Wendy’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Several hours needed to see varied display back in time ; whole streets recreated, clothes,household items, dungeons with lifesize holograms,
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York Castle Museum
Tower StreetSeveral hours needed to see varied display back in time ; whole streets recreated, clothes,household items, dungeons with lifesize holograms,
See York from above from the backgardens, get a good feel for the city this way
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Stadtmauern von York auf römischer Festung
See York from above from the backgardens, get a good feel for the city this way
Entertaining and enlightening,and slightly scarey walk through places normally missed in York, all weathers,starts 8pm
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The Original Ghost Walk of York
King's StaithEntertaining and enlightening,and slightly scarey walk through places normally missed in York, all weathers,starts 8pm
Impressive collection of old and new books at fair prices. Book lovers playground.
The Minster Gate Bookshop
8 Minster GatesImpressive collection of old and new books at fair prices. Book lovers playground.
Geological history and Roman remains of the Catholic cathedral set in beautiful gardens.
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Museumsgärten
Museum StreetGeological history and Roman remains of the Catholic cathedral set in beautiful gardens.
Imposing country estate with beautiful gardens and lakes used in films such as Brideshead revisited..
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Schloss Howard
Imposing country estate with beautiful gardens and lakes used in films such as Brideshead revisited..
Set in picturesque North York Moors, fascinating history of shops and crafts of the area. 45 min drive
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Ryedale Folk Museum
Set in picturesque North York Moors, fascinating history of shops and crafts of the area. 45 min drive
Food scene
Tasty vegan food, with great customer service .
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Goji Cafe Vegetarian Cafe & Deli
36 GoodramgateTasty vegan food, with great customer service .
Probably the most inventive and creative and exquisite place to eat small tasting plates Book well ahead
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Skosh
98 MicklegateProbably the most inventive and creative and exquisite place to eat small tasting plates Book well ahead
Grandiose setting where you can have tea or dinner. Totally relaxing.
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Grays Court Hotel and The Bow Room Restaurant
Chapter House StreetGrandiose setting where you can have tea or dinner. Totally relaxing.
Large selection of homemade chocolate where you choose what goes on your box.Really lovely chocolate.
Monk Bar Chocolatiers of York
7 ShamblesLarge selection of homemade chocolate where you choose what goes on your box.Really lovely chocolate.
The Walnut Tree
73 Heworth VillageLocal pub with lovely garden
City/town information
Scarborough
Fun seaside town, with lovely beaches
A local bus goes over the beautiful North York moors to the fishing town of Whitby which houses the Captain Cook museum, gorgeous Whitby jet jewelry, local fish and chips, interesting shops and galleries
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Whitby
A local bus goes over the beautiful North York moors to the fishing town of Whitby which houses the Captain Cook museum, gorgeous Whitby jet jewelry, local fish and chips, interesting shops and galleries
Neighbourhoods
Heworth
Quiet tree rich suburbs with shops,park, and only about 20mins walk into town
Tipps für Reisende
Verkehrsmittel
Buses run straight into York ,15 mins to bus , walk/drive
20 min walk to town,bus 10 mins, or park nearby free for 2 hours.
Nicht verpassen
York Market
Everyday market selling various goods from jewelry to handbags
Buche vor der Abreise
Skosh
Unique dining experience you'd be sorry to miss
Was einpacken?
Walking shoes,jumper,raincoat, phone charger
Hosts will lend you anything you need or have forgotten .
So kannst du sparen
Eat with us
Let us cook your breakfast/evening meal and eat with your hosts for an extra fee . (Wendy is a wholefood chef with a lifetime of catering and restaurant experience)
Bräuche und Kultur
German and French speakers
Your host Fynn is a native German speaker, and Wendy also speaks some French.
Verkehrsmittel
Local shops, post office
15 min walk to post office and Co Op supermarket or 5 min drive to Lidl,Morrisons, Sainsbury's or Waitrose
Was einpacken?
Continental plug
Bring your adapter if you need one. Don't forget your phone charger