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Be a tourist in York for the weekend….York Residents Festival is upon us again! Organised by Visit York inpartnership with the City of York Council, the Festival is a ‘thank you’to the people of York for the warm welcome given to York’s 7million annual visitors. This year residents will have free access tomany of the city’s leading attractions, be able to explore behind thescenes at places not normally open to the public and takeadvantage of some great dining offers. Enjoy!

To Take PartPre-booking is required for some of the attractions and guided tours,visit www.visityork.org/residentsfestival or pick up a ResidentsFestival leaflet from the Visit York Information Centre at 1 MuseumStreet. Some venues have limited tickets and operate on a firstcome basis first served. Residents need a YorkCard to gainadmission at each venue, available from all of York’s public libraries.YorkCards have a £2.00 admin charge for adults but are free forunder 18’s. The YorkCard also entitles you to free entry to TheCastle Museum and The Yorkshire Museum plus discounted entryto York Dungeon (from Easter) as well as Energise and YearsleySwimming Pools. Make sure you update your Yorkcard in order totake part.

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Festival InformationFor further information about York Residents Festival call into theVisit York Information Centre at 1 Museum Street. Alternatively youcan log onto www.visityork.org/residentsfestival, call 01904550099 or visit our Festival Information Point located on ParliamentStreet on Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 January.

Disclaimer: Information accurate at the time of going to print. Visit York cannot be held responsible for any changes to the offersmade.

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Attractions,

events and

exhibitions

The Bar ConventBlossom Street, 01904 643238Saturday 26 January – Friday 1 February (closed Sunday),10am – 4pmYork’s hidden gem, established in1686. Visit the free museum andfabulous café. Pre-booking is not required.

Barley Hall

Coffee Yard, Off Stonegate, 01904 615505,[email protected] 26 & Sunday 27 January,10am – 5pm (last admission 4.15pm)Barley Hall is a stunning medievaltownhouse, once home to the priors ofNostell & Mayor of York. Situated on thedoorstep of York Minster in the heart ofYork, the building has been lovinglyrestored to its original splendor withstunning high ceilings, beautifulexposed beams and a magnificentGreat Hall. Pre-booking is not required.

Bedern Hall

Bedern, 01904 653698,[email protected] 27 January, 10.30am – 4pm 3 of York’s ancient Guilds provide aninsight into how their history hasshaped the City over the centuries. TheGild of Freemen will help you trace yourfamily tree, find out what a Cordwainerdoes and the Guild of Building will showhow their craft still helps our City growtoday. Guided walks visiting the City’sGuild Halls leave Bedern at regularintervals during the afternoon Missing the Mystery? Learn aboutplans for the next production of YorkMystery Plays in July 2014. Pre-booking is not required.

Beningbrough Hall & Gardens

Signposted off A19 & A59, 7 milesNW of York, 01904 472027,[email protected] 26, 11am – 3.30pm &Sunday 27 January, 11.30am – 3.30pmThis grand Georgian mansion is packedfull of National Portrait Gallery paintings.The characters are brought to life bycostumed interpreters and fabulousinteractive galleries. Set within acres ofparkland with wonderful gardens. Theworking kitchen garden supplies therestaurant and the extensive shoprounds off your visit. Pre-booking isnot required.

Black Swan Folk Club

The Black Swan Inn, Peasholme Green, 01904 632922,[email protected] 27 January, 2pm – 5.30pmand 7.30pm – 10.30pm Winter Folk Day - informal afternoonand evening concerts featuring many ofthe talented local singers and bandsassociated with York’s award-winningBlack Swan Folk Club. Free to YorkCardholders. Non-residents £3 (concessions£2) on the door, space permitting.Pre-booking is not required.

Castle Howard

15 miles north east of York, just off the A64, 01653 648333,[email protected] 26 January – Sunday 3 February, 10am – dusk(café closes 4pm)Wrap up warm this winter and exploreCastle Howard’s monumental parkland.Discover statues, lakes, temples andfountains; 18-century walled garden,lakeside and woodland walks, andadventure playground. Enjoy a choice ofcafés and gift shops, plus farm shopand garden centre. Dogs on leads arewelcome. House closed. Pre-bookingis not required.

Central Methodist Church

St Saviourgate, 01904 612171Saturday 26 January, 11am – 4pmBuilt in 1840, the grade II Listed buildingis one of the few chapels of its periodstill intact. Seating 1500, a preachinghouse with fine box pews and a superborgan. Recitals to take place duringopening hours. Pre-booking is notrequired.

