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With its rich ancient history, romantic ambience and fun activities, York is the perfect holiday destination for couples, families and groups. Renowned for its exquisite architecture, tangle of quaint cobbled streets, iconic York Minster and wealth of visitor attractions, York is a flourishing city, just two hours by train from London.

Delve into the city's vibrant café culture, take time out to enjoy some of the country's most talented street entertainers or simply watch the world go by while sipping a drink by the river.

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York is one of the most fascinating, diverse and romantic cities in the world. Discover a rich history dating back to Roman times, world-class visitor attractions and fantastic family activities. 

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Voted as a TripAdvisor top 10 European Destination for food and wine, York is a renowned foodie heaven. Fine restaurants, laid back street cafés and relaxed pubs await around every corner...

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Visit York Dungeon

York Dungeon Reopened

York Dungeon reopens again bringing you a brilliant cast of professional actors, 11 shows, authentic sets and costumes and amazing special effects, which will take you on a unique thrill-filled journey through 2000 years of York's murky history.

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Home of Chocolate

York is a city built from chocolate. Some of the world's well-known brands like Kit Kat, Smarties and Aero began life in the city. If you love chocolate, you'll adore the York Chocolate Trail where you can discover the city's chocolate history and taste some yummy samples.

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The Orb at York Minster

The Orb at York Minster

Thu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016

Caiptal of the North

Capital of the North

Sat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013

Toy Stories

Toy Stories, Come and Play!

