07/01/2011

York's residents are in for a real treat at this year's annual Residents Festival; take a rare peak inside Joseph Rowntree's home, see behind the scenes of York Minster's Bell Tower, or take a guided walk of the Roman legionary fortress of York. With over a hundred free and discounted tours and visitor attractions on offer, Visit York will this week launch a fantastic line up for its 15th annual Residents Festival. Sponsored by CPP and supported by the City of York council, the festival will run from 29th January to 4th February and has been extended into a week-long event with more businesses involved than ever before.

New offers at York Minister have been added, including a behind the scenes tour of the Bell Tower by the Minister Bell Ringers. New too is the rare chance to visit a major Rowntree home in York built by Joseph Rowntree Senior in 1920 (*note no regrettably no disabled access to this house). If your passion is live music, then the Minister FM road show will be providing a mixture of music and entertainment including giveaways, competitions and fun games for all the family to enjoy.

Visit York's annual festival attracts up to 20,000 York residents and is a thank you to the residents of York for the warm welcome they give to York's seven million annual visitors. Gillian Cruddas MBE, Chief Executive of Visit York, said, ‘Every year we aim to make the Residents Festival bigger and better. We're delighted so many of York's attractions, restaurants and shops are getting involved. The welcome residents give to York's visitors is vitally important for the tourism economy and this is our way of saying thank you for the very important role residents play.'

Just some of the attractions opening their doors free to residents over the festival include; the Yorkshire Museum, York Art Gallery, Barley Hall, the National Railway Museum, DIG, the Jorvik Centre, York Dungeon, York Army Museum, and the Richard III Museum. Outside the city with free admission over the weekend Castle Howard is offering exhilarating walks in the grounds of this wonderful estate and Beningbrough Hall hopes to entice visitors to its National Portrait Galleries. For food lovers a range of restaurant deals are on offer and for a spot of pampering the Cedar Court Hotel is offering 20% off all pre booked spa treatments.

To celebrate fifteen years of the Residents Festival Visit York has also launched a ‘My View of York' photography competition. This gives residents the chance to put their photography skills to the test and capture their own unique view of this beautiful historic city. The competition is split into a 16 and under category and over 16's. The prize for the under 16's is a VIP day out at York's National Railway Museum and for the over 16's two VIP tickets for the North York Moors Pullman Dining Train.

Pre-booking is required for some of the attractions and guided tours, details of which can be found on the Visit York website at www.visityork.org or by picking up a Residents Festival leaflet from the Visit York Information Centre at 1 Museum Street. Residents need a valid YORKCard to gain admission at each participating venue. The YORKCard is currently available free of charge to residents living within the City of York Council area from any City of York library. A York Residents Festival information point will be located on Parliament Street from Saturday 29th to Sunday 30th January 2011. ENDS

For further information please contact:
Kay Hyde - PR Manager - Visit York
Direct Line: 01904 554451
Mobile: 07961 828092
Email: kh@visityork.org

Katie Porter - PR Executive - Visit York
Direct Line: 01904 554436
Email: kp@visityork.org

Visit York

• Visit York is supported by Welcome to Yorkshire, City of York Council and tourism businesses. Welcome to Yorkshire is charged with improving the Yorkshire and Humber visitor economy.

• Visit York's aim is to market York as a must-see world-class destination to the leisure and business visitor, and ensure investment to develop the quality of tourism in York. Visit York is responsible for leisure and conference marketing, visitor services (running the city's Visitor Information Centre), training and developing the tourism product.

• Visit York is the driving force of the city's tourism industry. Key facts:
7.1 million visitors
£443 million total visitor spend
23,000 jobs

Please Note: Proposed changes by City of York council to the YORKcard will not be in place during Residents Festival, all new YORKcards will be issued free of charge.

The full programme of events and offers available are as follows:

Free Admission

Attractions, events and exhibitions

Barley Hall
2a Coffee Yard, Off Stonegate, 01904 615505
29-30 January, 10am-3pm
Discover the medieval townhouse of the Priors of Nostell and Mayor of York. The stunning building you will see today has beautiful exposed timber frames, high ceilings, and possibly the only horn window in England.