Clifford’s Tower

Tower Street, 01904 646940,Cliffords.Tower@english –heritage.org.ukSaturday 26 & Sunday 27 January,10am – 4pm (last admission 3.45pm)Perched on the mound raised byWilliam the Conqueror in 1068,Clifford’s Tower was the keep of YorkCastle, the greatest stronghold ofmedieval northern England. Visitors canenjoy wonderful views of the city fromthe ramparts, discover the castle’shistory and browse the shop for gifts,wines and preserves. Pre-booking isnot required.

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Commemoration

Sunday 27 January, 6pmPart of York’s Holocaust MemorialDay ProgrammeA shared remembrance of themassacre of Jewish people in York atClifford’s Tower in 1190 through asimple candle-lit ceremony and prayerjoined by The Moriah Jewish DaySchool choir from London. Pre-bookingis not required.

DIG

St Saviourgate, 01904 615505,[email protected] 26 & Sunday 27 January,10am – 5pm (last tour at 4pm) DIG offers you a unique archaeologicaladventure to get you on your way tobecoming a real archaeologist! Grab atrowel and reveal the secrets of York’spast from Roman, Viking medieval andVictorian times. Pre-booking is notrequired.

Eden Camp

Nr Malton, 01653 697777,[email protected] 26 & Sunday 27 January,10am – 5pm Housed in the grounds and buildings ofan original prisoner of war camp, a visitto our unique and award winningmuseum will transport you back in timeto experience the sights, sounds andsmells of life on the home front and front line during World War II. Pre-booking is not required.

Energise

Acomb, 01904 552424,[email protected] 26 January, 1.45pm – 2.55pm, 4pm – 6pmEnjoy free swimming on Saturday.Come down to Energise for a swim ineither our main or small pool. Formore details visitwww.energiseyork.comPre-booking is not available withthis offer.

Explore York

Library and

Learning Centre

Moving on from 1212: York in 1313Museum Street, 01904 552828Saturday 26th January, 2pm – 3pm100 years after 1212 York wasbriefly the capital of England duringScotland's Wars of Independence.This lecture will explore the impactof the wars on the city. To book afree place, please contact ExploreYork, 01904 552828 [email protected]

F1 Racing – Premier KartingJMD Raceway, Monks Cross,01904 673555, [email protected] 25 January Open Day, 11am – 8.30pm & Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 January (timings below)Complimentary 15 lap session. Allevents subject to availability. Adults 16yrs and over 11am-2pm & 6pm-8.30pm. Ages 10-16 from 2pm – 4pm (subject to restrictions) and childrenkub kart 5 minute session from 4pm –6pm. All visitors over the weekend willreceive a £5 complimentary voucheragainst a future event. Restrictedavailability. Pre-booking is essential.

Fishergate Postern Tower

Piccadilly, 01904 337308, Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 January, 10am – 4pmHistorical torch lit tour of the medievaltower built in 1400s and not usuallyopen to the public. Pre-booking is notrequired.

Holgate Windmill

Windmill Rise, Holgate, 01904 795851,[email protected] 27 January, 11am – 4pmBuilt in 1770 Holgate Windmill is afully restored and working windmill.Flour is produced and can be boughtfrom The Mill Shop. Visitors should beaware that access is by steep ladders. Pre-booking is not required.

Jorvik

Coppergate, 01904 615505,[email protected] 26 & Sunday 27 January,2pm – 6pm (last admission 5pm)Standing on the site of one of the mostfamous and astounding discoveries ofmodern archeology. Thisgroundbreaking visitor attractionenables you to experience life in Viking-age York. A must see for all!Pre-booking is not required.

Kentmere House Gallery53 Scarcroft Hill, 01904 656507,[email protected] 26, 11am – 7pm &Sunday 27 January, 11am – 5pmGallery based in owner’s home withfriendly & informal atmosphere.Showing a wide range of originalpaintings by talented artists from theregion & beyond. Prices from £50. Theonly gallery in York selected for the‘Own art’ interest-free scheme.Special offers for residents, artists willbe present to talk about their work.Special offers for residents, artists willbe present to talk about their work. Pre-booking is not required.

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Kirklees Light Railway

Clayton West, Nr Huddersfield, 01484 865727,[email protected] 26 & Sunday 27 January,11am – 5pmClimb aboard our little trains for ascenic railway journey from ClaytonWest to Shelley in the beautiful SouthPennine foothills. Built on the historicClayton West branch, the KirkleesLight Railway has developed into apopular destination for young and old. Pre-booking is not required.

