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Sightseeing

The National Railway Museum is a huge free museum – the largest railway museum anywhere in the world.
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National Railway Museum
Leeman Road
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The National Railway Museum is a huge free museum – the largest railway museum anywhere in the world.
York’s history is intertwined with that of two giants of the confectionery industry – Rowntree’s and Terry’s. York’s Chocolate Story is a part museum – telling the stories behind the wrappers – and part chocolate-making guide.
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York's Chocolate Story
3-4 Kings Square
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York’s history is intertwined with that of two giants of the confectionery industry – Rowntree’s and Terry’s. York’s Chocolate Story is a part museum – telling the stories behind the wrappers – and part chocolate-making guide.
York Dungeon is a Horrible History-style experience – complete with costumed actors – taking you through the darker, disgusting and often downright disturbing parts of the city’s past.
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De York Dungeon
12 Clifford St
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York Dungeon is a Horrible History-style experience – complete with costumed actors – taking you through the darker, disgusting and often downright disturbing parts of the city’s past.
York Minster is the city’s most famous landmark, and probably tops most people’s lists of things to do whilst you’re here. Taking centuries to complete, it is one of the finest Gothic cathedrals in Europe.
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Kathedraal van York
Deangate
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York Minster is the city’s most famous landmark, and probably tops most people’s lists of things to do whilst you’re here. Taking centuries to complete, it is one of the finest Gothic cathedrals in Europe.
If history is your thing then both York Castle Museum and The Yorkshire Museum have some fascinating exhibitions, whilst at the recently reopened Jorvik Centre you can see the remains of Viking parts of York. If you’re particularly interested in history you can also book your own themed tours of the city with a knowledgeable local guide.
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York Castle Museum
Tower Street
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If history is your thing then both York Castle Museum and The Yorkshire Museum have some fascinating exhibitions, whilst at the recently reopened Jorvik Centre you can see the remains of Viking parts of York. If you’re particularly interested in history you can also book your own themed tours of the city with a knowledgeable local guide.
If history is your thing then both York Castle Museum and The Yorkshire Museum have some fascinating exhibitions, whilst at the recently reopened Jorvik Centre you can see the remains of Viking parts of York. If you’re particularly interested in history you can also book your own themed tours of the city with a knowledgeable local guide.
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Jorvik Viking Centre
19 Coppergate
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If history is your thing then both York Castle Museum and The Yorkshire Museum have some fascinating exhibitions, whilst at the recently reopened Jorvik Centre you can see the remains of Viking parts of York. If you’re particularly interested in history you can also book your own themed tours of the city with a knowledgeable local guide.
Fancy yourself as a bit of a Sherlock Holmes then test your powers of perception at Gr8escape – a live escape room experience.
GR8escape
4a Colliergate
Fancy yourself as a bit of a Sherlock Holmes then test your powers of perception at Gr8escape – a live escape room experience.
Walk the walls and see a different perspective to York. Good way of getting around the old city, and lots of Bars (Gates) where you can enter and exit the walk.
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Stadsmuren van York op Romeins fort
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Walk the walls and see a different perspective to York. Good way of getting around the old city, and lots of Bars (Gates) where you can enter and exit the walk.
Quite possibly York’s most famous street and a firm favourite with Harry Potter fans
The Shambles
The Shambles
Quite possibly York’s most famous street and a firm favourite with Harry Potter fans
For any of the 17 joyous race days between May and October. Not a racing fan? No problem – the racecourse also puts on music concerts, fashion events and even a vintage clothes festival. There’s a decent car boot sale here on Saturday mornings, too.
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York Racecourse
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For any of the 17 joyous race days between May and October. Not a racing fan? No problem – the racecourse also puts on music concerts, fashion events and even a vintage clothes festival. There’s a decent car boot sale here on Saturday mornings, too.

