Category: News

Sep 25
York Ghosts in the Gardens

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 […]

Sep 24
Unlock York: Why the York Unlocked Festival 2025 Should Be on Your Calendar

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 […]

Sep 08
Remembering Queen Elizabeth II: A Lasting Tribute at York Minster

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 […]

Sep 03
The Orchid Vegan Celebrates 5 Years in Business

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 […]

Aug 18
Welcome to YorkWorks: Showcasing the Best of Our City

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 […]