Mansion HouseSt Helens Square, 01904 552036,mansionhouse.gov.ukSaturday 26 & Sunday 27 January,11am – 4pmFrom the beautiful simplicity of thekitchens to the largest civic silvercollection outside London to memoriesof former staff and Lord Mayors to thecarbon footprint, The Mansion House isembarking on a heritage lottery bid andwe need your views! Pre-booking isnot required.

Merchant Taylors’ Hall

Aldwark, 07411 173815,[email protected] 27 January, 11am – 4pm Visit the medieval hall of the Companyof Merchant Taylors. Meet membersof the Company, find out about theHall and Company throughout theages and see examples of ourcharitable activities. Pre-booking isnot required.

Micklegate Bar Museum

Micklegate, 01904 615505,[email protected] 26 January & Sunday 27 January, 10am – 5pm(last admission 4.15pm)Part of York’s famous walls that circlethe city and defended it through theages. The Bar was and is an importantceremonial gateway. In celebration ofthe Queen’s Jubilee, a new exhibitionexploring the pomp and circumstanceof Royal visits from the 14th century.Pre-booking is not required.

Minster FM RoadshowParliament StreetSaturday 26 January, 10am – 5pm& Sunday 27 January, 12pm – 4pmBe entertained by Minster FM with livemusic, loads of giveaways plus fungames, and challenges. Tune into104.7 to find out more.

National Centre

for Early Music:

The Recorder –

Workshop and Family Concert

Walmgate, 01904 658338,[email protected] 26 January, 1.30pm – 3.30pm Workshop, 4pm – 4.45pm Family ConcertJoin NCEM’s Minster Minstrelsrecorder ensemble, try out the moreunusual members of the recorderfamily and then join in the performanceof ‘Through the Arches of Time’ byAnthony Purnell. The workshop is opento all recorder players of Grade 1standard and above. Adults andaccompanied children welcome.

Family concert for all.Tickets: Workshop tickets free but must be booked in advance. Concerttickets £3.00 (under 12s and workshopparticipants free). Pre-booking isessential, please phone box office orvisit www.ncem.co.uk/recorder formore information.

National Railway Museum

Leeman Road, 08448 153139,[email protected] 26 & Sunday 27 January,10am – 6pm 2 for 1 rides on our simulator. Two forone travel on the Road Train. Offers onlyvalid with a YorkCard. Pre-booking isnot required.

Quilt Museum and Gallery

Peasholme Green, 01904 613242,[email protected] 26 January, 10am – 4pm(last admission 3.30pm)Beautiful medieval Guild Hall housingchanging exhibitions of traditional andcontemporary quilts from the QuiltersGuild collection. The Museum andGallery exhibitions showcase a hugerange of colour and skill from acenturies old tradition of quilting andtextile crafts. Pre-booking is not required.

Richard III Museum

Monk Bar, 01904 634191,[email protected] 26 & Sunday 27 January,9.30am – 4pm Richard III: A deformed, hunchbackedmonster, guilty of the murders of hisnephews? Decide for yourself!Pre-booking is not required.


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SEA LIFE

Sanctuary

Scalby Mills, 01723 373414,[email protected] 26 & Sunday 27 January, Daily from 10am Journey beneath the waves and getup close and personal with some ofthe most amazing creatures of thesea including sharks, rays and turtlesto name a few. With a quiz trail andregular talks and feedingdemonstrations throughout the day,there is plenty to keep everybodyoccupied. Pre-booking is notrequired.

St Helen’s Church

Stonegate,[email protected] 27 January, 1.30pm – 4pmExplore the church. Frequent shortguided tours. Organ demonstrationsincluding having a go! Pre-booking isnot required.

St Martin’s Church

Coney Street,[email protected] 26 January, 2pm – 4pmReflections – part of the City’sHolocaust Memorial Daycommemorations - St Martin’sChurch was largely destroyed bybombing in April 1942 and thebuilding is now dedicated to peaceand reconciliation. Visitors areinvited to light a candle for peace.

Sunday 27 January ,1.30pm – 4pmExplore the church. Short guidedtours & bell ringing demonstrationsincluding have a go! Climb thechurch tower to see the clock closeup.

Towards a

sustainable York

2013

Priory Street Community Centre,01904 422344Saturday 26 January, 10am – 3pm (Conference at 10.30am)A community green fair withspeakers and discussions. Everyonewelcome to come and explore howthey can participate. Local groupstalls and mini conference about thefuture of York’s environment andpeople. Pre-booking is not required.

