Days Out in York

Sky Bet York Ebor Festival

Four-day race meeting established in 1843, known by some as 'the Royal Ascot of the North'.

York Racecourse, York

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Sacred Streets - The Mystery Plays in York - Talk 1 FROM CREATION TO DOOMSDAY

Talk 1 FROM CREATION TO DOOMSDAY An illustrated talk by Dr. Mike Tyler, Pageant Master 2002 and 2006. The sweep of the story and its medieval theology; its orig…

The Churches Conservation Trust: Holy Trinity Church, York

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On Location: A Free Art Exhibition For York Festival Of Ideas 2026

Please note: NO BOOKING REQUIRED (but see note below) How do contemporary artists respond to place and space? Some of York's finest artists explore ideas of pla…

City Screen Picturehouse, York

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Sacred Streets - The Mystery Plays in York - Talk 2 The Corpus Christi Play

Talk 2. The York Corpus Christi Play: Popular Devotion, Civic Usurpation, State Suppression The history of the pageant cycle from its roots in popular devotion,…

The Churches Conservation Trust: Holy Trinity Church, York

York Whisky Club - Summer York Whisky Festival

Attendees have LOVED our summer (micro) festivals in 2023, 2024, 2025 so as we enter our 5th year, we definitely wanted to get this on the calendar.

St Lawrence Parish Church, York

Candlelight: Christmas Movie Soundtracks

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring like never seen before.

Yorkshire Museum, York

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Helmsley Antiques Valuation Day with Charles Hanson

Got a unique item you've always wondered about? Bring it along for a FREE valuation with TV antiques expert Charles Hanson!CONSIGN & SELL at Auction — If you’re…

Helmsley Arts Centre, York

Sacred Streets - The Mystery Plays in York - Talk 3 REIMAGINING THE SACRED

Talk 3 REIMAGINING THE SACRED How a 21st-century production interprets a medieval cycle. How a production works casting, community involvement, staging, scale,…

The Churches Conservation Trust: Holy Trinity Church, York

Motor Show

Set in the grounds of the Castle Howard dwelling, the Father’s Day Classic Car & Motor Show features over 500 vintage, classic and modern classic cars and motor…

Castle Howard , York

Sacred Streets - The Mystery Plays in York - Talk 4 Music of The Mysteries

Talk 4 MUSIC OF THE MYSTERIES How music has always been central to the Plays, from originalperformance traditions to modern interpretation Paul Toy, Pageant Mas…

The Churches Conservation Trust: Holy Trinity Church, York

Family Wildlife Day

A fun family day where children of all ages can learn about the nature around us in a practical way.

Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens, York

York Mystery Plays

Choose Your Place in a Living TraditionFor centuries, the York Mystery Plays have brought stories, streets, and communities together.

York Minster, York

Yorkshire Day

Celebrate all things Yorkshire at Ampleforth Abbey this Yorkshire Day.Enjoy a Yorkshire-inspired menu in the Tea Room and discover special offers on Yorkshire g…

Ampleforth Abbey, York

North Yorkshire Grand Prix Cycle Race

The North Yorkshire Grand Prix returns to its traditional home at Ampleforth Abbey.The race features two circuits extending through the Abbey grounds and out ac…

Ampleforth Abbey, York

Heritage Open Days

Explore the extraordinary craftsmanship and architectural legacy of Ampleforth Abbey and Ampleforth College this Heritage Open Day.Discover the work of Robert ‘…

Ampleforth Abbey, York

Yorktoberfest 2026

New this year - a Big Top! So come and join the party, with beer, bratwurst and all things Bavarian!Yorks very own Oktoberfest returns for a 6th year to the Clo…

York Racecourse, York

Wreath-making

Create your very own personalised Christmas Wreath in the atmospheric surroundings of Alban Roe House.Guided by an expert, you will use natural materials to cra…

Ampleforth Abbey, York