Leisure and culture

In this section:

• Arts and entertainment
  General information about arts, events and entertainment and premises licenses
• Conservation
  Conservation advice, conservation areas, listed buildings and tree and hedgerow management
• Libraries and archives
  Information about joining the library, using the internet at your library and library opening times and facilities
• Local history and heritage
  Archaeology, the Mansion House, sites and ancient monuments, war memorials and York City Archives
• Play
  Play is vital for children to learn about themselves and the world around them and to make friends. The council is involved in a variety of play activities
• Sports, clubs and centres
  Sports activities, clubs, coaching, pitches, courts and YORKCards
• Swimming
  Swimming pool facilities, session times and descriptions, prices and SWIM YORK swimming lessons
• Tourism and travel
  Tourism and travel
• Walking for leisure and health
  Walking is an ideal form of exercise. It requires no equipment or expense and is one of the best ways for you to become more active.