Bedern Hall
Bartle Garth, off Goodramgate, 07749 269435
Sunday 30 January, 10am-4pm
14th Century Hall belonging originally to the Vicars Choral of York Minster. Now home to The Guild of Freemen of the City of York, Company of Cordwainers of the City of York and the Guild of Building of the City of York. Presentation of Guild/Company regalia, archives etc and hands on demonstrations from the Builders.

Black Swan Folk Club
Peasholme Green, 01904 632922
Sunday 30 January, 2pm-6pm
Sunday Afternoon Folk - Entertainment from some of the very talented singers associated with York's award-winning folk club. Free to YORKCard holders.

Central Methodist Church
St Saviourgate, 01904 612171
Saturday 29, 11am-4pm Sunday 30, 1pm-4pm
Built in 1840 as the Centenary Wesleyan Chapel, the Central Methodist Church is a 1500 seater preaching house with fine box pews and an impressive mahogany pulpit. Come and listen to the superb organ which is thought to be the finest in York after the Minster's.

DIG - An Archaeological Adventure
St Saviourgate, 01904 615505
29-30 January, 10am-4pm
Pre-booking is essential due to limited time slots.
Visitors can grab a trowel and get their hands dirty whilst going on a fascinating archaeological exploration of Roman, Viking, Medieval and Victorian artefacts.

Explore Library Learning Centre Fun Day
Museum Street, 01904 552828
Sunday 30 January, 11am-4pm
There will be a whole host of events for everyone including online activities, authors, storytellers and the opportunity to find out more about your family history. Open from 11am - 4pm. For more information go to www.york.gov.uk/libraries

Haunted
35 Stonegate
Monday 31 - Friday 4 February, 10.30am- 5.30pm
A real haunted house over 700 years old. Last entry 30 minutes before close. Not suited to those with limited mobility due to stairs.

JORVIK Viking Centre
Coppergate, 01904 615505
29-30 January, 3pm-5pm
During January, Jorvik Viking Centre will be undergoing a refurbishment, please be aware your visit may be affected by this.

Merchant Taylors' Hall
Aldwark
Sunday 30 January, 10am-4pm
Built in 1416, discover one of the most remarkable memorials to the City's medieval past.

Micklegate Bar Museum
Micklegate Bar, 01904 615505
29-30 January, 10am-4pm
Visit the ancient gateway to explore the pageantry and barbaric history that has unfolded between these walls through the centuries. Open-weather permitting.

Minster FM Roadshow
Parliament Street
Saturday 29, 10am-5pm and Sunday 30, 12pm-4pm
Be entertained with Minster FM with live music, loads of giveaways plus fun, games and challenges. Tune into 104.7 to find out more.

Monks of Micklegate Exhibition
Holy Trinity Church, Micklegate
29-30 January, 10am-4pm
Visit the Monks of Micklegate interactive exhibition based in Holy Trinity, Micklegate and explore the life and achievements of the Benedictine monks.

National Railway Museum
Leeman Road, 08448 153139
29-30 January, 10am-6pm
Discover York's important railway heritage as told through objects, images and documents held in Search Engine - the National Railway Museum's library and archive centre, open 10am-5.30pm on both days, in Search Engine's Edmondson Room.
Free ride on the Road Train. Saturday and Sunday from 11.15am - 4.15pm
Travel in style to the NRM! Offer available on journey's to and from York Minster to the NRM. Trips depart from Duncombe Place every 30mins and on the hour and
half hour from the NRM. Please show your YORKCard to the driver before boarding.

Millers Yard Open Weekend
Millers Yard, off Gillygate, 01904 655550
Saturday 29, 9am-5pm, Sunday 30, 10am-4pm
Millers Yard is offering a wide selection of classes, workshops and treatments. Saturday - dance, fitness and crafts. Sunday - relaxing treatments, gentle exercise classes and informative workshops. For full timetable of events see www.millersyard.co.uk

Penn House
A Rowntree Home for Seventy Years
(on the corner of Bootham and St Mary's)
29-30 January, 10am-4pm
Rare chance to visit a major Rowntree home in York, built by Joseph Rowntree Senior in 1852, and owned by Bootham School since 1920. Visitors can view
exhibitions on the Rowntree family and explore the history of the building. Regrettably, no disabled access.

