Posted: 27.07.26
Monday, 27th July - Sunday, 2nd August
York Makers Market | 29th July
Head for the Shambles Market for a special evening celebrating local makers, independent traders and the next generation of market talent. The Makers Market brings together around 30 local craft and artisan traders, showcasing a brilliant selection of locally made and Yorkshire-inspired goods
Best for: Anyone who likes discovering individual treasures
Yorkshire Day | 30th July - 2nd August
Find a host of Yorkshire traders located along Parliament Street! Pop along to the market over Yorkshire Day weekend and support local makers and Yorkshire produced goods.
🏖️ Seaside Fun: No need to travel out of York to experience the seaside! In St Sampson’s Square and Parliament Street, you’ll find traditional seaside rides and activities
Best for: Foodies and families.
The Music of Abba at York Minster | Saturday, 1st August
Experience the timeless music of ABBA in the breathtaking surroundings of York Minster. Featuring acclaimed vocalist Maggie Wakeling, accompanied by live strings, the concert brings iconic hits to life in a spectacular historic venue.
Best for: Abba fans!
Monday, 3rd - Sunday, 9th August
York Georgian Festival | 6th - 10th August
York Georgian Festival brings 18th-century York to life with citywide talks, tours, performances and hands-on workshops. Expect Regency dancing, military displays, a costumed promenade and a spectacular Georgian Masquerade Ball.
Best for: History lovers
Martin Latham for The Bookseller's Tale at Toppings Books | Tuesday, 4th August
Taking us on a journey through comfort reads, street book stalls, mythical libraries, itinerant pedlars, radical pamphleteers, extraordinary bookshop customers and fanatical collectors, Canterbury bookseller Martin Latham uncovers the curious history of our book obsession - and his own.
Perfect for: Book lovers
York Minster Organ Recitals | 6th, 13th and 20th August
The Minster’s recital series returns with six acclaimed musicians performing spectacular music beneath the cathedral’s soaring vaults. Starting at 7pm, the line-up includes Jonathan Scott, Caroline Robinson, Ian Tracey, Rachel Mahon, Robert Sharpe and Benjamin Morris.
Perfect for: Book lovers
Monday, 10th - Sunday, 16th August
Visit Castle Howard
A 35 minute drive from No. 1 Castle Howard is a magnificent 18th-century stately home set within 1,000 acres of breathtaking parkland, lakes, and ornamental gardens. Explore the house's storied interiors and wander the vast grounds to discover iconic monuments and seasonal displays of rhododendrons and dahlias.
Walk the City Walls | daily from 8am
No visit to York would be complete without a walk around the City Walls. At 3.4 km long, the beautifully preserved walls are the longest medieval town walls in England.
Perfect for: Active visitors
Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons | Saturday, 15th August
A recital of Vivadi's enchanting and magnificent Four Seasons is an essential experience for any fan of classical music, be it your first time or your fiftieth. Presented under flickering candlelight, enjoy Vivaldi's sensational work performed by a talented string quartet.
Perfect for: Everyone
Monday, 17th August - Sunday, 23rd August
Ebor Festival | 19th - 22nd August
This four-day festival at York Race Course stages three Group 1 races as well as the prestigious Ebor Handicap on Saturday, 22nd August that lends its name to the meeting - sporting excellence, fashion, and York’s most famous races.
Perfect for: Couples and groups
The Watchers of York: Sculpture Trail
York Minster stone carvings have been silently watching over York Minster for centuries. These stone guardians are full of character, humour, and mystery and you can discover 12 hand painted sculptures dotted across the city.
Best for: Families
Ghost Walk around York
Join an atmospheric evening of history, mystery and haunted corners, led by storytellers who bring York’s most chilling tales to life.
Perfect for: Thrill seekers
Monday, 24th August - Monday, 31st August
Kenny Thomas at The Grand Opera House | Friday, 28th August
Kenny Thomas stands as one of the UK’s most successful singers of his generation, having had two Top 10 albums and eight Top 40 hit singles over his thirty-year-plus career.
Perfect for: Kenny Thomas fans
Visit the Jorvik Centre
Travel back to the year AD 960 and see the past brought to life. Your journey takes you through the reconstructed city of Jorvik filled with 360-degree views allowing you to become fully immersed in the Viking Age.
Perfect for: History buffs and families
Standout serve of the season at No. 15 Bath
The Biscotti Espresso Martini - Rich, velvety and made for slow sipping
An indulgent take on the classic, blending vodka, Kahlúa, amaretto and fresh espresso with notes of Biscoff, caramel and warming nutmeg. To finish, we top it with our homemade No. 15 biscotti
And Sunday-Thursday, between 8-9pm, it`s our House Hour which means all cocktails for £8
Reflexology, a gentle, holistic therapy that works on the principle that specific points on your feet, hands, and ears correspond to different organs and systems within the body.
We apply mindful pressure to these reflex points to soothe a busy mind, improve circulation, release the physical tension and bring you back into a state of equilibrium
Choose between 60 minutes or 90 minutes
GUESTS WHO...
sip cocktails on The Terrace and up on The Rooftop
celebrate very special occasions
find beauty in window views
try something or somewhere new
Which guest are you?
