🎃 The Cats of York Are Waiting...
After the incredible success of our summer treasure trails through York, Driffield and Beverley, the Starbrite Studios adventure is back — this time with a Halloween twist!
Join us this October half-term for the York Halloween Cat Trail — a walking adventure through the ancient streets of York, hunting for over 35 hidden cat statues across the city. But this isn't just a trail. This is a Starbrite day out, and that means stage challenges, performances and memories along the way!
🗺️ What Is the York Cat Trail?
The York Cat Trail is a self-guided tour through the heart of York, hunting for hidden cat statues tucked into rooftops, doorways, church grounds and shopfronts across the city walls. There are over 35 cats to find, some obvious, some fiendishly hidden and every one has a story.
This October we are doing it at Halloween, with a Starbrite twist. Our children don't just walk the trail, they perform it.
🎭 The Starbrite Stage Challenges
Throughout the trail your child will complete eight exclusive Starbrite Stage Challenges, drama and dance activities woven into the trail route, inspired by the cats, the locations and the spooky season:
- 👻 The Ghost Cat Freeze at King's Square — freeze like a ghost cat waking from a 100-year sleep
- 🗿 The Gargoyle Dance at Minster Gates — angular, stiff movements as the Minster gargoyles come alive
- 😺 Gerald's Ghost Story at Holy Trinity Church — build a spooky circle story about the real York Minster Cat
- 🐈⬛ The Shambles Strut — prowl the most famous medieval street in England in full Halloween cat character
- 🌊 The River Cat Dance at King's Staith — mirror movements inspired by the twin white cats by the River Ouse
- 👻 The Haunted Pub Drama Improv on Walmgate — a silent movie drama scene in York's most haunted street
- 🌕 The Rooftop Silhouette at Low Ousegate — balance across an imaginary rooftop like the 1920 cats
- 🏆 The Halloween Cat Parade — process in character all the way to the York Lucky Cats Shop for the grand finale!
Every child receives a Paw Print Tracker sheet and collects a stamp at each challenge. Complete all eight and you are a Starbrite Halloween Cat Trail Champion! 🏆
At the end of the trail, every child hands in their Mini Quiz at the York Lucky Cats Shop on Coney Street.
📋 Event Details
Date | Wednesday 28th October 2026 |
Ages | 7 and above |
Price | £35 per child |
Day runs | 9:00am – 4:00pm |
Meeting time | Details confirmed on booking — we may meet slightly earlier depending on bus times |
Travel | We travel to York by bus as a group |
Location | Meet at Starbrite Studios, Units 13–14 Brookfield Business Park, Market Weighton, YO43 3PU |
🎒 What to Bring
- Comfortable clothing and sturdy walking shoes or trainers — we will be on our feet for most of the day
- A refillable water bottle
- A packed lunch OR money to purchase lunch in York — the trail passes some wonderful cafés and bakeries!
- Sun cream if the weather calls for it, and a waterproof layer — October in Yorkshire can surprise you!
- A small amount of spending money for the ice cream break, optional gift shop visit and the York Lucky Cats Shop ( a small lucky cat is £10).
- A small bag or rucksack to carry belongings
⚠️ Important Information
🥜 Starbrite Studios is a completely nut-free studio. All packed lunches and snacks brought on this trip must be entirely free from nuts and nut products. Please check all labels carefully before the day. Thank you for keeping everyone safe.
🚌 Travel: We travel to York by bus as a group. Full travel details including meeting times will be confirmed on booking. Please ensure your child is with us at the studio at the confirmed time — we cannot delay departure.
🕓 Collection: Collection is at Starbrite Studios at 4:00pm. If anything changes to our return time we will contact you directly — please ensure we have a current contact number for you.
📋 Medical forms will be completed at the studio before departure. Please arrive promptly to allow time for this.
✨ After the Most Incredible Summer of Trails...
This summer our Starbrite children explored York, Driffield and Beverley on three incredible performing arts treasure trail days. We cracked codes, saved shows, performed stage challenges in the street and collected more wonderful memories than we can count.
The York Halloween Cat Trail is the next chapter and we cannot wait.
Spaces are limited. Book early to avoid disappointment! 🐱🎃
Questions? Get in touch: info@starbritestudios.co.uk · starbritestudios.co.uk