Yearsley

Swimming Pool

Haley’s Terrace, 01904 552424,[email protected] 26 & Sunday 27 JanuaryEnjoy Free Swimming on Saturday26th between 1.45pm and 4pm.Enjoy Free Swimming, InflatableWaterfun and Aquafit on Sunday 27thbetween 12:00 and 7.30pm. If youhave never tried this beautifulEdwardian Pool before, now is thetime to try. For more details visitwww.yearsleypool.co.uk.No pre-booking available.

York Army Museum

Tower Street, 01904 461010,[email protected] 26 & Sunday 27 January,10am – 4pmMuseum features the pageantry andhistory surrounding two famousregiments. Pre-booking is notrequired.

York Castle Museum

Eye of York, 01904 687687Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 January,9.30am – 5pmA trip down our famous Victorian streetis something you’ll never forget….The world’s famous ‘Kirkgate’ has beentransformed and expanded. Come andexperience the sights, sounds andsmells of Victorian York and meet thecharacters behind the shop fronts asthey go about their daily business. Freeadmission throughout the year for allYorkCard holders. Pre-booking is notrequired.

York’s CHOCOLATE

Story

King’s Square, 0845 498 9411,[email protected] 26 & Sunday 27 January, 10am – 6pmYork’s Chocolate Story is offering freetickets! 25 adult individual ticketsand 10 family tickets each day on afirst come first served basis. No pre-booking is availble.

York Clothes Swap

De Grey Ballroom, Exhibition Square Sunday 27 January, 12pm – 4pmYork Clothes Swap includingexclusive handpicked fashion andeco stalls, upcycled workshops,lovely tearoom, beauty bar, luxuryraffle and exciting competitionsthroughout the day. All profits go toSNAPPY. Free entry and free drop inworkshops for residents. Seewww.britaindoesvintage.co.uk formore details.

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York Cocoa House

3 Blake Street, 01904 [email protected] 26 January, 8.30am – 6pm & Sunday 27 January, 10.30am – 5.30pmJoin us and invent your own chocolatebar or learn to create chocolate trufflesat the Chocolatier’s table. Four workshops running each day: Chocolate Truffle Making : 12 noon and 3.30pmInvent your own chocolate bar:10.30am and 2.00pm. Pre-booking isessential.

York Cocoa HouseFestival Tent, Parliament Street, 01904 675787,Saturday 26 January & Sunday 27 January 10.30am – 4.30pmJoin us in the Festival tent whereyou can create your own chocolatetreat or sample some of our ownYork made special Hot Chocolate.

York College Taster Sessions

Parliament Street, 01904 770232,[email protected] 26 & Sunday 27 January,10am – 12pm, 1pm – 3pmFree taster sessions from curriculumareas at York College. Pre-booking isnot required.

York Minster

0844 939 0016,[email protected] Orb Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 JanuaryEnter the Orb, a once-in-a-lifetimeopportunity to see some of the world’smost important art. Within thiselliptical treasure-house of stainedglass you will discover a forgottenartist for the first time.

Family ActivitiesSaturday 26 January, 10am – 4pmFamily-friendly craft activities designedto keep the younger visitorsentertained. Children can enjoy a freediscovery trail with Monty the Monkey,and new Discovery backpacks withexplorers kit included! Deposit required.Pre-booking is not required.

York Minster’s

Open Day at

St William’s CollegeSt William’s College, 0844 939 0016Saturday 26 January, 11am – 3pmA rare opportunity to explore theancient, timbered rooms of thishistoric building in its sleepy precinctof York Minster. With roots in the15th Century, it was originally acollege for Minster priests, but todaymakes a perfect venue for weddingsand family events. Pre-booking isnot required.

York Unitarians at St.

Saviourgate Unitarian Chapel

St. Saviourgate, 01904 693427,[email protected] 26 January, 10am – 4pm& Sunday 27 January, 12.30pm – 4pmBuilt in 1692, and thought to be theearliest load-bearing brick building andoldest surviving nonconformist chapel inYork; and the only chapel in Englandwith equal ‘arms’. An Exhibition “Whowe are now?” will show a display ofwhat Unitarians do at the Chapel. Pre-booking is not required.

Yorkshire Air Museum

Elvington, 01904 608595,[email protected] 26 & Sunday 27 January,10am – 4pmA great chance to catch up on thelatest developments at this awardwinning museum. Get close to manyhistoric aircraft and enjoy fascinatingexhibitions and discover Yorkshire’saviation history. Pre-booking is notrequired.

