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Indie York
Indie York
With a backdrop that includes medieval lanes, snickelways, and even a shopping street that dates back to the Domesday book, this is not your average destination. Despite its smaller size, York is home to an unrivalled selection of indie businesses offering everything from ghosts to gorgonzola.
If you’re looking to treat yourself, find an unusual gift for a friend, source somewhere to grab a bite to eat – York has it all. With so much on offer, here’s a summary of the places that we recommend you visit.
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Indie York Experiences
Alive After Five: City Cruises
Alive After Five: City Cruises
Prices From £14.00
The Happiest Hour on the Ouse! Clocked off or just getting started? Swap the pub for the river. Give happy hour a whole…
York Fish and Chips Cruise: City Cruises
York Fish and Chips Cruise: City Cruises
Prices From £29.00
Sailing daily from the City Centre!Fancy a chippy tea with a view? Of course you do.Combine the best of British tra…
Cocktail Class with York Distillery, a home of Yo…
York Distillery - a home of York Gin
Prices From £35.00
Unleash your inner mixologist in the heart of historic York. Join us for a hands-on, two-hour cocktail workshop inside …
Historical Villains & Rum Tasting Experience
Villains Rum
Prices From £25.00
The Most Villainous Experience in York!Step into Villains Rum of York and uncover a world of historic storytelling and …
Calm Hour At The Puzzling World of Professor Kett…
The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring
Prices From £9.50
Experience The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring in a quieter, more relaxed environment during our dedicated Cal…
Party Nights Afloat: City Cruises
Party Nights Afloat: City Cruises
Prices From £47.50
Step off the pavement and onto York’s only floating dance floor.Party Nights Afloat is the city's go-to high-energy c…
York Food Tour
Yorkshire Appetite Food Tours
Prices From £75.00
A walking food tour is a great way to get a true feel for the historic city and know where the best foodie spots are. O…
The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring
The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring
Prices From £9.50
Looking for something a little different in York? Welcome to The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring, an award-win…
York Gin Tasting
York Distillery - a home of York Gin
Prices From £35.00
Are you and your friends looking for fun things to do in York? Come along to our gin tasting experience.You’ll learn lo…
Gin School with York Distillery - a home of York …
York Distillery - a home of York Gin
Prices From £95.00
Join our fun 'gin school' for your own gin-making experience, at York Distillery, the home of York Gin.With a gin and t…
Dog Day At The Puzzling World of Professor Kettle…
The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring
Prices From £9.50
During selected Dog Day sessions, well-behaved dogs are invited to join their owners for a visit to The Puzzling World …
Castle Howard, Abbeys & North Yorkshire
Highwayman Tours – Private Driven Tours of York & Yorkshire
Prices From £299.00
Spend an unhurried day among some of North Yorkshire’s finest historic places on a private driven tour from York, with …
Evening Escape Cruise: City Cruises
Evening Escape Cruise: City Cruises
Prices From £18.00
Sailing daily from the City Centre!Looking for the most tranquil way to end your day in York?Embark on the Evening …
York Sightseeing Cruise: City Cruises
York Sightseeing Cruise: City Cruises
Prices From £14.00
Sailing Daily from the City Centre! Uncover the history of our ancient city from a completely different perspective. Jo…
Champagne Tasting at York Distillery
York Distillery - a home of York Gin
Prices From £50.00
A premium guided Champagne tasting at York Distillery, in the heart of York. Hosted by wine expert Emma Moore, you will…
Self-Drive Boat Hire in York
Self-Drive Boat Hire in York
Prices From £40.00
Sailing daily from the City Centre!Fancy driving your very own boat? Of course you do.Try your hand at skippering y…
Wine Club at York Distillery
York Distillery - a home of York Gin
Prices From £30.00
Wine Club Tasting Night at York DistilleryJoin us for our monthly wine club, held on a Thursday each month at 7pm - a r…
York River Bus: City Cruises
York River Bus: City Cruises
Prices From £15.00
Riverbus: City Cruises From Campsite To The City - And Back!Ready to swap the campsite for a day in the city without …
Indie York Events
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Kaweco DIY Sport - Fountain Pen Making Event
Snowhome
The iconic Kaweco Sport DIY event is coming to Snowhome.Each year, Kaweco bring the DIY pen-making events to their offi…
10th Century Traders
JORVIK Viking Centre
Step back in time to 10th-century York as the historic Merchant Adventurers’ Hall becomes a bustling Viking marketplace…
A Beetle Bank Farmily Xmas Santas Grotto
Beetle Bank Open Farm
Ho Ho Ho! Down at our Farm!A perfect Xmas Farmily Memory — Join Santa and his Elves in his cosy Grotto.Each family has …
Christmas Free Flow at the Speakcheesey
Love Cheese
This is our Christmas party, and you're invited. All you can eat Christmas cheese at the Speakcheesey on Gillygate, wit…
The Infamous Port & Cheese Tasting at the Speakch…
Love Cheese
Our winter favourite is back. Join us on a candlelit evening at the Speakcheesey on Gillygate for a line-up of ports, e…
Tasty Tuesdays - A Festive Food Tour to get you i…
Yorkshire Appetite Food Tours
If you’re in York during the Festive run up to the holidays, then a walking food tour is a great way to have a break fr…
Tasty Tuesdays - A Festive Food Tour to get you i…
Yorkshire Appetite Food Tours
If you’re in York during the Festive run up to the holidays, then a walking food tour is a great way to have a break fr…
Tasty Tuesdays - A Festive Food Tour to get you i…
Yorkshire Appetite Food Tours
If you’re in York during the Festive run up to the holidays, then a walking food tour is a great way to have a break fr…
Tasty Tuesdays - A Festive Food Tour to get you i…
Yorkshire Appetite Food Tours
If you’re in York during the Festive run up to the holidays, then a walking food tour is a great way to have a break fr…
Tasty Tuesdays - A Festive Food Tour to get you i…
Yorkshire Appetite Food Tours
If you’re in York during the Festive run up to the holidays, then a walking food tour is a great way to have a break fr…
NEW City-Centre Ice Rink Opens in York ❄️⛸️
THOR's on ICE
Get your skates on York!Introducing a brand-new outdoor ice rink in the heart of York’s historic Museum Gardens. Open 7…
Christmas Chocolate Treat Making
York Cocoa Works
A fun, self-led, chocolate making activity - get in the Festive spirit this Christmas - perfect for families and chocol…
Indie York Offers
2 for £15 Selected Cocktails
Social 8 Lounge
Enjoy 2 Cocktails for just £15All Day Sunday - ThursdayBoth cocktails must be the same from the set list
Lunch 2 Course Menu Offer
Kapadokya 50
Get ready to discover the enchanting flavors of Kapadokya50 with a modern touch. The carefully crafted Lunch …
Morning deal + 4 and 6 box deals
Little Blondie Bakehouse
Our morning deal runs 7 days a week (from open until 11:30am) grab yourself a pastry + hot drink for only £6M…
Crafty Corporate Events and Team Building Days
Fabrication Crafts
Crafty Corporate events at Fabrication Crafts Fabrication has been running Corporate Events and Team Building…
2 or 3 Course Set Menu
Ate O'Clock
Enjoy 2 Courses from our Set Menu for £25 or 3 Courses for £29.50Available Sunday - Thursday all day & Fr…
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