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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 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…
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,…
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…
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 …
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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 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 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 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…
Indie York Events
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Introduction to Letterpress
Thin Ice Press: the York Centre for Print
Get to grips with the basics of letterpress printing in this introductory workshop. In this two-hour session, you will …
York Makers Market & NMTF Young Trader Showcase
York Makers Market & NMTF Young Trader ShowcaseNew family-friendly market that supports York's Purple Flag statusA …
York Witches & History Walking Tour
York Witches & History Walking Tour
Join your characterful witch guide and hear the true historical tales of suspected Yorkshire witches across the ages. D…
York Distillery – Book Your Seat at the Distillery
York Distillery - a home of York Gin
Welcome to York DistilleryBook a free ticket to visit our boutique working distillery and soak up the atmosphere while …
Cocktail Classes at York Distillery
York Distillery - a home of York Gin
Cocktail making at York DistilleryA fun and lively class during which you’ll learn cocktail-making skills you’ll use fo…
York Distillery - Make your Own Gin
York Distillery - a home of York Gin
Join our fun 'gin school' for your own gin-making experience.With a gin and tonic in hand, we’ll give you an insight in…
York Distillery - Gin Tasting
York Distillery - a home of York Gin
(£35 per person)Gin Tastings are hosted in our beautiful new York Distillery - find us off Skeldergate in the grounds o…
Chocolate Manufactory Tasting Tour at York Cocoa …
York Cocoa Works
Chocolate Manufactory Tasting Journey at York Cocoa WorksLearn how we make chocolate at York Cocoa Works with our Choco…
Chocolate Bar Making Workshop at York Cocoa Works
York Cocoa Works
York is home to the world's most famous chocolate bars and brands, and there is a lot of love here in the chocolate cit…
Chocolate Truffle Making Masterclass
York Cocoa Works
Join us at York Cocoa Works to learn how to craft your own beautiful box of hand made chocolate truffles to your own fa…
Chocolate Tempering Masterclass
York Cocoa Works
Our Chocolate Tempering Masterclass at York Cocoa Works is perfect for a chocolate enthusiasts who want to learn the sk…
Bean to Bar Chocolate Masterclass
York Cocoa Works
Chocolate Masterclass - Bean to Bar Chocolate MakingLearn the full magic of creating chocolate from the raw bean itself…
Indie York Offers
NHS Discount - Highwayman Tours
Highwayman Tours – Private Driven Tours of York & Yorkshire
Discount on Highwayman Tours for NHS workers!
York Residents Discount - ALL YEAR ROUND
Highwayman Tours – Private Driven Tours of York & Yorkshire
Discount for York residents for Highwayman Tours! Simply use the code below.
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…
Crafty Corporate Events and Team Building Days
Fabrication Crafts
Crafty Corporate events at Fabrication Crafts Fabrication has been running Corporate Events and Team Building…
NUS Discount - 365 Days a Year
Highwayman Tours – Private Driven Tours of York & Yorkshire
Discount on Highwayman Tours for those with an NUS card!
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…
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