York’s ghosts have returned – and they’ve brought some of their friends with them this year!
After the hugely successful debut of Ghosts In The Gardens last autumn, the York BID has brought back the spooks not only to Museum Gardens but to several other locations too.
The eerie 3D sculptures of historical figures are fashioned out of wire mesh, giving them an ethereal, now you see them now you don’t quality.
There are 25 to track down in all, from a highwayman and his horse to a spooky headmaster and his student to an angler fishing from the River Foss.
They can be found in Museum Gardens, at Treasurer’s House, The Merchant Adventurers Hall, Middletons Hotel, The Artists Garden, Barley Hall and St Anthony’s Garden.
The details
- Ghosts In The Gardens is free, and runs from 23 September until 7 November 2022
- Museum Gardens is open from 10.30am to 6pm every day. Opening times for other venues vary – check online before visiting
- Full details and a map on the York BID website here
The BID has again partnered with York design agency Unconventional Design to create the translucent sculptures.
Claire Palmer of Unconventional Design said “Ghosts in the Gardens has really evolved into not just an eerie installation but a great look into York’s fascinating past and a reminder of all that went before. It’s great to be a part of something so creative in the city centre.”
In 2021 the ghosts proved to be very popular, with families and photographers making the trip to see the ghosts and capture the ethereal sculptures in their beautiful setting.
Carl Alsop, operations manager the York BID, said: “A couple of the ghosts were small or tucked away, and people really enjoyed the challenge of finding them all. This year we really wanted to expand the project to more locations so more people can enjoy them.”
Rebecca Allott, visitor experience officer for the National Trust said “It’s well documented how haunted Treasurer’s House might be, and we still get regular reports of sightings around the house.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming two temporary additions to the garden as part of York’s newest garden trail for the spooky season.”
Ghosts In the Gardens is also part of Ghost Week (23rd – 30th October), and a special 26th ghost in a secluded location will be joining the others as part of Ghost Week in collaboration with The York Ghost Merchants. Keep your eye on social media for details.
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