The passion and excitement of the York Ebor Festival returns to York Wed 17 – 20 August. The four day race meet is “one of the oldest, richest and most famous race meetings in the North”. With over £1m in prize money for these prestigious races, York Racecourse attracts the top runners. Then, there’s the fun and glamour of Ladies day!
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Up, Up and away over York Racecourse this August when York’s Hot Air Balloon Fiesta attracts over 50 brightly coloured balloons and many enthusiasts to the 3 day event.

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York Food Festival is a week long gastronomic treat. The festival brings over 100 food and drink producers to showcase the best of Yorkshire produce in York City centre streets and markets. Continue reading “York Food & Drink Festival 23 Sep – 2 Oct 2022” »

Christmas brings glad tidings to York from 17 November until 23 December. The city is transformed into a wonderland of glittering lights and Christmas music while the city’s markets are filled with stalls selling Christmas gifts and seasonal treats. Can you imagine the Shambles Markets and Parliament Square lined with wooden, alpine style chalets all beautifully decorated for Christmas?

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Autumn Lights, the autumn illuminations and fireworks event, returns to York’s Elvington Airfield, 20 November. Its organisers promise a huge fireworks display, a ‘night glow’ by hot air balloons (weather conditions permitting) as well as ‘Light performers’ and a Street Food Village. Continue reading “Autumn Lights; Illuminations & Fireworks in York 20 Nov 2021” »

York Racecourse’s end of season finale provides great festival atmosphere both for horse racing enthusiasts and casual visitors. 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 products. Continue reading “York Racecourse October Finale 8 – 9 Oct 2021” »

Are you looking a for a caravan site open at Christmas? A caravan site where you can fill your Christmas holidays with all the magic and joys of the festive season? Well, take a look at York Caravan Park.

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Yorkshire is an amazing county to visit in the lead-up to Christmas and New Year. There’s much to see and do around York City, but that’s not all. Browse our suggestions for other places to visit in North Yorkshire through the festive period.

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Give yourself a special Christmas treat with a visit to Yorkshire Winter Wonderland at York’s Designer Outlet. You’ll find an ice rink, a vintage funfair, Christmas music and rink-side cafés and bars. Designer Outlet features some of the city’s top retail therapy. All this within a few moments’ drive from York Caravan Park. Continue reading “York’s Winter Wonderland 19 Nov 2021 – 9 Jan 2022” »

Illuminating York will return October 2018 after a year’s break.
Autumn is a wondrous time to visit York. As evenings draw in, take the short bus journey from York Caravan Park.  See the Minster, City Walls, York Museum and other historic buildings beautifully illuminated. Autumn also heralds a choice of entertainment for all tastes. Plays, musicals and top comedians tour the city’s theatres. Illuminating York features fantastic light shows across the city as well as entertainment in the riverside Museum Gardens.  Continue reading “Illuminating York – Autumn Evening Entertainment – Oct 2018” »