All day activities

22 Sep - 1 Oct 2023

Cookie Tour

22 - 1 Oct 2023 Start at information point

The cookie tour is a fun and interactive activity designed for families with children. A self-guided walking tour that starts at the Festival heart on Parliament Street and ends at St. Crux Hall.

Participants receive a map/guide leaflet that includes questions about participating businesses in the area, providing a unique and engaging way for families to explore the local food and culture scene, while also having fun and learning new things along the way.

The tour stops at the Museum Gardens, where participants can take part in the Food Factory and ends at St Crux where a cookie can be decorated to take home.

You can either pre-book online or purchase your booklet at the information point.
Collection of the trail booklet is from the Information Point any day between 10am to 4pm, located at the end of Parliament Street next to Boots Opticians.

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22 Sep - 1 Oct 2023

Taste Trails

22 - 1 Oct 2023 Start at information point in Parliament Street

A self-guided walking trail around the city of York and an opportunity to try samples from some of the best York’s food scene by visiting a range of deli’s, restaurants and suppliers.

Taste Trail West for Sunday 1st are now sold out. Taste Trail East still available.

We have two Taste Trails for you to enjoy, East and West York.
Each trail features around 20 stops to sample the best of York’s food scene as well as a tasting hub with more samples to enjoy.

This years participants include:

West Trail – 22 Yards, Dusk, Fancy Hanks, Forest @ Galtres Lodge, Fudge Kitchen, Hairy Fig, Howl, Impossible York, Love Cheese, Museum Street Tavern, Pho, Rafi’s Spicebox, Shambles Pork Pie & Sausage Shop, Taylor Made Kitchen, Tricolor, Trinacria, York Cocoa Works, Elefant, Forage & City Screen.

East Trail – 2ManyWines, Biga+, Brew York, Cafe 21, Divine Coffee, Explore Reading Cafe, The Good Food Shop, Hotel Indigo, Little Blondie Bakehouse, Middletons, The Chopping Block @ Walmgate Ale House, The Principal, Whippet Inn, Yuzu

 

You will receive the map and guide linked above that outlines the various participating businesses, along with a schedule of when each business is open and offering samples.
The samples provided on the taste trail vary widely depending on the participating businesses, but may include small bites of food, such as cheeses, meats, breads, and desserts, as well as drinks, such as wine or beer.

Overall, the Taste Trail is a fun and engaging way for visitors to sample a wide variety of local food and drink offerings and experience the unique flavours and culture of a particular York.

Tickets are limited to 100 per day – You can either pre-book online or purchase your booklet at the information point (while stocks last)
Collection of the trail booklet is from the Information Point any day between 10am to 4pm, located at the end of Parliament Street next to Boots Opticians

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£10(click through for all tickets - child and senior tickets available)
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22 Sep 2023

The Ultimate Breakfast Walking Tour

Confirmed on booking 08:30 until 10:30

The Intro to York Breakfast Tour has been created with two things in mind: First, to see some of the city’s historical sights and get your bearings before the crowds arrive. Second, to introduce you to a handful of York’s best-kept breakfast secrets.

£40 Per Person
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22 Sep 2023

The Hidden Gems Food Tour

Confirmed on booking 11:30 until 14:30

The Hidden Gems Food Tour from Tours in a dish has been carefully developed over several years for foodies who want to dive right into York’s fantastic food scene.

£60 Per Person
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22 Sep 2023

Yorkshire Appetite York Tour

York Art Gallery, Exhibition Square, York YO1 7EW 12:00 until 15:30

Taste your way around the centre of York, taking a culinary and cultural adventure stopping at five of the city’s independents.

£60 Per Person
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22 Sep 2023

York Markets Walking Feast

Visit York Information Centre & Gift Shop, 21 Parliament Street York YO1 8SG 14:30 until 16:30

A mouthwatering stroll through the history of York’s vibrant markets, indulging a snacky feast of delicious market delights!

22 Sep 2023

Eco Food Tour

Confirmed on booking 15:00 until 18:00

If you love food, love our planet, and love the idea of tasting your way around one of the UK’s most historic cities, this tour from Tours in a dish is for you!

£60 Per Person
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23 Sep 2023

The Ultimate Breakfast Walking Tour

Confirmed on booking 08:30 until 10:30

The Intro to York Breakfast Tour has been created with two things in mind: First, to see some of the city’s historical sights and get your bearings before the crowds arrive. Second, to introduce you to a handful of York’s best-kept breakfast secrets.

