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York Residents’ Festival starts today with brilliant local offers across the city! 🎉 From free entry at popular attractions to generous savings on tours, food and drink, the York Residents’ Festival is packed with great value experiences 🏰✨ Organised by @MakeItYork, the festival brings together cultural venues, independents and hospitality spots across the city. See all the offers and plan your visit at visityork.org/resfest 😊

York Residents’ Festival starts tomorrow 🎉 See the exclusive offers at visityork.org/resfest A whole weekend of great value experiences is almost here 🏰✨ From free entry and special discounts to family-friendly activities and unique events, there’s plenty to get excited about. Organised by Make It York, the festival brings together attractions, cultural venues, independents and hospitality spots across the city. Browse the offers now and start planning your weekend 😊

See a remarkable return at York Minster ✨ The lost shrine of St William of York returns after almost 500 years, brought vividly back to life through a major new exhibition and an awe-inspiring cinematic experience beneath the cathedral. 🎬 🕊️ St William of York: Life and Legacy 📅 31 Jan 26 – 03 Jan 27 Plan your visit at yorkminster.org/whats-on/event…

Experience centuries of stories in York’s museums 🏛️ From Vikings and Romans to railways and chocolate, adventure through the past with experiences for all ages. There's so many places to discover, including: 🍫 York's Chocolate Story: Discover the city’s sweet legacy and famous chocolate-making families ⚔️ Jorvik Viking Centre: Journey through Viking-age York in a fully immersive experience 🏦 York Castle Museum: showcasing stories from Yorkshire, home to the famous recreated Victorian street Kirkgate 🎖️ York Army Museum: Explore the personal stories of soldiers and the impact of conflict through powerful exhibitions and many more! Discover the full list of York's museums at visityork.org/business-direc… ✨

Get your York Ice Trail map now! ❄️🗺️ York Ice Trail is back 7–8 February 2026 with this year’s spellbinding theme – An Enchanted City ✨ Pick up your free trail map from the Visit York Visitor Information Centre and start planning your route to discover: 🧊 Stunning ice sculptures across the city ❄️ A twinkling Ice Village market 📸 Magical photo ops with the Snow Block & Igloo 360 camera 🍕 Warming street food Don’t miss this magical winter adventure, brought to you by Make It York. Plan your visit at visityork.org/york-ice-trail ✨

York Residents' Weekend is almost here. Join us this weekend, 31 January and 1 February, for 10% off in the Ampleforth Abbey Tea Room. Open 10am to 3pm. Abbey Church tours on Sunday at 2pm. #YorkResFest @VisitYork

What’s your favourite pub in York for a cosy winter pint? 🍺 Shake off the January chill and enjoy the warm welcome of York’s much-loved pubs, from historic inns to tucked-away hideaways full of character. 🔥 Tell us your go-to spot in the comments and start planning your next visit at visityork.org/business-direc…

A winter wonderland is taking shape in York ❄️✨ York Ice Trail returns on 7–8 February 2026, transforming the city into an Enchanted City of ice. 🧊 Wander past stunning ice sculptures 🪓 See talented carvers in action 📸 Capture magical moments Plan your visit at visityork.org/york-ice-trail

It's only a few days until York's Residents Festival 2026 🎉 Enjoy free entry, exclusive discounts and special experiences across the city, with plenty to discover all weekend long. 📆 Saturday 31 January and Sunday 1 February 2026 A Make It York event. 🔗 visityork.org/resfest

Your Minster belongs to the city and its people 💛 From everyday quiet moments to lighting a candle for a loved one, York Minster offers York residents a place to reflect and feel at home. Entry is free for local residents, making it easy to pop in whenever you need a pause. #ad Explore more at visityork.org

Have you checked the York Residents’ Festival 2026 offers yet? 🎉 Discover free entry, exclusive discounts and special experiences across the city, with even more offers added recently added to the website. 📆 Saturday 31 January and Sunday 1 February 2026 A Make It York event. 🔗 visityork.org/resfest

• Shambles • Stonegate and Swinegate • Goodramgate and Colliergate • Fossgate and Walmgate • Coppergate and Castlegate • Coney Street, Parliament Street and Davygate • Petergate and Gillygate • Micklegate • Bishopthorpe Road - Have we missed one of your favourite York streets? Let us know 👀✨

Discover York street by street ❤️ A wander through York is all about character, from buzzing shopping streets to atmospheric cobbled lanes, each one offering something a little different to explore, enjoy and fall in love with. Plan your visit at visityork.org 📷 jessrosepark

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York is very much open and ready for you! ✨ River levels are a little higher than usual, but the city’s accommodation, attractions, shops and restaurants are all open and welcoming visitors. Discover York’s unique charm, wander its historic streets and enjoy brilliant food, drink and culture at every turn. 🏙️💛 Plan your visit: visityork.org Stay updated: bit.ly/yorkisopen #YorkIsOpen

At the heart of York stands Your Minster 💙 More than a landmark, York Minster is a welcoming church for the people of the city, with free entry for local residents to step inside and enjoy a moment of calm. #ad Discover more at yorkminster.org

📣 Just 1 week to go until York Residents’ Festival 2026! 📣 Get ready for a brilliant weekend of free entry, discounts and special experiences across the city. The perfect excuse to explore York and support local businesses. Did you know there are some great offers happening just outside the city centre too? 🪨 Free Rock Climbing & Abseiling session at Brimham Rocks from Lost Earth Adventures 🍷 Free vineyard tour and wine tasting at Yorkshire Heart Vineyard ✈️ Free Entry at Yorkshire Air Museum 🥃 Free G&T or dram of whisky at Cooper King Distillery And so many more to discover. 📆 31 January & 1 February 2026 🔗 Discover all offers at visityork.org/resfest *Some offers need pre-booking

Explore York, our magical city ✨ Streets filled with character, history and charming touches are waiting to be discovered... Plan your visit: visityork.org 📷 jojacksonphotography

📣 Just 1 week to go until York Residents’ Festival 2026! 📣 Get ready for a brilliant weekend of free entry, discounts and special experiences across the city. The perfect chance to explore, try something new and support local businesses. Have you seen that many of the city’s iconic city centre landmarks are offering free entry to residents this weekend? 🏰 Free Entry to Clifford’s Tower 🐗 Free Entry at Barley Hall 🖨️ Free Entry to Thin Ice Press: the York Centre for Print 🎭 Free Backstage Tour of York Theatre Royal 🏛️ Free Entry at Fairfax House 🎟️ 200 Free Tickets for York’s Chocolate Story 🪖 Free Entry and events programme at York Army Museum ✨ Free Tour of The Grand, York 🏛️ Free Entry to York Mansion House And so many more! 📆 31 January & 1 February 2026 🔗 Discover all offers at visityork.org/resfest

Join the Original Ghostwalk of York for its 54th year! 🎉 After a short January break to refresh, the team is back to guide visitors through York’s haunted streets. 👻 The Ghostwalk returns at 8pm on Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th January. Nightly tours resume at 8pm from Friday 30th January. Ad Finem. #ad Book your tickets: theoriginalghostwalkofyork.co.uk