Tips for YORK and YHAs - kids 6, 8, 8, and 10

[roisin]

Wedgiesmum and I plus children are having a short week in York in August staying at the YHA. YHA is a first for us, so any YHA tips appreciated.

My grandparents lived near York and my parents both went to school there, so I know it quite well. We will of course do: Railway Museum, Jorvik, Castle Museum, Walls, Minster, Shambles, The Lakeland shop(!), etc.
Any other ideas of things to entertain three lively junior boys, and one demure young girl?

[Skribble]

Have you requested a family room? Other wise the dorms are split male/female.
The kitchens are normaly very well equiped but can be a battle for a grill or toaster in the morning .