Safer Business Action Week

16th October 2023 marks the start of National Week of Action and ‘Safer Business Action Week’. York BID are working in association with North Yorkshire Police and York City Council for National Week of Action and ‘Safer Business Action Week’. The initiative provides an opportunity for all police forces to highlight their support for the vital…

Reignite II: The Creative Economy

Reignite: Economic Impact through Creative Industries launched in autumn 2023 to celebrate York’s creative sector and its significant impact on the local economy. The event brought together representatives across all sectors to unite under York’s UNESCO Media Arts designation, with the aim of encouraging all sectors in York, including hospitality, retail, and transport, to recognise…

Winter Light Display

From 16th Nov throughout winter. The city's spectacular citywide light scheme brings joy to residents and visitors throughout the darker 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 Nutcracker Trail

From 16th November 2023 to 6th January 2024, celebrate the winter season with the memorable York Nutcracker Trail. York BID has partnered with local charities, schools and artist Sian Ellis to bring you 10 bespoke nutcracker statues, dotted around the city. What's more, a giant illuminated post box in Museum Gardens gives you the opportunity…