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York Residents’ Festival - Attractions
Organised by Make It York, York Residents’ Festival 2026 offers a variety of exclusive deals for York residents.
On Saturday 31st January and Sunday 1st February 2026, discover a wide range of family friendly attractions on your very own doorstep, from museums, theatres, and galleries to hidden gems and must-see attractions, for free!
How do I take part? To get involved, present a valid York Card, student card or identity card that proves York residency. If presenting an identity card, this must clearly state 'York' (e.g. driving licence or older person's bus pass).
See individual listings for more information, including pre-booking information. Some venues have limited free tickets and operate on a first come first serve basis.
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Featured York Residents’ Festival - Attractions & Things to Do Offers
30% Off Food all January at The Whippet Inn
Available to York residents only - see details of York Residents' Festival30% Off Your Food Bill at The Whippet InnJoin…
50% Off Entry at the York Dungeon (Pre-booking Required)
Available to York residents only - see details of York Residents' FestivalYork Dungeon - Best Large Visitor Attraction …
25% Off Flying Scotsman Virtual Reality Experience
Available to York residents only - see details of York Residents' FestivalEnjoy 25% off the stunning Flying Scotsman Vi…
Free Annual Pass Upgrade to Wonderlab: The Bramall Gallery
Available to York residents only - see details of York Residents' FestivalBook your ticket to Wonderlab: The Bramall Ga…
20% Discount on Gin Tasting Events
Available to York residents only - see details of York Residents' FestivalWe’re giving York residents a whopping 20% of…
Tea Room Discount - Ampleforth Abbey
Available to York residents only - see details of York Residents' FestivalJoin us over York Residents' Weekend, Saturda…
(Cancelled) Free Boat Trip for York Residents With City Cruises
Temporarily ClosedDue to high river levels, City Cruises will unfortunately not be operating during the York Residents’…
Free Entry at York Castle Museum (SOLD OUT)
Available to York residents only - see details of York Residents' FestivalWe are delighted to be participating in the Y…
Save 10% in the Cafés and Gift Shops at the National Railway Museum
Available to York residents only - see details of York Residents' FestivalHome to iconic locomotives and thousands of r…
Free Entry at York Art Gallery (SOLD OUT)
Available to York residents only - see details of York Residents' FestivalWe are delighted to be participating in the Y…
Free Entry at Yorkshire Museum (SOLD OUT)
Available to York residents only - see details of York Residents' FestivalWe are delighted to be participating in the Y…
Tour one of York's most loved landmarks, The Grand, York
This York Residents' weekend, step through the doors of The Grand, York and into a world of quiet grandeur and timeless…
Other Offers
HEIMA
10% Discount at HEIMA for York Residents
Available to York residents only - see details of York Residents' FestivalYork residents are treated to 10% o…
Castle Howard
Free Entry to Castle Howard for York Residents (Sold Out)
Available to York residents only - see details of York Residents' FestivalCastle Howard is delighted to welco…
Yorkshire Heart Vineyard.
Free short tour of the vineyard and winery with wine tasting at Yorkshire Heart Vineyard
Available to York residents only - see details of York Residents' FestivalWe are delighted to take part in Yo…
The York Quests: Immersive Riddly Treasure Hunts and Outdoor Escape Rooms
Play a York Quest with 75% off!
Available to York residents only - see details of York Residents' FestivalExperience the mind bending challen…
The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring
Free Entry For First 50 Residents at The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring
Available to York residents only - see details of York Residents' FestivalYork Residents Weekend & Januar…
National Centre for Early Music
25% Off Tickets: Ruby's Worry Family Concert
Available to York residents only - see details of York Residents' FestivalSaturday 31st January 11:30am &…
York Guided Historic Pub Walks
50% Discount on Tickets for York Guided Historic Pub Walks
York Guided Historic Pub Walks Residents Offer3pm January 30th January and 1st February 2026- Fully bookedDu…
The Bar Convent - Accommodation
Staycations at The Bar Convent Guest House - up to 20% off
Available to York residents only - see details of York Residents' FestivalEnjoy a unique Staycation at the Ba…
Brew York Brewery Tour and Beer Tasting
Free Brewery Tour at Brew York
THE OFFERTo celebrate York Residents’ Weekend, we’re inviting locals to visit our brewery and enjoy a free gu…
York Mansion House
Free Entry at York Mansion House
Join us for the annual York Residents' Festival with free entry to York Mansion House for York residents. Dis…
Middlethorpe Hall & Spa
Complimentary upgrade to the ‘Middlethorpe Spa Half-Day Discovery’
Available to York residents only - see details of York Residents' FestivalComplimentary upgrade to the ‘Middl…
Lucy Pittaway
10% off Artwork at Lucy Pittaway
Available to York residents only - see details of York Residents' FestivalTo get involved, please present a v…