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// 3RD-6TH SEPTEMBER SOUNDS IN THE GROUNDS. Ripley Castle. Enjoy an outdoor gig in an extraordinary space.

Choose from: Abba Mania, The Bootleg Beatles, A Country Night With Nashville and Beyond the Barricade. To book, visit soundsinthegrounds.seetickets.com.

// UNTIL 6TH SEPTEMBER THE GREAT YORKSHIRE MAZE, Sherburn. Open 10am-4.30pm everyday. Everything you need for a fun day out. Two mazes, a vintage funfair, football darts and a big top with live entertainment. To book, visit www.ticketsource.co.uk/ thegreatyorkshiremaze.

// UNTIL 5TH SEPTEMBER TEDDY BEARS’ PICNIC

(Park Bench Theatre), Rowntree Park. Enjoy this socially-distanced monologue for all ages in the beautiful setting of Rowntree Park. Bring your favourite teddy bear and a picnic! To book, visit yorktheatreroyal.co.uk.

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MALTON MONTHLY FOOD MARKET

Malton. 12th September

// 12TH SEPTEMBER YORK IRISH QUIZ NIGHT, Zoom, 7.30pm. The annual York Irish Quiz Night is moving online! Join as a household team, or be linked up with a team on the night via Zoom.

There will be spot prizes including crates of Club Orange from the cancelled St. Patrick's Festival.

Visit yorkirish.co.uk.

// 12TH SEPTEMBER MALTON MONTHLY FOOD MARKET, Malton. Popular with

foodies, locals and chefs alike, Malton's monthly food market has got plenty of locally sourced treats on offer. There's free parking for two hours, a one-way system and social distancing.

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THE VIEW FROM THE MANSION HOUSE: A HISTORY OF YORK

St Helen's Square. - 13th September

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GARDEN TOUR AND LUNCHEON, Middlethorpe Hall

Helen’s Square. Room-by-room, learn how the city has changed around the house, and how the house and its residents changed in response. mansionhouseyork.com.

& Spa. Join Middlethorpe Hall’s head gardener on a guided tour of the gardens followed by a three-course luncheon with wine.

Visit middlethorpe.com to book your place.

// 20TH SEPTEMBER ANTIQUE HOME AND VINTAGE FAIR, York Racecourse. Enjoy the

vibrant atmosphere and peruse buckets of antique and vintage items, home décor inspiration, collectables and curios from around one hundred traders. Visit antiquefairyork.com. // 21ST SEPTEMBER SALAD FINGERS TOUR, The Crescent Community Venue. Catch every episode of the British flash animation series that took the internet by storm in 2004 before a Q&A with creator David Firth who has also produced several animations for the BBC. Visit thecrescentyork.com to book.

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// 25TH SEPTEMBER CERAMIC PAINTING NIGHT,

Rainbows Ceramics Painting Studio, from 6pm. This painting session is for the grownups to enjoy. Book in advance by calling 01904 675533 you’ll need to put down a small deposit and decide what item you want to paint. P.S. You can bring your own nibbles and booze! // EVERY THURSDAY QUIZ NIGHT, The Old White Swan, Goodramgate. Put your knowledge to the test at Olly’s weekly SpeedQuiz from 8pm. Book a table through nicholsonspubs. co.uk.

// EVERY SATURDAY FOOD CIRCLE, Tang Hall Community Centre. Open 12pm2pm. Food Circle focuses on smallscale regenerative agriculture while building an informed and thriving market place. Check out the market and join the mailing list to preorder food: food.circle.york@gmail.com.

// EVERY SUNDAY GIANT CAR BOOT SALE, Wigginton. Start your Sunday

the right way - by finding a bargain.

Starts at 6.30am.

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BARLEY HALL, 2 Coffee Yard, off Stonegate. A stunning medieval house. www.barleyhall.org.uk.

CLIFFORD’S TOWER, Eye of York, Open daily, 10am-6pm.

This imposing tower is almost all that remains of York Castle, which was originally built by William the Conqueror. Book before your visit: english-heritage.org.uk.

CASTLE HOWARD, The gardens and Skelf Island Adventure Playground are open! Pre-book online at castlehoward.co.uk.

SHAMBLES MARKET. Fashion, gifts, local fruit and veg, fresh meat and delicious street food from the food court. Open every day from 9am-5pm.

THE NATIONAL RAILWAY MUSEUM, Leeman Road, 10am-

6pm daily. The biggest railway museum in the world houses iconic locomotives and an unrivalled collection of engineering brilliance.

And it’s free entry! www.nrm.org.uk

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JORVIK VIKING CENTRE, Coppergate. Enjoy the

world-famous ride experience with the sights and smells of the Viking Age, as well as getting up close to 1000-year-old artefacts and interacting with real-life Vikings. Visit www.jorvikvikingcentre.co.uk THE YORK DUNGEON, Clifford Street. If you enjoy a bit of mild peril in your life, then you need to go to The York Dungeon. Visit www. thedungeons.com/york.

VAN GOGH: THE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE, St Mary’s York.

Step into the paintings of Vincent Van Gogh through the art of modern technology. Visit www. vangoghexpo.co.uk.

YORK CASTLE MUSEUM. Stroll down the victorian street, Kirkgate, Visit York Castle Prisons and learn about bygone eras including the 60s and WW1. Visit yorkcastlemuseum. org.uk.

YORKWALK, Museum Garden Gates, Museum Street. A wide range of tours with several taking place every day. Visit www. yorkwalk.co.uk.

YORK MANSION HOUSE, St Helen’s Square. Pre-book a guided tour at mansionhouseyork.com.