Food scene

Great for a special occasion but book early if you want to grab a table on a weekend! Good for watching the world go by in the daytime. Great food and drink. It’s won multiple awards and features in various good eating guides, including the Michelin Guide.
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The Star Inn the City
Museum Street
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Great for a special occasion but book early if you want to grab a table on a weekend! Good for watching the world go by in the daytime. Great food and drink. It’s won multiple awards and features in various good eating guides, including the Michelin Guide.
It's the Ivy, in York...!
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The Ivy St Helen's Square York
2 St. Helen’s Square
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It's the Ivy, in York...!
A York treasure, brave the queue and it is worth it.
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Bettys Café Tea Rooms
6-8 St. Helen’s Square
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A York treasure, brave the queue and it is worth it.
Beautiful Grade II listed building offering excellent food and great beers.
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The Whippet Inn
15 North St
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Beautiful Grade II listed building offering excellent food and great beers.
Most authentic Italian in York, one of our favourites!
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Lo Spuntino
64 Blossom St
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Most authentic Italian in York, one of our favourites!

City/town information

Few cities in the world can rival York for history and character. A picturesque riverside city encircled by a ribbon of ancient walls, York has a fascinating provenance that stretches back 2,000 years. Roman emperors were crowned here, William ‘Braveheart’ Wallace’s head decorated its battlements and cannonball scars from the English Civil War pockmark the stonework. Nonetheless, the city has aged well; from the medieval stained glass of its great Gothic cathedral to the Roman roads beneath your feet, the past is delightfully inescapable. In an almost traffic-free centre, shadowy medieval ‘snickleways’ and ginnels run between pubs and quaint tearooms. Every turn seems to reveal another historic site or lovely view, but among the finery of ancient sandstone churches and the cobbled alleyways you’ll find a buzzing city centre where chic boutiques and big brand retailers jostle for space with cafes, galleries and delis. One of Britain’s oldest and greatest racecourses sits on the fringes of the city and there’s a wealth of museums, theatres, attractions and restaurants here. This British Heritage City is also the perfect base for exploring Yorkshire’s moors, dales, market towns and coast. When to visit There is no off-season in York. All year round, regardless of the weather, festivals and events draw cultural tourists, historians, shoppers, foodies and sports fans to the city. Spring and summer are the busiest and most expensive period, and the high point for the city’s many events, including the racing season (meetings at York Racecourse run from May until October). Unlike most cities, York really comes to life in autumn and winter. It’s cold but magical, lamp-lit and atmospheric; imagine a pale moon rising over the shadow of The Minster, the evening streets filled with the sound of bells. Many pubs have open fires to warm up by after a walk along cobbled streets or river paths and there are few more romantic places to be in the run up to Christmas. Under a dusting of snow, the Christmas Market’s stalls, lights and carolling attract a crowd of shoppers, who leave giddy as kippers after too many mulled ciders. Where to go Just stroll. Anywhere. And stare. At first your head won’t quite believe what you’re looking at – the layers, the mash-up of aged, ancient, atmospheric buildings, embattled walls and lively