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What's On in York
Experience amazing world-class festivals and events in York. Don’t miss comedy nights, markets, exhibitions and much more at the city’s varied cultural venues and theatres. Whether you want to know what's on in York today or this weekend, there's always things to do when visiting the city. If you’re visiting in the winter months, enjoy the UK’s most festive city with the enchanting York Christmas Market and a range of Christmas activities.
York has always been haunted. But this autumn, things are getting a little out of hand. Brave ghost walks, uncover dark history and explore York’s atmospheric streets before recovering with great food, cosy pubs, shopping and seasonal treats. Plan your visit to Haunted York this autumn, if you dare.
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Haunted York: The Intervention
Christmas in York 2026
Dead Northern Horror Film Festival 2026
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Carlton Towers Christmas House Tour & Cream Tea
Carlton Towers
Step into the magic at Carlton Towers this Christmas and discover the house dressed in all it’s festive splendour.Wande…
The Great Yorkshire Pumpkin Festival
Monk Park Farm
Make a full day of it this October with admission to the Farm AND The Great Yorkshire Pumpkin Patch all included in one…
New Year's Eve Party at Carlton Towers
Carlton Towers
Celebrate New Year's Eve in style at Carlton TowersWelcome the New Year in spectacular style at Carlton Towers for an u…
Owen Jones on The Fall of the West
Topping & Company Booksellers
From the critically acclaimed author of Chavs, an excoriating take-down of Western hubris - and the book that reveals w…
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Dead Northern Horror Film Festival 2026
City Screen
Emily St John Mandel for Exit Party
Topping & Company Booksellers
