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We welcome visitors to uncover York's hidden gems and experience familiar places through fresh eyes. Back for the 5th year in 2026. Sign up for our newsletter!
YORK, England
Joined September 2021
York Unlocked aims to foster public appreciation of the architecture of York by organising the opening of buildings of merit to the public free of charge. We want to educate and inspire discussion on the value of architecture and urban design excellence
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To the uninitiated - this explains a lot. Why modern housing is the way it is. How Britain banned beautiful architecture
telegraph.co.uk
England adores Georgian-style homes, but 'ugly' new builds are everywhere. What will be the fate of Labour's new towns?
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How Britain banned beautiful architecture
telegraph.co.uk
England adores Georgian-style homes, but 'ugly' new builds are everywhere. What will be the fate of Labour's new towns?
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1,112 visitors between 10am - 4pm today @yorkunlocked . Thank you to all our brilliant, cheerful volunteers!
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With less than 24 hrs to go until York Unlocked "Open Buildings" Festival 2025, is the weather perfect? Sunny (for all the outdoor spaces), cloudy (walking between sites) and rainy (you'll be inside!). Join us tomorrow and Sunday!
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Demand for @nationalrailmus tickets has been massive as they celebrate their 50th anniversary (and the 200th anniversary of rail travel) this weekend. Accordingly, NRM has released a load more tickets for general entry to NRM (bookable - free - via their website) for both days
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The York Oratory garden will be open this coming Saturday from 2-4pm as part of @YorkUnlocked Free entry, with free refreshments too! Entry through our church on Duncombe Place.
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York Unlocked 27 & 28th Sept. 25 new sites this year! @yorkpress @BBCYork @VisitYork @visitnorthyork
York Unlocked aims to foster public appreciation of the architecture of York by organising the opening of buildings of merit to the public free of charge. We want to educate and inspire discussion on the value of architecture and urban design excellence
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1000 tickets for The Retreat opening 31 august have been taken and due to demand we've extended opening hours and added a few more. Get yours via the newsletter link shown below
We have some exciting Retreat news coming, details will only be sent to newsletter subscribers, so sign up today
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We have some exciting Retreat news coming, details will only be sent to newsletter subscribers, so sign up today
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Booking Opens Friday 15th August 10am From 10:00am on Friday 15th August, you can book FREE tickets for the buildings and tours that require pre-booked tickets at https://t.co/mmC6WkUrPN. Tickets are free and allocated on a first come first served basis.
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NRM TICKETS (FREE) ARE BOOKABLE VIA THE NRM WEBSITE AND NOT THE YORK UNLOCKED WEBSITE. TICKETS FOR NRM OPEN AT 10AM TODAY. https://t.co/u12Goa8TLc
railwaymuseum.org.uk
To mark our 50th birthday we're having a celebration and you're invited! New tickets are available!
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NRM TICKETS (FREE) ARE BOOKABLE VIA THE NRM WEBSITE AND NOT THE YORK UNLOCKED WEBSITE. TICKETS FOR NRM OPEN AT 10AM TODAY. https://t.co/u12Goa8TLc
railwaymuseum.org.uk
To mark our 50th birthday we're having a celebration and you're invited! New tickets are available!
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Booking Opens Friday 15th August 10am From 10:00am on Friday 15th August, you can book FREE tickets for the buildings and tours that require pre-booked tickets at https://t.co/mmC6WkUrPN. Tickets are free and allocated on a first come first served basis.
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JR Memorial Library - open on a drop in basis on 27th and 28th September 10am - 4pm (photos courtesy of Clarion HG)
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Breaking News! The newsletter with full details of THE RETREAT opening is going out this evening. Sign up for the newsletter (link below) for this important information including how to register your visit https://t.co/EpT6kBS2DU
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Cocoa Works - the redeveloped Rowntree Factory, ticketed tours running on 27th and 28th September (photos courtesy of Clarion HG). There are quite a few other buildings to see in this location incl Joseph Rowntree Theatre. Tickets (FREE) are available this coming Friday 10am.
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See the secrets of @railwaymuseum! To celebrate #Railway200 & NRM 50th birthday, @YorkUnlocked is working with us to open restricted areas for 1 weekend only, 27/28 Sept. Tickets are limited, released 10:00 Fri 15 Aug, or newsletter signup for early alert https://t.co/ztWPMx1vWy
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York Unlocked 2025 Programme is Live! The 2025 programme for York Unlocked is now available. Plan ahead selecting where you would like to visit, where you would like to pre-book FREE tickets and when the buildings and spaces are open.
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