modern city centre. Then walk up the medieval, cobbled Shambles along the Low Petergate – the Roman road legionaries disappeared down to fight the marauding British – to find the treasures of the Minster and its surrounding streets. Get a new perspective by following the walls or, for buzz and a full belly, drift east to York’s emerging foodie heartbeat along Fossgate and Walmgate. Be led by any of the distractions that take your fancy, from the airy, industrial impressiveness of the National Railway Museum to the numerous new craft beer establishments doing a great line in local drops. If you’re here for a bit longer, push past the city centre and potter about the surrounding neighbourhoods of Bishopthorpe Road or stroll along the towpath beside the Ouse to quaint Clifton.
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York
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Few cities in the world can rival York for history and character. A picturesque riverside city encircled by a ribbon of ancient walls, York has a fascinating provenance that stretches back 2,000 years. Roman emperors were crowned here, William ‘Braveheart’ Wallace’s head decorated its battlements and cannonball scars from the English Civil War pockmark the stonework. Nonetheless, the city has aged well; from the medieval stained glass of its great Gothic cathedral to the Roman roads beneath your feet, the past is delightfully inescapable. In an almost traffic-free centre, shadowy medieval ‘snickleways’ and ginnels run between pubs and quaint tearooms. Every turn seems to reveal another historic site or lovely view, but among the finery of ancient sandstone churches and the cobbled alleyways you’ll find a buzzing city centre where chic boutiques and big brand retailers jostle for space with cafes, galleries and delis. One of Britain’s oldest and greatest racecourses sits on the fringes of the city and there’s a wealth of museums, theatres, attractions and restaurants here. This British Heritage City is also the perfect base for exploring Yorkshire’s moors, dales, market towns and coast. When to visit There is no off-season in York. All year round, regardless of the weather, festivals and events draw cultural tourists, historians, shoppers, foodies and sports fans to the city. Spring and summer are the busiest and most expensive period, and the high point for the city’s many events, including the racing season (meetings at York Racecourse run from May until October). Unlike most cities, York really comes to life in autumn and winter. It’s cold but magical, lamp-lit and atmospheric; imagine a pale moon rising over the shadow of The Minster, the evening streets filled with the sound of bells. Many pubs have open fires to warm up by after a walk along cobbled streets or river paths and there are few more romantic places to be in the run up to Christmas. Under a dusting of snow, the Christmas Market’s stalls, lights and carolling attract a crowd of shoppers, who leave giddy as kippers after too many mulled ciders. Where to go Just stroll. Anywhere. And stare. At first your head won’t quite believe what you’re looking at – the layers, the mash-up of aged, ancient, atmospheric buildings, embattled walls and lively modern city centre. Then walk up the medieval, cobbled Shambles along the Low Petergate – the Roman road legionaries disappeared down to fight the marauding British – to find the treasures of the Minster and its surrounding streets. Get a new perspective by following the walls or, for buzz and a full belly, drift east to York’s emerging foodie heartbeat along Fossgate and Walmgate. Be led by any of the distractions that take your fancy, from the airy, industrial impressiveness of the National Railway Museum to the numerous new craft beer establishments doing a great line in local drops. If you’re here for a bit longer, push past the city centre and potter about the surrounding neighbourhoods of Bishopthorpe Road or stroll along the towpath beside the Ouse to quaint Clifton.

