How not to die in a church yard: Holy Trinity, Goodramgate - Yorkshire Day 2026 : Step into Nature and History within York's City Walls

Discover the secret garden in the heart of York that is Holy Trinity Goodramgate. Find out "How Not to Die in a Churchyard" (tours at 1130 and 1400 looking our people and plants) and more about the nature that shares our space, become a Climate Detective and fix up the building or an archaeologist with our mouse trail and the chance to handle real finds

Explore the plant species such as deadly nightshade, and other wildflowers with medicinal or nefarious uses. Learn about the people buried in the church yard and make use of the activities and spotter charts supervised by our education team. In association with the Churches Conservation Trust.

About the Stepping Stones Trail

Timed to celebrate Yorkshire Day, in collaboration with St Nicks and other York partners, the Step into Nature and History Within York’s City Walls 'Stepping Stones Trail' is centred around our iconic walls. Uncover the hidden connections between nature, heritage and historic spaces within the city. 

Designed to be enjoyed at your own pace (the whole thing can be completed in one go, or as a hop-on/hop-off with a break for a pub or picnic lunch and a spot of shopping), highlights include a Small Mammal Survey at the Museum Gardens, art displays at Foss Islands Wildflower Area and Station Rise, York Minster’s City Walls Nature Trail and North Yorkshire’s first floating ecosystem at North Street Gardens. 

For orientation maps, information about projects and the other York 'Stepping Stone Trail' locations, come to the wild flower meadows, Station Road YO1 6HU / What3Words: ///clear.crush.lovely. Additional information and online Stepping Stones Trail map available on the day from St Nicks.

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