York Barbican is a concert and events venue on Paragon Street, on the southern edge of York city centre opposite the city walls. For a day trip from Edenthorpe, plan around the event you’re attending and check the journey and venue arrangements before you set off.
- Address: Paragon Street, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 4AH.
- From York railway station: about a 15-minute walk to the venue.
- By bus: stops are on Fishergate and Walmgate/Lawrence Street.
- Bag rule: backpacks and large bags are not allowed, and there is no storage for them.
What is on at York Barbican?
York Barbican’s event programme is the place to find performances and event-specific details. Browse the listings first, since event timings and any restrictions can vary between shows.
Tickets are available through the venue’s event pages or AXS. The box office serves customers on event nights from 6pm, with exceptions for shows in the YO1 Lounge and Bongo’s Bingo.
Tickets have a booking fee as well as a venue facility fee: £2.30 per ticket for an average ticket value up to £45, or £2.80 per ticket for an average value of £45 and over.
The usual curfew for evening events is 11pm unless an event states otherwise. Timings are approximate and can change on the day, so check the official site before you go.
Planning the journey from Edenthorpe
Plan the trip around your event’s start time, allowing for the onward journey across York to Paragon Street. The facts here do not establish a journey time from Edenthorpe, so check the current options for your travel date rather than relying on a fixed schedule.
If your plans also include local journeys, how to get around Edenthorpe and Doncaster is a separate consideration from the trip to York.
For rail travel, National Rail directs passengers to its Journey Planner and Live Trains pages for current timetable information; its timetable availability covers the next 12 weeks.
Once you reach York railway station, the venue is about a 15-minute walk away, or you can take the frequent Red Line 7 bus for the short ride. Timetables can change, so verify your connections before travelling.
How do you get to York Barbican in York?
York Barbican is on Paragon Street, just outside the city walls, and the street forms part of York’s ring road. The venue describes access by road and public transport as easy to arrange. If you’re using a sat-nav, enter YO10 4AH.
York railway station is the nearest train station. From there, you can walk to the venue in about 15 minutes or take the Red Line 7 bus; the nearest bus stops to York Barbican are on Fishergate and Walmgate/Lawrence Street.
For drivers, Q-Park Barbican has 313 spaces and is about a one-minute walk away. Its discounted rate requires pre-booking; the listed price is £7.50 for six hours. Check current parking terms and prices with the car park before you travel.
Tickets and access information
Check the rules for your specific event when booking, particularly if you’re attending with a child or need accessible seating. The normal age policy requires children under 14 to be accompanied by an adult. Under-14s cannot enter standing areas at standing shows, and individual events may set different restrictions.
Designated seating is available for wheelchair users and carers, and for people with walking difficulties. The venue has lowered counters and accessible toilet facilities. Accessible tickets can be booked online through AXS using a Nimbus Access Card number, or by calling the accessible booking line on 01904 313297. The line is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5:30pm.
Pack lightly: backpacks and large bags are not permitted, and the venue has no storage facilities for them. Check the event’s ticket and access information before leaving, so you can plan your arrival with the relevant arrangements in mind.
FAQs
Where is York Barbican?
It is on Paragon Street, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 4AH, on the southern edge of the city centre opposite the city walls.
How far is York Barbican from York railway station?
The venue is about a 15-minute walk from York railway station. The Red Line 7 bus also makes the journey from the station a short ride.
Can you take a large bag into York Barbican?
No. Backpacks and large bags are not allowed, and there are no storage facilities for them.
How can you book accessible tickets?
Book online through AXS using a Nimbus Access Card number, or call the accessible booking line on 01904 313297 during its stated weekday hours.