The excitement is building for this weekend’s return of York Residents’ Festival!
Organised by Make It York, York Residents’ Festival returns on Saturday 31 January and Sunday 1 February, offering York residents exclusive offers, free entry to attractions and unique experiences to explore the city and the surrounding areas.
With so many available to pre-book, it’s easy to plan your weekend in advance and fit in as much as possible. If you prefer to stay flexible, many experiences offer first-come-first-served on the day. New offers are being added all the time, including:
- Free tickets for York Witch Walk
- Free Hands-on History at York Army Museum
- Free entry to Barley Hall
- Free Brewery Tour at Brew York
- Explore behind stage with a York Theatre Royal Tour
- Free exhibition, Crossings: The Bridges of York, at York Explore Library and Archives
- Lots to enjoy at SPARK including 20% off Clucking Oinks, 10% off Florable, 10% off Waqif Arabian Kitchen and 30% off drinks at SPARK’s bars.
- 50% off Villainous Tour & Rum Experience and 10% off at Villains Rum of York
- 20% off Moxy Breakfast
- Two pizzas and a bottle of wine for £20 at Hooting Owl Lounge Bar
- Set menu options with 2-courses for £17.50 or 3-courses for £21.50 at Bill’s Restaurant
- Shop local and win big with Shop York by York BID (remember to collect your Passport from the Visit York Visitor Information Centre)
- 10% off selected merchandise at Visit York Visitor Information Centre
The complete list of offers is live at visityork.org/resfest, with new additions being updated throughout the week for attractions, guided tours and walks, food and drink, and shopping.
Don’t miss out – How to take part
To take advantage of the offers, residents must present a valid York Card, student card or identity card that proves a York residency. If presenting an identity card, this must clearly state ‘York’ (e.g. driving licence or older person’s bus pass).
The York Card is available to all who live or work within the York area. The York Card costs £6 for adult residents and free for under 18-year-olds. It’s valid for 12 months and is available to purchase as a digital card online or at any Explore library.
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PRESS RELEASE: 27 January 2026
Notes to Editors
More information on the York Card at card.exploreyork.org.uk
Businesses taking part can highlight their participation with the York Residents’ Festival toolkit available to download from Make It York.
