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York has a vibrant calendar of festivals, events, gigs and shows and there's always something exciting taking place for you to enjoy whilst visiting the city.

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 plethora of Christmas activities.

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2nd Mar 2024 - 22nd Apr 2024

Snooks, York’s Character Trail

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York Festival of Ideas 2024

York Festival of Ideas

Merchant Adventurers' Hall and Garden
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5th Jul 2024 - 5th Jul 2024

Merchant Adventurers' Charity Beer Festival

Merchant Adventurers' Hall

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Get Creative in the Castle Museum

Get Creative in the Castle MuseumRunning daily during museum opening hours. Included in general admission. Be inspired while exploring the museum and get creative in our activity spaces. Our self-led activity spaces w…

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27th Mar 24

Tales from the Trail

Do you know your grocer’s from your greengrocer’s? Hardware from haberdasher’s? Confectioner’s from chemist’s? ……. ( ho…

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27th Mar 24

Star Carr

Star Carr: Life after the ice Opens 22 March 2024 Included in general admission Discover what human life was like 11,00…

Easter Family activities Visit York
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27th Mar 24

Easter Activity Family-fun Workshops at Eden Camp

Embark on a family-friendly adventure to Eden Camp Modern History Museum this Easter, where you and your family will jo…

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27th Mar 24

Easter at Go Ape Dalby

Stuck for things to do this Easter? Whether you are a thrill seeker looking for action-packed fun or simply after some …

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Easter at Castle Howard

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Holy Week Semon Series
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27th Mar 24

There's a Monster in your Show

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27th Mar 24

Self-Guided City Walk & Intera…

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27th Mar 24

Snooks, York’s Character Trail

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Easter at the NYMR

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