Brighton is made for spontaneous summer getaways! If you`re visiting the city, here`s what`s happening...
20th-26th July
🏖️ On The Beach: Seafront concert series featuring Big Beach Boutique 7 and world-class live music
27th July - 2nd August
🌈 Pride (Aug 1–2): This year`s headliners are Raye and Diana Ross. Head to The Terrace Bar for our Pride Party
24th-31st August
🛵 Brighton Mod Weekender: Sharp suits, music, and a classic scooter run celebrating 21 years
🎵 Day Fever, Brighton (Aug 30): Iconic 20th-century hits, from Madonna to Prince
And...
🎭 Live music and comedy nights throughout summer at iconic venues such as Komedia
🏊 Dive in for a swim at the beach
🎡 Enjoy the nostalgia of fairground rides at Brighton Palace Pier
📚 Wander The Lanes and North Laine for antique jewellery, vintage, records, art, books and independent cafés
🧺 Visit Royal Pavilion - Regency glamour meets dramatic Indo-Saracenic architecture meets Chinoiserie interiors. Pair it with a picnic in the Pavilion Gardens
- If there`s time for more, take a day trip to Seven Sisters or Devil’s Dyke
📸 Bedroom view at No. 124 @benjiryder
BRIGHTON`S BIGGEST PARTY DESERVES THE BEST TABLE 🌈✨🪩
Think ice cold cocktails, champagne, tacos, oysters and front-row views of the parade. @coops.png will kick off the party at 10am followed by a live performance by @michaelmarouli. Expect powerhouse vocals, quick wit and plenty of sparkle!
Just 11 tickets left - click the link in our bio to reserve yours.
An unforgettable day and evening with Freya and Dave 💍
Our first wedding ceremony at No. 42 Margate!
📸 @jacksonandco
Your guide to what`s on and what to see in York this summer by local @bykatieelena
💛 @Yorkminsterofficial - the magnificent architecture is particularly striking during golden hour
🚶♀️Walk the city walls - particularly beautiful between Bootham Bar and Monk Bar and then between Micklegate Bar and the river
⚓️ River cruises - very fun when it`s nice weather and they allow dogs too
🖼️ Clifford`s Tower - recommended for views of the city. Whilst you`re here, visit the Art Gallery too
👻 Ghost Bus Tour - York`s spooky history is rather well known - get to know it
🌳 Museum Gardens, Deans Park & Rowntree Park - the parks are great for everyone but particularly the little ones
☕️ Bishopthorpe Road - stop by the coffee shops, delis and independent shops
🪄 @TheShamblesYork & Shambles Market - step foot on the famous medieval street believed to have inspired Harry Potter`s Diagon Alley
Some of my favourites...
🚆 Day trips - Whitby, Knaresborough, Castle Howard
📚 Shops - Upside Down (Bootham), The Imaginarium (Blake St), Criminally Good Books (Colliergate)
🥐 Coffee shops & bakeries - @Flori.bakery, @stanandromana, @kiosk_cafe
Events and happenings to keep an eye out for
🎶 @YorkCastleMuseum - A Victorian Summer Spectacle involving gala-inspired décor, crafts, and immersive live music
🎤 York Georgian Festival: A citywide celebration of York’s Georgian era, featuring heritage events, talks, tours, and performances
🎼 York Minster Organ Recitals: Six musicians performing in this magnificent cathedral
🐎 Racing in York (Aug 19–22): The Ebor Festival returns with sporting excellence, fashion, and York’s most famous races
Check-in series #10
No. 1 York - Large Guest Room
Spread across the ground, first and second floors, there rooms are ideal for a longer stay, or if you just enjoy the comfort of more space. You can choose a super-king-size bed or two decent-sized single beds and definitely dog-friendly and children-friendly too. Most rooms can fit an extra cot or bed! All have seating areas to relax too. As always, you’ll find all the usual GuestHouse goodies too
Your guide to the different room types at No. 42 Margate 🐚🌊
Family friendly. Dog friendly. Find a room that suits you all. And if there`s more of you than can fit in one room, we have interconnecting rooms too
How to enjoy the sun... ☀️
- Late afternoon, post-work or after dinner drinks at The Terrace Bar. Borrow a hat for extra shade!
- Sips on The Rooftop Bar in Margate (now open 7 days a week!), on the terrace or back in your room, on the balcony
- Breakfast or dinner al fresco at @pearlycowyork
Places to escape the heat... 💨
- Cool off in The Bar at Bath with quintessential to unexpected cocktails and some bar snacks
- Work from ours at The Lounge in Margate and keep topped up with iced lattes
- Take a seat in one of many of our spaces at No. 124 for some desk time or to chill
- Not been able to sleep? We`ll help you reset in our soothing Spas
- Stay the night. All of our coastal properties have air-con and many of our rooms at Bath and York too
A new cocktail destination on Great Pulteney Street
Sip refined classics, signature serves and seasonal creations alongside small plates and bar snacks
Our standout serve of the season: The Biscotti Espresso Martini - an indulgent take on the classic with notes of Biscoff, caramel and warming nutmeg. Finished with our signature crunchy No. 15 biscotti
Open daily with The House Hour 8-9 PM, Sunday to Thursday, where all cocktails are just £8
COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED
The ultimate summer package ☀️🏖️🌊
Check-in to a coastal or city glow up! We’ve teamed up to give you the chance to win a dreamy @guesthousehotels stay and beach-ready essentials from @dockandbay to match. Keep cool from the rooftop to the shoreline. Pack your bags, get set for summer.
