Your York BID 
Winter Lights
Adding sparkle to the city during the darker months
Your York BID
Winter Lights
Adding sparkle to the city during the darker months
York is beautiful at any time of year, but when you add a dazzling light display with 160,000 lights stretching 15km, it creates a truly special atmosphere for those who come to visit York over the festive period.
Historic buildings, trees and lampposts are adorned with an array of illuminations including garlands, drop lights and solar-powered Christmas Trees.
They join the iconic bar walls which have been draped with curtains of sparkling lights since 2016 and create a stunning entrance to the York Christmas experience. Miles of swags add yet more fairy-tale whimsy to this enchanting city.
A giant illuminated Postbox in Museum Gardens elevates a trip to post a letter to Santa to a suitably magical experience.
The Magical Tree of Light captivates with its ever-changing display, using the latest Twinkly LED technology, bringing light to the Eye of York since it was added to the display in 2020.
All these elements create a special seasonal atmosphere which regularly see’s York voted the UK’s ‘most festive city’, something the BID are proud to contribute to.
“Thank you to the York BID for the amazing light show on Bootham Bar. Our visitors and staff really appreciate it!”
Reyahn King, Chief Executive, York Art Gallery
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