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Meet The Night Watchers of York: City streets become home to a new band of guardians
Free, family-friendly sculpture trail returns to York in the new Read More
Shambles Market to host a spooky Halloween takeover with Night Market and Ghost Hunt
York’s Shambles Market is getting a spooky makeover this Halloween, with Read More
Finalists Announced for the Visit York Tourism Awards 2027
Make It York is proud to announce the finalists for Read More
York Ice Trail 2027: Date and Theme Announcement
This February, the much-loved York Ice Trail returns for another Read More
Festive Adventures Everyday: Discover Christmas in York
Enjoy festive experiences across York every day of the week Read More
Ghostly sightings and strange encounters call for an intervention in York
Ghostly sightings and strange encounters call for an intervention in Read More
Last chance to bid and take home a unique Watchers of York art sculpture
The final week to bid for one of York’s most Read More
PHOTO STORY: The Watchers of York Final Gathering at York Minster
The Watchers of York Final Gathering is a unique opportunity to view the Read More
The Watchers of York reunite for spectacular Final Gathering at York Minster
After spending the summer watching over York’s streets, green spaces, Read More
Last chance to discover the Watchers of York before the city-wide trail ends
Time is running out to experience York’s unique city-wide trail, with Read More
York Christmas Market 2026 – Dates Announced
York Christmas Market returns from Thursday 12 November to Monday 21 Read More
York’s economy continues to grow
Make It York reveals the positive value of tourism in York with results reaffirming York’s position as Read More
Visit York Visitor Information Centre opens in new city centre location
The Visit York Visitor Information Centre has officially opened the Read More
York Attractions’ Week launches with summer offers
Discover more for less during the inaugural York Attractions’ Week this August Read More
New location for the Visit York Visitor Information Centre
The Visit York Visitor Information Centre will relocate to a new city Read More
Take home a piece of York’s story with The Watchers of York auction
You could have the chance to take home one of York’s most distinctive sculpture Read More
Celebrate Yorkshire Day in York
Yorkshire Day will take centre stage in York with a Read More
York city centre and Shambles Market set for a summer of family fun, food and festival atmosphere
Seaside-themed activities, Yorkshire celebrations and live performances will bring extra energy to the city Read More
PHOTO STORY: The Watchers of York have arrived to take guardianship over the city
York’s new sculpture trail has launched today, bringing 12 striking sculptures to the city Read More
Yorkshire’s artisan makers and young traders to take centre stage at York’s Shambles Market
Shambles Market will host a special evening Makers Market, bringing Read More
Original stone guardian arrives as The Watchers of York sculpture trail takes shape with two week to launch
Inspired by the carved grotesques high above us on York Read More
National triumph for Visit York Tourism Award winners at VisitEngland Awards for Excellence
Visit York Tourism Award winners have achieved national recognition at Read More
Experience summer in York from sunrise to sunset
Discover world-class attractions, beautiful gardens, scenic walking trails, mouth-watering street food and Read More
Make It York announces over £4K raised for York Against Cancer and unveils this year’s charity partner
Make It York is pleased to confirm a successful year of charitable fundraising, Read More
York’s Shambles Market at the heart of May half-term programme of family events and city centre activity
This May half-term, York is placing its city centre Shambles Read More
VisitEngland Awards for Excellence – York finalists announced
Three finalists from the Visit York Tourism Awards 2026 have Read More
York to launch brand-new city-wide trail: “The Watchers of York”
A major new public art trail will arrive in York Read More