Sat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013

Richard III: Rumour & Reality

Richard III: Rumour & Reality

Sat 1 Jun 2013 - Tue 24 Jun 2014

York Festival of Ideas

York Festival of Ideas

Thu 13 - Sat 29 Jun 2013

Love Architecture

Love Architecture 2013

Fri 21 - Sun 30 Jun 2013

Farmers' Market

Farmers' Market

Fri 28 Jun 2013

Mallard 75

Mallard 75

Wed 3 - Wed 17 Jul 2013

York Early Music Festival

York Early Music Festival

Fri 5 - Sat 13 Jul 2013

John Smith's Cup Meeting

John Smith's Cup Meeting

Fri 12 - Sat 13 Jul 2013

Classic Cars and Vintage Vehicles

Classic Cars and Vintage Vehicles

Sat 13 - Sun 14 Jul 2013

York Festival of the Rivers 2013

York Festival of the Rivers 2013

Sat 13 - Sun 14 Jul 2013

York Events Calendar

 June 2013>
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  • Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition.
    The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass.
    Revealing York MinsterSat 25 May - Tue 31 Dec 2013Within underground chambers beneath York Minster, dynamic new audiovisual and interactive galleries will reveal the significance behind the cathedral's most treasured artefacts as never before, in an inspirational two thousand-year journey.
    Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.
    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.
2
  • Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition.
    The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass.
    Revealing York MinsterSat 25 May - Tue 31 Dec 2013Within underground chambers beneath York Minster, dynamic new audiovisual and interactive galleries will reveal the significance behind the cathedral's most treasured artefacts as never before, in an inspirational two thousand-year journey.
    Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.
    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.
3
  • Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition.
    The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass.
    Revealing York MinsterSat 25 May - Tue 31 Dec 2013Within underground chambers beneath York Minster, dynamic new audiovisual and interactive galleries will reveal the significance behind the cathedral's most treasured artefacts as never before, in an inspirational two thousand-year journey.
    Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.
    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.
4
  • Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition.
    The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass.
    Revealing York MinsterSat 25 May - Tue 31 Dec 2013Within underground chambers beneath York Minster, dynamic new audiovisual and interactive galleries will reveal the significance behind the cathedral's most treasured artefacts as never before, in an inspirational two thousand-year journey.
    Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.
    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.
5
  • Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition.
    The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass.
    Revealing York MinsterSat 25 May - Tue 31 Dec 2013Within underground chambers beneath York Minster, dynamic new audiovisual and interactive galleries will reveal the significance behind the cathedral's most treasured artefacts as never before, in an inspirational two thousand-year journey.
    Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.
    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.
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  • Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition.
    The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass.
    Revealing York MinsterSat 25 May - Tue 31 Dec 2013Within underground chambers beneath York Minster, dynamic new audiovisual and interactive galleries will reveal the significance behind the cathedral's most treasured artefacts as never before, in an inspirational two thousand-year journey.
    Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.
    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.
7
  • Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition.
    The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass.
    Revealing York MinsterSat 25 May - Tue 31 Dec 2013Within underground chambers beneath York Minster, dynamic new audiovisual and interactive galleries will reveal the significance behind the cathedral's most treasured artefacts as never before, in an inspirational two thousand-year journey.
    Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.
    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.
8
  • Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition.
    The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass.
    Revealing York MinsterSat 25 May - Tue 31 Dec 2013Within underground chambers beneath York Minster, dynamic new audiovisual and interactive galleries will reveal the significance behind the cathedral's most treasured artefacts as never before, in an inspirational two thousand-year journey.
    Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.
    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.
9
  • Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition.
    The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass.
    Revealing York MinsterSat 25 May - Tue 31 Dec 2013Within underground chambers beneath York Minster, dynamic new audiovisual and interactive galleries will reveal the significance behind the cathedral's most treasured artefacts as never before, in an inspirational two thousand-year journey.
    Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.
    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.
10
  • Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition.
    The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass.
    Revealing York MinsterSat 25 May - Tue 31 Dec 2013Within underground chambers beneath York Minster, dynamic new audiovisual and interactive galleries will reveal the significance behind the cathedral's most treasured artefacts as never before, in an inspirational two thousand-year journey.
    Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.
    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.
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  • Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition.
    The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass.
    Revealing York MinsterSat 25 May - Tue 31 Dec 2013Within underground chambers beneath York Minster, dynamic new audiovisual and interactive galleries will reveal the significance behind the cathedral's most treasured artefacts as never before, in an inspirational two thousand-year journey.
    Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.
    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.
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  • Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition.
    The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass.
    Revealing York MinsterSat 25 May - Tue 31 Dec 2013Within underground chambers beneath York Minster, dynamic new audiovisual and interactive galleries will reveal the significance behind the cathedral's most treasured artefacts as never before, in an inspirational two thousand-year journey.
    Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.
    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.
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  • Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition.
    The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass.
    Revealing York MinsterSat 25 May - Tue 31 Dec 2013Within underground chambers beneath York Minster, dynamic new audiovisual and interactive galleries will reveal the significance behind the cathedral's most treasured artefacts as never before, in an inspirational two thousand-year journey.
    Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.
    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 Festival of Ideas at University of YorkThu 13 - Sat 29 Jun 2013York is an incredibly exciting, vibrant and diverse city, rich in heritage, discovery and an overriding sense of curiosity - in short a city where ideas spring to life and flourish.