Yorkshire Museum

Museum Gardens, 01904 687687Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 January,10am – 5pmFrom prehistory to the city’s medievalsplendor, this amazing place tells thewhole story in its fantastic newgalleries. Walk on a genuine Romanmosaic floor, kneel at St William’smedieval shrine, see the monsters ofthe deep that swam beneath the sea –and all in the heart of the city. Get themost out of York – see the YorkshireMuseum first. Pre-booking is notrequired.

York Art Gallery will be closedthroughout 2013 for a majordevelopment and will reopen in 2015with 60% more display space, stunningexhibitions and a new Centre for BritishStudio Ceramics. To keep updated withthe plans and to see all of our currentactivities please visit:www.yorkartgallery.org.uk andwww.yorkstmarys.org.uk

Tours & Walks

Association of Voluntary

Guides to the City of YorkMeet at Exhibition Square, 01904 550098Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 January,10.15am & 1.15pmGuided walking tours of York.Pre-booking is not required.

Bedern Hall Guilds Guided

Walk

Bedern, 01904 653698,[email protected] 27 January, 10.30am – 4pm Guided walks visiting the City’s GuildHalls leave Bedern at regular intervalsduring the afternoon. Pre-booking isnot required.

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Bedern Studio, 6 Deangate, 0844 939 0015Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 January,10am, 11.30am, 1.30pm & 3pmBedern studio offers you a chance fora 'behind the scenes' glimpse at theconservation of York Minster’s GreatEast Window. Pre-booking isessential, [email protected] or callthe number above.

The Cedar Court

Grand Hotel & Spa

Station Rise, 01904 380067,[email protected] 26 & Sunday 27 January,10am – 4pmGuided tours around the hotel, whichwas formally the North Eastern RailwayHeadquarters. Come and discover howthis magnificent Edwardian building hasbeen transformed following a £25million renovation, retaining many of theoriginal features. Discover the originalChairmans Office, the Caretakersapartment (which is now thePenthouse) or perhaps take a wanderdown to your old office.

Exploring York

07981 242 764,[email protected] 26 & Sunday 27 January, 11amWorld Tour of YorkDiscover stories about York you havenever heard before, from the Romansto the world famous York of 2013.Explore the fascinating andentertaining history which is right onyour doorstep. We design tailor madewalking tours for visitors andresidents, who are celebrating specialoccasions or entertaining guests.Come and experience thiscomplimentary taster tour. Pre-booking is essential, preferablyby e-mail: [email protected]

Treasure HuntSt Helen's SquareExplore the fascinating and quirkyhistory which is right on yourdoorstep, with an exciting treasureHunt. We design tailor made treasurehunts for visitors and residents, whoare celebrating special occasions orentertaining guests. Enjoy thiscomplimentary taster treasure hunt.Question sheets available throughoutthe weekend from the festival tent

Ghost Hunt

Walk starts at the Shambles,01904 608700Saturday 26 January – Friday 1February, 7.30pmYour Victorian guide with his top hatand Gladstone bag will manifest at thestrike of half past seven at the bottomof Shambles. Haunting stories, illusionand surprises that will take youremotions from horror to hilarity.Outstanding entertainment that’s morehysterical than historical. 50 free ticketsavailable for each night from the VisitYork Information Centre closes 5.00pm,4.00pm Sundays.

The Ghost Trail

Meet at the West Doors of YorkMinster, 01904 633276Saturday 26 January, 6pmDare you travel back in time andexperience the tantalizing terrifyingtales of York’s ghostly tradition? You willlaugh, you will scream, you will neverforget! Pre-booking is not required.

Joseph Rowntree

Theatre

Haxby Road, 07511 123659,[email protected] 26 January, 10am – 3pm(last tour at 2pm)Come and visit Joseph RowntreeTheatre for guided tours, behind thescenes access and a closer look atyour local theatre. Guided tours willrun hourly throughout the day, withthe first tour at 10am and the last at2pm. Pre-booking is not required.

St Nicholas Fields

Nature Reserve

and

York Environment Centre

York Environment Centre,Rawdon Avenue, 01904 411821,[email protected] 27 January, 10am – 1pmFree guided 1-hour tours of StNicholas Fields Nature Reserve andYork Environment Centre starting at10am & 1pm. Between 11:30am-12:30 join the reserve WildwatchGroup for lunch while watching andcounting birds for the RSPB BigGarden Birdwatch. Lightrefreshments available. Pre-bookingis advised.

West Offices

Station RiseSaturday 26, 10am – 4pm &Sunday 27 January 11am – 3pmOpportunity to see the newlyrefurbished and extended WestOffices building that will become thenew Customer Centre and offices forthe City of York Council, prior toopening in March 2013. No pre-booking available.