Quilt Museum and Gallery
St Anthony's Hall, Peasholme Green,
01904 613242
Saturday 29 January, 10am-4pm
Free admission to exhibitions 10am-4pm
Free workshops 10.30am-12.30pm & 1.30pm-3.30pm
(pre booking required)
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Richard III Museum
Monk Bar, 01904 634191
29-30 January, 9.30am-4.30pm
Housed in Monk Bar, one of York's four Medieval Gatehouses, the Richard III Museum offers an entertaining and informative look at the Richard III controversy.

St Saviourgate Unitarian Chapel
01904 656504
29 January, 11am-4.30pm and 30 January,
12.30pm-4.30pm
Built in 1692 the chapel is thought to be the earliest load-bearing brick building in York; and the only church or chapel in England with equal ‘arms' in the form of a Greek Cross.

The Bar Convent
17 Blossom Street, 01904 643238
Saturday 29 January, 10am-4pm
The Bar Convent Museum is closed for repairs, but the Chapel, cafe and gift shop will be open.

The New School House Gallery
Peasholme Green, 01904 653603
29 January, 10am-5pm and 30 January,
12pm-3pm
Special Exhibition: ‘I Am Human', marking Holocaust Memorial Day 2011, will be on show in the Gallery, promoting a discourse on human rights and equalities through the media of ceramic and textile art, photography and installation. 10% discount off all merchandise.

York's World Heritage Status Bid
The Council Chamber, Guildhall, 01904 550099
29 January, 2pm-3pm
A presentation on the City of York's current bid to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Find out more about York's outstanding archaeological, historical and cultural qualities and how World Heritage Status will put York in the international league as a cultural city. 80 FREE tickets are available from 17 January from the Visit York Information Centre at 1 Museum Street.

York Army Museum
3 Tower Street, 01904 642036
29-30 January, 10am-4.30pm
This joint Regimental Museum features the pageantry and history surrounding two famous regiments.

York Art Gallery
Exhibition Square, 01904 687687
29-30 January,
10am-5pm
York Art Gallery's nationally acclaimed permanent collection represents over 600 years of British and European art. From 14th century Italian panels and 17th century Dutch masterpieces to Victorian narrative paintings and 20th century works by LS Lowry and
David Hockney.

York Castle Museum
The Eye of York, 01904 687687
29-30 January, 9.30am - 5pm
Take a tantalising trip through time as you step into the world famous recreated street -Kirkgate. Experience the sights and sounds of Victorian Britain and meet the fascinating folk who work in the shops.

York Cemetery
Cemetery Road YO30 7DN, 01904 620279
Sunday 30 January, 10am-4pm
Chapel open, cemetery garden walks, visit to catacombs, genealogy, refreshments, Friend's stall.

York Dungeon
12 Clifford Street, 01904 632599
29-30 January, 10am-5pm and
31January - 6 February, 10.30am-4.30pm
York Dungeon invites you to a unique feast of fun with history's horrible bits. Residents must hold one YORKCard per person in order to gain entry. Children under 16yrs must be accompanied by an adult.

York Minster - Central Tower
York Minster, 0844 939 0015
29-30 January. Last trip 3.45pm.
Tower Trips are daylight and weather permitting.
Tickets are allocated first come first served on the day. Central tour trips leave every 30 minutes. As the climb involves 275 steps and is very narrow you will be asked to read health and safety restrictions before booking.

York Minster - Undercroft
York Minster, 0844 939 0015
Saturday 29, 9.30am - 6pm and Sunday 30,
12.30pm-6pm (last admission 5pm)
With a Minster Card the Minster and Undercroft Museum are free all year round to residents of York. If you don't already have a Minster card, sign up during
the Festival.

York Minster - Old Palace, bookmaking
workshops
York Minster, 0844 939 0015
Saturday 29,
10am-12pm
Pre-booking is required: numbers are limited due to
space. Booking opens 17 January 2011. The Old Palace houses the Minster's archives, special collections, the library and the conservation studio.

Yorkshire Museum
Museum Gardens, 01904 687687
29-30 January,
9.30am-5pm
Re-opened after a £2million refurbishment.
From prehistory to the city's medieval splendour, this amazing place tells the whole story in its fantastic new galleries. Walk on a genuine Roman mosaic floor, kneel at St William's medieval shrine, see the monsters of the deep that swam beneath the sea - and all in
the heart of the city.