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  • Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition.
    The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass.
    Revealing York MinsterSat 25 May - Tue 31 Dec 2013Within underground chambers beneath York Minster, dynamic new audiovisual and interactive galleries will reveal the significance behind the cathedral's most treasured artefacts as never before, in an inspirational two thousand-year journey.
    Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.
    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 Festival of Ideas at University of YorkThu 13 - Sat 29 Jun 2013York is an incredibly exciting, vibrant and diverse city, rich in heritage, discovery and an overriding sense of curiosity - in short a city where ideas spring to life and flourish.
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  • Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition.
    The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass.
    Revealing York MinsterSat 25 May - Tue 31 Dec 2013Within underground chambers beneath York Minster, dynamic new audiovisual and interactive galleries will reveal the significance behind the cathedral's most treasured artefacts as never before, in an inspirational two thousand-year journey.
    Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.
    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 Festival of Ideas at University of YorkThu 13 - Sat 29 Jun 2013York is an incredibly exciting, vibrant and diverse city, rich in heritage, discovery and an overriding sense of curiosity - in short a city where ideas spring to life and flourish.
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  • Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition.
    The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass.
    Revealing York MinsterSat 25 May - Tue 31 Dec 2013Within underground chambers beneath York Minster, dynamic new audiovisual and interactive galleries will reveal the significance behind the cathedral's most treasured artefacts as never before, in an inspirational two thousand-year journey.
    Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.
    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 Festival of Ideas at University of YorkThu 13 - Sat 29 Jun 2013York is an incredibly exciting, vibrant and diverse city, rich in heritage, discovery and an overriding sense of curiosity - in short a city where ideas spring to life and flourish.
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  • Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition.
    The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass.
    Revealing York MinsterSat 25 May - Tue 31 Dec 2013Within underground chambers beneath York Minster, dynamic new audiovisual and interactive galleries will reveal the significance behind the cathedral's most treasured artefacts as never before, in an inspirational two thousand-year journey.
    Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.
    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 Festival of Ideas at University of YorkThu 13 - Sat 29 Jun 2013York is an incredibly exciting, vibrant and diverse city, rich in heritage, discovery and an overriding sense of curiosity - in short a city where ideas spring to life and flourish.
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  • Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition.
    The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass.
    Revealing York MinsterSat 25 May - Tue 31 Dec 2013Within underground chambers beneath York Minster, dynamic new audiovisual and interactive galleries will reveal the significance behind the cathedral's most treasured artefacts as never before, in an inspirational two thousand-year journey.
    Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.
    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 Festival of Ideas at University of YorkThu 13 - Sat 29 Jun 2013York is an incredibly exciting, vibrant and diverse city, rich in heritage, discovery and an overriding sense of curiosity - in short a city where ideas spring to life and flourish.
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  • Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition.
    The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass.
    Revealing York MinsterSat 25 May - Tue 31 Dec 2013Within underground chambers beneath York Minster, dynamic new audiovisual and interactive galleries will reveal the significance behind the cathedral's most treasured artefacts as never before, in an inspirational two thousand-year journey.
    Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.
    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 Festival of Ideas at University of YorkThu 13 - Sat 29 Jun 2013York is an incredibly exciting, vibrant and diverse city, rich in heritage, discovery and an overriding sense of curiosity - in short a city where ideas spring to life and flourish.
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  • Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition.
    The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass.
    Revealing York MinsterSat 25 May - Tue 31 Dec 2013Within underground chambers beneath York Minster, dynamic new audiovisual and interactive galleries will reveal the significance behind the cathedral's most treasured artefacts as never before, in an inspirational two thousand-year journey.
    Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.
    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 Festival of Ideas at University of YorkThu 13 - Sat 29 Jun 2013York is an incredibly exciting, vibrant and diverse city, rich in heritage, discovery and an overriding sense of curiosity - in short a city where ideas spring to life and flourish.
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  • Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition.
    The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass.
    Revealing York MinsterSat 25 May - Tue 31 Dec 2013Within underground chambers beneath York Minster, dynamic new audiovisual and interactive galleries will reveal the significance behind the cathedral's most treasured artefacts as never before, in an inspirational two thousand-year journey.
    Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.
    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 Festival of Ideas at University of YorkThu 13 - Sat 29 Jun 2013York is an incredibly exciting, vibrant and diverse city, rich in heritage, discovery and an overriding sense of curiosity - in short a city where ideas spring to life and flourish.
    Love Architecture 2013 at Love Architecture Festival 2013Fri 21 - Sun 30 Jun 2013Love Archietcture 2013 will be run between 21st June and 30th June to celebrate architecture across England and Wales.
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  • Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition.
    The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass.
    Revealing York MinsterSat 25 May - Tue 31 Dec 2013Within underground chambers beneath York Minster, dynamic new audiovisual and interactive galleries will reveal the significance behind the cathedral's most treasured artefacts as never before, in an inspirational two thousand-year journey.
    Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.
    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 Festival of Ideas at University of YorkThu 13 - Sat 29 Jun 2013York is an incredibly exciting, vibrant and diverse city, rich in heritage, discovery and an overriding sense of curiosity - in short a city where ideas spring to life and flourish.
    Love Architecture 2013 at Love Architecture Festival 2013Fri 21 - Sun 30 Jun 2013Love Archietcture 2013 will be run between 21st June and 30th June to celebrate architecture across England and Wales.
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  • Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition.
    The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass.
