York is set to raise the bar with its very first York Cocktail Week, taking place Friday 4th – Sunday 13th of April 2025. This exciting new event will transform the historic city into a vibrant hub for cocktail enthusiasts, showcasing the creativity and talent of York’s thriving hospitality scene.…
What’s on in York? There are several theatres and a large concert venue in York so there is lots of events on all year round. Whether you want to see a musical, concert, play or pantomime. Perhaps a festival, exhibition or live gig is more your thing. I’ve brought together…
Spooky Events for Halloween in York – there is lots going on in York and nearby over Halloween and October half term in York. Celebrate the spookiest time of the year in the ‘most haunted city in Europe’ with a visit to York this October. York offers tricks, treats and…
What’s On New Year’s Eve in York – York is a fabulous place to visit all year round, but of course for a night out, you can’t beat New Year’s Eve. Whether you are looking for a relaxed meal out with friends or want to attend a black tie gala…
York is about to welcome back the ever-popular THOR’S bar this June, at not one, but two fabulous locations right in the heart of the city. The city will be welcoming back SOL AST (by THOR’S), to the grounds of the Principal Hotel on Wednesday 1st June (in time…
Recently we had the pleasure of attending a gin tasting session at York Gin on Pavement in the city centre. It was a Sparkly Christmas Tasting we attended, but gin tastings run throughout the year too. The tastings are run early evening after the shop has closed, so it’s a…
Castle Howard’s outdoor summer concerts are taking place in August. You can choose from Café Mambo Ibiza, The Proms or Queen Symphonic. We are so pleased to be able to give away a family ticket (two adults and two children) to the Castle Howard Proms! As well as fabulous music,…
This is one show that will run and run and run – York’s first ever Great Panto Run on 18 January. Who knows who might be running? Perhaps Snow White or Aladdin, the Ugly Sisters or even Patricia the pantomime cow. The invitation to runners from the organisers is to…