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Hello October! Autumn has properly landed in York. The leaves are turning, the evenings are drawing in, and the city is looking extra photogenic. Whether you are out with family, planning a cosy date, or just fancy something a bit different, there is plenty going on. York Environment FestivalThe city’s much-loved Environment Festival is back […]

Autumn is rolling into York with the promise of crackling leaves under foot, crisp air and, if you’re lucky, the aroma of mulled cider on Parliament Street. With so many events taking over the city this weekend, you’d be forgiven for needing a little roadmap. Never fear, whether you’re a foodie, a horror film buff, […]

If you’re in York this autumn or thinking of visiting there’s a spectral treat in store. Here’s a deep dive into “Ghosts in the Gardens”, the hauntingly beautiful event now woven into York’s cultural calendar. What is Ghosts in the Gardens? “Ghosts in the Gardens” is a city-wide art and history trail in York, organised […]

On 27 and 28 September 2025, York is throwing open many of its most fascinating buildings, galleries, and historic spaces in a weekend-long celebration of architecture, heritage, and public space: York Unlocked Festival returns and it’s free to enter.  This year, the festival coincides with a major milestone: the 50th anniversary of the National Railway Museum (NRM). To mark […]

Three years on since the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, folk across the country are still pausing to reflect on her life of service. Seventy years on the throne is no small feat, and the late Queen carried it with dignity, strength, and a quiet sense of duty that never wavered. Here in […]

York’s premier vegan restaurant The Orchid Vegan celebrates five years in business with a fundraising dinner for the Lord Mayor’s charities. The restaurant’s owner, Jean Zhuang, says, “I had always wanted to show the people of York, and the many tourist visitors, what Chinese vegan cooking tastes like.  It might have been a bit of a risk […]

Ey up, York. We’ve built summat special for you. YorkWorks is your brand-new online hub designed to bring our city’s businesses, events, jobs, and community together in one place. Think of it as the beating heart of York’s business scene, a platform where locals can discover what’s on their doorstep and where businesses can shout […]