The Castle Gateway area sits on the site of the former York Castle at the confluence of the River Ouse and River Foss. Covering an area from Coppergate to the north, Piccadilly to the east, St George’s Field to the south and the River Ouse to the west.
In 2018 an ambitious ‘masterplan’ for the Castle Gateway area was approved by the council’s executive, balancing many views and interests following public engagement, along with the history and heritage of the area, and the technical possibilities of the site.
The council continue to work with stakeholders in the city to ensure that the masterplan delivers the best outcomes for city, and are developing ideas for a new public space in the Castle and Eye of York area to replace Castle Car Park.
These include more planting and green spaces, informal play, improved pedestrian facilities, retained blue badge parking, and connections to the river with a riverside path and boardwalk to the rear of the Castle Museum. This would link to the proposed new pedestrian and cycle bridge over the River Foss.
Key benefits:
- New public space and family friendly space
- Development of cultural offering
- Ability to host events throughout the year
Plans submitted: In February 2022 a planning application for Castle and Eye of York was submitted.
For more information, please visit: https://www.york.gov.uk/CastleGateway/