    Revealing York MinsterSat 25 May - Tue 31 Dec 2013Within underground chambers beneath York Minster, dynamic new audiovisual and interactive galleries will reveal the significance behind the cathedral's most treasured artefacts as never before, in an inspirational two thousand-year journey.
    Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.
    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 Festival of Ideas at University of YorkThu 13 - Sat 29 Jun 2013York is an incredibly exciting, vibrant and diverse city, rich in heritage, discovery and an overriding sense of curiosity - in short a city where ideas spring to life and flourish.
    Love Architecture 2013 at Love Architecture Festival 2013Fri 21 - Sun 30 Jun 2013Love Archietcture 2013 will be run between 21st June and 30th June to celebrate architecture across England and Wales.
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  • Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition.
    The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass.
    Revealing York MinsterSat 25 May - Tue 31 Dec 2013Within underground chambers beneath York Minster, dynamic new audiovisual and interactive galleries will reveal the significance behind the cathedral's most treasured artefacts as never before, in an inspirational two thousand-year journey.
    Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.
    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 Festival of Ideas at University of YorkThu 13 - Sat 29 Jun 2013York is an incredibly exciting, vibrant and diverse city, rich in heritage, discovery and an overriding sense of curiosity - in short a city where ideas spring to life and flourish.
    Love Architecture 2013 at Love Architecture Festival 2013Fri 21 - Sun 30 Jun 2013Love Archietcture 2013 will be run between 21st June and 30th June to celebrate architecture across England and Wales.
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  • Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition.
    The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass.
    Revealing York MinsterSat 25 May - Tue 31 Dec 2013Within underground chambers beneath York Minster, dynamic new audiovisual and interactive galleries will reveal the significance behind the cathedral's most treasured artefacts as never before, in an inspirational two thousand-year journey.
    Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.
    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 Festival of Ideas at University of YorkThu 13 - Sat 29 Jun 2013York is an incredibly exciting, vibrant and diverse city, rich in heritage, discovery and an overriding sense of curiosity - in short a city where ideas spring to life and flourish.
    Love Architecture 2013 at Love Architecture Festival 2013Fri 21 - Sun 30 Jun 2013Love Archietcture 2013 will be run between 21st June and 30th June to celebrate architecture across England and Wales.
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  • Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition.
    The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass.
    Revealing York MinsterSat 25 May - Tue 31 Dec 2013Within underground chambers beneath York Minster, dynamic new audiovisual and interactive galleries will reveal the significance behind the cathedral's most treasured artefacts as never before, in an inspirational two thousand-year journey.
    Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.
    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 Festival of Ideas at University of YorkThu 13 - Sat 29 Jun 2013York is an incredibly exciting, vibrant and diverse city, rich in heritage, discovery and an overriding sense of curiosity - in short a city where ideas spring to life and flourish.
    Love Architecture 2013 at Love Architecture Festival 2013Fri 21 - Sun 30 Jun 2013Love Archietcture 2013 will be run between 21st June and 30th June to celebrate architecture across England and Wales.
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  • Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition.
    The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass.
    Revealing York MinsterSat 25 May - Tue 31 Dec 2013Within underground chambers beneath York Minster, dynamic new audiovisual and interactive galleries will reveal the significance behind the cathedral's most treasured artefacts as never before, in an inspirational two thousand-year journey.
    Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.
    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 Festival of Ideas at University of YorkThu 13 - Sat 29 Jun 2013York is an incredibly exciting, vibrant and diverse city, rich in heritage, discovery and an overriding sense of curiosity - in short a city where ideas spring to life and flourish.
    Love Architecture 2013 at Love Architecture Festival 2013Fri 21 - Sun 30 Jun 2013Love Archietcture 2013 will be run between 21st June and 30th June to celebrate architecture across England and Wales.
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  • Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition.
    The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass.
    Revealing York MinsterSat 25 May - Tue 31 Dec 2013Within underground chambers beneath York Minster, dynamic new audiovisual and interactive galleries will reveal the significance behind the cathedral's most treasured artefacts as never before, in an inspirational two thousand-year journey.
    Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.
    Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetFri 28 Jun 2013Farmers' markets take place regularly on Parliament Street in the city centre.
    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 Festival of Ideas at University of YorkThu 13 - Sat 29 Jun 2013York is an incredibly exciting, vibrant and diverse city, rich in heritage, discovery and an overriding sense of curiosity - in short a city where ideas spring to life and flourish.
    Love Architecture 2013 at Love Architecture Festival 2013Fri 21 - Sun 30 Jun 2013Love Archietcture 2013 will be run between 21st June and 30th June to celebrate architecture across England and Wales.
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  • Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition.
    The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass.
    Revealing York MinsterSat 25 May - Tue 31 Dec 2013Within underground chambers beneath York Minster, dynamic new audiovisual and interactive galleries will reveal the significance behind the cathedral's most treasured artefacts as never before, in an inspirational two thousand-year journey.
    Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.
    Apollo Festival at City Of YorkSat 29 Jun 2013This is a York Festival for York People!
    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 Festival of Ideas at University of YorkThu 13 - Sat 29 Jun 2013York is an incredibly exciting, vibrant and diverse city, rich in heritage, discovery and an overriding sense of curiosity - in short a city where ideas spring to life and flourish.
    Love Architecture 2013 at Love Architecture Festival 2013Fri 21 - Sun 30 Jun 2013Love Archietcture 2013 will be run between 21st June and 30th June to celebrate architecture across England and Wales.
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  • Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition.
    The Orb at York MinsterThu 14 Feb 2013 - Mon 30 May 2016A Dome of Discovery revealing world-class masterpeices in stained glass.
    Revealing York MinsterSat 25 May - Tue 31 Dec 2013Within underground chambers beneath York Minster, dynamic new audiovisual and interactive galleries will reveal the significance behind the cathedral's most treasured artefacts as never before, in an inspirational two thousand-year journey.
    Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.
    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.
    Love Architecture 2013 at Love Architecture Festival 2013Fri 21 - Sun 30 Jun 2013Love Archietcture 2013 will be run between 21st June and 30th June to celebrate architecture across England and Wales.

