York Quest App
The ‘Travel Through Time’ trail on the York Quest app encourages families into the city to find a series of characters who are hidden around York’s historic streets. The ‘Travel Through Time’ trail already features a host of characters associated with York’s rich past including Dick Turpin, Guy Fawkes, a Roman Legionary and Anne Lister…
Safer Business Action Week
16th October 2023 marks the start of National Week of Action and ‘Safer Business Action Week’. York BID are working in association with North Yorkshire Police and York City Council for National Week of Action and ‘Safer Business Action Week’. The initiative provides an opportunity for all police forces to highlight their support for the vital…
Reignite II: The Creative Economy
Reignite: Economic Impact through Creative Industries launched in autumn 2023 to celebrate York’s creative sector and its significant impact on the local economy. The event brought together representatives across all sectors to unite under York’s UNESCO Media Arts designation, with the aim of encouraging all sectors in York, including hospitality, retail, and transport, to recognise…
Winter Light Display
From 16th Nov throughout winter. The city's spectacular citywide light scheme brings joy to residents and visitors throughout the darker winter months. The scheme is an elegant and immersive design in keeping with the rich and long history of the city, but with a modern touch to add to York’s star appeal. Lights will be…
York Nutcracker Trail
From 16th November 2023 to 6th January 2024, celebrate the winter season with the memorable York Nutcracker Trail. York BID has partnered with local charities, schools and artist Sian Ellis to bring you 10 bespoke nutcracker statues, dotted around the city. What's more, a giant illuminated post box in Museum Gardens gives you the opportunity…
York Quest Santa Search
16th Nov - 6th Jan. We need your help! Santa and Mrs Claus brought some of their festive friends to York to see the lights and get in the festive spirit, but now they’re lost in the City Centre. Join the Santa Search and discover 7 jolly augmented reality virtual characters along the way at…