Saturday 23 January 2016
Explore enchanting gardens with famous waterworks, unwind in charming riverside pubs or wander through moonlit cobbled streets on a ghost walk if you dare.
Explore enchanting gardens with famous waterworks, unwind in charming riverside pubs or wander through moonlit cobbled streets on a ghost walk if you dare.
Arrive in the City of York, if travelling by rail from London or Manchester Airport; both journeys take just 2 hours.
There are over 30 attractions to choose from in the City of York, so consider pre-purchasing a York Pass for many discounts from VisitYork via their website.
Day 1 - York
York Minster. © VisitEngland/ Diana Jarvis
Head to the magnificent York Minster, one of the largest gothic cathedrals in Northern Europe, to admire its tennis court-sized stained glass window and discover 2000 years of history at the Undercroft – a state-of-the-art attraction housed in chambers beneath the Minster. For unbeatable views, stroll along the ancient city walls and stop off at the 14th century Monk Bar – the tallest of four gatehouses along the walls and home to the Richard lll Experience.
Vikings invaded the city more than 1000 years ago and you can experience what life was like back then at Jorvik Viking Centre, discovering the sights, sounds and smells on a journey through a Viking village.
Refuel with afternoon tea at the immensely popular Bettys Tearoom and don’t forget to try a Yorkshire Fat Rascal – a plump, fruity scone hand-decorated with a glacé cherry and almond face.
For a unique shopping experience, head to The Shambles, an impeccably preserved street in the centre of York lined with authentic 14th- and 15th-century architecture, which today houses an array of shops and boutiques. Close by is Barley Hall, a medieval townhouse once home to the Priors of Nostell and Mayor of York.
Want to fit even more in? The National Railway Museum offers free entry and is home to the UK's national rail collection. Other attractions include York Castle Museum, which tells the story of York’s social and military past and York’s Chocolate Story – where you can sample traditional confectionary and get a taste of York’s chocolate-making history.
Elsewhere, Yorkshire Museum houses Roman and Viking artefacts and the elegant Treasurer’s House is filled with an extensive array of antique furniture, ceramics, art and textiles.
Come sundown, admire the city’s landmarks from the water on a relaxing boat trip along the River Ouse or get goosebumps as you wander through a maze of cobbled streets on a Ghost Walk which starts from the Kings Arms pub by the river.
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(The woods are lovely, dark, and deep,
But I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.
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