See the way Vikings lived in ‘Jorvik’, the Viking name for York. The amazing Jorvik Viking Centre is in Coppergate close to the 42 bus stop in Piccadilly. The Jorvik Experience has been reimagined with exciting new features and exhibits. Continue reading “Jorvik’s Vikings Return to York” »

York’s National Railway Museum houses the UK’s largest collection of historic, record breaking locomotives and railway artefacts. Entrance to the museum is FREE and there’s almost always a workshop, tour or exhibition to make your visit to the railway museum a memorable day out.
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Give yourselves a Christmas treat with a visit to York’s spectacular 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 13th Nov 2026 – 3rd Jan 2027” »

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” »

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 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 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 Yorkshire Chocolate Easter treats from stalls and demonstrations around the Shambles Market and Parliament St.

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