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'Revealing York Minster' - The Newest and Largest Cathedral Visitor Attraction In The UK

20 May 2013

A brand new visitor attraction is set to open at York Minster on Saturday 25 May 2013, the largest set within a cathedral in the UK. 'Revealing York Minster' tells the story of the last 2000 years at the historic site, from the Romans to its modern day custodians.

Tempest Anderson: Volcano Chaser

20 May 2013

An exhibition delving into the daring life of one of York's most renowned explorers is opening in July at the Yorkshire Museum - 100 years after this death.

After the Ice: Yorkshire's Prehistoric People

16 May 2013

Some of the most remarkable and complete finds from Britain's Stone Age will be assembled for the first time in a special exhibition at the Yorkshire Museum later this month.

Floral Jewels

16 May 2013

Jewel-themed floral extravaganza at Fairfax House in a week-long Festival of Flowers.

Photo opp: Buskival confirms professional line-up!

16 May 2013

York prepares to be amazed as six professional street performers have been chosen to wow audiences at Buskival in York on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 May. Following the success of last year's festival, some of the world's best performers have been asked to perform at the event alongside local buskers.

Treasure our Treasures - Historic City of York Celebrates International Museum Day

16 May 2013

York's museums will celebrate the city's rich history starting this weekend to mark International Museum Day (May 18). For the first time social media will be used by the city's tourism organisation Visit York to establish York as one of the country's most important cities for its rich collection of cultural and historic artefacts.

Experience York from a Completely Different Perspective!

14 May 2013

North Yorkshire-based The Activities Group has partnered with York's Novotel on Fishergate to bring residents and tourists of the city a completely new way to see the sights of York - from a canoe!

TakeOver Festival Makes its Summer Return

14 May 2013

After a great first week of festival fun at York Theatre Royal this March, the TakeOver 13 team are readying up to present 2013's second TakeOver instalment, hoping to brighten up your June with a whole host of theatrical treats.

Spring Food Festival in York

13 May 2013

York Food Festival comes to life on 1st and 2nd June at the Spring version of the Festival. The 2013 program will be launched at the Spring weekend incorporating the 2013 theme 'Food and Science.'

All the World's a Stage at the Visit York Annual Tourism Awards

10 May 2013

Shakespeare's iconic quote 'all the world's a stage' was brought to life last night (Thursday 9th May), at York Racecourse, where thirteen businesses took to the podium at the annual Visit York Tourism Awards. This year's esteemed title of York Tourism Ambassador was awarded to Damian Cruden, Artistic Director at the York Theatre Royal.