1. Happy Hour on a boat
Want to spice happy hour drinks with friends this summer? How about a happy hour boat ride on the Ouse. ‘Alive after Five’ is York’s ‘Ultimate Floating happy hour’.
20% off drinks from a bar serving local ales, wines and spirits. Leaving the city centre behind at six pm, head downstream for an hour long loop of sightseeing.
Including commentary from the captain about the history of the inner city to the countryside.
Have an old soul? Always wanted to experience a drive in film? or watch you’re favourite 80s romance under the stars?
2. City screen Picture house’s outdoor Cinema
For three consecutive days at the beginning of the summer and the week leading into autumn, the end of the sun.
The Picture house Cinema in York will be playing 6 classic films on outdoor screens at the Museum Gardens.
Classics like:
- Dirty Dancing
- The Princess Bride
- Grease
- The Evil Dead II
- Jurassic Park
- Stop Making Sense
The films all commence at dusk, or when the sun starts to set, for a romantic atmosphere.
Bring the allowed blankets, cushions and picnic chairs or wager on the first come first serve offered deck chairs and blankets for some comfort.
Grab some fuel from the bar offering alcoholic beverages, soft drinks and cinema snacks like popcorn, nachos and hot dogs.
If you purchase your tickets directly from Picturehouse you can reap the benefits of a £7 credit voucher towards food and beverages.
Since the aforementioned boat trip is a little more family friend, and maybe you’re looking for more Adult fun, why not a party that’s afloat?
3. Party on an opened decked boat over The Ouse
Party Nights Afloat have the option to party under the natural light of the city from the open-topped deck or dance in the heated disco saloon.
York’s ‘ultimate floating nightclub’ a great way to spend a hen party or any group celebration this summer.
Staying on the theme of boats and the river Ouse, how about piloting a vessel for yourself and friends?
4. Hire and drive a boat
Hire a boat that is safe, easy to pilot and suitable for up to 5 passengers.
The operating area for these boats is a route that will take you along the whole city within an hour.
Provided with full instructions and lifejackets there’s nothing to be worried about.
Self hire boat pictured by getyourguide.com
Outdoor cinema catch your eye? Lucky for you there’s more open air arts to be explored, like York Comedy Festival.
5. York Comedy Festival
This July witness headliners like stand up comedy legend Russell Howard and surrealist stand up legend Ross Noble.
Also featuring award winning presenter, Russell Kane and stand up and podcast sensation Joanne McNally. Along with many more.
On the 12th July these comedy legends will be performing in the open air theatre that is the beautiful Museum Gardens.
Tickets are still available so don’t miss out.
