City's hidden architectural gems to open up for York Unlocked Festival
The York Unlocked Festival returns on September 27 and 28, offering a rare chance to explore more than 50 buildings and spaces across the city, many of which are not usually open to the public.
The full programme was launched on Tuesday (July 29), with highlights including behind-the-scenes access to the National Railway Museum, Nestlé's Product Technology Centre, Bettys, the Joseph Rowntree Theatre, and the Terry's Factory Clock Tower.
Inside the Terry's Factory Clock Tower (Image: Supplied) Other notable venues include Herbert House, the masonic lodge at Castlegate House, York Medical Society, the Guildhall, and Bedern Hall.
Most venues are open for walk-in visits without booking, although a number of venues will require booking a free ticket in advance.
The festival also offers a glimpse into York's future, with architect-led tours of the Cocoa Works redevelopment at the former Rowntree Factory, and of the Coney Street Riverside Development Project.
Hospitium (Image: Steve Morgan)
These tours can only be accessed with free tickets booked in advance.
Printed programmes will be available for free at York Explore Library and the Visit York Information Centre.
Holgate Windmill (Image: Steve Morgan)
Digital copies can be downloaded from the website at https://york-unlocked.org.uk/2025-festival/
A physical copy can also be ordered for £6 from the website.
Project lead Steve Morgan said: "We are thrilled to share this year's programme for York Unlocked.
"We've secured access to some of the most exciting and interesting buildings in the city and we can't wait for people to discover them.
"If you've ever been curious about York and its buildings, this will be the perfect weekend to visit and explore."
Tickets to the York Unlocked Festival can be booked from york-unlocked.org.uk from 10am on August 15.
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