A summary of What’s on, what to see and do in York over the next 7 Days. Updated 7th October 2021
Haunted York in torturous partnership with The York Dungeon
It’s a brilliant week to dive into York’s cultural offering, with shows, art and events to suit all audiences.
Don’t forget, you can discover the city’s horrifically exciting Halloween events on Visit York’s Haunted Hub.
Nanook of the North Oct 14
Watch this stunning silent film from 1922, as a live musical accompaniment is improvised by Frame Ensemble. In the vast Canadian Arctic, under endless sky and in conditions of unimaginable cold, live Nanook and his family.
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Being Mr Wickham Oct 14 – 16
Adrian Lukis, who starred in the renowned BBC TV adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, returns to the role of Mr Wickham. Join the roughish gentleman on the eve of his sixtieth birthday, to lift the sheets on what exactly happened thirty years on from where we left him.
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People We Love Oct 16 – Nov 12
Beautiful, moving and timely, People We Love explores the invisible transaction between a person, a piece of art and that emotion which bonds us all. Love. Five screens, set in the York Minster, show portraits of a York citizens, each person gazing at a picture of someone they love. (Included with General Admission)
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York Design Week Oct 20 – 26
With an exciting programme of exhibitions, workshops, installations, creative careers advice, presentations, and live music, you are invited to explore this year’s theme: What a Pickle!, a light-hearted exclamation about the myriad problems we face, not just as a society, but as a species too.
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Horrible Histories – Barmy Britain Oct 21 – 24
Prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories live on stage with this special production of Barmy Britain. Using actors and 3D special effects, this amazing show is guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips.
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Yorktoberfest Oct 21 – 31
Yorktoberfest will follow in the traditions of the first Oktoberfest staged in Munich in 1810, bringing beer, bratwurst and oompah to a giant Bavarian-styled beer tent in the Clocktower Enclosure at York Racecourse, as well as a vintage funfair to complete the festive scene.
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York Maze Hallowscream Until Oct 31
Head to York Maze for a night of truly terrifying entertainment. Fear and fun come together in the five themed haunted houses, with over 100 actors bringing your worst nightmares to life. Return to the safety of the central entertainment zone to steady your nerves with scrumptious street food.
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..from previous updates but still useful!
2021 York Christmas Guide
Start planning now to make the most of Christmas in York. Our 2021 Christmas Guide is packed with festive inspiration, and available to flick through online. The guide is also downloadable.
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Pick Your Own Pumpkins 25 Sept – 31 Oct
Get the perfect pumpkin for the Halloween season by visiting The Balloon Tree’s Pick Your Own Pumpkin field. Their homegrown pumpkins are plump and plentiful, waiting for you to pick them and take them home to carve, cook and decorate.
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Touch of Tranquillity at village gallery Until 23 Oct
An exhibition of watercolours by Leeds artist Suzanne McQuade. Suzanne quit her customer service job about five years ago to become a full-time artist. She is passionate about watercolours and how their translucency allows light to flood into her landscapes and seascapes.
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Reunited: Lifting Lockdown with the Georgians Until 14 Nov
This brand-new exhibition in Fairfax House celebrates the lifting of lockdown Georgian style. Each room explores a different longed for post lockdown activity, and how the Georgians would have done it.
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Light, Glass & Stone conserving the St Cuthbert Window Until 1 Jan 2022
Explore the Medieval St Cuthbert Window through the new exhibition which tells the story of the life and miracles of Northern England’s most magnificent of Saints.
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Brand New Afternoon Tea Bus with Golden Tours from 7 August
Experience York’s streets as you enjoy afternoon tea onboard this unique and specially designed double decker bus. The 60-minute tour will take you past all of the must-see sights including York Minster, Micklegate Bar, and Clifford’s Tower.
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Cruise the Ouse
You can once again hop aboard a City Cruises boat and see York from a whole new perspective, while getting fascinating insights into the history and features along the river.
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Green Spaces in York
While of course we must remain home as much as we can, it’s still important we stretch our legs and enjoy some fresh air. The beautiful Museum Gardens, Dean’s Park and Rowntree Park (complete with cafe overlooking the park and river) are all open for just this purpose. Or simply get your steps in whilst strolling along your favourite section of the City Walls.
#LoveWalking
Stretch your legs and see York on foot. Our new Love Walking hub is full of great ways to explore the city and see sights old and new.
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Richard III: Coming Home – until 31 Oct
The world-famous late 16th century portrait of Richard III will go on display at the Yorkshire Museum as part of a new display, in summer 2021. The loan to the Yorkshire Museum is part of the National Portrait Gallery’s nation-wide COMING HOME project, which sees the Gallery sending portraits of iconic individuals to places they are closely associated with.
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Shambles Market
The Shambles Market remains open for essential shopping, and is the best place to get fresh produce from local traders. The Shambles Food court is also open for scrumptious takeaway treats.
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These events have been hand picked by Visit York.
Go to Visit York’s What’s On page to see a full list of things to do in York.
