Your York BID 
Ghosts in the Gardens
Returning soon
Your York BID
Ghosts in the Gardens
Returning soon
Cementing York’s reputation as one of the most haunted cities in Europe, York BID brings you Ghosts in the Gardens – historic sculptures in beautiful settings.
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 places across historic sites.
Now a cornerstone of York's cultural calendar, Ghosts in the Gardens has already attracted thousands of visitors to the city, encouraging people to explore York in a new way - discovering gardens, ruins, and hidden corners they may never have seen before.
Drawing visitors across the city to explore York’s rich history, green spaces, and hidden stories.
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.
The Ghosts in the Gardens trail remains free to enjoy, making it accessible for all.
Ghosts After Dark Returns
Experience Ghosts in the Gardens like never before
Ghosts After Dark is back 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 a completely different light.
