Your York BID 
Working together for a stronger York
Your York BID
Working together for a stronger York
Delivering services which make York a great place to work, live, visit, study and do business.
York Business Improvement District (BID) is working on behalf of local businesses to deliver key investments and economic growth for York city centre.
What We Do
Featured Projects
Can you track down 50 wild Yorkshire animals hiding all around York? 25 April - 14 September 25
York’s Future Developments
Explore York’s future vision with proposed development projects for the coming years. Get involved and have your say for the local community.
Latest News & Insights
York City Centre Insights May 2025
York BID collaborates regularly with data providers to brings together key economic metrics, offering valuable insights into the city’s performance over time. This report is structured into sections that highlight…
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Classic Arcade Games to Come to Life in York this July!
York BID are delighted to announce a free interactive event this July as Parliament Street will be transformed into The Actual Reality Arcade – a hands-on experience where iconic retro…
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Join York BID’s Rejuvenation Days to Spruce Up the City
York BID are looking for volunteers to roll up their sleeves and help spruce up York city centre as part of their Rejuvenation Days. This community-powered project is all about…
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York BID announce the return of Riverside Marshals to keep York’s riverfront safe this summer
York BID is pleased to announce the return of the Riverside Marshal programme, a friendly and reassuring presence along King’s Staith to help keep the riverside safe, welcoming, and enjoyable…
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York City Centre Insights Quarter 1-2025
York BID collaborates regularly with data providers to compile insights into the economic performance of York city centre. This report is structured into sections that highlight key indicators of commercial…
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York BID launches York BID Safety Network to strengthen citywide security and business collaboration
York BID are pleased to announce the launch of the York BID Safety Network, helping create a safe, vibrant, and diverse city for everyone to enjoy. The York BID Safety…
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Tommy Treebark’s Wild Adventure
Rowntree Mural
The Actual Reality Arcade
Stay, Shop and Socialise
in the heart of the city with the York Gift Card
Take the stress out of gifting and buy the York Gift Card for a wide choice of spending across shops, food and drink, hotels, leisure, entertainment and much more.
