Things to do in York this Summer

Summer is here!

There are so many exciting and fun things to do in York this summer 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!

Book your tickets here >>

Flamingo Land, Kirby Misperton, Malton, YO17 6UX
Sat 26 Jul & Sat 30 Aug
From 4pm (Re-Take That), From 3pm (Ibiza Party)
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Don’t miss

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
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Summer Holidays Fun at National Railway Musuem

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
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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
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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
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His Last Report

It’s the 1890s, and business is booming at Rowntree’s Cocoa Works in York. A new factory and new products feeding a growing appetite for all things sugary. But in the backstreets and snickelways, life is far from sweet.

This summer, York’s residents take to the stage to share an unforgettable local story with national impact. With a large-scale cast and live choir, His Last Report plunges us into an astonishing past and bursts from its pages with searching questions for today.