Guidebook for York
Food Scene
Fantastic Italian restaurant and walking distance from our house. The staff are always very friendly and they make fresh pasta on downstairs in the deli
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Little Italy
12 GoodramgateFantastic Italian restaurant and walking distance from our house. The staff are always very friendly and they make fresh pasta on downstairs in the deli
Our all time favourite Indian. You can eat in or take away. Highly recommend the King Prawn Balti
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The Viceroy
26 MonkgateOur all time favourite Indian. You can eat in or take away. Highly recommend the King Prawn Balti
Delicious Spanish tapas and a short walk from our house.
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Ambiente Tapas Goodramgate
14 GoodramgateDelicious Spanish tapas and a short walk from our house.
Good quality coffee and wifi spot in the City centre. Sit by the window and enjoy the street peformers in the square below
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Harlequin
2b Kings SquareGood quality coffee and wifi spot in the City centre. Sit by the window and enjoy the street peformers in the square below
Goji serves a fantastic vegetarian breakfast and lunches
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Goji Cafe Vegetarian Cafe & Deli
36 GoodramgateGoji serves a fantastic vegetarian breakfast and lunches
Olivia's serves great fresh bread and cakes - pop in for breakfast or brunch to start your day!
Olivia's bakery and Cafe
30 GoodramgateOlivia's serves great fresh bread and cakes - pop in for breakfast or brunch to start your day!
Drinks & Nightlife
Great part of the Latin quarter where you can enjoy cocktails and dancing.
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Bobolobo
5 Little StonegateGreat part of the Latin quarter where you can enjoy cocktails and dancing.
One of our favourite cocktail bars in York in the evening and place for lunch in the daytime. The Thai inspired food is fantastic and so is their Sunday lunch, which always surprises us.
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Evil Eye
42 StonegateOne of our favourite cocktail bars in York in the evening and place for lunch in the daytime. The Thai inspired food is fantastic and so is their Sunday lunch, which always surprises us.
Founded in 1996, York Brewery has been producing quality handcrafted ales with passion ever since.
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Brew York Craft Brewery & Tap Room
WalmgateFounded in 1996, York Brewery has been producing quality handcrafted ales with passion ever since.
Sightseeing
The Cathedral and Metropolitical Church of St Peter in York
DeangateYou can capture a glimpse of the medieval world when you step into the Holy Trinity church. It stands in a hidden small, secluded, leafy churchyard.
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Holy Trinity Church
GoodramgateYou can capture a glimpse of the medieval world when you step into the Holy Trinity church. It stands in a hidden small, secluded, leafy churchyard.
The walls can be accessed at Monkbar. You can walk around them for free during daylight hours. The full circuit would take around one hour. There are lots of hop off points and interesting landmarks.
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Roman Walls
The walls can be accessed at Monkbar. You can walk around them for free during daylight hours. The full circuit would take around one hour. There are lots of hop off points and interesting landmarks.
The Merchant Adventurers’ Hall is one of York’s medieval marvels. It was built in 1357. This stunning timber framed building creates a fascinating museum it is also a scheduled ancient monument and Grade 1 listed building. The Hall is home to many remarkable collections. Including silver, furniture and paintings.
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Koopmansavonturiershal
FossgateThe Merchant Adventurers’ Hall is one of York’s medieval marvels. It was built in 1357. This stunning timber framed building creates a fascinating museum it is also a scheduled ancient monument and Grade 1 listed building. The Hall is home to many remarkable collections. Including silver, furniture and paintings.
Step through 2,000 years of history with one visit to this house of dreams, where rooms are set up and furnished to mirror the grand styles from medieval times to the early 1900's.
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Treasurer's House
Minster YardStep through 2,000 years of history with one visit to this house of dreams, where rooms are set up and furnished to mirror the grand styles from medieval times to the early 1900's.
The Shambles is a street in the city centre of York with a long and interesting past. Dating Back to Medieval times it was once the street of the Butcher Shops. Today the Shambles is Europe's most visited street, attracting tourist, shoppers and business clients.
