York Quest App
The ‘Travel Through Time’ trail on the York Quest app encourages families into the city to find a series of characters who are hidden around York’s historic streets. The ‘Travel Through Time’ trail already features a host of characters associated with York’s rich past including Dick Turpin, Guy Fawkes, a Roman Legionary and Anne Lister…
Big Tent Ideas Festival
The Radix Big Tent Ideas Festival is a new way of doing politics: the annual non-partisan platform for people and communities to engage with political leaders and influence public policy. It brings together people from all backgrounds and political affiliations, for a day of political and cultural debate. Join us for a jam-packed day for…
York Proms
The York Proms returns to the Museum Gardens on Sunday 18th June 2023, with a great night of live entertainment featuring live orchestra, opera soloists, a stunning fireworks finale and local talent on our warm up stage. In all, you can enjoy over 5 hours of soaking in the historic gardens, savouring your picnic, or…
York BID Annual General Meeting 2023
York BID are pleased to invite local business representatives to its next Annual General Meeting taking place on Tuesday 11th July 2022 at the Radisson Hotel, North Street, York, starting at 6pm. Our guest speaker will be Simon Calder - Travel Journalist and Broadcaster. Register to attend HERE
York Food and Drink Festival
The York Food and Drink Festival promotes local food producers, independent restaurants and retailers in York. In additional to delicious food and drink you will find educational and fun workshops and cookery demonstrations from top chefs.
Ghosts In The Gardens
23rd Sept - 12th Nov. Eerie sculptures which enthrall and intrigue. Ghosts In The Gardens are coming back… the unearthly monks, the noble knight, even a few ghastly animals - all in beautiful settings. Cementing York’s reputation as one of the ghostliest cities in Europe, the York BID is bringing back Ghosts in The Gardens…
York Restaurant Week
York Restaurant Week is a celebration of York’s dynamic food and drink scene. Diners can choose from loads of amazing offers from York's best hospitality venues! To take advantage of the offers, diners simply visit www.yorkrestaurantweek.co.uk to find details of all participating venues and fixed price menus of either £5, £10, £15 or £20. There…
Winter Light Display
16th Nov - 5th Jan. The city's spectacular citywide light scheme brings joy to residents and visitors throughout the dark winter months. The scheme is an elegant and immersive design in keeping with the rich and long history of the city, but with a modern touch to add to York’s star appeal. Lights will be…
York Ice Trail
The UK’s biggest outdoor Ice Trail and one of York’s best loved events, is back for more family friendly fun on the 3rd and 4th February 2024 with a range of magnificent ice sculptures transforming the city centre. Get ready for an icy adventure as you walk through history and enjoy the “coolest” sculptures lining…