5 Reasons to Visit Living North LIVE in York
The North’s leading lifestyle and shopping event returns for 2022
1. Discover unique shopping
Expect to find an eclectic mix of independent designer makers and retailers from near and far bringing you the best in lifestyle and living. From inspirational interiors to original gifts, our Homes, Gardens and Shopping event is the perfect place to find those special things to turn your house into the home you’ve always wanted. Find accessories to help you stand out from the crowd, discover handmade British products, and enjoy meeting the artisans behind some one-off pieces.
2. Learn something new in the LIVE Lounge
Take time to learn a new skill in our interactive LIVE Lounge, where we have everything from design experts helping you to revamp a much loved piece of furniture, to how to create the perfect capsule wardrobe, and living better through meditation and mindfulness. Experts who’ll be joining us include Gill Walker, qualified mindfulness and meditation teacher; Sash in the Garden chatting about creating your dream garden; and we’ll have a makeup masterclass with Marta Makeup.
3. See Yorkshire’s top chefs in action
In the Chef Demo Kitchen you can learn from Yorkshire’s favourite chefs including Steph Moon, Swinton Estate’s Marc Williams, John Appleby from The Feversham Arms and Neil Bentinck from Skosh, to name just four who will be showcasing their culinary skills, and you can sample their food and take away some top tips to help you shine in your own kitchen.
4. Indulge in our fabulous food halls
Our renowned Food Halls return and our fabulous food producers will be on hand with a vast range of artisan produce, from Scotch eggs and handmade pastries to specialist cheese, delicious puddings and of course artisan spirits. Meet the foodies, find new produce and discover some of the best local producers in Yorkshire.
5. It’s the perfect treat for Mother’s Day
Make a real day of it and treat your Mum for Mother’s Day. We’ll have our own special Gin and Prosecco Bar, and there are several restaurants and bars on-site all offering a wide range of different options for food and drink, including a delicious cream tea and cakes. So, however you want to spend your day, and wherever you want to soak up the atmosphere as you spend a little time in between shopping, there are plenty of places to choose from.