What is What3Words?

A map of York city centre, as seen on what3words

What is what3words?

‘what3words’ is the simplest way to talk about location. It was created to identify a code for every spot in the world, providing an address that doesn’t just rely on street systems.

Every 3 metre square in the world has a unique address made of 3 random words. These 3 words can be very simple way to communicate precise locations – for example, the starting point of a walk in nature as part of York Environment Festival!

How do I use what3words?

If you see a 3-word code on any of our event pages, this is referring to the precise location of this event. You can find this location on a map by using the what3words website or app.

Still not sure?

If you’re not confident on where to join your event, please get in touch with our volunteer team at: info@yorkenvironmentfestival.org.uk.