York Residents Festival FAQs

Why do I need a YorkCard to take part in Residents Festival?

YorkCard is a quick and efficient way to access all the special offers available during Residents Festival, allowing organisations involved to identify residents easily, speeding up the process so as many people as possible can get involved.

The York Card isn’t just for the festival, it gives you access to a series of special, resident-only offers across the year, as well as acting as your library card for YorkExplore sites across the city.

What are the year-long benefits of buying a York Card?

A York Card gives you a range of discounts and offers from 19 venues and organisations across the city for twelve months. This can give you a potential saving of more than £50 over the year (based on one visit only) - offers include free entry to York Minster, 40% discount on an annual York Museums Trust pass, 50% off admission to York Mansion House and 20% off entry to the JORVIK Viking Centre.

Head to www.exploreyork.org.uk/yorkcard for a full list of the discounts available.

How much do the YorkCards cost?

The YorkCard is £6 for adult residents. The YorkCard is free if you are in receipt of the following means tested benefits: Disability Living Allowance, Carers Allowance, Council Tax Support, Widowed Parents Allowance, or Universal Credit. You just need to show library staff your awarding letter from DWP or CYC when applying for the YorkCard.

Do I have to buy a YorkCard for children?

The YorkCard is free for all children and young people under 18 residing in York.

How do I get my YorkCard?

A York Card will be issued to you at any Explore Library as part of your library card. A list of library branches to go into to get your YorkCard and opening times is available here: http://www.exploreyork.org.uk/libraries/

An online joining form is also available which you can fill in in advance of your visit to the library to speed up the process - please note however that this isn’t necessary and you will still need to call in to the library to actually get the card.

What is the money for the YorkCard used for?

The YorkCard is provided by Explore York Libraries and Archives - a mutual provident society with charitable status and is one third owned by staff and two thirds owned by community members. All income from the YorkCard contributes to Explore York’s amazing programme of events and activities throughout the year.

For more information about the YorkCard please visit http://www.exploreyork.org.uk/yorkcard/