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What’s Happening this Summer in York 2022

Events taking place in and around York this summer, with something for all to enjoy whether you’re a family, alone or with friends.

Must-Visit Galleries and Exhibitions in York

If you are looking for some fresh, new pieces to expand your collection, or looking for inspiration from the art that is currently taking the industry by storm, here’s a list of art galleries in York you need to visit…

Must-Visit Female-Owned Businesses in York

From freshly baked pastries to beautiful flowers and scented candles to delicious food, here is a selection of brilliant female-owned businesses in York for you to visit and enjoy.

Things you didn’t know about The Grand

In the centre of York, The Grand has a well earned reputation as the finest place to stay. The city’s only five star hotel offers optimum luxury and comfort, with a range of elegant suites and relaxing rooms to indulge in. But there is plenty more to The Grand too, with a strong heritage and […]

Where to Enjoy a Drink in York

Whether you prefer craft beers or cocktails, there really is something for everyone. Here’s a guide to a few of our favourite venues for drinks in York.

How to Celebrate Yorkshire Day in North Yorkshire 2022

Come together this Yorkshire Day to enjoy the odd Yorkshire pudding and a pint or two as we provide a rundown of what’s on across Yorkshire this year.

Where to go for Vegan Food in York

York is home to a multitude of eateries, many of which offer vegan options to try. Here is a roundup of some of the best vegan places to try within the city for a bite to eat…

What’s On

We’ve picked six of our favourite reasons to get outside and enjoy the entertainment in York and Yorkshire this season.

The Story of Yorkshire’s Fishing Industry

For hundreds of years, our seaside towns have seen local fishermen bringing in catches full of delicious, fresh produce, including brown crab, scallops, and even the mighty lobster.

Where to walk in North Yorkshire this Summer

Here are a few of our favourite North Yorkshire spots to walk, each with some suggestions for routes and stops to help you get started…

What’s Happening this Summer in York 2022

Events taking place in and around York this summer, with something for all to enjoy whether you’re a family, alone or with friends.

Must-Visit Galleries and Exhibitions in York

If you are looking for some fresh, new pieces to expand your collection, or looking for inspiration from the art that is currently taking the industry by storm, here’s a list of art galleries in York you need to visit…

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The Pig and Pastry

At The Pig and Pastry we offer home baking, great coffee and free relationship advice. We also love breakfast as much as your mum loves a sausage.

35 Bishopthorpe Road, YO23 1NA

01904 675115

The Book of York | City to Coast

This unique insider guide to the city provides all the practical information that you’ll need to get around, whilst delving deeper to reveal the real York seen through local eyes. We also head out of the city to explore Hambleton, Ryedale, the Yorkshire Coast and the Yorkshire Wolds, where their respective charms and local independents are uncovered.

Price: £5.50 (includes a £2 donation to SASH and covers our P&P costs)

Please allow 5-10 working days for your order to arrive.

Food & Drink

Where to go for Tapas in York

Most famously associated with Spanish tapas, you’ll now also find cuisines from India to Italy providing similar small plate experiences on the British high streets. Here’s where to go for tapas in York…

The Best Italian Restaurants to try in York

Whether you’re looking for pizza and pasta, homemade gelato or Sicillian-style street food, you’ll find a great selection of authentic Italian eateries to try in York.

The Best Fine Dining Restaurants in York

In the last decade, the standard of restaurants in York has elevated exponentially. The city centre has always been a popular eating destination for the many visitors attracted here, and the arrival of new openings through those years have made it a place of culinary excellence.

Must-Visit Cocktail Spots in York City Centre

To help you explore the hottest cocktail spots in York, we’ve taken on the difficult task of seeking out those must-visit bars and venues on your behalf – it’s a hard life, we know…

The Restaurants with the Best Views of York

From the restaurants, cafes and bars of the city centre, there are several spots at which to sit and take in the impressive views.

Where to Find Fish and Chips in North Yorkshire

Whether you’re looking to pick up a takeaway in York, or fancy travelling further afield to the beautiful Yorkshire coast, you’ll find some of the county’s most popular fish and chip restaurants mentioned here..

Where to go for Tapas in York

Most famously associated with Spanish tapas, you’ll now also find cuisines from India to Italy providing similar small plate experiences on the British high streets. Here’s where to go for tapas in York…

The Best Italian Restaurants to try in York

Whether you’re looking for pizza and pasta, homemade gelato or Sicillian-style street food, you’ll find a great selection of authentic Italian eateries to try in York.

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Entertainment & Culture

A Guide Around the Seaside Town of Whitby

On the glorious east coast of Yorkshire, there are many beauty spots. One favourite place which stands out as something special is the evocative town of Whitby.

A Spring in Your Step

Welcome to your spring wellness guide for 2022. Say goodbye to the winter because the birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming and it’s the perfect season to relieve all that stress.

Where to Watch Live Music in York

Whilst other northern cities have claimed specific music scenes over the years, York has always kept its own eclectic array of live music happily under the radar.

The Top 10 Outdoor Days Out in Yorkshire

Step out of the city and within a short journey in every direction are many fabulous Yorkshire days out. Here are ten of the best.

Scenic Places to Walk in and Around York

At a time when we’ve all had to stay at home, it is ironic that many of us have never been out walking so much. The one permitted daily outing in early 2020 meant folk were strolling the streets around their home more than ever before.

Where to go on a Night Out in York

York has everything a city needs for a great night out and there are a vast array of venues showing every preference a good time.

A Guide Around the Seaside Town of Whitby

On the glorious east coast of Yorkshire, there are many beauty spots. One favourite place which stands out as something special is the evocative town of Whitby.

A Spring in Your Step

Welcome to your spring wellness guide for 2022. Say goodbye to the winter because the birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming and it’s the perfect season to relieve all that stress.

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Shopping & Lifestyle

Evergreen Businesses: Celebrating York’s Garden Centres and Nurseries

As the days grow longer and the light spreads wider, there is a renewed vigour to get outside and enjoy the wonders of nature. This year that feeling resonates more than ever, and there has never been a more apt time to experience the rejuvenation of Spring.

The Best Bike Rides in and around York

York is perfect to explore on two wheels, whether you’re a keen beginner or a fully fledged enthusiast. So if you’re looking for a fun day out, here are some of the best bike rides in and around York.

Must-Visit Dog-Friendly Spots in York City Centre

Whether you are visiting for sightseeing, a bite to eat or a beer in the sun, here is a selection of the top dog-friendly places to take your pooch for a day out in picturesque York city centre…

New Local Business Openings in York 2022

Spring is well and truly here. As the weather improves and the streets begin to fill up, York is quickly coming back to life, With new businesses are starting to pop up across the city, and some old favourites expanding.

The Best Secondhand Shops in York

There’s a great selection of places to shop sustainably in York, so we’ve compiled a list of our favourite vintage boutiques, record stores, and bookshops.

Discover the traders at Spark CIC in York

As an evolving collective of street food, good drink, small businesses, specialist traders and unique events, Spark is a buzzing destination to visit day and night. Here are the great places making it so…

Evergreen Businesses: Celebrating York’s Garden Centres and Nurseries

As the days grow longer and the light spreads wider, there is a renewed vigour to get outside and enjoy the wonders of nature. This year that feeling resonates more than ever, and there has never been a more apt time to experience the rejuvenation of Spring.

The Best Bike Rides in and around York

York is perfect to explore on two wheels, whether you’re a keen beginner or a fully fledged enthusiast. So if you’re looking for a fun day out, here are some of the best bike rides in and around York.

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