York Archives

& Local History Service

Art Gallery building, Exhibition Square, 01904 551878,[email protected] 26 January, tours will runevery half-hour from 9.30am to12.30pm & 2pm to 4.30pm. City of York Council has the best cityarchive outside London. Work will startin 2013 on a new £1.6m HeritageLottery funded City Archive at YorkExplore so this is your last chance tohave a behind the scenes tour of theold Archive before it closes for themove. Find out why Richard III wasYork’s favourite king – and Henry VIII itsleast favourite! – and see if your streetwas damaged in the Baedeker Raid of1942. Pre-booking is essential. Tosign up for a tour visit the receptiondesk at York Explore Library, Museum

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Street. Tours are limited to tenpersons on each tour due to the sizeof the archive vaults.

YorkBoat

Lendal Bridge and Kings StaithLandings, 01904 628324,[email protected] 26 & Sunday 27 January,11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm (both landings)YorkBoat is delighted to offer a 30minute tour through our beautiful City ofYork. Sit back, relax and listen tohistorical facts on the River Ouse andsurrounding buildings. No pre-bookingavailable.

York Cemetery

Cemetery Road, 01904 610578,[email protected] 27 January, 10am – 4pmTours of the Cemetery grounds &catacombs at regular intervals duringthe day. Plus visit our newly restoredGrade II listed Chapel. Genealogicalsearches of the Cemetery records byour resident genealogists (fee payable).Light refreshments available.Pre-booking is not required.

York Cold War Bunker

Monument Close, Acomb Road,01904 646940, [email protected] 26 January & Friday 1 February, 10am – 4pmOn a guided tour of York’s own ColdWar Bunker, discover the sacrificesmade by ordinary men and women.See how the bunker’s decontaminationrooms, machinery and dormitoriescould have protected 60 people duringa nuclear attack, and find out about thework of the Royal Observer Corps in acompelling short film. Pre-booking isrecommended. Please call thenumber above. 20 free ticketsavailable on each day, allocated onbooking, otherwise £2 to residentswith a YorkCard.

The York Jewish

History TrailMeet at the doors of the York Museum, Museum GardensSunday 27 January, 2pm – 4pmOpen to all - guided walk and trail ofYork’s Jewish History ends atClifford’s Tower. Wrap up warm andplease note some steps areinvolved.

York Minster

0844 939 0016,[email protected] Guided ToursSaturday 26 January, 10am – 3pm(on the hour)Explore York Minster with our team ofexpert volunteer guides, including plansfor new underground interactivechambers to open in summer 2013.

York on the RunYork Minster North Entrance, 07966 315770,[email protected] 26 & Sunday 27 JanuaryWhy not try a short jog around thecity to remind yourself about thewonderful history and sights whichour tourists enjoy? Simply visitwww.yorkontherun.com and booka free run online any time over theweekend of the Residents Festival.Pre-booking is essential, pleasebook via the website above.

York Theatre Royal

St. Leonard’s Place, 01904 623568Sunday 27 January, 12pm,12.30pm, 1pm, 1.30pm, 2pm,2.30pm, 3pm, 3.30pm & 4pmGo behind the scenes on a backstagetour of York Theatre Royal. See thepantomime scenery and costumes upclose and have your moment on stage.Pre-booking is essential, please bookvia the number above or visitwww.yorktheatreroyal.co.uk.

Yorkwalk

Walks start at Museum Gardengates on Museum Street, 01904 622303,[email protected] 26 & Sunday 27 January,10.30am & 2.15pm (walks last about 90 minutes)Saturday 10.30am ‘Essential York’ and ‘The Walls & Snickelways’, 2.15pm ‘Secret York’.Sunday 10.30am ‘Essential York’,2.15pm ‘Snickelways’.Pre-booking is not required.

Other activities

taking place later

in the Year

Fairfax House

Castlegate, 01904 655 543,[email protected] 27 & Sunday 28 AprilYork residents are invited to visit FairfaxHouse during its 250th anniversary year,free of charge, for one weekend only.Entry to the House includes admissionto Crowning Glory, an exhibition ofhistoric Yorkshire jewellery. This specialopportunity is being offered due to theclosure of Fairfax House during the YorkResidents Festival in January. Residentswill need to show a valid YorkCard togain entry.

Merchant Adventurers’ HallFossgate, 01904 654818,[email protected] Monday 4 – Friday 8 February, 9am – 3.30pmThe Merchant Adventurers’ Hall is oneof York’s medieval marvels. Built in1357, the Hall is set in beautifulgardens and is open to the public as amuseum, wedding and hospitalityvenue and meeting place. This is afantastic opportunity to explore abuilding which has been part of York lifefor over 650 years. Pre-booking is notrequired.


