York Residents’ Festival 2023
Retail Offers
York Residents’ Festival 2023 - Retail Offers
Explore the city and be a tourist for the weekend – for free! Organised by Make It York, this annual Festival is our way of saying a HUGE ‘thank you’ for the warm welcome you give to York’s 8.4 million visitors.
York offers a unique shopping experience and is hard to beat if you’re looking for a special gift idea, want to spoil yourself or treat someone special. Whatever you are shopping for, as a York Resident enjoy your exclusive retail offers!
How do I take part?
- To get involved in Residents’ Festival, please present a valid York Card, student card or identity card that proves York residency. If presenting an identity card, this must clearly state 'York' (e.g. driving licence or older person's bus pass).
- Pre-booking is required for some attractions, tours and events.
- Some venues have limited free tickets and operate on a first come first serve basis.
Win dinner for two at The Principal York - help make the York Residents' Festival even better in years to come by filling out our survey, and be entered into the prize draw. See terms and conditions.
Ainsty Ales Brewery & Taproom
Discount Offered: To celebrate the York Residents Festival and to promote their Local Delivery Service, anybody who lives within 3 miles from the centre of York will receive a 20% discount on their online shop with Ainsty Ales. Please get in touch to enquire.
Dates: Sunday 23rd January - Sunday 29 January
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Avorium
Discount Offered: Avorium is offering free personalisation to residents during York Residents Festival. Whether you'd like your name on a notebook, initials on a diary or even your favourite quote on one of our products, gold foil personalisation will be free for residents over the weekend.
Dates: Saturday 28 January - Sunday 29 January
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Dancing Goat Coffee
Discount Offered: Use code YORK15 for 15% off our 227g best sellers bundles of Dancing Goat Coffee. Scroll to the bottom of the 'At Home' shop to browse your options.
Dates: Saturday 28 January - Sunday 05 February
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Dean's Garden Centre
Discount Offered: 25% off all Houseplants and Outdoor Plants.
Dates: Saturday 28 January - Friday 03 February
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Get Cycling
Discount Offered: 20% off accessories and repairs. Must be booked and paid for within that week. For residents of York. ID, York Card or proof of address required. Booking required 01904 636812 or shop@getcycling.org.uk quoting Residents Festival.
Dates: Monday 23 January - Saturday 28 January
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Little Blondie Bakehouse
Discount Offered: 10% off - Offer not valid on boxes of 6 or more
Dates: Saturday 28 January - Sunday 29 January
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Love Cheese
Discount Offered: Customers can enjoy 10% discount across all items in the shop and Speakcheesey. Speakcheesey bookings advised.
Dates: Thursday 26 January - Saturday 28 January
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National Railway Museum
Discount Offered: 10% - Explore our selection of locomotive models, gifts and homewares inspired by the railways. Brighten gloomy January days for children with our toys and puzzles.
Dates: Saturday 28 January - Sunday 29 January
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Pitch 22
Discount Offered: 20% discount on all records and books on Saturday 28th January, 12 - 6pm.
Dates: Saturday 28 January - Saturday 28 January
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Plush Cafe
Discount Offered: 25% discount applicable to all retail shop items in our boutique store. Excludes online and cafe. Weekday opening hours are subject to change. Please call ahead to check.
Dates: Saturday 28 January - Friday 03 February
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Rafi's Spicebox
Discount Offered: 10% off for all residents who spend £5 or more in-store.
Dates: Saturday 28 January - Sunday 05 February
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SPARK:York
20% off fitness classes by Ossie Studio at SPARK:York with code: YORKRES
Dates: Wednesday 25th January and Wednesday 1st February
Pre-Booking Required? Yes - please book here: https://www.ossiestudio.com/fi...
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The Braithwaite Gallery
Discount Offered: 10% discount off anything in the gallery.
Dates: Saturday 28 January - Sunday 29 January
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The French House York
Discount Offered: 10% - Offer not valid in conjunction with any other promotion.
Dates: Saturday 28 January - Saturday 04 February
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The Hat Shop
Discount Offered: 10% - Ladies, men's, casuals and classics. Peaky blinders, pom poms and buckets. We have them all. We are The Hat Shop!
Dates: Saturday 28 January - Sunday 29 January
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The Imaginarium
Discount Offered: 10% - The Imaginarium is a lifestyle store like no other. Located in York, this interiors wonderland is packed full of lovingly-curated, affordable luxuries for you and your home. Enjoy a limited Edition of 10% off.
Dates: Saturday 28 January - Sunday 29 January
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The Potions Cauldron
Discount Offered: 10% - Visit York's most magical shop and receive 10% off all purchases and if you spend over £20 residents will receive a free gift!
Dates: Saturday 28 January - Saturday 04 February
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The Society of Alchemists
Discount Offered: 10% - Purveyors of curious gifts and magical miscellanea. Crafting the mundane into the magical. A new concept born here in York, with handmade Soaps, Elixir's and Embalming lotions. Enjoy a Limited Edition 10% off.
Dates: Saturday 28 January - Sunday 29 January
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The Spa at No.1, York
30% of all treatments in The Spa at No.1, York. Booking in advance is essential. All bookings are to be made via email or phone only.
Dates: Saturday 28 January - 3 February
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The Yorkshire Soap Company
Discount Offered: Indulge yourself this winter with a little piece of luxury. Handmade in York soaps, Bath bombs, Hair-care and many more exciting treats. Limited edition offer 10% off.
Dates: Saturday 28 January - Sunday 29 January
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York Mumbler Baby & Toddler Nearly New Sale
Discount Offered: 100% - FREE Entry to the York Mumbler Nearly New Sale & Expectant Parents Event. Grab some baby & toddler bargains as well as talking to local pregnancy & new baby businesses.
Dates: Sunday 29 January
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Other York Residents’ Festival 2023 Offers
Attractions & Things to Do ▸
Discover York’s best attractions and fill your weekend with amazing experiences. York is home to everything from museums, theatres, and galleries to hidden gems and must-see attractions and iconic historic buildings.
Food & Drink ▸
From delicious light bites, to fine dining, British classics and authentic food from across the globe, there is a whole host of incredible dining experiences on offer.