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Shambles
ShamblesThe Shambles is a street in the city centre of York with a long and interesting past. Dating Back to Medieval times it was once the street of the Butcher Shops. Today the Shambles is Europe's most visited street, attracting tourist, shoppers and business clients.
DIG offers a unique archaeological adventure to get you on your way to becoming a real archaeologist. You can discover archaeological artefacts from the 2000 years of history hidden under the streets of York. There are four excavation pits filled with Roman, Viking, medieval and Victorian finds, so you can grab a trowel and dig up the clues that show how people lived in these times.
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DIG: An Archaeological Adventure
Saint SaviourgateDIG offers a unique archaeological adventure to get you on your way to becoming a real archaeologist. You can discover archaeological artefacts from the 2000 years of history hidden under the streets of York. There are four excavation pits filled with Roman, Viking, medieval and Victorian finds, so you can grab a trowel and dig up the clues that show how people lived in these times.
The Merchant Taylors' Hall was built six centuries ago within the medieval city wall, accommodates up to 150 guests and is one of the most remarkable memorials to the City of York's medieval past. The Hall is home to the Company Of Merchant Taylors, one of seven guilds in the City whose origin dates back to the 13th Century and one of only three that have existed without a break since medieval times. Ordinances and a members' register are in the City archives of 1387.
Merchant Taylors' Hall
AldwarkThe Merchant Taylors' Hall was built six centuries ago within the medieval city wall, accommodates up to 150 guests and is one of the most remarkable memorials to the City of York's medieval past. The Hall is home to the Company Of Merchant Taylors, one of seven guilds in the City whose origin dates back to the 13th Century and one of only three that have existed without a break since medieval times. Ordinances and a members' register are in the City archives of 1387.
This statue has been erected to mark the coronation of Emperor Constantine, one of the greatest of the Roman Emperors in York (Eboracum). You will see it when you visit the Minster.
Constantine Statue
4 Minster YardThis statue has been erected to mark the coronation of Emperor Constantine, one of the greatest of the Roman Emperors in York (Eboracum). You will see it when you visit the Minster.
Arts & Culture
Our favourite museum in York. There’s a real mixture of things to see, including a recreated Victorian Street, stories of past prisoners in the old cells and galleries dedicated to toys, the 1960s and the First World war.
York Castle the Castle
Our favourite museum in York. There’s a real mixture of things to see, including a recreated Victorian Street, stories of past prisoners in the old cells and galleries dedicated to toys, the 1960s and the First World war.
Fantastic for those interested in medieval history. You can discover the story of medieval York during the reign of Richard III through to King Henry VI.
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Richard III Experience at Monk Bar
Monk Bar CourtFantastic for those interested in medieval history. You can discover the story of medieval York during the reign of Richard III through to King Henry VI.
This is a cultural hub and has just re-opened after major refurbishment.
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York Art Gallery
Exhibition SquareThis is a cultural hub and has just re-opened after major refurbishment.
Get up close to over 300 years of fascinating history and explore the giant halls full of trains including the majestic Duchess of Hamilton, Japanese Bullet Train and the Royal Trains. Children can let off steam in the outdoor play area, and take a ride on the miniature railway.
ATM (National Railway Museum)
Leeman RoadGet up close to over 300 years of fascinating history and explore the giant halls full of trains including the majestic Duchess of Hamilton, Japanese Bullet Train and the Royal Trains. Children can let off steam in the outdoor play area, and take a ride on the miniature railway.
This museum documents early Christianity in the north of England and features the story of Mary Ward, founder of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary and a pioneer of women's education and religious orders.
The Bar Convent
17 Blossom StreetThis museum documents early Christianity in the north of England and features the story of Mary Ward, founder of the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary and a pioneer of women's education and religious orders.
Barley Hall is a stunning medieval house, once home to the Mayor of York. The building has been lovingly restored to its original splendour with its high ceilings, beautiful exposed timber frames, and possibly the only horn window in England. Visitors to Barley Hall can make themselves at home and sit on the chairs and handle the objects and experience what it would have been like to live in Medieval England.
