Cultural York - Introduction

York, the spiritual capital of the North for 2,000 years, is central to Britain’s colourful history. People from across the world travel to enjoy the lively, walled, riverside city with its beautiful historic streets, vibrant café culture, stunning museums and art galleries and numerous world class attractions.

But a closer look reveals not only a rich historical offering, but also a flourishing contemporary cultural scene where digital art, cutting-edge light installations and niche events and exhibitions show York in a different light.

From the SightSonic international digital arts festival, to a world class jazz weekend, York has much to offer the cultured traveler.

Furthermore an ongoing project to light the city by night is creating a stunning backdrop for those exploring the city’s architecture, while bringing the work of budding and acclaimed artists to the fore.

With such a huge amount to see within the walls of this compact city, York is the perfect place for a cultural short break.

To find out more about cultural York, please visit www.visityork.org/media or call Kay Hyde on 01904 554451.

For all public enquiries please visit www.visityork.org or tel: 01904 550099.