The York Business Improvement District, or BID, is a specific area where businesses work together to invest in services, special projects and events. There are now more than 200 BID's across the UK, delivering economic and environmental benefits. As a business owner or manager within the York BID area, there are several ways your business and York city centre can benefit from programmes the BID delivers. Find out more about what the BID does and how the BID can help your business.
Celebrate York’s rich history with augmented reality walking tour.
York’s rich history, from Roman times to the present day, is being celebrated in a free app which will take you on an adventure around the city, encountering some of York’s most famous characters hidden on the historic streets.
The 'Travel Through Time' Quest is the latest release on the York Quest AR app, available now. The app is called York Quest, and is available on Google Play Store or App Store.
York is a top destination to live, work, visit and study. We take pride in our city’s appearance and aim to ensure its upkeep is at its highest standard for its residents and visitors throughout the year. The York BID is committed to providing additional services to the core operations provided by the local authority and enhancing the city centre’s environment so that street and public spaces throughout are cleaner than ever before.
York is one of the friendliest cities in the UK and the BID is determined to help uphold this reputation. As a popular destination for its historical beauty and vibrant nightlife, the BID aims to make York a welcoming environment for all who visit the city centre. Our programmes focus on ensuring that everyone - tourists, shoppers, families and our very own residents - safely enjoy all that York has on offer.
York is the perfect location and backdrop for events and festivals. Rich with culture, commerce and talent, the city is an attraction for all to see. The BID works closely with festival organisers, trader associations and businesses to invest in promotional events and attractions that will maximise footfall and increase local economy.
The BID provides a strong collective voice for over 1,000 businesses in York city centre and supports projects that invest in the development and promotion of the BID area and businesses. We explore well-suited options that provide cost-saving and efficient services for the BID area and strategies that promote and market York as a retail and leisure experience.
Win a £150 York Gift Card with the new Travel Through Time Quest! If you complete the quest simply take a screensho… https://t.co/gYB7VcyqEa
Council's Young Entrepreneurs Evening is a free virtual event where a handful of young business leaders will share… https://t.co/ktTM4FlJfG
Here's the latest blog from our executive director Andrew on how we can reshape our #tourism economy as we emerge f… https://t.co/hpoX44I2PC
We are so lucky our city has so many wonderful independent businesses! #indieyork #supportlocal https://t.co/CTmP0ZL8eY
Eligible businesses in the city can now access the Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant though the City of York Co… https://t.co/SdqYZrByt0
RT @TwoRidingsCF: Did you know that as well as the tap points @SparkYorkCIC & @THORStipi you can also text YORKSTREETAID to 70085 to make…
RT @CityofYork: This week, works have started to completely repave the footpaths on Stonegate, as well as sections of Colliergate and Churc…
@erawnomiS @VisitYork Hi Simon, The York BID is funded exclusively by businesses in the city centre. The tree uses… https://t.co/n9KvFX2JWv
RT @VisitYork: The Magical Tree of Light is still looking beautiful in the winter sunlight, making it the perfect place to walk around to f…
RT @TwoRidingsCF: Oh my! We are delighted that our 2nd tap point for York Street Aid is up and running at @THORStipi on Parliament Street -…
@EventyHelen @DSkaith @mccyork @CityofYork We've left some seats over winter on Exhibition Square, Library Lawn an… https://t.co/opzQjkiNCO
RT @BenYorkMix: Posted another letter to Santa in @theyorkbid post box on @MuseumGardens…I’ve asked for a new feather for my hat and an eve…
@Mat_LB The main art pieces will be the stone carvings by the Minster stoneyard, but there is also a pop-up event s… https://t.co/MgHuJDoe6Q
We’re delighted to have gained approval for our new ‘Pocket Park’ on College Green. We commissioned plans for a per… https://t.co/eijk21Q2P5
City centre improvements happening in the New Year... https://t.co/INGaJQ0vb2
@yorkwalls @hudsonquarter @VisitYork Thank you!
@hiexpressyork Thanks for sharing! #YorkChristmas
RT @BetterPoints: Every day during our #ChristmasCountdown 7️⃣ lucky winners will share £20 of prizes and see the good news in their timeli…
@_rachel_spencer Hi Rachel, if you email info@theyorkbid.com someone will be able to help you.
@david3012 Thanks David!
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