There are so many things to see and do in the Selby District with kids, our family-friendly New Year Guide will help you make the most of your time in this beautiful and historic place we call home in the Heart of Yorkshire.
From woodland walks, to exploring amazing history, from fabulous family friendly dining, to splashtastic fun and crafts , there’s something for all the family.
We are so lucky to have so many wonderful local classes and groups in our area, from toddler groups, to dance classes, bring your baby yoga, to football and performing arts. Our website is packed full of them, you can search by day of the week or activity and each one comes recommended before being listed, ensuring you have the choice of the very best. Joining a local class or group is a great opportunity to have time with your mini mumbler, or time for you, to meet other people, and develop new skills. We’ve provided some quick links below.
Visit our Weekly Classes and Groups pages here –
Monday’s Classes
Tuesday’s Classes
Wednesday’s Classes
Thursday’s Classes
Friday’s Classes
Saturday’s Classes
Sunday’s Classes
Since the start of 2024, our new family goal has been to go out every Sunday morning for a family walk. Where we end up afterwards varies, whether that be a stop off at a local cafe for hot chocolate and cake, off to a cosy pub for a yummy Sunday lunch, or simply back home for a snuggle on the sofa with a good film, but our aim is to get out and explore the amazing world around us, venture on walks we’ve never done, find places we’ve never been, and spend device free, quality time together as a family. As well as some amazing parks and walks available in the Selby District and surrounding, we also have some wonderful Days Out locations too, we’ve provided a helpful list below. Our babies aren’t babies for long, so whatever you get up, just enjoy the time spent together.
Check out our 10 ideas to make family walks more fun blog
Check out the three themed Selby District Trails
Why not print off and do our Outdoor Scavenger Hunt while you’re out and about?
Visit our Walks and the Great outdoors page
Visit our Days Out Page
Visit the Heart of Yorkshire website for more fun ways to explore our home in the heart of Yorkshire.
We are so lucky to have such a wonderful abbey right on our doorstep. Steeped with incredible history and architecture, it’s a fantastic place to visit and explore. There are always special events taking place, given you even more opportunity to explore everything it has to offer, and there’s even a super new family activity trail to explore.
Why not spend a morning discovering the history of Selby Abbey, then an afternoon exploring it in person? You can even make a stop off in the gift shop and coffee shop for an extra little treat.
📍 Where is it? The Crescent, Selby, YO8 4PU
Visit the Selby Abbey Facebook Page
Find out more about Selby Abbey and its events
A big favourite here at STAG Mumbler. When our youngest was little, we loved visiting Selby Garden Centre, it’s all flat and pram friendly. We loved walking around and looking at all the lovely plants and picking up some treats from the shop. We’d then finish off with some time in The Garden Gate Restaurant enjoying something yummy. Now he’s not so little, we still love popping in for a weekend breakfast or the perfect place to meet up with Nanny Mumbler or a friend. The team are always so lovely and friendly, and they have the perfect selection of food. Whether you’re looking for a delicious breakfast, a tasty hot lunch, or just some yummy cake and a coffee, there is so much to choose from.
📍 Where is it? Hull Rd, Osgodby, Selby, YO8 5HG
Visit the Selby Garden Centre Facebook Page
Find out more about the wonderful delights of The Garden Gate Restaurant
The Tadcaster Community Swimming Pool first opened in December 1994 and is one of the region’s most popular swimming pool and fitness venues.
As well as having a super pool, TCSP also offers a full range of fun activities all throughout the year, including school holiday activities, open swims, fun swims, swim parties, swimming lessons, a fitness suite and more! We always advise booking before you go.
📍 Where is it? Westgate, Tadcaster, LS24 9AB
Visit the Tadcaster Community Swimming Pool Facebook Page for what’s on
Find out more about Tadcaster Community Swimming Pool
6.Have a clear out and support local organisations while you doThere’s no better way to start the new year, than having a good old clear out. Get rid of the things that no longer bring you joy and just clutter up your home, and start a fresh. Remember, one families unused items are another families treasure, and giving outgrown clothes and toys to another family not only helps the environment and brings joy to others, but donating to our wonderful local charities is a super way to support them too.
Visit our Having a clear out Page where you will find lots of super local organisations you can donate to.
Ever thought of volunteering? If you or a relative has a few spare hours available each week, get in touch with any of the organisations listed as we know they are always desperate for new volunteers to help them, and without these wonderful individuals, they would be unable to continue to do the amazing work they do for our community.
If your mini mumblers love reading as much as ours do, then a trip to one of our super local libraries should definitely be on the list. It’s fun and free, and a great way to broaden their imagination. Why limit them to just the books at home, when here in the library then can explore a whole world of books.
Did you know there’s even free online access to Ancestry.com? Why not spend some time discovering your family’s history together? You could grab some paper and pencils and draw a family tree together.
Did you know that having a library card gives you free access to thousands of e-books, magazines ,and digital audiobooks?
📍 Where is it? Selby Library – 52 Micklegate, Selby, YO8 4EQ
Visit the Selby Library Facebook Page for events
Find out more information about Selby Library
📍 Where is it? Sherburn & Villages Community Library – Finkle Hill, Sherburn in Elmet, LS25 6EA
Visit the Sherburn & Villages Community Library Facebook Page for more info and events
Find out more about the Sherburn & Villages Community Library
📍 Where is it? Tadcaster Community Library, Station Road, Tadcaster, LS24 9JG
Visit the Tadcaster Community Library Facebook page for events
Find out more about Tadcaster Community Library
Whether you’re looking for local attractions, super walks, somewhere to ride your bike or a new park or playground, our Days Out page is full of ideas for things to do, all searchable by type of activity.
Visit our Days Out page
At the end of last year STAG Mumbler spent a day at Deighton Lodge, it was the perfect mum escape and the wake up call we needed to remind us how important it us to look after ourselves as parents, and how making time for you isn’t selfish, it just enables you to replenish and give more to others. Why not book some time in for you this year?
Yoga at Deighton Lodge
Give back to your Wellness and it will help protect you from illness!
Deighton Lodge offers a variety of different Wellness Days and Yoga classes.
Click here for more info on their range of retreats and wellness days.
📍 Where is it? Deighton Lodge, York Rd, York, YO19 6HQ
T: 07468 496143
E: carla@deightonlodge.com
Visit the new www.exploreheartofyorkshire.co.uk website which showcases the many reasons why residents and visitors should spend their leisure time here in our district.
