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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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Abbeys, Ruins and Reformation
Highwayman Tours – Private Driven Tours of York & Yorkshire
Prices From £295.00
Explore Yorkshire’s ruined abbeys, historic villages and Reformation stories on a private driven tour from York.Abbeys,…
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…
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 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…
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 …
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
Indie York Events
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Researching York’s High Streets
Fabrication Crafts
Join Fabrication CEO Dawn to chat about the changing face of some of York’s high streets over several centuries.Fabrica…
Finding Charlotte – An Author Talk Researching Fa…
Fabrication Crafts
Finding Charlotte – An Author Talk Researching Family HistoryFabrication Crafts, 14 Feasegate, York, North Yorkshire, Y…
Letterpress Fundamentals: Six-week Course
Thin Ice Press: the York Centre for Print
If you’re looking for an in-depth introduction to letterpress printing, this course is for you. Each week, you’ll work …
Cyanotype: Printing with Sunshine!
Thin Ice Press: the York Centre for Print
Join us for a Bank Holiday workshop, enjoying the magical process of making cyanotype prints. We’ll experiment with pri…
Art at the Adventurers with Clavis Mentis
Merchant Adventurers' Hall
Join us in the relaxed setting of the Hall's garden for an arts session with a difference! Bring your own sketchbooks a…
Single Section Binding with Soft and Hard Covers
Thin Ice Press: the York Centre for Print
Learn how to create simple books with hard and soft covers. This practical, hands-on workshop is an ideal introduction …
SpeedQuizzing at The Old White Swan
SpeedQuizzing Ltd
Hosted by Olly Salisbury | Starts 8pm | Prizes, £30, £20, £10 food and drink vouchers | £2 to play | Max 6 per team | A…
SpeedQuizzing at The Old White Swan
SpeedQuizzing Ltd
Hosted by Olly Salisbury | Starts 8pm | Prizes, £30, £20, £10 food and drink vouchers | £2 to play | Max 6 per team | A…
SpeedQuizzing at The Ackhorne
SpeedQuizzing Ltd
Hosted by Alan Leach | Starts 8pm | Prizes, Beer | £2 to play | Max 8 per team | Age 18+
SpeedQuizzing at The Ackhorne
SpeedQuizzing Ltd
Hosted by Alan Leach | Starts 8pm | Prizes, Beer | £2 to play | Max 8 per team | Age 18+
SpeedQuizzing at SoJo Bistro
SpeedQuizzing Ltd
Hosted by Mike Brooke | Starts 7.30pm | Prizes, Cash taken in entry fees | £1 to play | Max 6 per team
SpeedQuizzing at SoJo Bistro
SpeedQuizzing Ltd
Hosted by Mike Brooke | Starts 7.30pm | Prizes, Cash taken in entry fees | £1 to play | Max 6 per team
Indie York Offers
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…
Lunch 2 Course Menu Offer
Kapadokya 50
Get ready to discover the enchanting flavors of Kapadokya50 with a modern touch. The carefully crafted Lunch …
10% off Admission to The Puzzling World of Profes…
The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring
Enjoy 10% off admission to The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring during Visit York Attractions Week! D…
10% off events at York Distillery, a home of Yor…
York Distillery - a home of York Gin
York residents get 10% off all events at York Distillery!To celebrate York Attractions Week, we're giving Yor…
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
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…
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