It’s the last week of the Summer Holidays, but there’s still plenty of fun to be had in York.
With events at some of York and North Yorkshire’s best attractions like Flamingo Land, York Maze, Castle Howard, Eden Camp, and North York Moors Railway, there’s something for all the family – check out our guide below.
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Things to do in York this Summer
Highlight event
Flamingo Fest
Re-Take That
Saturday 26th July
For those who yearn to experience the magic of Take That’s heyday, Re-Take That emerges as the premier tribute act, offering a chance to immerse in the exhilaration of their music and live performances. Since its inception in 2007, Re-Take That has captivated audiences across the UK and beyond, replicating the original band’s concerts with an unmatched fervor and authenticity.
Ibiza Sunset Party
Saturday 30th August
Don’t miss and by popular demand, the return of our Award Winning IBIZA IN SYMPHONY PARTY with us from 3pm till late to celebrate !
Enjoy the vibes and atmosphere of the Balearic Islands at our Ibiza Sunset Party this summer! Join us for an unforgettable night of singing, dancing and partying with the most amazing DJ Sets, DJ Sax and Foam Party!
For each of these events there will be Face Painting, Street Foods & Drinks, Cocktails and of course our fabulous In-House Entertainments Team!
Free Entry with your Day Tickets, Holiday Village Passes, Annual Passes, Owners Passes & Kirby Misperton Village Passes.
Fancy joining us just for the afternoon & evening – purchase your £15 Tickets for Admission to our Theme Park & Zoo from 3pm to include access to Flamingo Fest parties!
- Flamingo Land, Kirby Misperton, Malton, YO17 6UX
- Sat 26 Jul & Sat 30 Aug
- From 4pm (Re-Take That), From 3pm (Ibiza Party)
- More info
Don’t miss
The Great Summer Social
Grab your friends and family and let The Great Summer Social begin. Whether you’re looking to kick back and watch the world go by, build sandcastles on the beach or challenge a friend to a game of 4 in a row, Jenga or Corn Hole…. you can do it all in our Great Summer Social area, located outside the South Entrance. Open daily, admission to The Great Summer Social and all its games are FREE!
- York Designer Outlet, St. Nicholas Avenue, York, YO19 4TA
- Until Sun 14 Sep
- 9:30am – 8pm (Mon-Sat), 10am – 6pm (Sun)
- More info
York Maze
This year’s theme for York Maze is Toy Story! Created from over one million living, growing maize plants, York Maze is not just the largest maze in the UK it’s an award winning fun filled, day out in the country. With over 20 different rides, attractions and shows to enjoy York Maze offers an amazing fun-filled full family day out.
- Elvington Lane, York, YO19 5LT
- Sat 12 Jul – Mon 1 Sep
- 10am – 6:30pm
- More info
Rover’s Grand Tour at Castle Howard
Young adventurers can follow in the footsteps of Rover, a famous dog in Castle Howard’s history, included in House & Gardens tickets. Embark on a grand tour of the House spotting animals and learning about Rover’s big adventures.
- Castle Howard, York, YO60 7DA
- Sat 19 Jul – Mon 1 Sep
- 10am – 5pm
- More info
On the Homefront – Summer Holiday Fun
This summer, history comes alive at Eden Camp as we transport families back to Britain during WWII to explore the incredible spirit of the Home Front. From ingenious inventions to Victory Gardens, you’ll experience how ordinary people coped with extraordinary times through hands-on activities, storytelling, crafts, and living history. Whether you’re a curious child or a nostalgic adult, there’s something for everyone in this engaging, interactive holiday programme. Each two-week period focuses on a new theme, so every visit offers something different!
- Eden Camp Modern History Museum, Malton, YO17 6RT
- Sat 19 Jul – Sun 31 Aug
- 10am – 5pm
- More info
Summer of Magic at The Hole in Wand
Get ready for a spellbinding summer at The Hole In Wand York with even more magic to discover on selected dates during the holidays! Swing your wand on our 9-hole enchanted golf course, sip magical potions, and enjoy events during your wizarding adventure. There’s Close-Up Magic with Adrian Salamon: Be amazed as award-winning magician Adrian Salamon performs jaw-dropping close-up magic throughout the venue – making the impossible appear right before your eyes! And Magical Face-Painting – Transform into a wizard, dragon, fairy or magical creature! Our face painter will be creating glittering designs for all ages.
