York Events

York is an ideal base for weekends away and short breaks. The city hosts a wide variety of events throughout the year, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors to this historic city.

The Newington Hotel is ideally situated a short walk from the city centre and right next to York racecourse, as well as being on a regular, main bus route into the city. Why not plan a trip to York to coincide with one of the events taking place below:

DateEventLocationMore Info
13 - 17 February 2008JORVIK Viking FestivalYork city centre www.vikingjorvik.com 01904 543403
14 - 16 May 20082008 May Festival 3 daysYork Racecourse www.yorkracecourse.co.uk/
30 - 31 May 2008May Spring Weekend Race MeetingYork Racecourse www.yorkracecourse.co.uk 01904 620911
13 - 14 June 20082008 June MeetingYork Racecourse www.yorkracecourse.co.uk/
11 - 12 July 20082008 First July Race MeetingYork Racecourse www.yorkracecourse.co.uk/
13 July 2008East Yorkshire Thoroughbred Car Club RallyYorkshire Air Museum01904 608595
25 - 26 July 2008Musical Showcase Race MeetingYork Racecourse www.yorkracecourse.co.uk
19 - 22 August 2008Ebor FestivalYork Racecourse www.yorkracecourse.co.uk 01904 620911
19 - 22 September 2008Northern Motor Caravan ShowYork Racecourse01778 391123
19 - 28 September 2008York Festival of Food and DrinkYork City Centre01904 466687
25 - 26 October 2008York Roman FestivalCitywide www.yorkromanfestival.com
27 - 30 November 2008St Nicholas FayreYork City Centre www.yuletideyork.com 01904 550099