Nightlife

A hidden gem of a tapas Bar. Sotano offers a relaxed atmosphere, serving authentic tapas/small plates/sharers, fine wines, craft/world beers, rare spirits & bespoke contemporary cocktails. All within a cosy underground cellar space.
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Sotano
1 Little Stonegate
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A hidden gem of a tapas Bar. Sotano offers a relaxed atmosphere, serving authentic tapas/small plates/sharers, fine wines, craft/world beers, rare spirits & bespoke contemporary cocktails. All within a cosy underground cellar space.
Famed for its unbelievably small kitchen, impressively huge collection of beers, & its rich and varied history, this medieval ale house will always be associated with its quirky taxidermy animal collection, and the staff who truly embody the spirit of "Madness"! The rear end of this fantastic building began life as part of a Norman House dating back to c.1180AD, believed to be the oldest of its kind in York. The building as it can be seen from the street has survived much adversity, through wealth & poverty, decimating fires, and even the widening of the narrower streets that took place many centuries later. Other parts of the city were not so fortunate to have survived, beams & cobbles intact. Rich with history, "Tremblers" seeks to preserve the experience that folks may have had in days gone by, paired with the very best of modern craft beer, locally sourced produce, and served with hearty cheer in a comfortable environment, designed for budging up and sharing a pew!
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House Of The Trembling Madness
48 Stonegate
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Famed for its unbelievably small kitchen, impressively huge collection of beers, & its rich and varied history, this medieval ale house will always be associated with its quirky taxidermy animal collection, and the staff who truly embody the spirit of "Madness"! The rear end of this fantastic building began life as part of a Norman House dating back to c.1180AD, believed to be the oldest of its kind in York. The building as it can be seen from the street has survived much adversity, through wealth & poverty, decimating fires, and even the widening of the narrower streets that took place many centuries later. Other parts of the city were not so fortunate to have survived, beams & cobbles intact. Rich with history, "Tremblers" seeks to preserve the experience that folks may have had in days gone by, paired with the very best of modern craft beer, locally sourced produce, and served with hearty cheer in a comfortable environment, designed for budging up and sharing a pew!
Situated in the heart of York, this quaint and traditional pub is truly one of a kind. York is an extremely haunted city and so it is no surprise that one of its oldest pubs, built in 1503, is haunted. One of the most haunted pubs in York, there are thought to be fifteen spectres in residence at the hotel, but the most noted of which and the most talked about is Lady Alice Peckett, wife of John Peckett, who used to be the mayor of York and also the owner of the hotel. Many guests have reported seeing Alice wandering the corridors of the hotel, moving furniture around and walking up and down staircases in the small hours of the night.
Golden Fleece
16 Pavement
Situated in the heart of York, this quaint and traditional pub is truly one of a kind. York is an extremely haunted city and so it is no surprise that one of its oldest pubs, built in 1503, is haunted. One of the most haunted pubs in York, there are thought to be fifteen spectres in residence at the hotel, but the most noted of which and the most talked about is Lady Alice Peckett, wife of John Peckett, who used to be the mayor of York and also the owner of the hotel. Many guests have reported seeing Alice wandering the corridors of the hotel, moving furniture around and walking up and down staircases in the small hours of the night.
An ideal first stop on your arrival in York, The Maltings is close to the York Station. Situated just off Lendal Bridge The Maltings may seem a little hemmed in by the surrounding modern buildings but inside your whisked a world away back to a great classic pub atmosphere, with beautifully lived in surroundings decorated with quaint old brewery signage and even an quirky bar front made from doors. It’s definitely a grown-up’s pub, as the sign declares on the front door, so no music, kids or rowdiness here, which means that if you’re after a relaxing pint this is place to be. It is without a doubt one of our favourite pubs in York, an essential visit required!
The Maltings
Tanner's Moat
An ideal first stop on your arrival in York, The Maltings is close to the York Station. Situated just off Lendal Bridge The Maltings may seem a little hemmed in by the surrounding modern buildings but inside your whisked a world away back to a great classic pub atmosphere, with beautifully lived in surroundings decorated with quaint old brewery signage and even an quirky bar front made from doors. It’s definitely a grown-up’s pub, as the sign declares on the front door, so no music, kids or rowdiness here, which means that if you’re after a relaxing pint this is place to be. It is without a doubt one of our favourite pubs in York, an essential visit required!
Bringing a little of the Mediterranean to Yorkshire, Lucia’s flagship restaurant is located in the heart of York, just minutes away from iconic landmarks including York Minster and The Shambles. Relax in our heated courtyard for al fresco dining, or venture inside to enjoy the stylish restaurant and 1st floor lounge bar. Lucia York is the perfect destination to celebrate, catch up and relax with friends and family, both day and night.
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Lucia Restaurant
13 Swinegate
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Bringing a little of the Mediterranean to Yorkshire, Lucia’s flagship restaurant is located in the heart of York, just minutes away from iconic landmarks including York Minster and The Shambles. Relax in our heated courtyard for al fresco dining, or venture inside to enjoy the stylish restaurant and 1st floor lounge bar. Lucia York is the perfect destination to celebrate, catch up and relax with friends and family, both day and night.