- The Hole In Wand, 14-16 Coppergate Walk, York, YO1 9NT
- Selected dates
- Selected times
- More info
A Summer of Pixies and Pirates
Join us for a magical summer full of fairy-tale fun and pirate adventure across the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. From 19 July to 31 August, ride the rails and discover crafts, theatre, outdoor games, and competitions across all our stations.
- North Yorkshire Moors Railway, All Stations, Along our heritage line, YO18 7AJ
- Sat 19 Jul – Mon 1 Sep
- 11am – 2pm
- More info
Piglets Summer of Adventure
Join us this Summer for acres of fun on the farm including THREE unmissable adventures! Dragons, Knights & Princesses, Dinosaurs and – Brand NEW for 2025 – join Seadog Sharkey, Scurvy the Cook and the rest of the Piglets Pirate crew for swashbuckling fun on the farrrrrm!
- Piglets Adventure Farm, Towthorpe Grange, Towthorpe Moor Lane, York YO32 9ST
- Until Sun 31 Aug
- 11am – 2pm
- More info
Summer Holidays Fun at Web Adventure Park
It’s summertime and we couldn’t be more excited! Here at the Web, we have absolutely loads going on to ensure you have a jam-packed day full of fun. With plenty to do both indoors and out, hours can be spent exploring the park – whatever the weather. What’s even better, everything is included in the one admission ticket!
- The Web Adventure Park, Clifton Gate Business Park, Wigginton Rd, York YO32 2RH
- Sat 19 Jul – Mon 1 Sep
- 9:30am – 6pm
- More info
Summer at York Castle Museum 2025
York Castle Museum will be celebrating the season in style, with events reflecting the incredible Summer Galas that took place in Victorian York. The famous Victorian Street, Kirkgate, will transform into a summer scene from nineteenth century York, bursting with beautiful floral displays inspired by the Victorian Language of Flowers.
The experience continues in the museum’s outdoor space, under a canopy of colourful bunting and further floral displays. With joyful and interactive performances, including immersive storytelling and impressive circus skills, alongside seasonal crafts and funfair games, there’s something to entertain both adult and family audiences this summer!
- York Castle Museum, Tower St, York, YO1 9RY
- Sat 19 Jul – Sun 31 Aug
- 10am – 5pm
- More info
Family fun
Summer of Play at Beningbrough
Don’t miss activity day Wednesdays this summer school holiday. 27 August – make a finger puppet crafting in the garden. Don’t forget the free family trail, play area and den zone.
- Beningbrough, York, YO30 1DD
- Wed 27 Aug
- 11am – 3pm
- More info
Striking the Hours: The Secret World of a Georgian Clockmaker
Step back in time as we celebrate York clockmaker and inventor, Henry Hindley (1701 – 1771). The Hindley turret clock at the Bar Convent is the best example in York and is one of the most important in the UK. Join us to take a closer look at the Hindley clocks in our collections, explore Hindley’s contribution to the City and see his Blue Plaque displayed for the first time on loan from York Civic Trust.
- The Bar Convent Heritage Centre, 17 Blossom Street, York, YO24 1AQ
- Fri 1 Aug – Sat 1 Nov
- 10am – 5pm
- More info
Cressida Cowell’s How To Train Your Dragon School Exhibition
Step into a world of dragons, Vikings, and adventure at DIG’s interactive exhibition inspired by How to Train Your Dragon School – the exciting spin-off series from bestselling author Cressida Cowell.
Follow Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III, Toothless, Windwalker, and their friends as they join the Viking and Dragon Training School on the Isle of Berk – brought vividly to life at DIG!
Young dragon trainers are invited to enrol in Viking school and get hands-on with interactive activities, character encounters, and a dragon-themed DIG pit full of hidden treasure. Meet familiar faces like Hiccup, Gobber the Belch, Old Wrinkly, Camicazi – and of course, The Hopeful Puffin Mark 4!
