SPARK* - Food, Drink & Community Events in York

We're closed today- pop in and see us tomorrow at 9am!

Spark is temporarily closed as we complete venue improvements for our Summer season. We cannot wait to see you from 9am on Friday 25th April.

traders

We are home to the freshest selection of independent traders in Yorkshire

events

From open air cinemas and art markets to community meetings and baby groups.

studios

A place for everyone with space to make, work, show and shop!

traders

We are home to the freshest selection of independent traders in Yorkshire

events

From open air cinemas and art markets to community meetings and baby groups.

studios

A place for everyone with space to make, work, show and shop!

The last Quingo of the season

As we prepare for our Summer season, Quingo will soon be entering hibernation until Autumn. Enjoy one last round of Quingo on Wednesday at 7pm! See you there?

Find out more

Our April Opening Hours

MON 7th: 9AM* - 10:30PM
MON 14th: 9AM* - 10:30PM
EASTER MONDAY: CLOSED
TUES 22nd: CLOSED
WED 23rd: CLOSED
THURS 24th: CLOSED
FRIDAY 25th: 9AM* - 11PM
ALL OTHER DATES AS NORMAL
*vi coffee and surplus 2 purpose from 9am, everything else from 12pm

what's on?

2 April

Last Quingo of the Season

As we prepare for our Summer season, Quingo will soon be entering hibernation until Autumn. One last game?

5 April

YORK Sk8 Dance

Join Potternewton Rollers as they get creative, feel the flow and roll with the rhythm on our skates.

6 April

Play Time at Spark

The PLAY tent presents play time at SPARK. A relaxed, welcoming creative play session for under 7s.

from an unused site, to thriving summers, and warm winters
SPARK is the home of an independent York, all year round!

SPARK is home to York’s best independent food and drink – and so much more.

Drop by Tuesday – Sunday. Grab a coffee from 9am and explore our nine food traders and four bars from 12pm. Entry is free and walk-ups are welcome.

Check out our events page for our latest activities, including ping pong, art workshops and fitness classes. And if you’re looking for venue hire or a coworking space in York city centre, look no further than our Studios page.

By visiting, you’re supporting a thriving local ecosystem of entrepreneurs and independents. Thank you.