YORK GOLF RANGE, Towthorpe Moor Lane, near Strensall. Set in beautiful countryside, York Golf Range features a whole host of fun activities. Visit www.yorkgolfrange. co.uk.

YORK ARMY MUSEUM, Tower Street. View and learn about some of the most important regimental collections in the UK, spanning over 300 years of global history.

Visit yorkarmymuseum.org.uk.

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"The streets of York are held together by a diverse blend of independent shops, cafés and restaurants."

The streets of York are held together by a diverse blend of independent shops, cafés and restaurants.

When you head into the city centre to pick up an artisan handmade soap, a freshly baked brownie, or a lovingly sourced accessory - you can be sure that what you're buying has been made or sold by a local business person who will contribute to York's

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economy, tourism industry and continued success.

Coronavirus might have changed the way some of our local businesses operate, but they've proven that they're determined, flexible and fast-thinking in times of need. If you can't make it into the city centre, why not head over one of these fabulous indie's websites and see what you can purchase online?

•Sandwitches Cafe

50, The Village, Haxby, York www.aromacoffeehaxby.co.uk

12 Newgate, York YO1 7LA www.sandwitchescafe.co.uk

Open for takeaways & sit-in meals.

We serve Fairtrade drinks and freshly prepared food in a friendly atmosphere.

Serving breakfast and lunch with a varied and diverse selection including sandwiches, salads, burgers, slate boards and cakes.

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•Mr & Mrs Todd

Wigginton Road, York YO32 2RH vikingloom.co.uk • 01904 620587

34A Shambles, York, YO1 7LX www.mrandmrstodd.co.uk

Dressmaking, quilting, cross stitch, tapestry, embroidery, beads - shops and classes.

Everything you need to sew beautiful things.

A peaceful retreat with an outstanding view of York Minster overlooking the historic Shambles. Book today 07952 693443.

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•Ainsty Farm Shop

Acomb 07798 896109

01423 331897 www.ainstyfarmshop.co.uk

Providing cakes, cupcakes, sweet treats and afternoon teas plus home-cooked ready meals. Delivery available in York area.

Selling traditionally butchered meat, freshly baked bread, fresh fruit and vegetables, milk, cheese and so much more…‘Quality produce straight from the farm’

•Drift-In Cafe

•Love Cheese

1-3 Nessgate, York YO1 9NP www.drift-incafe.co.uk

16 Gillygate, York, YO31 7EQ www.lovecheese.co.uk

Cafe in the heart of York, serving freshly prepared food and drink, great coffee and nutritious snacks.

Enjoy the finest cheese and wine in our cafe and walled garden 01904 622 967.

•Watkinsons

•Make Your Mark

53 Goodramgate, York, YO1 7LS www.watkinsonsshoes.com

26 Goodramgate, York YO1 7LG www.makeyourmarkstamps.co.uk

Since 1904, Watkinsons has been providing high-quality footwear to the nation.

Bespoke designs from across the globe.

Creating rubber stamps and office style self inking stamps for businesses all over the UK and beyond.

•Palenque Jewellery

•Monk Bar Model Shop

01904 638152 60 Low Petergate, York YO1 7HZ

2 Goodramgate, York, YO1 7LQ www.monkbarmodelshop.co.uk

Discover unique sterling silver jewellery inspired by the natural world, where contemporary style meets Mexican artistry. Visit: www.palenque.co.uk

Traditional Model Shop, established in 1963.

Stockists of model railways, plastic kits, Scalextrics, Diecast models and accessories.

•Rae & Webb

•Tealicious Vintage Tea Room

74 Gillygate, York, YO31 7EQ 01904 623658

6, The Village, Haxby, YO32 2LU 01904 764906

We are an independent serving amazing coffee, delicious treats and lunches with a friendly atmosphere and great chat! GF V

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•Hop O’Clock

39 Stonegate, York YO1 8AW www.wunderplay.co.uk

21, Colliergate, York, Y01 8BN www.hopoclockyork.co.uk

A family-run retail and online business.

Specialising in traditional, fun and innovative toys and games for children.

Craft beer shop Tuesday - Sunday•Noon ‘til 6pm 18+ over only. For the facts drinkaware.co.uk

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•Wild & Westbrooke

32 Coppergate, York YO1 9NR www.duttonsforbuttons.co.uk

3 Lendal, York, YO1 8AQ 01904 627100

A traditional haberdashery shop selling sewing supplies, needlework kits, books, yarns and over 10,000 buttons. Shop instore or online.

Ladies town and country clothing, footwear and accessories. Top brands including Fairfax & Favor, Holland Cooper, Dubarry and much more. Shop instore and online: www.wildandwestbrooke.co.uk

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Japanese Cafe & Izakaya Bar

Homemade food - Speciality drinks - Home Delivery - Retail Shop Real Japanese recipes and ingredients created by local Japanese residents of York & Japanese Tea specialists from Ippuku Tea. Ideal for solo dining and groups, booking recommended.

Open 6 days a week Closed Tuesdays

Daily at 11am

Additional tours Fri & Sat at 1pm

Gluten Free & Vegan Options 15 BLAKE STREET, YORK, YO1 8QJ FOR BOOKINGS , ORDERS AND ENQUIRIES PLEASE CALL 01904 671311 OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.IPPUKUTEAHOUSE.COM EMAIL: INFO@IPPUKUTEAHOUSE.COM ACROSS SOCIAL MEDIA AS @IPPUKUTEAHOUSE

www.whiteroseyork.com Contact: 0779 220 7679

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