York Racecourse Ebor Festival Racing: 23-26 Aug 2023

The August Ebor Festival is one of York Racecourse’s most exciting racing meets of the season. The ‘Ebor’ is “one of the oldest, richest and most famous race meetings in the North”. The race meet will be staged over 23-26 August. York Racecourse attracts the top runners with over £1m to be paid out in prize money. Then there’s the glamour and fun of Ladies day… Continue reading “York Racecourse Ebor Festival Racing: 23-26 Aug 2023” »
York Food & Drink Festival 22 Sep – 1 Oct 2023

York Food Festival is a full week event featuring over 100 food and drink producers showcasing the best of Yorkshire produce throughout the city’s streets and markets. Continue reading “York Food & Drink Festival 22 Sep – 1 Oct 2023” »
Yorkshire Balloon Fiesta: 2023

York Ballon Fiesta Organisers have not published dates or a venue for the 2023 festival. We will update this page as soon possible.
York’s Hot Air Balloon Fiesta attracts over 50 brightly coloured balloons and many enthusiasts to York Racecourse through the popular 3 day event.
York Racecourse October Finale 13-14 Oct 2023

York Race Course’s End of Season Finale creates a great festival atmosphere both for horse-racing enthusiasts and visitors alike. The top trainers will be entering the season’s stars in Saturday’s Coral Sprint Trophy while the Friday meeting is Countryside race-day featuring a course-side fayre of countryside activities and trade-stalls. Friday’s Countryside Racecard features 7 horse races from 2pm with prizes up to £100,000.
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Halloween Fun in York 27 – 31 Oct 2023

York’s frequently grizzly history has given the city notoriety as Europe’s most Haunted City! With almost 500 recorded ghostly sightings within the city walls alone, York is the place to celebrate the macabre on Halloween. Discover the of ghastly, ghostly tales on a York City Ghost Tour. Do you dare..? Continue reading “Halloween Fun in York 27 – 31 Oct 2023” »
Visit York’s Christmas Markets: 16 Nov- 23 Dec 2023

York gets into the Festive Christmas spirit from the big Christmas lights switch-on November 16th. 100’s of brightly decorated Scandanavian style chalets open for St Nicholas’ markets, transforming the city centre into a festive wonderland of glitter and joy. Around Parliament Square, St Sampson’s Square and throughout the city you’ll find a treasure trove of Continue reading “Visit York’s Christmas Markets: 16 Nov- 23 Dec 2023” »
York’s Winter Wonderland Nov 2023 – Jan 2024

Give yourselves a special Christmas treat with a visit to York’s Yorkshire Winter Wonderland at the Designer Outlet, Fulford. Enjoy festive ice-skating, a vintage funfair, Christmas music, the Rink-side Café & bar, and a little Christmas shopping of course. All this within a few moments’ bus ride or drive from York Naburn Lock Caravan Park! Continue reading “York’s Winter Wonderland Nov 2023 – Jan 2024” »