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York Maze. Courtesy of Tom Pearcy

York Maze

A popular American pastime is to plant fields with maize, then cut paths to create a maze in the tall crop. The tradition has arrived in England and in late summer you can come and get lost at York Maze!

Jul - Sep 2010 (annual) - York Maze

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The Atlas fountain at Castle Howard, York. Courtesy of Castle Howard

Castle Howard

Located just 15 miles north-east of York, Castle Howard is one of Britain's finest and grandest stately homes. Built in 1699, it remains the private home of the Howard family, but now receives hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.

13 Mar - 31 Oct 2010 (various dates) - Castle Howard

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York Minster, York. © Dean and Chapter of York

York Minster

York Minster is the largest medieval building in England and the biggest gothic cathedral north of the Alps.

Daily - York Minster

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York Literature Festival, York. Courtesy of York Literature Festival

York Literature Festival

York's Literature Festival continues to grow in stature and prestige each year. Among the events taking place are talks and readings by authors, performances, workshops, poetry, theatre, cinema, storytelling, music and literary walks.

18 - 28 Mar 2010 (annual) - York

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William Patrick Roberts, The Red Turban, 1921 (detail). Museums Sheffied © The Estate of John David Roberts. Courtesy of the William Roberts Society

100 Years of Gifts

York Art Gallery presents 100 Years of Gifts, a snapshot of British art over the last century, bringing together work acquired by Yorkshire galleries with the support of the Contemporary Art Society. It features both established and emerging British artists.

6 Feb - 3 May 2010 - York Art Gallery

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Viola. © Photo by Bree Hogg, Whatsonwhen

York Early Music Festival

First held in 1977, York Early Music Festival can claim to be Britain's foremost festival of early music. It commandeers a variety of medieval churches, historic houses and Guildhalls in and around this Roman city for its huge range of performances.

Jul 2010 (annual) - York

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