Wendy’s guidebook to York

Wendy
Wendy’s guidebook to York

Discover the beautiful City of York

Walk through the gardens, follow the path to the left and you will reach Knavesmire Woods, York racecourse and Middlethorpe Hall - and find your way into the City Centre. A beautiful walk in all seasons!
A convenient place to stay when visiting York - near the racecourse and with frequent buses in the City Centre. Our spacious home welcomes you and offers guests two comfortable double bedrooms and private bathroom. Well equipped with tea and coffee making facilities, fresh linen and towels provided, plus wi fi and Alexa to keep you up to date and entertained. Winston, the dog will be ready to greet you! The Estate Gardens lead to Knavesmire Wood and directly to the racecourse. With two children's play areas and plenty of open spaces, guests can enjoy the outdoors and easy access to York City Centre, the Designer Outlet and direct bus routes to Leeds, Whitby and Scarborough.
62 Principal Rise
62 Principal Rise
A convenient place to stay when visiting York - near the racecourse and with frequent buses in the City Centre. Our spacious home welcomes you and offers guests two comfortable double bedrooms and private bathroom. Well equipped with tea and coffee making facilities, fresh linen and towels provided, plus wi fi and Alexa to keep you up to date and entertained. Winston, the dog will be ready to greet you! The Estate Gardens lead to Knavesmire Wood and directly to the racecourse. With two children's play areas and plenty of open spaces, guests can enjoy the outdoors and easy access to York City Centre, the Designer Outlet and direct bus routes to Leeds, Whitby and Scarborough.

Designer Outlet

A short drive to York Designer Outlet https://www.mcarthurglen.com/outlets/en/uk/designer-outlet-york/stores/?gclid=CjwKCAjw5c6LBhBdEiwAP9ejG0LaJ3BKIvwmLDmJYHYcbdUscs79SueP_KEtEPFlzMUdfIOPhkj8DhoCbqoQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds. A popular shopping destination, with a large selection of designer stores and a large number of popular restaurants open to around 8pm.
Find all you need during your stay - food, clothing etc. There is also a cafe serving breakfast, coffee and other meals. The petrol station is closed at the moment, but you will find a BP and M&S mini market if you take the first left out of the estate. The number 3 bus stop is opposite the petrol station, with regular buses into York City Centre.
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Tesco Extra
Tadcaster Road
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Find all you need during your stay - food, clothing etc. There is also a cafe serving breakfast, coffee and other meals. The petrol station is closed at the moment, but you will find a BP and M&S mini market if you take the first left out of the estate. The number 3 bus stop is opposite the petrol station, with regular buses into York City Centre.

Food scene

Book early for this highly recommended restaurant!
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Roots York
68 Marygate
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Book early for this highly recommended restaurant!
Small bistro, with high standards. Small garden alongside the City walls for those rare sunny days!
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Cafe No.8 Bistro
8 Gillygate
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Small bistro, with high standards. Small garden alongside the City walls for those rare sunny days!
Share one of their tasting platters with a bottle of wine - highly recommended.
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Pairings Wine Bar
28 Castlegate
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Share one of their tasting platters with a bottle of wine - highly recommended.
A short walk along Tadcaster Road (towards City Centre) this popular pub serves traditional food and snacks. There is also a very good Fish and Chip takeaway near to the pub. Both recommended.
The Fox and Roman
58 Tadcaster Rd Dringhouses
A short walk along Tadcaster Road (towards City Centre) this popular pub serves traditional food and snacks. There is also a very good Fish and Chip takeaway near to the pub. Both recommended.

Sightseeing

Find the Minster and you know where you are in York. Walk round the outside and through the gardens into Goodramgate to find some of the independent shops and cafes.
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Kathedraal van York
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Find the Minster and you know where you are in York. Walk round the outside and through the gardens into Goodramgate to find some of the independent shops and cafes.
A must for visitors and Harry Potter enthusiasts....Next to York market, with local produce and outside cafes.
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Shambles
Shambles
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A must for visitors and Harry Potter enthusiasts....Next to York market, with local produce and outside cafes.

Travel into York

The number 3 bus stops opposite Tesco petrol station. Frequent service into York - stops at the railway station and Clifford's Tower.
Askham Bar Park & Ride station
The number 3 bus stops opposite Tesco petrol station. Frequent service into York - stops at the railway station and Clifford's Tower.
Regular meetings and concerts are held at the racecourse, which is within walking distance. The racecourse is also widely used by dog walkers, runners and family fun!
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York Racecourse
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Regular meetings and concerts are held at the racecourse, which is within walking distance. The racecourse is also widely used by dog walkers, runners and family fun!

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