Discover more for less during the inaugural York Attractions’ Week this August with offers across York’s top attractions and tours.
Residents and visitors are invited to make the most of the summer holidays as the city launches the first-ever York Attractions’ Week, taking place from Monday 17 to Sunday 23 August 2026, bringing together over 20 of York’s leading attractions to offer exclusive admission deals, discounts and special experiences.
From half-price tickets and 2-for-1 offers to discounted tours, free family activities, complimentary experiences and exclusive summer passes, there’s something for everyone to enjoy during York Attractions’ Week.
All the offers are now available at visityork.org, where you can browse participating attractions and view individual offer details.
Participating attractions and tours include:
- Agility
- All Saints North Street
- Ampleforth Abbey
- Castle Howard
- City Cruises
- City Sightseeing York
- Go Ape at Dalby Forest
- Go Quest Adventures
- Highwayman Tours
- Indie Food Tours
- Mountain Goat
- Race Across the World: The Experience
- Stillingfleet Lodge Gardens
- Stump Cross Caverns
- The Deathly Dark Tours
- The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring
- The York Dungeon
- Treasurer’s House
- Wizard Walk of York
- York Army Museum
- York Castle Museum
- York Cocoa Works
- York Distillery
- York Witch Walk
Whether you’re looking to rediscover the city you call home or planning a summer break in York, the week offers the perfect opportunity to experience some of the city’s most popular attractions and tours for less.
From family adventures and guided walking tours to heritage attractions, outdoor experiences, food and drink discoveries and unique days out, York Attractions’ Week showcases the breadth of experiences available across York and the surrounding area.
Chris Pegg, Head of Regional Commercial, Sales & Marketing, City Cruises, said: “York has so much to offer, and we’re keen to give residents and visitors even more reasons to explore what’s on their doorstep and rediscover the city this summer. York Attractions’ Week is about making sure everyone can share in it, with our attractions coming together so there’s something for everyone. It’s collaboration at its best, and exactly the kind of thing that makes York special.”
Mark Mattinson, General Manager, The York Dungeon, said: “At York Dungeon we have seen a fantastic response from our guests in passing on the Great British Summer Savings VAT reduction, and are really proud to be offering even better value to visitors as part of the first ever York Attractions Week. It is great to see so many quality attractions and tour operators getting on board and committing to making the best of what York has to offer even more accessible this summer.”
Sarah Loftus, Managing Director, Make It York, said: “We’re working together to make it even more accessible to enjoy the city’s best-loved experiences and take advantage of these great summer offers. Whether you’re a resident looking to try somewhere new or want to head to your favourite, or a visitor planning a summer getaway, there’s something for everyone.”
Support York’s fantastic attractions this summer and make the most of exclusive offers to discover something new, revisit favourites and enjoy great days out across York and beyond.
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PRESS RELEASE: 4 August 2026
NOTES TO EDITORS
- York Attractions’ Week takes place from Monday 17 to Sunday 23 August 2026.
- Participating businesses are offering a range of exclusive admission offers, discounts and promotions throughout the week.
- Offers are available on https://visityork.org/offers/category/york-attractions-week
- Individual offers are subject to each business’ own dates, availability, opening times and terms and conditions, which will be listed at visityork.org.
