Winter Lights
York's Winter Lights display is back! Enjoy a dazzling light display with 175,000 lights stretching 15km and illuminating more than 50 streets. Keep an eye out for the giant illuminated post box in Museum Gardens and the projection of falling snow in St Helen's Square - perfect photo spots!
Shop York
Shop York is returning on Saturday 31st January to celebrate York's high streets. Delivered by York BID in partnership with Indie York, Shop York invites shoppers to spend £50 in 50 days, across more than 100 participating high street businesses. Each time a shopper spends £10 in a participating business, they receive one sticker in…
Colour & Light
Colour & Light is back and bigger than ever! For the first time, two of York's landmark buildings will be illuminated together, as York Castle Museum and Clifford's Tower become a combined canvas for a fully choreographed show, transforming the Eye of York. The free event will take place from 4th to 22nd February 2026,…
York Ice Trail
York Ice Trail, delivered by Make It York, is back on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th February 2026, from 10:30 am to 4pm. York BID is pleased to sponsor five sculptures, to spread footfall across the entire city. You can find the BID's Enchanted City sculptures at: Goodramgate Tower Street Micklegate Walmgate Bootham