York Food & Chocolate Festival: 1 – 5 April 2026
York Food & Drink’s September Food Festival is a big attraction for guests visiting York. Now the York Food Season gets off to an early start with its Easter Chocolate Festival, featuring the city’s history and pre-eminence in chocolate making.
Come and sample the best of Yorkshire Chocolate Easter treats from stalls and demonstrations around the Shambles Market and Parliament St.
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May Race Days at York Racecourse 2026
York Racecourse opens the 2026 Yorkshire race season with its Dante Festival 13–15 May. Yorkshire experts say it’s the early season winners to watch through the rest of the season race days at the Knavesmire track which is a short bus ride from the campsite. Continue reading “May Race Days at York Racecourse 2026” »
York Racecourse Ebor Festival Racing: 19 -20 Aug 2026
The August Ebor Festival is one of York Racecourse’s most exciting race meets of the season. The ‘Ebor’ is “one of the oldest, richest and most famous race meetings in the North”. The race meeting will be staged over 19-22 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: 19 -20 Aug 2026” »
York Food & Drink Festival 18 Sep – 27 Sep 2026
York Food Festival is a week of foodie’s delights. It features 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 18 Sep – 27 Sep 2026” »
York Racecourse October Finale 9-10 Oct 2026
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 Race card features races from 2pm with prizes up to £100,000.
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Halloween Fun in York 31 Oct 2026
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 31 Oct 2026” »