Local Amenities

Local Chinese and Fish and Chip shop. Will deliver or 5 min collection.
China Inn
23 Haley's Terrace
Local Chinese and Fish and Chip shop. Will deliver or 5 min collection.
Unique 50 yard Edwardian Swimming Baths, close to the flat. Swimming is a reasonable £5 adult and £4 for kids, and boasts lane swimming as well as family sessions.
Yearsley Swimming Pool
Haley's Terrace
Unique 50 yard Edwardian Swimming Baths, close to the flat. Swimming is a reasonable £5 adult and £4 for kids, and boasts lane swimming as well as family sessions.
York's most friendly and accessible golf club, Members consider it a 'hidden gem' of a club. 5 minute walk from the apartment. Visitors welcome 7 days a week with very reasonable green fees (£25-30). The course plays as a parkland course with tree-lined holes, excellent fairways and some of the best greens in the North East of England. The course currently stands at a 6,498 yards par 71 (SSS 71) from the white tees, a 6,203 yards par 71 (SSS 69) from the yellow tees and a 5,643 yards par 73 (SSS 73) from the red tees. It is a good test of golf for all standards of golfer. The first three holes and the last six holes make up the original nine holes and include most of the shorter holes where a player would expect to build a good score. However, hole 4 to hole 12 are a much tougher test of golf and include four par 4 holes over 400 yards and two tough par 5 holes. The two finishing holes deserve a special mention as they are as challenging as any on the course. Hole 17 is a 409 yards par 4 which plays slightly up hill and normally into the prevailing wind. The green - the best green on the course - is a three tier sloping green which is not only difficult on approach but will test even the best putters. Hole 18 is a 230 yards par 3 for the men (a slightly less demanding par 4 for the women) which is out of range for many golfers but a very satifying par for all.
Heworth Golf Club
Muncastergate
York's most friendly and accessible golf club, Members consider it a 'hidden gem' of a club. 5 minute walk from the apartment. Visitors welcome 7 days a week with very reasonable green fees (£25-30). The course plays as a parkland course with tree-lined holes, excellent fairways and some of the best greens in the North East of England. The course currently stands at a 6,498 yards par 71 (SSS 71) from the white tees, a 6,203 yards par 71 (SSS 69) from the yellow tees and a 5,643 yards par 73 (SSS 73) from the red tees. It is a good test of golf for all standards of golfer. The first three holes and the last six holes make up the original nine holes and include most of the shorter holes where a player would expect to build a good score. However, hole 4 to hole 12 are a much tougher test of golf and include four par 4 holes over 400 yards and two tough par 5 holes. The two finishing holes deserve a special mention as they are as challenging as any on the course. Hole 17 is a 409 yards par 4 which plays slightly up hill and normally into the prevailing wind. The green - the best green on the course - is a three tier sloping green which is not only difficult on approach but will test even the best putters. Hole 18 is a 230 yards par 3 for the men (a slightly less demanding par 4 for the women) which is out of range for many golfers but a very satifying par for all.
Local SPAR, a 2 min walk through the park behind the apartment. Also has a post office counter and a free ATM.
SPAR Huntington Road
Off Huntington Road
Local SPAR, a 2 min walk through the park behind the apartment. Also has a post office counter and a free ATM.
Community based theatre in York with nearby free parking. They present a variety of shows including local amateur productions, dance and professional productions; with everything from plays and flower arranging demonstrations to music and musicals.
Joseph Rowntree Theatre
Community based theatre in York with nearby free parking. They present a variety of shows including local amateur productions, dance and professional productions; with everything from plays and flower arranging demonstrations to music and musicals.
Local eat-in or takeaway Indian.
Jaipur Spice - York
103 Haxby Rd
Local eat-in or takeaway Indian.
Cineworld York is a 13 screen multiplex cinema hosting a 382 seater Laser IMAX screen, Screen X and ViP propositions. The site also has a Starbucks at ground level and boasts a fully laser projection suite. Puttstars York has 3 9-hole crazy golf courses, and a diner, bar and amusement arcade. Hollywood Bowl boasts 24 lanes to bowl along, a luxury VIP area, an American themed diner, a relaxing bar and a thrilling amusements area. The stadium is also home to York City FC, with reasonable ticket prices for a family afternoon out.
York Community Stadium
Cineworld York is a 13 screen multiplex cinema hosting a 382 seater Laser IMAX screen, Screen X and ViP propositions. The site also has a Starbucks at ground level and boasts a fully laser projection suite. Puttstars York has 3 9-hole crazy golf courses, and a diner, bar and amusement arcade. Hollywood Bowl boasts 24 lanes to bowl along, a luxury VIP area, an American themed diner, a relaxing bar and a thrilling amusements area. The stadium is also home to York City FC, with reasonable ticket prices for a family afternoon out.

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A city with something all year round

York has a vibrant calendar of festivals, events, gigs and shows and there's always something exciting taking place for you to enjoy whilst visiting. Experience amazing world-class festivals and events such as the JORVIK Viking Festival, York Races, the Early Music Festival and the Aesthetica Short Film Festival. Don’t miss comedy nights, markets, exhibitions and much more at the city’s varied cultural venues and theatres. If you’re visiting in the winter months, enjoy the UK’s most festive city with the enchanting St Nicholas Fair and a plethora of Christmas activities and events
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A pub for every day of the year

York famously has 365 pubs, one for every day of the year, but as you might expect from such quantity, not all are worth writing home about. Avoid chain bars, which are filled with stag and hen parties at weekends, and instead root out the locals’ favourite spots. Whatever you do, drink good ale from the local area. Yorkshire has some of the finest breweries in the world and the natives rightly frown on requests for anodyne Australian lagers.
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Restaurants

It wasn’t so long ago that there were only a handful of – expensive – restaurants in the city to get excited about. Now York’s fine food scene is vibrant, modern and fresh, offering outstanding, reasonably priced lunch and dinner choices. Despite its small size York isn’t short of restaurants and most of the pubs and bars also serve food.