The York Residents Festival (28th & 29th Jan 2012) gives the chance to residents to celebrate one of Europe’s best loved cities – not only a popular destination for visitors, but also a great place to live. During the festival residents will be able to gain free and discounted entry to a large number of the city’s world class attractions and exhibitions as well as enjoying special rates at some of York’s best restaurants and shops. Many of the events are free but with limited tickets make sure you act quick!
Sunday 29 January, 9am – 12pm
The Royal York Hotel, Station Road
See spectacular views of the city of York from the Wheel of York. One complimentary standard wheel ticket, permitted per YorkCard holder. Pre-booking is not required.
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York College Mystery Plays – Experience ‘Ye Olde Medieval Dance Flashmob’
Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 January (impromptu times)
Parliament Street & St Helen’s Square
Watch out for York College Performing Arts students as they lead the residents of York in a medieval dance flashmob, all in the spirit of the York Mystery Plays. Don’t be shy, join in! This project is part-financed by the European Union.
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York Glaziers Trust – Conservators at work on the Great East Window
Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 January, 10am, 11.30am, 1.30pm and 3pm (tours last 30 minutes)
Bedern Studio, Deangate, 0844 939 0015
Visit Bedern Glaziers’ Studio for a once in a lifetime opportunity to get up close to the Great East Window. You will be able to see Conservators at work on the early 15th Century window which depicts the Apocalypse, the beginning and end of all things. Pre-booking is essential, due to limited availability.
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York Cocoa House – Workshops & Tastings
Saturday 28 January, 10am-6pm & Sunday 29 January 11am-5pm
York Cocoa House, 3 Blake Street, 01904 675787
At York Cocoa House we look forward to welcoming you to sample our special traditional confectionery recipes. Also running over the weekend – Create your own chocolate masterpiece at our chocolate table. Whilst at the Mansion House, uncover York’s Chocolate history with our hands on confectionery making workshop and tasting activities.
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Clifford’s Tower
Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 January, 10am – 4pm
Tower Street, 01904 646940
Enjoy the best views of historic York and get stuck in and hands-on with history at Clifford’s Tower. 100 free tickets are available on 28 and 29 January from the Visit York Information Centre at 1 Museum Street. Otherwise, residents presenting a Yorkcard will be able to gain entrance for just £1 per person.
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My Open Weekend 2012
Saturday 28 January & Sunday 29 January
Millers Yard, off Gillygate, 01904 655550
A full weekend of talks, classes, information and taster massage treatments for the York community and for all ages. A great opportunity to try lots of things out for free! Plus free coffee tasting on Saturday afternoon. See www.millersyard.co.uk for full programme details. Pre-booking is not required.
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Ghost Hunt of York
Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 January, 7.30pm
Walk starts at the Shambles
50 free tickets available every evening, call into the Visit York Information Centre to collect your ticket.
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York Theatre Royal
Sunday 29 January, 12pm – 4pm (tours every 30 minutes)
St Leonard’s Place, 01904 623568
See back stage of the York Theatre Royal whilst the Pantomine set is still up. If you’ve ever wanted to tread the boards now is your chance! Plus learn about the rich and interesting history of the building. Pre-booking is required. Reserve your place at the Theatre Royal Box Office, in person or by telephone.
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Scoot Cycling Holidays
Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 January, 10am & 12.30pm
River Path by Memorial Gardens / York City Rowing Club, 01904 720003
Discover York! York is shaped by its history and what its residents have done over time. 2 hour tour by bike. Bikes (sized to suit) and equipment provided. Pre-booking is essential, due to limited availability. Book by calling the number above and be ready to tell us the height of the participants.
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Behind the scenes at BBC Radio York
Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 January, 10am-4pm
Broadcasting House, 20 Bootham Row, 01904 641351
A chance to see behind the scenes at BBC Radio York and meet the team who bring you everything you need to know about York and North Yorkshire on 103.7FM. Studio tours running throughout the day. Pre-booking is essential, due to limited availability. Contact BBC Radio York on the number above between 9am and 1pm weekdays from 3 January.
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PapaKåta Pop-up Café
Saturday 28 & Sunday 29 January
York Museum Gardens, 01904 702100
Fancy warming your cockles in a giant teepee by log fires this winter? Then be sure to visit PapaKåta’s pop-up café in the York Museum gardens this January. As part of York’s 2012 Residents Festival, PapaKåta are partnering with Saunts caterers and York Museums Trust to bring you a cosy city centre hub from which to enjoy hot chocolates, frothy lattes and scrumptious chocolate brownies amongst other delicious heart-warming delights.
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