Category: Local News

York Theatre Royal is celebrating 275 years in the business, by throwing its doors for a weekend of family fun. From Friday 9 to Sunday 11 August the theatre will be packed with tours, exhibitions, taster sessions and feasts – and the promise of ‘one big party’. There will be free 30-minute guided tours of […]

Castle Howard, one of Yorkshire’s most-loved tourist attractions, is celebrating its history with a new event. The event will be based on all things Castle Howard to recognise the date that the attraction was opened for the first time to the general public. Howard Day will be taking place on the 31st of July and […]

Roll up, roll up; see some of the country’s best young market traders in our very own city. It’s fair to say that York has housed an awful lot of talent. From actress Judi Dench to alternative rock group Shed Seven; ex-England football manager Steve McClaren to, of course, chocolatier Joseph Rowntree. We’re not short […]

IT’S PANTO TIME! Okay, we know what you’re thinking: it’s absolutely not panto time. It’s July. How can we possibly be considering frilly dresses, princesses, fairies and the like when it’s 30 degrees outside and there isn’t a thigh-slap in sight? Well, the brains behind the Grand Opera House’s legendary pantomimes gathered together the cast […]

In a first for the UK: the Van Outerstep family have opened their secret off-grid fairy sanctuary, Northwood Trail to the public, and it’s magical.  Located near Stamford Bridge, York, guests can wander around the forest, sneaking a peak at hidden fairy abodes in the trees, exploring the magical maze and marvelling at nature. The […]

Creatives announced for Sleeping Beauty pantomime York-based theatre-maker Matt Aston will co-direct this years pantomime Sleeping Beauty with Berwick Kaler (who has stepped down as the Theatre Royals legendary dame after 40 years). They will also be joined by a new set and costume designer Anthony Lamble, who is based in harrogate and Mark Jonathan […]

Michael Jackson’s music needs no introduction. Whatever your opinion may be on the controversies that have surrounded him over the years, there’s no denying that he wrote some bloody good songs. Adrian Grant’s iconic tribute show to the King of Pop, Thriller Live, celebrates Michael’s music in the most ingenious and skilled way – from […]

Oooh… Joe Browns has just opened a brand new base in York at McArthurGlen Designer Outlet.  The Leeds-based clothing retailer opened in 1998, and offers a huge range of clothing at the new outlet that’s true to their unique boho, hippie style, setting it apart from many high street clothing brands. The lively launch party […]

It’s touched visitors in Naples, Italy; Brussels, Belgium – and now Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience is making magic in the stunning venue of St Mary’s in York for its UK premiere. This unique exhibition allows you to ‘step into the paintings’ through the art of modern technology. State-of-the-art projectors display a full 360 degree […]

What do the stars have in store for you this month? Someone who has been opposing you and holding you back now gets out of the way and doors that you thought were permanently closed now start creaking open.  This has to be a good thing, but it does put you in a quandary.  What […]

York’s a stunning city – we all know that. But hidden within these historic walls are plenty of secret treasures – and whether you’re a resident or a visitor, you’re going to love them. BETTYS This stunning venue is full of delightful goodies – although Bettys Fat Rascal, a scone-like cake filled with currants and […]

[Source: Pixabay]  York, as anyone who visits this website will know, is home to some of the finest attractions, the most lovely walks and some of the most interesting history of virtually anywhere in the country. It’s where beautiful architecture sits side by side with cutting-edge boutiques and where some of England’s most remarkable discoveries can be found.  There’s just one […]

While celibate women prancing around in habits wouldn’t usually scream the word ‘ENTERTAINMENT’, plenty of playwrights have made a killing out of singing and dancing nuns. From Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music to Dan Goggin’s Nunsense, it’s now become somewhat difficult to see a ‘real life’ sister on the street without expecting them […]

Loft conversions, extensions and building your dream home from scratch – they all start in the same place: with an architect.  York home owners and property developers now have the opportunity to work with the former Leader of Architecture and Innovation at Portakabin, Daniel Harvey, on their projects.  Wellbeing  Daniel has been creating beautiful buildings […]

Summer is almost here in the UK, which represents a great opportunity for you to try a new sport, whether it’s for the social side or to improve your fitness. Here are four activities you may want to give a go in York. Cycling Chris Lawless wins from Yanto Barker and Graham Briggs #GPWales pic.twitter.com/QtfPggYzjP […]