The most favourite weekend of all Yorkie's is finally here - the annual York Resident’s Festival returns for the 25th time, celebrating its quarter of a century anniversary. The inaugural festival was held in January 1996, where 15 visitor attractions participated, and some like York Minster, York Castle Museum and the JORVIK Viking Centre still take part in the festival to this day. With over 100 attractions, special events and secret tours held across the city over the festival weekend, all York residents can become visitors for two days and explore the city in a new light.

Lucy, from the Absolutely Lucy blog, knows the deal – York is a city for any occasion. For Lucy it served as a perfect destination for a girls weekend with one of her best friends. York is great for exploring the history and culture, as well as for its vibrant food scene. After her visit, Lucy’s parents have instantly booked a break in York, and we are sure you will do to!

York is one of the prettiest cities in England according to Jasmine from The Life of a Social Butterfly blog. We couldn’t agree more. City’s cobbled medieval streets, gothic architecture and vast history going back thousands of years as well as an abundance of instagrammable food spots proved York to be a perfect weekend away. Read Jasmine’s blog to find out the best things to do and places to visit while on a short break to the city.

Christmas gift shopping season is upon us, are you looking for something quirky, distinctive and completely different to anything else you will find under the Christmas tree? York has you covered with independent shops offering many unique items from world’s best gin to magical potions and Viking jewellery… Check out the below 12 gift ideas for that unforgettable present.

Popular food critics like Giles Coren have been praising York’s gastronomical offer for many years now, even declaring York ‘the capital of the food universe. We couldn’t agree more! For this festive period, we have put together a list of 6 finest eateries for you to enjoy a delicious festive meal. Feeling hungry yet?

Taking your little ones to meet Santa is a must-do experience any Christmas. This year York offers plenty of opportunities to spend a memorable time with Father Christmas. We have put together a helpful guide to 10 of the best Santa experiences in the UK’s most festive city.

Josh has come a long way from Australia to visit York on an extended 3 day weekend stay. As Josh put it – walking through York is like strolling through a history book filled with Roman walls, gothic cathedrals, Victorian railways and Viking encampments. See how Josh spent his 3 days in York cruising the river, exploring interactive museums and tasting the best dishes York has to offer.

York is well known for its beautiful and historic properties. It is also infamously the most haunted city in the UK. This Halloween, many places of peace and tranquillity will be transformed into pits of horror and despair, for you to explore at your peril.

LNER has launched its brand new Azuma fleet in 2019 on the east coast mainline, stretching the length of the country from Inverness, through Edinburgh, York and Leeds all the way down to London. Th..