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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
Haunted York Ghost Hunt at Shambles Market
🗓️24th October - 1st November 2026📍Shambles MarketHelp us find all the ghosts at Shambles Market! Hidden between the st…
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Join the "sharply witty, almost sexily cerebral" (★★★★ - The Telegraph) stand-up and support act for Jack Dee, Phil Wan…
Self-Guided City Walk & Interactive Treasure Hunt…
Go Quest Adventures - Self-Guided Interactive Treasure Hunt & Exploration Game
Explore the streets of York's city centre, unlocking a hidden trail by finding clues, solving puzzles & completing …
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Sensory and Mindfulness Trail
Castle Howard Arboretum
The Preserving Season | An Evening with Tommy Ban…
The Abbey Inn at Byland
