Visit York

14/10/2026

👻 Some of York's residents have been here for centuries... 👀

From browsing the shops to catching up with familiar faces at Ghosts in the Gardens, you never know who or what you'll meet in ! 🎃

Even the ghosts know the easiest way into town! Hop on York Park & Ride and discover the spooky side of York for yourself. 🚌

Who will you encounter? 👀

👉 visityork.org/haunted

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🍕 Pizza and pints? Yes please!

Hooting Owl Distillery York has your next midweek treat sorted with two pizzas and pints for just £25. Perfect for an after-work catch-up or a cosy evening out in York!

Discover more: visityork.org

For those who don't like w**e, you can enjoy two pizzas with pints for only £25!🍕🍻

No need to think about dinner after work and it's also the perfect pick me up after a rainy day like today.

14/10/2026

🎙️ Ready for a laugh? 75 years of comedy gold comes to York!

Join a special celebration of The Goon Show this Saturday 17 October, featuring live performances of two classic radio scripts, a Q&A and a look at comedy history!

🎟️ Limited tickets available, supporting Age UK York.

visityork.org

14/10/2026

🍁 Autumn adventures begin in York… 🍂

Race Across the World: The Experience is the official live experience of the hit TV show, available in York! 💫

✨ Discover York’s hidden gems
⏱️ Race against the clock⁠
🧠 Manage your in-game budget
🧩 Solve escape room-style puzzles⁠
☕️ Enjoy rest stops at checkpoints
🏆 Sign the coveted guest book
🗓️ Available 7 days a week

⏳On your marks, get set…go top the leaderboard!
Find out more at https://raceacrosstheworldexperience.com/york/

13/10/2026

The Haunted York Night Market belongs on the half-term list. 🌙🎃

Enjoy independent shopping, street food and warm drinks beneath York’s night sky at the historic Shambles Market York.

Visit on Wednesday 28 October from 7.30pm to 10pm.

Build it into your plans: visityork.org/events/haunted-york-night-market

13/10/2026

York has been named one of the world’s top Halloween destinations for 2026! 👻

Travel And Tour World has ranked York in its Top Halloween Travel Destinations in the World, recognising the city’s haunted heritage, atmospheric streets, immersive attractions and spine-tingling seasonal experiences.

From ghostly tales to unforgettable nights out, there’s nowhere quite like York at Halloween. 🎃

Discover : visityork.org/haunted-york

13/10/2026

👻 A ghostly walk for a great cause! ❤️

Join The Original Ghostwalk of York on Friday 16 October for their annual charity ghost walk, raising money for Become, a national charity supporting children in care and young care leavers, which is close to the team's heart.

Become helps young people build brighter futures through advice, education and employment support, while campaigning for better housing opportunities and improvements to the care system.

❤️ All proceeds from the walk will go directly to Become.
💷 Cash payments only to ensure the charity receives the full amount.

Support a fantastic cause while discovering York's haunted history! 🎃

Find out more: https://loom.ly/Sd6RZ4U

🏃 One of the Ghostwalk team will also be running the Yorkshire Marathon to raise additional funds for Become, with donations welcomed via their page - https://loom.ly/eeg6G2s

12/10/2026

🕯️ Did you hear that? Something is haunting Barley Hall ... 👻

Strange sounds, mysterious spirits and chilling tales from York's past await this Halloween.

Haunted York is in full swing, and brave young ghost hunters are needed to investigate the paranormal activity at Barley Hall! 😱

👻 Haunted Hall: Ghost Hunters! runs from 24–31 October, for ages 6+.

🎟️ Book your adventure: barleyhall.co.uk/whats-on/haunted-hall/

12/10/2026

Heading into York for some autumn adventures? 🍂🎃

A quick reminder that the Visit York Visitor Information Centre & Gift Shop is OPEN during the road resurfacing works nearby! 🙌

Pop in and say hello - we can help with maps, local tips, tickets, York gifts and ideas for making the most of your visit, including Haunted York 👻

📍 28 Back Sw**egate, York, YO1 8AD

🕘 Monday–Saturday: 9am–5pm
🕙 Sunday: 10am–4pm

We look forward to welcoming you! 😊

visityork.org/business-directory/visit-york-information-centre-gift-shop

12/10/2026

🎄 Just ONE MONTH to go until York Christmas Market returns! 🎉

From 12 November, Parliament Street and St Sampson’s Square will be bursting with festive stalls, independent traders, delicious seasonal treats and plenty of Christmas cheer! ✨

York Christmas Market will be open six days a week, closed on Tuesdays for its weekly rest day, giving you plenty of chances to make magical Christmas memories!

✨ And remember, York is open for festive adventures EVERY day! While York Christmas Market takes a break on Tuesdays, the city is open seven days a week, with magical attractions, seasonal experiences, Christmas shopping and delicious food and drink to enjoy! 🎅

📅 12 November – 21 December 2026
🕥 10:30 – 19:00

✨ Plan your : visityork.org/christmas