City of York Council has laid on a range of sports taster sessions to coincide with the arrival of the flame in York.

The events will kick off on Knavesmire at 2.30pm on Tuesday, with a host of interactive sports displays from a wide range of sporting organisations which the public can take part in for free.

Sports bodies taking part include The Yorkshire Cricket Foundation, England Basketball, British Cycling, British Equestrian Foundation, Orienteering - Eborienteers, Climbing Wall and British Gymnastics.

Free tickets are available from:

• Visit York’s Visitor Information Centre in Museum Street

• York Explore Library Learning Centre in Library Square

Acomb Explore in Front Street, Acomb

Tang Hall Library in Fifth Avenue, Tang Hall.