York's Hidden History of Flooding

UNDER 18 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN

Discover how floods have shaped the city of York.

By York's Hidden History

Date and time

Friday, June 6 · 11am - 12:30pm GMT+1

Location

Yorkshire Museum

Yorkshire Museum York YO1 7FR United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 3 days before event

About this event

Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes
UNDER 18 WITH PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN
No venue parking

York couldn't have developed without water. The trouble has always been when there's too much of it.

Join York's Hidden History during the 2025 York Festival of Ideas as we uncover the history of flooding in the city. In this city centre walking tour we'll visit the places that bear witness to York's historic floods - castles and churches, bridges and halls - and discover the stories they tell of how flooding has shaped the city over hundreds of years.

This guided walk is suitable for ages 11+ and begins outside the Yorkshire Museum in York Museum Gardens. The walk will last around 90 minutes, finishing in Hungate. The route is step-free, but some of the cobbled streets are not fully accessible.

If you are interested in York's Changing Waterscapes, there will also be a free, drop-in event in Rowntree Park during the Festival of Ideas. Hosted by the York Waterscapes working group of the York Climate Commission, it will run from 10am to 4pm on Wednesday June 4th, below the Rowntree Park Reading Cafe.

Organized by

York's Hidden History

If you're looking for city walks with a difference, join York's Hidden History as we uncover York's ancient, natural, and scientific secrets. Led by expert guides, Dr Simon Rogerson and Dr Liam Herringshaw, our Air, Fire, Earth and Water walks normally take place at 10am and 2pm on Fridays and Sundays. We also offer bespoke tours for York festivals and events, and are available for private bookings. Please email yorkshh@gmail.com and we'll be happy to help.