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Wired High RopesWigginton Road, 01904 696003,[email protected] 28 January -Friday 1 February, 9am – 5pm Buy one get one free, save £17! Over7yrs and adults, 1 hour on thecourse. Pre-booking is essential bycalling 01904 696003.

York’s

CHOCOLATE StoryKing’s Square, 0845 498 9411Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 January, 10am – 6pmYork’s Chocolate Story is running aChocolate Sundays offer of 1/3 offadmission prices, available everySunday until 28 April 2013. No pre-booking available.

York Dungeon12 Clifford Street, 01904 632599Wednesday 13 – Monday 18 MarchThe York Dungeon will re-open Spring2013, better and bolder than evebefore. York Residents will be able tohave a sneak preview of the YorkDungeon 13th - 18th March 2013. Alltickets £5 with production of theYorkCard and proof of residency.Please check the website for furtherdetails www.thedungeons.com/york.

Special offers

Acomb Explore CafeFront Street, AcombSaturday 26 January, 10.30am – 1.30pm

York Explore Cafe

Museum StreetSaturday 26 January,9.30am – 4.30pm & Sunday 27 January, 11.30am – 3.30pm

Rowntree Park Reading CafeRowntree Park Lodge, Rowntree ParkSaturday 26 January, 10am – 3pm& Sunday 27 January 10am – 3pm

10% discount on all food and drinkpurchased by residents showing avalid YorkCard at the above venues.

National Railway MuseumLeeman Road, 08448 153139,[email protected] 26 & Sunday 27 January,10am – 6pm Buy one get one free on full pricedadult’s hot main courses and one freekid’s drink with every hot kid’s mainmeal purchased in our Brief EncountersRestaurant. Offers only valid with aYorkCard. Pre-booking is not required.

Restaurant Deals

2 course meal for two for

£30 (2 courses plus a

bottle of wine)

Cloisters Restaurant & Bar

Best Western Monkbar Hotel, SaintMaurice's Road, 01904 638086,[email protected] Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 January,6pm – 9.30pmThree course meal for two people for£30 with wine. No catch, norestrictions, come and enjoy!

THE COURT-Café-Bistro & BarDean Court Hotel, 01904 625082,[email protected] 26 January – 1 FebruaryDelicious food in relaxed contemporarysurroundings. Big sofas, coolatmosphere! Cocktails, wines by theglass, great range of beers. No need tobook, unless group of 5 or more.

Indian Vibes

23 Nunnery Lane, 01904 627267/621129Saturday 26 January – Friday 1 February, 5pm – 12am Any curry and rice or naan, also anymedium Le Cellier wine.

Lady Anne Middleton’s Hotel

Skeldergate, 01904 611570,[email protected] 26 January – Friday 1 February, 6.30pm – 8.30pm Offering an exciting menu combiningthe traditional with a modern twist,complemented by a friendly and relaxedatmosphere. Pre-booking is advised.

Meltons Too

25 Walmgate, 01904 629222,[email protected] Saturday 26, 10.30am – 4pm,Sunday 27 January – Friday 1 February, 10.30am – 10.30pmFull menu available, one sharer isequivalent to two starters, wine up tothe value of £18, not available from5pm on Saturday.

Piccolino

18 Bridge Street, 01904 521155, [email protected] Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 January,12pm – 11pmDine from our ‘Menu del Giorno’, 2courses £15 including a bottle ofhouse wine, Friday – Sunday from12pm to 7pm.

York Cocoa House

3 Blake Street, 01904 675787,[email protected] 25, Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 January 8.30am – 6.00pmJoin us at our Chocolate Dinner Clubwhere we use the best of seasonalproduce combined with chocolate inevery course of our set menu. There

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are a maximum of 24 places available at each Dinner Club. Visit York CocoaHouse or call to reserve a place.Chocolate Dinner Club open 7.30pmfor dinner at 8pm on Friday,Saturday and Sunday. Pre-booking isessential.

Free starter or dessert

with each main course

The Bar Convent

Blossom Street 01904 643238Saturday 26 January – 1 February,11am – 2pm (closed Sunday)York’s hidden gem, established in 1686.Visit the free museum and fabulouscafé serving delicious food. Specialdiets catered for. Free dessert with anymain meal purchased.