Tours and Walks
Association of Voluntary Guides
Exhibition Square
29-30 January, 10.15am
Two hour walking tour of the city from Roman times in the Museum Gardens to the Shambles.

Bedern Glaziers Studio
Bedern, York, 01904 557228
29-30 January, 10.30am, 12pm, 2pm & 3.30pm
In the shadow of York Minster this is England's treasure house of stained glass. Free tickets for timed tours will be led by expert conservators. To request a ticket email info@yorkglaziers.org.uk or send an sae to YGT, 6 Deangate, York YO1 7JB.

Cedar Court Grand Hotel & Spa
Station Rise, 01904 380038
29-30 January, 12.30pm and 2.30pm
Enjoy a grand tour of the hotel conversion from former GNER headquarters to luxury hotel.

Complete Yorkshire - Family Treasure Hunt
29-30 January
Follow the clues around the City to claim your
prize and certificate. Pick up your free ‘map' from the Visit York information centre or Festival information point and hand in your completed form to enter the free prize draw.

Exploring York
St Helen's Square, 07981 242764
29-30 January, 11am and 2pm
An entertaining guided walk presenting stories and images about York's development and the lifestyle of its people through the ages.

Ghost Hunt of York
The Shambles
Saturday 29 - Friday 4 February, 7.30pm
50 free tickets available every evening, call into the Visit York information centre to collect. Whatever the weather, your Victorian guide with his frock coat, top hat and Gladstone bag will manifest at 7.30pm at the bottom of Shambles.

The Ghost Trail
West Doors of York Minster, 01904 633276
Saturday 29 January, 6pm prompt
The multi award winning Ghost Trail. Dare you travel back in time across centuries and experience the spine tingling stories of York's ghostly tradition?

York CitySightseeing
Join the tour at Exhibition Square, Clifford's Tower,
Pavement & Railway Station (or any other designated bus stops), 01904 655585
29-30 January. First tour from York Railway Station 9.20am, Saturday and Sunday, 9.30am on weekdays. Tours run every 20 minutes on a weekend, and every 30 minutes on weekdays. 100 FREE tour tickets* are available on both Saturday 29 Jan and Sunday 30 Jan from Visit York information centre at 1 Museum Street. Otherwise, residents presenting a YORKCard or utility bill will be able to take a single tour* for just £1 per passenger. Available from Monday 31 until Friday 4 February.
*Tickets will not be valid for hop on - hop off service.

Yorkboat
The Boatyard, Lendal Bridge, York YO1 7DP,
01904 628324
29-30 January, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm
Daytime city cruise (30 minutes).
Sit back, relax and enjoy the sights of York city and countryside. A daytime cruise with live Captain's commentary.

York Minster - Bell Towers
York Minster, 0844 939 0015
Saturday 29, 10am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3pm
Pre-booking required. Booking opens 17 January 2011.
The York Minster Bell Ringers will be giving behind the scenes tours of the Bell Tower for residents.
The minimum age is 8, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. As the climb involves over 100 steps you will be asked to read health and safety restrictions before booking.

York Minster - East Front
York Minster, 0844 939 0015
Saturday 29, 9.30am, 11am, 12.30am, 2pm
Pre-booking required. Booking opens 17 January 2011.
Tours of the East Front enable you to see and touch the restoration work that is being carried out to the East Front Stonework as well as having fantastic views of the city. Access is via a cage lift and numbers are strictly limited.

York Minster - Stoneyard
York Minster, 0844 939 0015
Monday 31, 9am, 11am, 3pm
Pre-booking required. Booking opens 17 January 2011
A rare chance to see the Stoneyard in action. See carvers and masons preparing stones for restoring the Minster. Tours are limited so as not to disturb the work in progress, if you miss out why not come to the annual open day in August?

York's Roman Fortress
Meet in Library Square, outside Explore Library,
01904 654678
29 January, 10am & 2pm, 30 January, 2pm
A guided walk organised by GARLAND (The Garden and Landscape Heritage Trust), looking at the layout and location of the Roman legionary fortress of York. The walk will be led by Peter Goodchild of the Yorkshire Landscapes Project and will include walking on the
City Walls between Bootham Bar and Monk Bar.

