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What's On In York
What's On in York
Experience amazing world-class festivals and events in York. Don’t miss comedy nights, markets, exhibitions and much more at the city’s varied cultural venues and theatres. If you’re visiting in the winter months, enjoy the UK’s most festive city with the enchanting York Christmas Market and a range of Christmas activities.
York has always been haunted. But this autumn, things are getting a little out of hand. Plan your visit to Haunted York now, if you dare.
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Haunted York: The Intervention
Christmas in York 2026
York Ice Trail 2027
Events
Summer Couple's Bundle Ticket
York's Chocolate Story
This summer, treat yourselves to the perfect day out in York for couples or two friends with our £50 Couple's Bundle Ti…
Mother Shipton: The Great Prophetess
The York Dungeon
Yorkshire's infamous prophetessStep back into the 16th century and become immersed in the world of Mother Shipton; the …
Lantern-Making Workshop
Ampleforth Abbey
Special lantern-making workshops in preparation for our Lantern Procession on Sunday 6 December. You will be provided w…
Open House at Friargate Quaker Meeting House *FRE…
Friargate Quaker Meeting House
OPEN AFTERNOON, QUAKER MEETING HOUSE, Friargate, YO1 1RL, 2-4.30pm. FREE ENTRY, booking not required. Find out what hap…
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An Introduction To Sourdough Workshop
Carlton Towers
Terry Deary for A History of the World in Ten Wars
Topping & Company Booksellers
Carlton Towers Christmas House Tour & Cream Tea
Carlton Towers
Christmas On The Water!
York Sightseeing Cruise: City Cruises
Pick Me Up Presents: We Will Rock You
Grand Opera House York
