Wheelwrights York

18/10/2026

The York Ghost Merchants are doing it again!

This is their seventh official Ghost Week and promises to be the biggest yet with something for everyone from Saturday 24th October – Sunday 1st November. All our properties will be stocked up with maps from The York Ghost Merchants, and we can’t wait to see what you’ll find.

17/10/2026

Good luck to all our marathon runners tomorrow!

A huge GOOD LUCK to everyone taking on the challenge tomorrow - we hope you have an amazing run and enjoy every mile!

And a very special shout-out to Jools from Wheelwrights and the fantastic charity relay team from Kitchen For Everyone York (KEY).

We’ll be cheering you on every step of the way!

Have an incredible day, enjoy the atmosphere, and most importantly… keep those legs moving!

You’ve got this, Jools & KEY!

17/10/2026

Good luck to all our marathon runners tomorrow!

A huge GOOD LUCK to everyone taking on the challenge tomorrow - we hope you have an amazing run and enjoy every mile!

And a very special shout-out to Jools from Wheelwrights and the fantastic charity relay team from Kitchen For Everyone York (KEY).

We’ll be cheering you on every step of the way!

Have an incredible day, enjoy the atmosphere, and most importantly… keep those legs moving!

You’ve got this, Jools & KEY!

14/10/2026

25 YEARS OF HARRY POTTER… WHERE BETTER TO CELEBRATE THAN YORK! ✨🪄

Calling all witches, wizards and Harry Potter fans! 🧙‍♀️🧙‍♂️

York is the perfect destination for a magical getaway, and if you love the Wizarding World, there’s plenty to discover right here in the city!

🏰 The Shambles – wander through one of York’s most famous medieval streets, often said to have inspired the magical feel of Diagon Alley.
🪄 Wizard Walks – uncover York’s magical connections and hear some spellbinding stories along the way.
🧙‍♂️ Wizarding shops – explore some of York’s fantastic magical-themed shops and pick up something special to take home.
✨ With its winding streets, historic buildings and magical atmosphere, York feels like it was made for wizards!

And after a day exploring, why not make it a proper magical break and stay with Wheelwrights Holiday Homes? 🏡

Whether you’re travelling with family, friends or fellow Harry Potters, our homes make the perfect base for exploring York and all its magic.

Pack your wand and come discover the magic of York! ✨

13/10/2026

🏡 Fancy a Halloween getaway in York for Ghost Week?

We still have limited availability at Saint Martins View and Trinity View, on the famous Micklegate, and Minster View and 50a Low Petergate, right next to York Minster! 👻🎃

Our historic properties are full of character, fascinating history and all the charm of old York… and some say the odd ghost or two!

🎃 Book direct with Wheelwrights for the best deals and enjoy a spooky York stay while you still can! 🖤

11/10/2026

Go Jools & Kitchens For Everyone!

We’re so excited to be cheering on Jools from Wheelwrights and her amazing team at Kitchen For Everyone York (KEY) as they take on this year’s York Marathon Charity Relay on Sunday 18th October!

The incredible team of volunteers at Kitchens For Everyone do so much for the York community, providing free hot meals, outreach programmes and essential items to people who are homeless, vulnerable or socially isolated.

Now they’re swapping the kitchen for the marathon route and taking on the challenge to raise much-needed funds for their fantastic work!

If you can spare a little to sponsor this amazing team, every penny really will make a difference and help keep their spirits high and their legs moving all the way around York!

Please donate, share and cheer them on! www.givewheel.com/fundraising/21827/key-marathon-team

Good luck Jools and the whole Kitchens For Everyone team - you’ve got this!

08/10/2026

Welcome to York, Race Goers!

A very warm welcome to everyone heading to York this Friday and Saturday for the finale of the year!

We wish all the runners, riders and racegoers the very best of luck - we hope you have a fantastic weekend enjoying everything our beautiful city has to offer!

And if you’re already looking ahead and planning your 2027 race days, don’t forget to check out our website and discover fixtures for 2027 and our amazing holiday homes in York.

Why not make a weekend of it and enjoy a little more of what York has to offer? From the racing to the historic city centre, fantastic restaurants and plenty to see and do, York is the perfect place for a getaway.

Start planning your 2027 race breaks now!
We look forward to welcoming you back to York!

05/10/2026

Go Jools & Kitchen For Everyone York (KEY)!

We’re so excited to be cheering on Jools from Wheelwrights and her amazing team at Kitchen For Everyone York (KEY) as they take on this year’s York Marathon Charity Relay on Sunday 18th October!

The incredible team of volunteers at Kitchen For Everyone York (KEY) do so much for the York community, providing free hot meals, outreach programmes and essential items to people who are homeless, vulnerable or socially isolated.

Now they’re swapping the kitchen for the marathon route and taking on the challenge to raise much-needed funds for their fantastic work!

If you can spare a little to sponsor this amazing team, every penny really will make a difference and help keep their spirits high and their legs moving all the way around York!

Please donate, share and cheer them on!

https://www.givewheel.com/fundraising/21827/key-marathon-team/

Good luck Jools and the whole Kitchen For Everyone York (KEY) team - you’ve got this!

01/10/2026

29/09/2026

LAST-MINUTE WEEKEND GETAWAY IN YORK

Fancy escaping to York this weekend?

We still have availability for up to 8 guests - and yes, dogs are very welcome!

Choose from:
Chapter House – sleeps 8, right next to York Minster
Castlegate – sleeps 6, just a short walk from Clifford’s Tower
2 Mount Terrace – sleeps 7, a cosy family home

Most of our accommodation is right in the heart of York, with shops, cosy pubs, fantastic restaurants and York’s amazing attractions right on your doorstep.

Book direct for the best deals.