York residents are invited to be a tourist in York for the weekend! The 2018 York Residents Festival is your chance to explore the city and be a tourist for the weekend – for free!*

More information at Visit York here

Sunday only
See the story behind the stage on an access all areas tour of York Theatre Royal including parts of the building normally off limits to the public.

All weekend

Get a flavour of Residents Festival with some delicious discounts at some of York’s most-loved cafés and restaurants.

Be one of the first to explore the newly restored and magnificent Mansion House, the original city house, and experience York’s past and present

From free fat rascals for the first 50 Bettys customers to fantastic discounts off everything from jewellery to art, you’ll love these shopping offers.

Walk the woodland, spot wildlife on the Great Lake and enjoy the adventure playground, Castle Howard’s landscape is yours to discover.

Visit after 1pm across the weekend to immerse yourself in the re-imagined JORVIK experience, with new experiences and stories to be told.

** York Residents Festival is open to all York Residents and York students who have a valid YorkCard or student ID– you’ll need one card per person to gain free admission to attractions and benefit from the special offers. **

2018 York Visitors Guide Out Now!
View it On-Line here