THIS EVENT HAS NOW FINISHED
On Wednesday 1st & Thursday 2nd November 2017 – Take “A Walk In The Dark” – To discover York in a new light ! This is a rare opportunity to Walk the City Walls at night. Entry at Bootham Bar and exit at Monk Bar (One Way only). Open from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Last entry 7:50pm. Bring a torch ! £1.00
This once a year two day event is organised by the Friends of York Walls (FOYW) and will give you the opportunity to see night time views of York from the City Walls, including the part floodlit York Minster. The main walls walk itself is in the dark. FoYW Guides will be on hand + book sales and information at Bootham Bar.
There will be a special “lighting effects show ” at Robin Hood Tower, kindly provided by York St John University students. { further details TBA }
- ENTER & START at Bootham Bar – ONE WAY ONLY.
- Normal wall walk restrictions apply.
- Opening is subject to weather and safety conditions.
- Walk at your own risk – and at your own pace.
- NOTE that there are numerous steps along the walls.
- This is a walk in the dark – so a torch would be useful.
- All children MUST be accompanied and supervised.
- NO pushchairs (walkway is too narrow).
- NO dogs.
- Photographers please – NO use of tripods on the walkways.
- FOYW retain the right to refuse admission to this event.
- Please observe any safety instructions from FOYW volunteers
- Unfortunately this event is not suitable for wheelchair users or anyone with difficulty climbing steps.
This “Walls Walk” event is £1.00 for adults, but children (under 16) and NUS card holders FREE – No booking is necessary. All “donations” to FoYW will be used to promote and preserve York’s City Walls and Defences + repairs to Fishergate Postern Tower.
We understand that Croque Monsieur (by Bootham Bar) plan to stay open late – so enjoy a drink or snack before your walk.
For more information, or to volunteer to help us with this event – please email us at friendsofyorkwalls@gmail.com
Download the official event posters HERE and HERE
Last FPT openings of 2017 – You can still visit Fishergate Postern Tower on Saturday 28th October and Saturday 4th November 2017 from 10am to 4pm. Admission is FREE. Last opportunity to see the 2017 Photo Competition finalists entries.
