York

[Mook]

Booked a couple of days in York for when I'm off in August, taking the missus, two kids (one toddler & one baby) & the mother in law.

 

Any suggestions for stuff to do with the kids (mainly the two year old as the baby is already hooked on glue)?

[Jairzinho]

Does he like trains?

[Jairzinho]

http://abcwildlifepark.co.uk/

 

Maybe this as well, Mook.

[Mook]

Aye, he loves trains, that's part of the attraction in going there.

 

The wildlife park looks good as well, although from the opening times it might be shut when we're down (during the week), I'll have a proper look this afternoon though, cheers.

[Champ]

Aye, he loves trains, that's part of the attraction in going there.

 

The wildlife park looks good as well, although from the opening times it might be shut when we're down (during the week), I'll have a proper look this afternoon though, cheers.

The Railway museum is ace

[Atticus Finch]

Booked a couple of days in York for when I'm off in August, taking the missus, two kids (one toddler & one baby) & the mother in law.

 

Any suggestions for stuff to do with the kids (mainly the two year old as the baby is already hooked on glue)?

The railway museum is a good shout and it's free, your kids are probably a bit too young for some of the other tourist attractions, the Yorvik centre would probably scare them rather than entertain, Yorkshire museum is worth a visit if it's raining

If the weather is favourable take the kids on one of the many boat trips down the river or to Rowntree park which is a short walk from the city centre along the river, a walk along the bar walls is also an option where the views of the Minster and the city are good.

 

If all else fails you could always call at Tony's house for tea and custard creams.

[A Red]

Flamingo land isnt too far away, great for kids and adults

[KMD7]

Flamingo land isnt too far away, great for kids and adults

 

When I lived in York as a kid we went there a lot.  Great place.  

[Josef Svejk]

It's handy for Scotland.

[Tony Moanero]

Flamingo land isnt too far away, great for kids and adults

It takes about an hour on the bus (Coastliner X40) from the station.

[VladimirIlyich]

It takes about an hour on the bus (Coastliner X40) from the station.

An hour on a bus? I can't think of many things worse.

[cloggypop]

The Railway museum is ace

Gnasher should go

[Redder Lurtz]

Two is probably a bit young for the Jorvic centre which to be honest is decent but overpriced.

 

If you have time, take a drive to Knaresborough and visit the petrifying well. 

 

Also York Maize Maze will be open by then. http://www.yorkmaze.com/events/events-2018/

 

Could try Yorkshire Air Museum too which is pretty ace http://yorkshireairmuseum.org/

[Fowlers God]

Mother shipton caves is boss. Loved that as a kid

[Jairzinho]

Ebor festival will be on in August.

[Tony Moanero]

Ebor festival will be on in August.

And it will be absolutely horrible in town. Pissed up whoppers everywhere.

[Champ]

If he likes trains can you get out to the North Yorkshire Steam Railway? The countryside is stunning and the little villages along the route are lovely

[TheHowieLama]

Really like what they have done with the Peppermint Patty

[VladimirIlyich]

Really like what they have done with the Peppermint Patty

Is that the train that won't go straight?

[Mook]

Cheers, for all the tips, out of rep I'm afraid. I'll have a good look over these with the missus in the coming days.

 

I should've said we're staying a Monday/Tuesday night (so no weekends) & are coming down on the train so driving is out.

[Russ Atmosphere]

Not driving in York in August greatly enhances the prospect of having a better time.

[Red74]

It takes about an hour on the bus (Coastliner X40) from the station.

 

Flamingo Land is boss 

 

Half an hour on the train to Malton from York and a cab or the bus to the entrance from the station. 

[Tony Moanero]

Flamingo Land is boss

 

Half an hour on the train to Malton from York and a cab or the bus to the entrance from the station.

Yeah, I’d probably do that, I reckon.

[Tony Moanero]

Cheers, for all the tips, out of rep I'm afraid. I'll have a good look over these with the missus in the coming days.

 

I should've said we're staying a Monday/Tuesday night (so no weekends) & are coming down on the train so driving is out.

Are you staying in a hotel or self catering accommodation, Mook?

[Mook]

Are you staying in a hotel or self catering accommodation, Mook?

 

We're staying in a self catering apartment place right in the centre, the missus picked it all, I just gave her the money.

 

The mother in law is coming too so she'll look after the kids one of the nights while we go for a drink or two somewhere.