York Art Trail
Make the most of summer with the York Art Trail! Explore over 25 murals across York City Centre, from a giant peregrine falcon on Back Swinegate to 12 colourfully painted exchange boxes along the Stonebow. Don't miss the newest addition in North Street Gardens - a colourful celebration of everything the Rowntree family did for…
Annual General Meeting
Malmaison, York 2 Rougier Street, York, United KingdomYork BID's Annual General Meeting is taking place from 6-9pm on Wednesday 16th July 2025 at Malmaison. This year marks 10 years of York BID and we'll be celebrating with an engaging and informative evening, featuring Stephen Toal, Head of Property Management Insights at Savills, a nationally recognised expert in retail and leisure performance. Stephen is widely respected for providing industry leading…
Flock
York BID is delighted to announce a special event as Flock – a herd of baa-rmy dancing sheep – arrive outside York Minster to celebrate Yorkshire Day! Experience an unforgettable encounter with Flock as Heidi, Henrietta, and their adorable lambs dance outside York Minster and through Goodramgate on Saturday 2nd August from 12pm to 6pm.…
York’s Biggest Rugby Ball Hunt
Parliament Street Parliament Street, YorkTo celebrate the Women's Rugby World Cup arriving in York, we're hiding 100 rugby balls across York City Centre - find one and you'll not only get to keep it, but you could also win tickets to the World Cup! That's not all! Parliament Street is turning into rugby central with free face painting, a surprise special guest,…
Free Bike Marking
York Minster Deangate, York, North Yorkshire, United KingdomYork BID have partnered with North Yorkshire Police and SecureCycle York to provide free BikeRegister marking on Wednesday 3rd September, from 9:30am to 2pm at Minster Yard, York Minster. Registering your bike only takes 5 minutes but can help reduce the likelihood of cycle theft by 83%! Pop along on your lunch break - there'll…
September Rejuvenation Days
Join York BID to help keep York looking its best by cleaning and repainting street furniture like bike racks, benches, bollards, and more. The September sessions will take place on Tuesday 9th, Thursday 11th, Tuesday 16th, and Thursday 18th September. Each session will run from 09:00 to 13:00 and we ask that volunteers wear clothing they…
Ghosts in the Gardens
Ghosts in the Gardens returns from Friday 19th September to Sunday 2nd November, with nearly 60 ethereal sculptures taking their place across the city. Crafted in partnership with York-based creative team Unconventional Design, the translucent wire-mesh figures range from soldiers to monks, each one evoking a different layer of the city’s haunted past. Ghosts in…
Live for St Leonard’s 2025
Parliament Street Parliament Street, YorkYork's homegrown music festival is back! Live for St Leonard's takes place every day between 5pm - 9pm, from Friday 19th to Saturday 27th September. Live For St Leonard's is a vibrant, homegrown music festival bringing nine days of outstanding live performances to the heart of York. Taking place on stages in Parliament Street and St…
Martyn’s Law
Impossible, York 3 St. Helen's SquareJoin us for an informative evening to find out more about Martyn's Law, the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, and what it means for your business. The free event will take place on Thursday 25th September, from 6pm, at Impossible York. At this event, you'll hear from: Figen Murray OBE, Mother of Martyn Hett…
York Restaurant Week
Discover delicious dining on a budget with York Restaurant Week. Enjoy a huge variety of offers on food and drink, from over 100 eateries in York city centre, all temptingly priced between £5 and £30. York Restaurant Week will run for an extended 2-week period from Monday 13th to Sunday 26th October, giving diners even…