£40 Per Person
Book Tickets
23 Sep 2023

The Hidden Gems Food Tour

Confirmed on booking 11:30 until 14:30

The Hidden Gems Food Tour from Tours in a dish has been carefully developed over several years for foodies who want to dive right into York’s fantastic food scene.

£60 Per Person
Book Tickets
24 Sep 2023

Yorkshire Appetite York Tour

York Art Gallery, Exhibition Square, York YO1 7EW 12:00 until 15:30

Taste your way around the centre of York, taking a culinary and cultural adventure stopping at five of the city’s independents.

£60 Per Person
Book Tickets
25 Sep 2023

Orchard Tour and Apple Tasting

Edible York’s Apple HQ, , Salisbury Road YO26 4YN 16:00 until 18:00

Join us at Apple HQ to sample some of the wide range of apples that our Abundance York project volunteers have been picking in and around York, and explore orchard planted by the Leeman Park group at the junction of Water End and Salisbury Road.

You can wander around this young orchard which is now producing fruit. (There are plums, apples, pears and nut trees are on site here).

Optional donations will fund our Abundance Project that picks and distibutes apples to food banks and community projects across York.

We are also running an event in October half term at the Dormouse ancient orchard, please contact the email below for details.

This event is wheelchair accessible and there is limited disabled parking for visitors. Please make sure that children are accompanied at all times.

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Booking is not required for this event.FreeOptional donations
27 Sep 2023

Eco Food Tour

Confirmed on booking 11:30 until 14:30

If you love food, love our planet, and love the idea of tasting your way around one of the UK’s most historic cities, this tour from Tours in a dish is for you!

£60 Per Person
Book Tickets
28 Sep 2023

The Hidden Gems Food Tour

Confirmed on booking 11:30 until 14:30

The Hidden Gems Food Tour from Tours in a dish has been carefully developed over several years for foodies who want to dive right into York’s fantastic food scene.

£60 Per Person
Book Tickets
29 Sep 2023

The Ultimate Breakfast Walking Tour

Confirmed on booking 08:30 until 10:30

The Intro to York Breakfast Tour has been created with two things in mind: First, to see some of the city’s historical sights and get your bearings before the crowds arrive. Second, to introduce you to a handful of York’s best-kept breakfast secrets.

£40 Per Person
Book Tickets
29 Sep 2023

The York on a Fork Food Tour

York Art Gallery, Exhibition Square, York, YO1 7EW 11:00 until 15:00

Join this tour with the owner of York on a Fork, the renowned York Food Guide. Your host is a Guild of Fine Food awards judge with years of experience in the York food industry who’ll guide you around 7 venues including the festival itself!

£65 Per Person
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29 Sep 2023

The Hidden Gems Food Tour

Confirmed on booking 11:30 until 14:30

The Hidden Gems Food Tour from Tours in a dish has been carefully developed over several years for foodies who want to dive right into York’s fantastic food scene.

£60 Per Person
Book Tickets
29 Sep 2023

Yorkshire Appetite York Tour

York Art Gallery, Exhibition Square, York YO1 7EW 12:00 until 15:30

Taste your way around the centre of York, taking a culinary and cultural adventure stopping at five of the city’s independents.

£60 Per Person
Book Tickets
29 Sep 2023

Eco Food Tour

Confirmed on booking 15:00 until 18:00

If you love food, love our planet, and love the idea of tasting your way around one of the UK’s most historic cities, this tour from Tours in a dish is for you!

£60 Per Person
Book Tickets
30 Sep 2023

The Ultimate Breakfast Walking Tour

Confirmed on booking 08:30 until 10:30

The Intro to York Breakfast Tour has been created with two things in mind: First, to see some of the city’s historical sights and get your bearings before the crowds arrive. Second, to introduce you to a handful of York’s best-kept breakfast secrets.

£40 Per Person
Book Tickets
30 Sep 2023

The Hidden Gems Food Tour

Confirmed on booking 11:30 until 14:30

The Hidden Gems Food Tour from Tours in a dish has been carefully developed over several years for foodies who want to dive right into York’s fantastic food scene.

£60 Per Person
Book Tickets
1 Oct 2023

Yorkshire Appetite York Tour

York Art Gallery, Exhibition Square, York YO1 7EW 12:00 until 15:30

Taste your way around the centre of York, taking a culinary and cultural adventure stopping at five of the city’s independents.

£60 Per Person
Book Tickets

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