With the long summer break now in full swing, there’s no better time to connect and spend time with the ones you love. Whether you’re planning on taking a much-needed break or simply enjoying the local attractions on your doorstep, Your Local Link is at hand with some top summer holiday ideas to keep the whole family happy…
Enjoy York in the sun, while it lasts! – The historic city of York comes alive in the summertime, when those ever-present clouds make way for glorious sunshine (if we’re lucky, that is!). If you’re stuck for things to do over the break, our fair city offers a plethora of family-friendly outdoor activities that don’t involve a beer garden – why not kick back for a picnic in the Museum Gardens, walk the length of the Bar Walls, take a boat trip on the Ouse, shamble round The Shambles, or navigate town’s hidden network of Snickelways? If you’re really stuck for things to do, head to one of the city’s most beautiful parks – for our money, Rowntree Park and Homestead Park never fail!
Save some attractions for a rainy day – For those unexpected (but often inevitable) rainy days, we’d recommend making the most of local indoor attractions such as York Dungeon, the National Railway Museum, JORVIK Viking Centre, York Art Gallery, York Castle Museum, York Army Museum, and the perennial favourite York Minster.
Invest in a York Card – Remember that local attractions needn’t cost the earth if you’re a York resident. Summer is a great opportunity to get your hands on a York Card, which entitles you to exclusive discounts for a city-wide range of holiday-friendly events and attractions.
Get on yer bike! – York and the surrounding areas are bursting with brilliant cycle routes, whether you’re after a gentle meander or a hardcore, all-day ride. Aside from the better-known paths on offer, consider wheeling yourself down to the Moor Lane Bridleway and York Community Woodland (one of our favourites here at Your Local Link).
Sample all that God’s Own County has to offer – Slightly further afield, you can find plenty of sun-friendly gems that are always well worth a visit, including Mother Shipton’s Cave, York Maze, Flamingo Land, Dalby Forest and Brimham Rocks.
See the sea! – If you’re keen on escaping the city and heading to the coast, you’ll be spoilt for choice in North Yorkshire this summer. Just a short drive away, you can access beautiful coastal and seaside spots including Runswick Bay, Sandsend, Robin Hood’s Bay, Whitby, Filey, and good old Scarbados!
Get your hands dirty! – Gardening can be one of the most rewarding joys of summer, and teaching the kids how to muck in in the sun can provide lasting, valuable bonding time. If you don’t have access to a garden, remember that there’s nothing stopping you from getting green-fingered this summer – there are a wide range of allotments in and around York, and failing these, house plants have served us well since the earliest days of civilisation!
If you’re stuck for things to do this summer, you’ll find plenty of family-friendly activities in Your Local Link magazine – check out our past and upcoming event listings to stay up to date!
Enjoy the summer holidays, Yorkies!
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