If you’d like to get out and about this January, but don’t want to spend a fortune, we’ve got good news: lots of places in and around York are running special offers to entice you out of the warmth of the house. What’s more, York Residents Festival is coming very soon too, with a whole weekend of deals and free admission for York locals. In the meantime, here’s our pick of the best deals for January.
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Yorkshire Wildlife Park Winter Sale – Save up to 25% on memberships using the code WINTER25 and 50% on winter admission using the code WINTER50 (on visits until 21st March). You can also save 50% on animal adoption boxes. Visit the website for all the details.
6 tapas for £25 at Ambiente York – Head to Ambiente Tapas this January and enjoy six tapas dishes to share for just £25 for two! We’ve tried it and it’s delicious (as well as being a great way to get kids to try something new). Meat, veggie and vegan options available. Book anytime from Sunday to Thursday and Friday until 5pm. Visit the Ambiente Tapas website for more info.
Lots of offers for families with a Little Vikings Family Card – Collect your FREE Little Vikings Family Card from the Visit York Information Centre to enjoy perks and offers all year round, including 20% off admission to JORVIK Viking Centre and a free VIP upgrade at The Hole in Wand. Take a look at the current offers here.
Locals save 20% at York’s Chocolate Story – This January, York’s Chocolate Story is celebrating York’s rich chocolate heritage with an exclusive 20% off our Classic Guided Tour for York locals! Use code LOCALJAN20 to claim your discount – it’s valid for the entire booking, not just per person. All you need is for the person who booked to bring photo ID showing a York postcode on arrival. Visit the website for details.
Save 25% at Stump Cross Caverns – use code JAN25 to save 25% on your booking at Stump Cross Caverns. The discount can be redeemed for any date this year. Follow them on Instagram for details.
2 for 1 at Yorkshire Sculpture Park – Use the code JAN2025 online to buy two tickets for the price of one until the end of the month. Follow YSP on Facebook.
40% off at The Whippet Inn (adults only!) – The Whippet Inn is celebrating York locals by offering a whopping 40% off your food bill this January when you order from the main menu. It’s the perfect excuse for a grown-up meal in one of York’s best restaurants. Book your table via their website (book now) or call them on 01904 500660. The offer runs until Friday 31st January (Monday to Friday, Midday to 6pm). Visit The Whippet Inn’s website.
50% OFF January’s lesson fees for new members and a free welcome pack with York Swimming Academy – Use code JAN25 to take advantage of this offer. Classes take place at 5 venues across York, with small class ratios and teachers in the water. Visit the York Swimming Academy website