York Theatre Royal
St Leonard's Place, 01904 623568
Sunday 30 January, 12pm-4pm
Guided tours of the Theatre Royal, bookable in advance.

York Viking Walk
Behind All Saints Church, Parliament Street end,
07508 015610
28-30 January and 4 February, 6pm
Free Viking tour of York on production of a YORKCard.

YorkWalk
Museum Garden Gates, 01904 622303
29-30 January, 10.30am and 2.15pm
Saturday 10.30am ‘Essential York' and ‘The Walls & Snickleways', 2.15pm ‘Secret York'.
Sunday 10.30am ‘Essential York', 2.15pm ‘Snickleways'.

Out & About

Beningbrough Hall & Gardens
Signposted off A19 & A59, 7 miles NW of York,
01904 472027
29-30 January, 11am-3.30pm
National Portrait Galleries in the House, gardens, shop and restaurant (serving all day full bakers breakfasts on Saturdays and Traditional Sunday Roasts on Sundays).

Castle Howard
Nr Malton, 01653 648333
29-30 January, from 10am-5pm
Free admission to the garden and adventure playground on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th
January 2011 from 10am. Café, farm shop, garden centre and gift shops will also be open.

Scarborough SEA LIFE and Marine Sanctuary
Scalby Mills, Scarborough, 01723 373414
29-30 January, 10am-4pm (last admission 3pm)
Take the plunge and visit Scarborough SEA LIFE and Marine Sanctuary. Get up close and personal to a whole host of amazing marine creatures including sharks, turtles and rays.

Discounted admission

Clifford's Tower
Tower Street, 01904 646940
29-30 January, 10am-4pm
£1 per person with a valid YORKCard, accompanied children free.

Eden Camp
Nr Malton, 01653 697777
29-30 January, 10am - 5pm (last admission 4pm)
£1 per person with a valid YORKCard.

Grand Opera House York - Tour
Cumberland Street, 01904 678700
Sunday 30 January, 12pm-4pm
£1 per person with a valid YORKCard, £1 per child, otherwise £2 per person.

Roman Bath Museum
St Sampson's Square, 07871 561172
29-30 January, 11am-4pm
£0.50 per person with a valid YORKCard, children 5 and under free.

York Brewery - Tour
12 Toft Green, 01904 621162
29-30 January, 12.30pm, 2pm, 3.30pm, and 5pm
£1 per person with a valid YORKCard, under 18 free.

York Cold War Bunker - Tour
Monument Close, 01904 646940
28-30 January, 10am-3pm
Pre-booking is required as capacity on tours is limited.
£2 per person with a valid YORKCard

Fantastic shopping and retail offers

Giftag Chocolate Box
Fossgate
29 January, 10am- 5.30pm
Gifttag Chocolate Box offer the perfect gift or treat. Buy 3 slices of fudge and get one free.

Spa at The Grand
The Cedar Court Grand Hotel & Spa, Station Rise,
01904 380038
31 January - 4 February, 9am-6pm
20% discount on all Spa treatments.
Guests must pre book an appointment for a minimum 30 minute treatment.

The Braithwaite Gallery
42 Low Petergate, 01904 655707
29 January, 9.30am-6pm and 30 January,
10.30am-4.30pm
10% discount on production of a valid YORKCard.

The Whisky Shop Burns' Night Tasting
Brigantes, Micklegate, 01904 640300
28 January and 4 February, 8pm - onwards.
Sample five single malt whiskies and enjoy a Burns' night supper of ‘haggis, neeps and tatties', whilst listening to a talk on whisky and Robert Burns. Tickets are available to buy in store and over the phone at a discounted price of £25, to YORKCard holders
(a reduction of £5 per person).

The Whisky Shop
11 Coppergate Walk, 01904 640300
29 January - 4 February,
10% discount on GlenKeir Treasures, an exclusive range
of single malts.

Treasure Trails York & Humber
Available at the Visit York Information Centre,
07989 957207
29 January - 4 February
The trails will be available through Visit York for £3.50, as opposed to their usual £5 price. Various City Centre Trails on offer - including York Minster area,
Clifford's Tower and Museum Gardens.