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Barley Hall
2 Coffee YardBarley Hall is a stunning medieval house, once home to the Mayor of York. The building has been lovingly restored to its original splendour with its high ceilings, beautiful exposed timber frames, and possibly the only horn window in England. Visitors to Barley Hall can make themselves at home and sit on the chairs and handle the objects and experience what it would have been like to live in Medieval England.
Step back in time when you visit this 18th-century town house, one of the finest examples of rococo decoration in England with its famous Terry collection of furniture and clocks.
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Fairfax House
CastlegateStep back in time when you visit this 18th-century town house, one of the finest examples of rococo decoration in England with its famous Terry collection of furniture and clocks.
Parks & Nature
Set in the stunning surroundings of the Medieval ruins of St. Mary's Abbey, the Museum Gardens are a great space to meet to enjoy the sunshine or stroll along the River Ouse. It also houses the Yorkshire museum (very interesting for children).
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Museumtuinen
Museum StreetSet in the stunning surroundings of the Medieval ruins of St. Mary's Abbey, the Museum Gardens are a great space to meet to enjoy the sunshine or stroll along the River Ouse. It also houses the Yorkshire museum (very interesting for children).
York's biggest park, this was donated by the family famous for chocolate - the Rowntree's. It has lovely riverside walks, a big play area and a reading cafe.
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Rowntree Park
Terry AvenueYork's biggest park, this was donated by the family famous for chocolate - the Rowntree's. It has lovely riverside walks, a big play area and a reading cafe.
York Maze is an a-maizing day out for the whole family. The attraction is based around a giant maze, made from maize plants. With over 20 different rides and attractions, the kids will be kept busy for the whole day! York Maze also runs halloween events for families in the daytime, and teenagers and adults at night during the Halloween half term.
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York Maze station
York Maze is an a-maizing day out for the whole family. The attraction is based around a giant maze, made from maize plants. With over 20 different rides and attractions, the kids will be kept busy for the whole day! York Maze also runs halloween events for families in the daytime, and teenagers and adults at night during the Halloween half term.
It’s a great opportunity for children to get really close to animals. There's a chance to feed lambs, pigs and tortoises throughout the day
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Avonturenboerderij van de Biggetjes
Towthorpe Moor LaneIt’s a great opportunity for children to get really close to animals. There's a chance to feed lambs, pigs and tortoises throughout the day
This quiet and serene park is located behind the Minster yard, a perfect place to relax and view the Minster and other magnificent architectural wonders.
Dean's Park
2 Minster YardThis quiet and serene park is located behind the Minster yard, a perfect place to relax and view the Minster and other magnificent architectural wonders.
20 acres of extensive gardens featuring over 7,000 different varieties of flowers, shrubs and trees. One of the largest gardens in Northern England.
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Breezy Knees Gardens
20 acres of extensive gardens featuring over 7,000 different varieties of flowers, shrubs and trees. One of the largest gardens in Northern England.
Castle Howard is one of England's finest historic houses, set in a thousand acres of sweeping parkland dotted with statues, temples, lakes and fountains. Inside discover world-renowned collections gathered by succeeding generations of the Howard family.
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Kasteel Howard
Castle Howard is one of England's finest historic houses, set in a thousand acres of sweeping parkland dotted with statues, temples, lakes and fountains. Inside discover world-renowned collections gathered by succeeding generations of the Howard family.
Essentials
This is only a 5 minute walk from our house and is a larger supermarket with that has all the essentials.
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Sainsbury's
Foss BankThis is only a 5 minute walk from our house and is a larger supermarket with that has all the essentials.
Monkbar Pharmacy
3 GoodramgateA local Pharmacy with long opening hours
Tesco Express
GoodramgateVery handy and close. Open all day everyday!
Shopping
The York Market is famous, especially in the lead up to Christmas. There are lots of independent stalls selling crafts, world food and drinks
Parliament Street
Parliament StreetThe York Market is famous, especially in the lead up to Christmas. There are lots of independent stalls selling crafts, world food and drinks
Lots of fashion shops all in one discount outlet. It has free parking, bus connections and is all indoors. There are places to eat and a children's playground too.
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Designer Outlet station
Lots of fashion shops all in one discount outlet. It has free parking, bus connections and is all indoors. There are places to eat and a children's playground too.