❄️ Terrington Bank
❄️ Sheriff Hutton
❄️ Crayke
❄️ Blakey Ridge
Once it snows, sledges become like gold dust! Listed below are the shops around York that generally sell sledges. You’ll need to be quick or buy one in the hope of snow and store it away somewhere!
🛷 ASDA, 77 Latherthorpe & Monks Cross, York
🛷 B&Q, Clifton Moor & Hull Road, York
🛷 Barnitts, Colliergate, York
🛷 Go Outdoors, Foss Bank, York
🛷 Home Bargains, Clifton Moor, York
🛷 The Range, Jockey Lane, Huntington, York
If all else fails and your toddler is delighted to just be pulled along in the snow, why not use a large lid from a plastic storage box or washing basket? Perhaps don’t try sledging in it!
Find out if your school is closed due to the winter weather conditions. Then get outside and make the most of the snow!
When you are all sledged out and can’t take another snowball fight, here are some ideas to have even more fun on a snow day!
❄️ Bring a few buckets full of snow inside and dump in on a big tray on in the bath. You can have fun moulding it and make a mini snowman inside
❄️ Make paper snowflakes and hang them up inside
❄️ Blow bubbles outside and watch them freeze!
❄️ Paint in the snow by filling spray bottles with water and food colouring
If you need to get a snow fix at any other time of the year, then a trip to Xscape in Castleford is your best bet. You can have a great time whatever the weather! You can enjoy real snow in Snozone, where you can learn to ski, snowboard or enjoy some family fun sledging!
When it snows, there is so much fun to be had and we don’t want to dampen your enthusiasm but want you to stay safe. Here are our top tips for staying safe in the snow. Whilst many of them sound like common sense, it’s easy to get carried away in the excitement.
❄️ It’s best to get out sledging early before the snow gets too icy or compacted
❄️ Avoid loose-fitting clothing or scarves that might get caught on something.
❄️ Pick your slope carefully. The best ones have a long flat area at the bottom so you can safely slide to a stop
❄️ Avoid any slopes that lead towards a road, car park, trees or any other obstacles!
❄️ Never sledge when it gets dark or poor lighting – you need to be able to see any potential risks
❄️ Wear the right clothing – warm, waterproof clothing, wellies or snow boots and of course, a hat and gloves
❄️ Take spare clothes for your children if you are planning on going out for the day. Nothing worse than soggy clothes and gloves
🛷🛷🛷We hope you have a brilliant time enjoying the snow in York. If you know of any other great places to go sledging then please let everyone know in the Facebook group.🛷🛷🛷
