Wizard fans in York have something new to look forward, as something magic this way comes… Local magician The Magic Hatter has brought his award-winning entertainment to the streets, with the Wizard Walk of York. Starting from The Shambles, the walk takes visitors on a tour of York’s alleys and…
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…
York’s thriving independent scene is what gives the city it’s character and charm. The city celebrates and encourages people to support it’s local businesses to ensure they can continue to grow and thrive. From café’s, boutique shops, restaurants and galleries York offers it’s residents and tourists some extraordinary alternatives to…
Dog Friendly York – if you are coming into York for the day or for a short break, then it’s a great place to bring your four-legged friend as York has plenty of places to stay, eat or drink that welcome dogs. Dog Walks in York City Centre If you…
I recently met up with three of my friends from university (we all went to St John’s in York) for a reunion/big birthday celebration. We started the day with lunch at The Star in the City, before heading over to The York Cocoa Works to try a couple of their…
Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience in York – The team behind the popular York attraction have promised that the lights will stay on a little longer – visitors will now have until 6 June 2021 to immerse themselves in over 200 of Van Gogh’s most famous paintings. “We have been…
With York’s tourism sector enjoying a cautious recovery this summer, plans to create a two year archaeological visitor attraction – outdoors and in a central location – could be just what the city needs to boost the local economy in 2021. That’s the view of York Archaeological Trust, which is…
Of all the fun and exciting things to do in York, none are quite like a trip to the racecourse. This is a place that not only provides an opportunity to create lifelong memories with friends and family but is also a walk through history; after all, there have been…
A new Hollywood Bowl and Puttstars has opened at the Vangarde complex next to Cineworld and where the community stadium will be. It’s very swish, with great music and lighting. There is a bar and restaurant area to one side: Video of Puttstars and Hollywood Bowl at Vangarde York We’ve…
Park Bench Theatre brings live theatre back to York with an outdoor season of monologues for all ages in the city’s Rowntree Park from 12 August to 5 September. The productions will be presented in carefully laid out and spacious gardens, allowing audiences to keep socially distanced from each other. …