Twenty Two Interiors
22 Goodramgate, 01904 620090
29 January, 9.30am-5pm and 30 January,
11am-5pm
10% discount on production of a valid YORKCard or proof of address.

Visit York Information Centre
1 Museum Street, 01904 550099
29 January - 4 February, Mon-Sat 9am-5pm and
Sun 10am-4pm
You'll find all the services and advice you need at the new Visit York Information Centre. Call in for attraction information and 15% off all merchandise (excluding tickets/stamps), on production of a YORKCard.

York Designer Outlet
Fulford, York, 01904 682700
29 January, 10am-6pm & 30 January, 10am-5pm
Residents will be able to receive a 10% discount card at York Designer Outlet for York Residents Weekend only. The card entitles shoppers to a further 10% discount in a number of participating stores on day of issue only. The discount card can be claimed from the Customer Information desk on presentation of a valid YORKCard. See discount card for full terms and conditions.

Other activities taking place later in the year

Fairfax House, Treasurer's House and the Merchant Adventurers' Hall
Saturday 7- Thursday 12 May 2011
All three historical buildings are closed to the public in January, but York residents will have the chance to visit them from 7-12 May free of charge with a YORKCard.
Contact individual attractions for opening hours.

Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens and Nursery
Stewart Lane, Stillingfleet, York YO19 6HP,
01904 728506
2 April - 31 May 2011
2 for 1 entry any Wednesday or Friday for YORKCard holders. A maze of lovely gardens, wildlife pond, rare breed poultry and cafe.

RESTAURANT DEALS

Free starter or pudding with each main course

Bistro du Vin & Bar York
Hotel du Vin, The Mount, 01904 557350
29 January - 4 February
Offer applies to dishes ordered from the a la carte lunch and evening menu. Offer valid every lunch except Sunday and every evening except Saturday.

Cloisters Restaurant
The Monkbar Hotel, St Maurice's Road,
01904 638086
29 January - 4 February, 12pm-2pm and
6pm- 9.30pm.
Table booking essential
Lunch in the Restaurant/Bar from 12pm-2pm at £8.50 for a main course; Dinner in the restaurant from 6pm-9.30pm main course from £12.50.

D'Oyly's Tearoom
Bolton Percy, 01904 744354
29-30 January and 4-6 February,
11am-4.30pm
Small friendly country tearoom with open fires serving morning coffee, light lunches, afternoon tea. Open 11am-4.30pm weekends only during winter months.

Goji Vegetarian Café & Deli
36 Goodramgate, 01904 622614
29 January-4 February
Mon-Sat , 11am-4pm Sat 9.30am-5pm
Fri & Sat, 6.30pm-11pm

Grill Room at The Grand
The Cedar Court Grand Hotel & Spa,
Station Rise, 01904 380038
31 January - 4 February, 12.30pm-2pm
and 7pm-9.30pm
Complimentary pudding with each main course. Available for Lunch and Dinner
Midweek only, must be pre booked.

Junction Restaurant
Holiday Inn, Tadcaster Road,
01904 777500
29 January - 4 February, 6pm-9pm
Cannot be used in conjunction with any
other offer.

Lady Anne Middleton's Hotel
Skeldergate, 01904 611570
29 January - 5 February,
6.30pm - 8.30pm
Exciting menu combining the traditional with occasional twists. Reservations
available 6.30pm to 8.30pm each evening. Booking advised.

Meltons
7 Scarcroft Road, 01904 634341
Saturday 29 and 1-4 February
Available lunch Saturday 29 January and
lunch and dinner Tuesday 1 February to Friday 4 February. Not available for parties
over 6 and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

Meltons Too
25 Walmgate
01904 629222
29 January - 4 February,
10.30am-10.30pm
Not available on Saturday from 5pm.
Not available for parties of 6 or over. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

RBG Bar & Grill, Park Inn
North Street
01904 459988
29 January, 6.30pm-9pm
Free starter or dessert with every
maincourse, in the RBG Bar and Grill overlooking the River Ouse.

The Bar Convent
17 Blossom Street
01904 643238
29 January, 10am-4pm
Complimentary starter of soup of the day with each main course.

The Biltmore Bar & Grill
29 Back Swinegate, 01904 610075
Try our set menu at £14.95 and enjoy a
complimentary dessert plus a glass of wine.

