Celebrate 25 Years  of the Millennium Bridge in York

Friday 10th April 2026 and Saturday 11th April 2026

Now for something slightly different...

Did you know that the Millennium Bridge in York turns 25 years old on Friday 10th April 2026?

So, come and celebrate 25 years of the Millennium Bridge in York on a guided walk on either of the dates below

Start 10.30am at King’s Staith, next to Ouse Bridge. YO1 9SN 

Distance approx. 3km/2miles

Finish by 12.30pm 

Join us as we walk downstream along the historic waterfront from the city centre, over the meeting point of the Rivers Ouse and Foss before strolling along leafy New Walk to Millennium Bridge. As we approach the iconic Millennium Bridge you will discover the stories behind this much loved landmark. Joining me on this walk will be Chris Teesdale, who was the Community Advisor to the Millennium Bridge (her name is on the plaque on the bridge) she will give us background to the planning and building of the bridge and regale us with little known facts as the bridge turns 25. We will return along the opposite bank of the river through the ever popular Rowntree Park and riverside Clementhorpe finishing at Queen’s Staith by Ouse Bridge.

£10 per head, £15 adult plus children (cash or bank transfer on the day) Please let me know if you would like to join us on either of these walks