Shoppers visiting McArthurGlen Designer Outlet York this Christmas will be pleased to hear that the award-winning Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland, everyone’s favourite festive event, will be returning to the centre from 17^th November 2018 to 6^th January 2019.  Tickets are now on sale with early bird savings of £2 off adult, child and concession tickets until 30^th September 2018.

Thursday 6^th September 2018 - England Originals from England’s Historic Cities, an innovative Discover England Fund project which Visit York is a partner, has signed an exciting new tour operator partnership with Golden Tours.

Crowned ‘Britain’s Most Festive City’ in a consumer online poll last year, as we finally say goodbye to summer, Visit York will this week launch its longest Christmas Festival programme yet. 

York Christmas Festival will run for 39 days (an extra two days) from 15 November to 23 December with a return of Thor’s Tipi, Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland and so much more.

With a reputation as the most haunted city in Europe, but as spectral sightings are often unpredictable, Visit York and The York Dungeon have joined forces to create a tantalising twilight trail of glowing ghosts around the city, with phantasmagorically good prizes for those finding them all!

Visit Treasurer’s House in the heart of York for free on the weekends of 8 and 9 and 15 and 16 September. Head to the city fringes for a wander around Goddards House and Garden on 8 and 9 September or head out to the countryside for a stroll around Beningbrough Hall, Gallery and Gardens on the weekend of 15 and 16 September.

The Kaiser Chiefs stretch the boundaries between art and music this winter in a unique and experimental exhibition at York Art Gallery.

Thirty-six finalists are being revealed today for the very first York Hospitality Awards.  These brand new awards will showcase the talent and skills of individuals working in York’s hospitality sector. Sponsored by Sweet P Catering, the inaugural ceremony will take place on 26 September at Everyman Cinema.

Enjoy new Thursday Sessions at Hotel Indigo in York with live DJ sets, half price Prosecco and a tasty selection of dishes, starting from 26 July.

Hotel Indigo York, situated in the historic district of Walmgate, is unique, individual and offers a warm and personalised service. It’s ideally placed for visiting both the top attractions of this magnificent city and its hidden treasures – but you should explore the hotel too, as it has some mouth-watering special touches …