The Grass Animals are back in York, taking over summer from April 13th-September 13th. York BID brings back its much-loved summer seating, grass animals sculptures and the return of Tommy Treebark's Wild Adventures. The grass sculptures can be found all across York, some of these include: Exhibition Square, York museum Gardens, Duncombe
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Grass animal sculptures return to York
Drama set to unfold as York hosts origami world record bid
A Guinness World Record attempt will take place at the York Origami Convention which will bring workshops, exhibitions and internationally renowned paper artists to Bootham School this April. Although details of the challenge are still being kept under wraps the announcement has already generated buzz among attendees, with many eager to
The Great Yorkshire Show Returns for Its 167th Year
The Great Yorkshire Show, is back this July at Harrogate's Great Yorkshire Showground. The Great Yorkshire Showgrounds. Photo credit: Alexis Majeau The Great Yorkshire Show is hosted by The Yorkshire Agricultural Society and is the UK's premier agricultural show. This is a major event and is marked on calendars every year for the
Chocolate City, how York became the sweet capital of Britain
York's reputation as ' Chocolate City' did not arise for nostalgia or marketing, it was a product of a unique convergence of industrial innovation, social reform and a vision. From the nineteenth century onwards, companies such as Rowntree's, Terry's and later Nestle transformed York into one of the nation's most
YSJ Partners with York International Shakespeare Festival
The York International Shakespeare Festival (YISF) is back for the 8th time. Photo credit: Lisa Wolpe With productions starting from April 21 to May 3, this is the fourth year that York St. John has been a partner. Events are taking place all around York, including York Museum, York St. John University, Theatre@41, and many