WIN:
£300 voucher to spend on Dock and Bay
A one-night stay for two at any GuestHouse hotel, including breakfast the next morning, and a cocktail each
How to enter:
1. Like & save this post
2. Follow @dockandbay & @guesthousehotels
3. Tag a friend in the comments, each tag in a new comment counts as a new entry
4. Share this post
Competition ends: 22nd July, 11:59pm. Good luck.
T&Cs: UK entries only. GuestHouse Hotels stay: for two people sharing a guest room, valid Sunday–Thursday, subject to availability. Excludes July, August and 23rd December-3rd January. Must be taken by 25th March. Prizes are non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for money or alternative items.
Copper Cove Experience - our signature treatment at @fieldtripspa
Switch off, slow down and share a little time together
Our signature copper tub soak and magnesium salts set the scene, followed by side-by-side massages to melt away any lingering tension. Tailor your finish with a bespoke facial or foot ritual, both grounded in a restorative scalp massage
Unhurried, peaceful, and entirely yours
@margoinmargate’s Summer Residency at No. 42 Margate by @guesthousehotels
Very excited to announce our partnership which brings 12 beautiful artworks by Margo to the hotel. You’ll find them from the ground floor leading all the way up to The Rooftop Bar
To celebrate, we’ve created a Kiss Me in Margate cocktail too. Sip a glass and enjoy 10% off all prints by Margo
And, if you see a piece you particularly like from the collection, turn left out of the hotel and you’ll find Margo’s gallery just a few doors down and can arrange bringing one home!
The Margate Coast is full of coastal culture. Here’s why we think it’s a pretty special place...
@visitengland, @VisitEnglandbiz @visitthanet #AllOnTheCoast
Your front-row seat to Brighton Pride with the drag icon that is @michaelmarouli 🌈🎭🎤
On Saturday 1st August, we`re throwing open the doors to our Pride Party at The Terrace Bar, Brighton
Think front-row parade views, DJ sets from 10am with @coops.png, a live performance from Drag Race UK star Michael Marouli, exclusive Pride cocktails, oysters, tacos and all the sunshine (we`ve ordered it already)
Your £95 ticket includes £75 to spend on food and drinks, so you can celebrate your way
Come for the Pride. Stay for the atmosphere. Leave with a camera roll full of memories
Plus we have just a handful of rooms left for Saturday, so why not make the most of the celebrations and stay the night?
Last year`s party sold out, so don`t wait. Tickets available via the link in our bio 🌊✨
Details in York...
A sweeping central staircase to welcome you
Our model train that makes a journey around The Rhubarb Bar every 30 minutes
Do not disturb because we all have those moments
Games in the Marmalade Lounge for you to pass time
Record library - take any up to your room
Help-yourself pantry
Write down your thoughts from your stay in our GuestBook
Check-in series #9
No. 15 Bath - Pulteney Suite with @ettinger.london
The jewels of our townhouses. Most boast super-high ceilings and grand sash windows framed by shutters and drapes. Dog friendly and family friendly too. Plus, if you’re looking for somewhere to escape the heat, these rooms have air-con to keep you cool.
And if you stay before the 28th August, Sunday-Thursday, there’s £150 spa credit, per room, per night for you to spend as you wish
Meet @tessa__layzelle, the creative behind the hand-sewn tapestries in some of our newly refurbished Guest and Bigger Guest Rooms at No. 15 Bath.
Tessa is a designer/maker specialising in ‘practical paintings’ and her quilts sit in the crossover between artwork and homeware. For our in-room pieces, she nods to mysticism found throughout the city and the sense of the ethereal is further expressed through handmade celestial-themed bedside lampshades and delicate glass-domed pendants
Stay with us in Bath to see the beautiful pieces in person
If you’re booked in to stay in our Large Guest Rooms with Sea View or a Lookout Suite at No. 124 Brighton this weekend, here’s what your sunny stay might look like...
Put your bags aside, unpack and cool down ☀️
A peek of our Lookout Suite!
Your own balcony to soak up the rays and feel the sea breeze 🌊
The beach is right at our doorstep! Just cross the road for a refreshing dip 🐚⛱️
Return to your room to escape the heat. Put on the records, watch tv or read a book 📕 🎶
And then it’s back out for a drink or two at The Terrace Bar! P.s if you’re staying with us now until Thursday, enjoy 50% off cocktails 4-5pm and 9-10pm with our Two Tides offer 🍹
And on Fridays we have our DJ evenings. Borrow one of our hats to keep cool 👒
And maybe one nightcap up in your bedroom? 🍸
Lights out, tucked in 💤
