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York's Farmers' Market

Wed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014

York Does Vintage

Sun 9 Mar 2014

York Literature Festival 2014

Thu 20 - Mon 31 Mar 2014

York Model Railway Show

Sat 19 - Mon 21 Apr 2014

York Events Calendar

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					1 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	2 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.
3 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	4 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	5 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	6 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	7 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	8 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	9 York Does Vintage at Merchant Adventurer's HallSun 9 Mar 2014Vintage lovers can while away the hours browsing through rail after rail of fabulous one-off vintage finds at York Does Vintage. Students looking for cheap, stylish bargains won't be disappointed either! Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.
10 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	11 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	12 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	13 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	14 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	15 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	16 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.
17 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	18 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	19 Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	20 York Literature Festival 2014 at City Of YorkThu 20 - Mon 31 Mar 2014York Literature Festival returns for its seventh outing with a fantastic range of author events, workshops, walks and talks. Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	21 York Literature Festival 2014 at City Of YorkThu 20 - Mon 31 Mar 2014York Literature Festival returns for its seventh outing with a fantastic range of author events, workshops, walks and talks. Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	22 York Literature Festival 2014 at City Of YorkThu 20 - Mon 31 Mar 2014York Literature Festival returns for its seventh outing with a fantastic range of author events, workshops, walks and talks. Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	23 The Merchant Adventurers' Hall Does Vintage at Merchant Adventurer's HallSun 23 Mar 2014Britain Does Vintage returns to the Merchant Adventurers' Hall, York with their FABULOUS wedding special! The first event saw hundreds of brides and grooms, looking for that EXTRA SPECIAL edition to their big day! York Literature Festival 2014 at City Of YorkThu 20 - Mon 31 Mar 2014York Literature Festival returns for its seventh outing with a fantastic range of author events, workshops, walks and talks. Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.
24 York Literature Festival 2014 at City Of YorkThu 20 - Mon 31 Mar 2014York Literature Festival returns for its seventh outing with a fantastic range of author events, workshops, walks and talks. Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	25 York Literature Festival 2014 at City Of YorkThu 20 - Mon 31 Mar 2014York Literature Festival returns for its seventh outing with a fantastic range of author events, workshops, walks and talks. Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	26 York Literature Festival 2014 at City Of YorkThu 20 - Mon 31 Mar 2014York Literature Festival returns for its seventh outing with a fantastic range of author events, workshops, walks and talks. Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	27 York Literature Festival 2014 at City Of YorkThu 20 - Mon 31 Mar 2014York Literature Festival returns for its seventh outing with a fantastic range of author events, workshops, walks and talks. Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	28 York Literature Festival 2014 at City Of YorkThu 20 - Mon 31 Mar 2014York Literature Festival returns for its seventh outing with a fantastic range of author events, workshops, walks and talks. Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	29 York Literature Festival 2014 at City Of YorkThu 20 - Mon 31 Mar 2014York Literature Festival returns for its seventh outing with a fantastic range of author events, workshops, walks and talks. Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.	30 York Literature Festival 2014 at City Of YorkThu 20 - Mon 31 Mar 2014York Literature Festival returns for its seventh outing with a fantastic range of author events, workshops, walks and talks. Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.
31 York Literature Festival 2014 at City Of YorkThu 20 - Mon 31 Mar 2014York Literature Festival returns for its seventh outing with a fantastic range of author events, workshops, walks and talks. Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend. Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer. York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius. The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass. Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition. Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.

09 March 2014 to 09 March 2014

York Does Vintage at Merchant Adventurer's HallSun 9 Mar 2014Vintage lovers can while away the hours browsing through rail after rail of fabulous one-off vintage finds at York Does Vintage. Students looking for cheap, stylish bargains won't be disappointed either!

23 March 2014 to 23 March 2014

The Merchant Adventurers' Hall Does Vintage at Merchant Adventurer's HallSun 23 Mar 2014Britain Does Vintage returns to the Merchant Adventurers' Hall, York with their FABULOUS wedding special! The first event saw hundreds of brides and grooms, looking for that EXTRA SPECIAL edition to their big day!

20 March 2014 to 31 March 2014

York Literature Festival 2014 at City Of YorkThu 20 - Mon 31 Mar 2014York Literature Festival returns for its seventh outing with a fantastic range of author events, workshops, walks and talks.

17 October 2013 to 13 May 2014

Go York Guest Lectures at York St John UniversityThu 17 Oct 2013 - Tue 13 May 2014York St John University hold Go York Lectures every year. They are a set of free events that visitors, local community and students are all invited to attend.

01 June 2013 to 24 June 2014

Richard III: Rumour & Reality at City Of YorkSat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014This is your chance to help make history! A new 12-month programme of events to investigate and celebrate the life and reign of one of England's most controversial kings is starting this summer.

01 January 2014 to 30 September 2014

York's Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetWed 1 Jan - Tue 30 Sep 2014The York Farmers' markets return for 2014. Traders selling items which have been produced, grown, raised, baked or caught locally within a 40 mile radius.

14 February 2013 to 30 May 2016

The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass.

07 November 2013 to 31 December 2016

Toy Stories at York Castle MuseumThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition.

07 November 2013 to 31 December 2016

Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensThu 7 Nov 2013 - Sat 31 Dec 2016This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.

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When was the last time you had a first time?

Experience that brilliant feeling of visiting York for the first time in 2014 and let your senses choose from our suggested fifty experiences to make your long weekend in York stay with you forever.

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York is considered as one of the top 50 best places in the world to get married. Browse our pages and choose one of the most spectacular wedding venues and the best advice to get your big day perfect .

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Maps, Guides & Info

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York Pass

Save on attractions with a 1, 2 or 3 day official York Pass. Giving you entry to 30 top York attractions for one great price, the pass is a great way to save money during your stay in the city. The York Pass also includes exclusive discount vouchers to use in shops, restaurants and attractions in York.

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Visitor Information Centre

Visit York operates a state of the art visitor centre at 1 Museum St, near York Minster. If you need any assistance or information during your stay, our expert staff are here to help. We stock a wealth of information leaflets, event and tour tickets, books, guides and merchandise.

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