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
15 - 20 February 2010JORVIK Viking Festival (Annual Event)York city centre www.vikingjorvik.com 01904 543403
12 - 14 May 2010Dante May Festival 3 daysYork Racecourse www.yorkracecourse.co.uk/
21 - 22 May 2010May Spring Weekend Race MeetingYork Racecourse www.yorkracecourse.co.uk 01904 620911
11 - 12 June 2010Timeform Charity June MeetingYork Racecourse www.yorkracecourse.co.uk/
9 - 10 July 2010John Smith's Cup July MeetingYork Racecourse www.yorkracecourse.co.uk/
23 - 24 July 2010Musical Showcase Race MeetingYork Racecourse www.yorkracecourse.co.uk
17 - 22 August 2010Ebor Festival 4 daysYork Racecourse www.yorkracecourse.co.uk 01904 620911
05 September 2010Second Summer MeetingYork Racecourse www.yorkracecourse.co.uk 01904 620911
8 - 09 October 2010October MeetingYork Racecourse www.yorkracecourse.co.uk 01904 620911