- DIG, St Saviour Church, St Saviourgate, York YO1 8NN
- From Mon 21 Jul
- 10am – 4pm
- More info
Summer at Mother Shipton’s
We’re going on an adventure this Summer! Join us at Mother Shipton’s Cave from Saturday 19th July to Sunday 31st August, with hobbit-esque themed displays. Keep a look out for an enchanting fairy and the curiously courageous Hobbling, who guard the secrets of the forest and may even share their enchantments with worthy adventurers.
Join us dressed up as a fairy, hobbit, elf, or wizard and set off on an adventure through the ancient site.
- Mother Shipton’s Cave, Prophecy Lodge, High Bridge, Knaresborough, HG5 8DD
- Sat 19 Jul – Sun 31 Aug
- 9:30am – 5:30pm
- More info
Summer at Murton Park
Experience an exciting summer at Murton Park! Enjoy six weeks filled with fun, featuring Museum Days, Living History Days, reenactment groups, train rides, and monthly kids’ clubs!
- Murton Lane, Murton, York, YO19 5UF
- Multiple dates
- Multiple times
- More info
Summer Holidays Fun at National Railway Museum
Join us for a summer of discovery, imagination and hands-on adventure. Step into the shoes of the inventors and engineers who shaped our past and journey through the railway’s remarkable story. From the groundbreaking days of early steam to the incredible feats of modern rail, our summer programme brings the history of innovation to life for the whole family.
- National Railway Museum, Leeman Road, York YO26 4XJ
- Sat 19 Jul – Sun 31 Aug
- 10am – 5pm
- More info
Summer holiday fun at RHS Garden Harlow Carr
Get ready for a wild woodland adventure at RHS Garden Harlow Carr this summer! Head to our woodland basecamp for six weeks of hands-on fun and outdoor challenges, from epic den building and forest school workshops to woodland family yoga. Learn new skills including bushcraft and orienteering, and explore the world of trees on a family trail.
- Crag Ln, Beckwithshaw, Harrogate HG3 1QB
- Sat 19 Jul – Sun 31 Aug
- 9:30am – 6pm
- More info
Summer Fun at Sledmere
Enjoy playing to your heart’s content in our enclosed activity paddock at Sledmere’s Summer Fun – open Wednesdays to Sundays across the 6 week Summer Holidays!
Enjoy loads of different activities and games, plus trails around the paddock and within the Sledmere grounds, a designated picnic area and free parking! Complete all of the Sledmere Summer Fun games and activities and then enjoy all that Sledmere has to offer in the Rare Breed Farm Park, Adventure Play Area, spacious Parkland and beautiful Walled Garden!
- Sledmere House, Sledmere, Driffield, YO25 3XG
- Sat 19 Jul – Sun 31 Aug
- 10am – 4pm
- More info
Crafts and workshops
Summer at York’s Chocolate Story
Indulge in a sweet sweet Summer at York’s Chocolate Story! Unwrap the incredible story of chocolate – from its ancient roots in the rainforests of Central America to the visionary chocolatiers from York. Taste your way through history and sample everything from ancient Mayan xocolatl – the original bitter chocolate drink – to iconic bars still made in York today. Get hands-on with chocolate fun! Decorate your own chocolate lolly (included in the Classic Guided Tour), or upgrade to dip and roll your own truffles.
- York’s Chocolate Story, King’s Square, York YO1 7LD
- Sat 19 Jul – Sun 31 Aug
- Multiple times
- More info
Summer Crafting at Barley Hall
This summer, add a splash of creativity to your visit to Barley Hall with free drop-in craft sessions in the magnificent surroundings of the Great Hall. Every Wednesday and Saturday from 19 July to 30 August, families can enjoy a 15-minute craft activity designed to spark imaginations and bring the medieval world to life.
- 2 Coffee Yard, York, YO1 8AR
- Sat 19 Jul – Sat 30 Aug
- 12-2pm
- More info