Five Reasons to Visit Living North LIVE in York
The North's leading spring lifestyle and shopping event returns to York Racecourse this month!
Shop Small and Local
Living North LIVE gives you the unique opportunity to meet the artisan designers, retailers and creatives behind the unique accessories and products on show at LIVE. Find stunning handmade bespoke furniture from Last Leaf, unique, handcrafted pieces from EHI Ceramics, Marta Creations and Sarah King, super-stylish lampshades from Mountain & Molehill, bespoke floral arrangements from Blooming Realistic and Pollinator Petals, and furniture and irreplaceable treasures from Geoffrey Benson. You’ll find unique map art from Kate Thornton and eco-friendly, hand-poured candles and room scents from Yorkshire’s Norse Black Candles. There’ll be fashion from Lottie’s Loft and the Cheeky Duchess, contemporary and reworked vintage accessories from Kimono & Co, stunning jewellery from Kim Ryan, Azcension Designs and Made With Love In Lancashire, gorgeous organic cotton kids’ wear from Fable & Bear and handcrafted leather goods from Morris & Mole.
Learn Something New
Our very special LIVE Lounge returns, playing host to experts in nutrition, wellbeing and the benefits of sound baths and wild swimming, alongside demonstrations from Olivia Joy who will be showing us how to make her stunning flower art.
Food Glorious Food
Our renowned Food Hall returns and our fabulous food producers will be on hand with a delicious range of artisan produce, from handmade pastries and puddings, bakes, cakes and tarts, to specialist cheese, meat, plenty of delicious spices and sauces, and of course artisan spirits. With all your old favourites and plenty of new foodies too, meet the people behind the produce and discover some of the best local food and drink found in Yorkshire. Plus, head to our Chef Demonstration Kitchen to meet some of your favourite chefs from across Yorkshire, including Adam Westgarth from The Pheasant, Kevin Bonello from The Grand York and everyone’s favourite Steph Moon. They’ll share their top tips and tricks as they recreate some of their own favourite dishes especially for you.
Make a Day of It
This year we welcome back our favourite choirs to keep us entertained throughout the day. Join in with choirs from Yorkshire’s leading schools and the popular York City Harmonisers, the York Theatre Royal Choir, and the always exuberant Lucy’s Pop Choir. When you need to take a break from all that shopping and activity, head to the top floor Voltigeur restaurant with its stunning views across the racecourse where you can relax with coffee and a light bite, or why not enjoy a tipple or two at Living North’s bar on the second floor?
Support a Good Cause
We’re proud to be supporting Cystic Fibrosis Care as our chosen charity at this year’s Living North LIVE at York Racecourse. A Yorkshire-based charity providing immediate, practical support to improve the daily lives of people living with Cystic Fibrosis, their mission is to promote awareness and raise funds for essential medical equipment, training of nurses and financial aid for children and adults suffering with this harsh disease who are experiencing real difficulties. Visit Cystic Fibrosis Care’s stand, enter the tombola, and find out how you can change lives and support people with Cystic Fibrosis in Yorkshire and beyond, and don’t forget to donate to this great cause.
