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:

Date Event Location More Info
16 - 18 May 2012 Dante May Festival 3 days York Racecourse www.yorkracecourse.co.uk/
25 - 26 May 2012 May Spring Weekend Race Meeting York Racecourse www.yorkracecourse.co.uk 01904 620911
15 - 16 June 2012 Timeform Charity June Meeting York Racecourse www.yorkracecourse.co.uk/
01 July - 31 August 2012 York's 800th Birthday and a Summer of Festivals York thenewington.co.uk
13 - 14 July 2012 John Smith's Cup July Meeting York Racecourse www.yorkracecourse.co.uk/
27 - 28 July 2012 Musical Showcase Race Meeting York Racecourse www.yorkracecourse.co.uk
22 - 25 August 2012 Ebor Festival 4 days York Racecourse www.yorkracecourse.co.uk 01904 620911
8 - 09 September 2012 Second Summer Meeting York Racecourse www.yorkracecourse.co.uk 01904 620911
12 - 13 October 2012 October Meeting York Racecourse www.yorkracecourse.co.uk 01904 620911
15 - 18 February 2013 JORVIK Viking Festival (Annual Event) York city centre www.vikingjorvik.com 01904 543403