Chase Bar & Grill

York Marriott Hotel, 01904 770603,[email protected] 27 – Thursday 31 January,6pm – 10pmAdvance reservations must be made,complimentary starter/dessert witheach main course ordered. Not to beused in conjunction with Sunday lunchpromotion.

Cross Keys

34 Goodramgate, 01904 655082,[email protected] Saturday 26 January – Friday 1 February, 12pm – 10pmEnjoy a free starter or dessert with anymain meal from our menu.

El Piano

15-17 Grape Lane, 01904 610676, [email protected]

Saturday 26 January - Friday 1 February, 11am – 11pm,(Sunday 12pm – 9pm)Free starter or dessert with every main course ordered from the mainmenu. Excludes trays, VAT Buster,Giant Salad Plate. Not valid with anyother offer.

Filmore and Union

62A Low Petergate, 01904 654123,[email protected] Saturday 26 January, 8am – 10pm, Sunday 27 January, 9am – 9pm, Monday 28 January – Friday 1 February, 8am – 10pmThis offer is for a free starter ordessert with every main mealpurchased for dinner only any day ofthe week (cannot be used inconjunction with any other offer).

Masons Bar & Bistro

13 Fossgate, 01904 611919,[email protected] Saturday 26 January, 12pm – 9.30pm,Sunday 27 January, 12pm – 7pm,Monday 28 January – Friday 1 February, 12pm – 3pm,5.30pm – 9pmNot to be used in conjunction with anyother offer.

The Black Swan Inn

Peasholme Green, 01904 679131,[email protected] Saturday 26 January, 12pm – 11pm,Sunday 27 January 12pm – 10.30pmYork’s oldest and most historic pub,built circa 1417.

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Burger Kitchen

7 Lendal, 01904 639537Saturday 26 January, 11am – 11pm,

Monday 28 January – Thursday 31 January, 12pm – 10pm, Friday 1 February 12pm – 11pmExcludes resident heroes, special ofthe month and create your own.

Kennedy’s Bar & Restaurant

1 Little Stonegate, 01904 620222,[email protected] 27 – Thursday 31 January,8.30am – Midnight (food served 12pm – 9pm) Offer valid from 27th – 31st Januaryand must be mentioned when ordering.Applies to Large Plates and Burgersonly.

The Ivy Brasserie

and the New York Grill

The Grange Hotel, Clifton, 01904644744, [email protected] Saturday 26, 12pm – 2pm, 6pm – 10pm &Sunday 27 January, 12.30pm – 2.30pm, 6.30pm -9.30pmAvailable in The Ivy Brasserie and TheNew York Grill for lunch or dinner. Pre-booking is essential, please callthe number above.

Plonkers Wine Bar

5 Cumberland Street, 01904 655307,[email protected] 26 January, 10am – 2am, Sunday 27 January, 10am – 1am, Mon – Thurs, 10am – 1am, Friday 1 February 10am – 2amExcluding steaks, fajitas, sharingplatters & Sunday lunches.

Sangthai

Church Cottage, Escrick, 01904 728462,[email protected] Saturday 26 January – 1 February,From 6pm(closed Monday) This offer is not to be combined withany other promotions. Maximum 2YorkCards per table.

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Have your say on tourism in York.....As a York resident you play a key part in the success of York’s tourism sector; we know the warm welcome residentsgive to York’s 7 million visitors each year is really appreciated. Tourism impacts on everyone living in the city. City of YorkCouncil, in partnership with Visit York, is devising a new tourism strategy for York and its surroundings followingconsultation with residents, businesses and visitors.

This is your chance to voice your views on how we can strengthen York’s position as a world class visitor destination, onhow tourism affects you and how we can make improvements that benefit both visitors and residents for the future.We welcome your opinions so please give us your thoughts by emailing [email protected] [email protected] and look out for more information during the Residents Festival Weekend.

Do you have a favourite place to visit?

Visit York Tourism Awards 2013 - Help us find the winners…The search is on to find the ‘best of the best’ York tourism businesses and we’d like you to tell us who you thinkdeserves to win. If you’ve experienced a great day out at an attraction, enjoyed delicious food at a restaurant, found agem of a shop, or just been ‘wowed’ by amazing service, why not tell us about it and you could be help them win acoveted Visit York Tourism Award.

Simply send an email to [email protected] detailing which business you think deserves an award and a few wordssaying why, together with your contact details. If your nominated business goes on to win an award you’ll be enteredinto a prize draw to win two York Passes, offering free entry to over thirty visitor attractions. Alternatively send apostcard to Visit York Tourism Awards, 1 Museum Street, York YO1 7DT with your nomination. Deadline: Friday 8February 2013.


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