Planning your visit

Venue

YorNight 2020 took place at York Barbican, Paragon Street, York, YO10 4AH (map). York’s largest music and arts venue, York Barbican is located close to the historic city walls and is just a five-minute walk from Clifford’s Tower.

Times

All our family-friendly activities ran continuously from 2pm to 6pm. Short 15- and 20-minute talks took place between 2.30pm and 6pm, and our science cabaret ran from 6pm to 7.30pm.

Booking

Free tickets could be booked in advance online or at the York Barbican Box Office on the day.

Families

Families were warmly welcomed to YorNight. Many of our activities were designed specifically with the young in mind. As well as offering a fantastic insight into the exciting world of research, our events might even have provided a glimpse into a future career.

Food and drink

A range of hot food, snacks and drinks, including pizza slices, wedges and kettle crisps, were available to buy at York Barbican from 2pm to 6pm.

Travel and transport

Many local bus services serve the city centre, including the Park & Ride. Bus information can be found by visiting the First Group website or the Park & Ride website.

York railway station is approximately a 20-minute walk from York Barbican, and ample bicycle racks are available at the venue.

While it was recommended that visitors to YorNight arrived by public transport, there are several car parks near York Barbican including the Barbican Q-Park. Information on alternative city car parking can be found on the iTravel York website. You can buy a discounted parking voucher for the Barbican Q-Park from the Barbican Box Office for £6.50, which is valid for eight hours. To redeem the discount, park your car first, then take your Q-Park ticket to the Box Office.

Accessibility

York Barbican has step-free access into the auditorium, meeting rooms and bars, and a lift to the first floor. The main entrance/Box Office entrance has level access from the piazza on Paragon Street.

All bars and the Box Office have low level counter positions and an accessible toilet is available on both floors of the Barbican. Hearing and assistance dogs are welcome throughout the building, and dog mats are available on request. 

Limited disabled parking spaces are available at the nearby Barbican Q-Park.

For accessibility queries, please phone 01904 324119. (Please note that this is not a booking line.) 

Photography and video

Photography and video recording took place during YorNight, which may be used for marketing and research purposes by the University of York. Those who prefered not to be featured were encouraged to visit the Information Desk on arrival. If you have any concerns or would like further information please email communications-support@york.ac.uk. For further information about how we use photography or video that includes you, please see our privacy notice.  

Book sales

Fox Lane Books sold books in the York Barbican foyer.

Contact us

If you have any queries, please email us at yornight@york.ac.uk.