A chance to try new things, meet new people and be empowered in the public space.

Since 2023, the annual festival that runs in June has brought together over 300 girls each year to take part in free events and activities. The programme is designed with, and for, teenage girls. Helping them feel welcome, confident and inspired in York’s parks.

The focus is on aiming to reduce the drop off of park use as girls enter their teenage years. The free events allow girls to try new things, meet new people and reclaim the public space.

A mix of sports and exercise, arts and crafts, nature and wellbeing, social awareness, the performing arts – anything that will work in an outdoor space! The activities and events introduce girls to new things, allow them to explore an interest, meet new friends and role models and create a community of likeminded individuals.

See the programme here: https://letsmakespace.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Make-Space-York-Festival-2026.pdf