Ghosts In The Gardens
From 19th September to 1st November 2026
The return of Ghosts in the Gardens! The York BID is once again bringing some horribly good wire mesh sculptures to some of York’s most stunning green spaces and this year it’s bigger than ever.
From Saturday 19th September, 70 ghostly figures will begin appearing across the city centre – hiding in the gardens, lingering on balconies, wandering the city streets and watching from some rather unexpected places. Don’t forget to look up!
This year’s Ghosts in the Gardens will be our biggest trail yet, with ten brand-new ghosts joining some familiar faces from York’s past across more than 30 locations.
It’s completely free to explore. Simply pick up a trail map, follow the ghosts through the city and see how many you can find…
19th September–1st November 2026
Across York city centre
Completely FREE
Maps available from the Visit York Information Centre
Maps are available from the Visitor Information Centre on Parliament Street.
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