Case Studies
Find out about some of the businesses Make It York has been supporting with signposting and guidance on funding support, and the impact receiving these funds will now have on their businesses.
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 year. A new band of Read More
York Ice Trail 2027: Date and Theme Announcement
This February, the much-loved York Ice Trail returns for another unforgettable weekend, as Legends Unleashed 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 twelve sculptures together at York Minster’s 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 a leading destination for both 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 Minster, The Watchers of York are 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 the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence, following 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, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to Read More
VisitEngland Awards for Excellence – York finalists announced
Three finalists from the Visit York Tourism Awards 2026 have been shortlisted for the VisitEngland Read More
Visit York Tourism Conference 2026 highlights: Collaboration at the heart of growth
The Visit York Tourism Conference 2026, sponsored by LNER, returned to York St John University on Tuesday 13 January. Organised by Make It York, the Read More
England’s Historic Cities launch new expanded travel trade resource
England’s Historic Cities (EHC) have unveiled a brand-new edition of the England Originals Travel Trade Guide. Read More
UNESCO EXPO & Creative Industries: York at the Forefront of Innovation
Supported by Make It York, this November, York & North Yorkshire will celebrate the region’s Read More
A National Gathering of Powerhouses: UK Film Production Summit 2025
This November, Aesthetica will host one of the most significant screen industry gatherings of the Read More
Aesthetica Film Festival 2025: 15th Anniversary
Film. Games. Virtual Reality. Comedy. Music. Podcasting. Masterclasses. World Premieres – and even a Fringe. Read More
Little Vikings launches free Snickelways & Silly Street Names Trail for families in York
Sponsored by The Visit York Pass Following the success of The Little Vikings I Spy Read More
Top York businesses triumph – Visit York Tourism Award winners shine at VisitEngland Awards for Excellence
Two Visit York Tourism Award winners celebrated at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence – the Read More
First look at York Ice Trail 2025
Get ready for a free weekend of frosty fun as York’s much-loved Ice Trail returns Read More
St Sampson’s Centre to serve as a ‘Quiet Oasis’ this Christmas
St Sampson’s Centre will serve the community as a peaceful and welcoming retreat this Christmas Read More
Celebrating York’s Creative Economy at the First UNESCO City of Media Arts EXPO
Launching the UK’s first UNESCO City of Media Arts EXPO to celebrate York’s 10th anniversary Read More