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  • Ghosts in the Gardens

    From September, York's streets and green spaces will once again play host to a city-wide gathering of ghostly figures as our Ghosts in the Gardens take their place across historic sites. Running from Saturday 19th September until Sunday 1st November, there's 70 ghosts to track down across 32 locations. Pick up your trail map from…

  • Retail Experiences Workshop

    Join York BID and Indie York for this brand-new training session, aimed at helping high street retailers to create bespoke experiences. Delivered by Rachel Marshall, Founder of Uniquely Local Experiences, and Sally Millington, Founder of Challenge Fifty Two, this 1-hour workshop will demonstrate how retailers of all sizes can introduce experiences, events, collaborations, and activities…

  • Giant Inflatable Spider

    Little Stonegate Little Stonegate, York

    The Giant Inflatable Spider will be scuttling along the back streets of York this Halloween! Don't miss this spooky photo opportunity and memorable close-up encounter on Saturday 31st October. You can find the Giant Inflatable Spider roaming Little Stonegate, Back Swinegate, Swinegate and Grape Lane with performances at 2pm, 3pm and 4pm. This is a…

  • Ghosts After Dark

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    York Museum Gardens

    Ghosts After Dark is returns to York with its biggest event yet. Running from Wednesday 4th to Sunday 8th November 2026, Ghosts After Dark will see all 70 sculptures from York BID’s Ghosts in the Gardens trail brought together in one spectacular setting, giving visitors the chance to see the ghosts, and the gardens, in…

  • York Economic Snapshot Webinar

    Join our next Quarterly Insights Webinar on Thursday 12th November, 10–11am, as we review York’s economic performance during July, August and September 2026. Drawing on the latest city centre data, we’ll explore the key trends shaping York’s economy including: Consumer spending patterns Visitor activity and footfall trends What the latest data means for York businesses We'll also put…

  • Momentum York

    The Milner York

    Momentum York, York's Professional Services Conference, returns on Wednesday 18th November from 12-7pm at The Milner York. Join over 100 professionals for a dynamic half‑day conference, featuring an expo of local businesses, insightful presentations, and valuable opportunities to connect with colleagues from across the sector. The inaugural conference in June considered why businesses choose to…