York BID has installed their summer seating and grass animal sculptures for another year.
More than 400 additional places to sit have been installed across key locations in the city centre, alongside the popular grass animals. This year sees new additions including a grass alpaca, grass tortoise and a giant chair.
Also returning for the summer, is the free Tommy Treebark’s Wild Adventure Trail, running to 13th September 2026, with new animals to discover across the city.
Families can track down 55 wild Yorkshire animals hidden on brightly coloured benches throughout the city centre. Created in partnership with local artist Emily J Starling (Selkie Ray), each design celebrates Yorkshire’s wildlife – from tiny ladybirds to larger native species.
Families can pick up a trail leaflet from the Visit York Information Centre on Parliament Street. Return a completed leaflet to claim a free prize – with a choice of a cuddly rabbit, cuddly mouse, minibeast viewer or Tommy Treebark badge (while stocks last). It’s designed for children aged 3-12.
Summer seating and grass animals can be found across the city centre, including Exhibition Square, Library Lawn, Museum Gardens, Duncombe Place, Deans Park, Eye of York, Castle Museum, the Artist’s Garden, St Sampson’s Square, Parliament Street, High Ousegate and Minster Refectory Gardens.