The Court Café- Bistro & Bar
The Dean Court Hote
01904 625082
29 January - 6 February, 5pm - 9pm

The Ivy Brasserie
The Grange Hotel, 01904 644744
29-30 January, 6pm-10pm
Top quality dining and service in elegant surroundings. The offer is available in the Ivy Brasserie for prebooked tables only and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

The Golden Slipper
20 Goodramgate
01904 651235
29 January - 4 February, 12pm - 3pm

The New York Grill
The Grange Hotel
01904 644744
Saturday 29 January, 12pm-2pm,
6pm-10pm and Sunday 30 January,
6pm-9.30pm
Enjoy great steaks and grills in the brick vaulted cellars. Pre-booked tables only
and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

Free glass of wine with each main course

31 Castlegate
31 Castlegate, 01904 621404
29-30 January, 11am-3pm and 5.30pm-
9.30pm
Free glass of wine with any a la carte main course. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.

Black Swan Inn
Peasholme Green, 01904 679131
30 January, 12 - 5pm
Complimentary glass of wine with each main course followed by some Sunday afternoon folk music (see Attractions).

The Brief Encounter Restaurant
National Railway Museum, Leeman
Road, 01904 621261
29-30 January, 12pm-4pm
Free glass of wine with every full priced
adults main course purchased by residents showing their YORKCard over the weekend of Residents Festival.

Grays Court
Chapter House Street, 01904 612613
29 - 30 January
Enjoy a meal in a home that has an unrivalled history.

Olio & Farina
3 Blake Street, 01904 670885
29 January - 4 February
9am- 5pm Monday - Saturday and
11am-5pm Sunday
Complimentary glass of house wine with any pasta dish. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.

Grill Room at The Grand
The Cedar Court Grand Hotel & Spa,
Station Rise, 01904 380038
31 January - 4 February, 12.30pm-2pm
and 7pm-9.30pm
Available for Lunch and Dinner midweek only. Must be pre booked.

The Golden Slipper
20 Goodramgate, 01904 651235
29 January - 4 February, 12pm - 3pm

Buy one main course get one free

Chase Bar and Grill
The Marriott, Tadcaster Road,
01904 701000
29-30 January, 5pm-10pm
Buy one main course get one free.

Kennedys Bar & Restaurant
1 Little Stonegate, 01904 620222
29 January - 4 February,
10am-late daily
One YORKCard is required per person. The least expensive main course will be free. Cannot be used in conjunction with
any other offer.

Restaurant at the Dean Court Hotel
01904 625082
30 January - 6 February,
after 7.45pm-9pm
Pre-booking essential.
Guests must purchase a 3 course meal, cheapest main course will be deducted from the bill.
Offer subject to availability.

The Lime House
55 Goodramgate,
01904 632734
1-3 February, evenings only
Tables must be pre booked.
A special Residents Festival menu will be provided for this offer. 1 main course per person must be ordered to receive a complimentary main course. Must not be used in
conjunction with any other offer.

Other offers

Bettys Café Tea Rooms
Bettys York, St Helens Square,
01904 659142
31 January - 4 February, 9am-9pm
Little Bettys York, Stonegate,
01904 622865
31 January - 4 February,
10am-5.30pm
Enjoy a free pot of Tea Room Blend tea at either Bettys Café on St Helen's Square or Little Bettys on Stonegate. Valid all day between Monday 31st January and Friday 4th February.
Please present your YORKCard card when ordering. Only one pot of tea per holder of a YORKCard.

Cedar Court Grand Hotel & Spa
Afternoon Tea in The HQ at
The Grand, Station Rise
01904 380038
31 January - 4 February, 2pm and 4pm
£5 off per person for afternoon tea.
Mid week only, must be pre booked for a minimum of two persons.

The Café at York Explore Library
Learning Centre
Museum Street
01904 552828
29 January, 9.30am-4.30pm and
30 January, 11am-4pm
10% discount on all food and drink purchased by residents showing their
YORKCard.

The Newgate Gallery & Coffee Bar
13/14 Newgate
07824 392475
Saturday 29 January, 9.30am-6pm and
Sunday 30 January, 11am-6pm
Free slice of cake with every coffee sold in the coffee bar.