16 February 2013 to 31 December 2013

Toy Stories, Come and Play! at York Castle MuseumSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013Take a trip back to childhood and rediscover some of your favourite toys in this brand new exhibition.

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.

25 May 2013 to 31 December 2013

Revealing York MinsterSat 25 May - Tue 31 Dec 2013Within underground chambers beneath York Minster, dynamic new audiovisual and interactive galleries will reveal the significance behind the cathedral's most treasured artefacts as never before, in an inspirational two thousand-year journey.

16 February 2013 to 31 December 2013

Capital of the North at Yorkshire Museum & GardensSat 16 Feb - Tue 31 Dec 2013This new exhibition will tell the extraordinary story of how great swathes of the country were once ruled from within York's walls.

28 June 2013 to 28 June 2013

Farmers' Market at Parliament StreetFri 28 Jun 2013Farmers' markets take place regularly on Parliament Street in the city centre.

29 June 2013 to 29 June 2013

Apollo Festival at City Of YorkSat 29 Jun 2013This is a York Festival for York People!

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.

13 June 2013 to 29 June 2013

York Festival of Ideas at University of YorkThu 13 - Sat 29 Jun 2013York is an incredibly exciting, vibrant and diverse city, rich in heritage, discovery and an overriding sense of curiosity - in short a city where ideas spring to life and flourish.

12 June 2014 to 24 June 2014

York Festival of Ideas at University of YorkThu 12 - Tue 24 Jun 2014York is an incredibly exciting, vibrant and diverse city, rich in heritage, discovery and an overriding sense of curiosity - in short a city where ideas spring to life and flourish. York Festival of Ideas celebrates this vibrancy.

21 June 2013 to 30 June 2013

Love Architecture 2013 at Love Architecture Festival 2013Fri 21 - Sun 30 Jun 2013Love Archietcture 2013 will be run between 21st June and 30th June to celebrate architecture across England and Wales.

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