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Neighbourhoods
Bishopthorpe Road is a vibrant neighbourhood just outside the city walls and home to a thriving parade of independent shops and cafes.
Enjoy a meal in one of the many popular eateries or have a browse in the wide range of interesting shops. Bishy Road is proud of its award winning shops and cafes including a traditional Hardware shop, Cookshop, Gift Shops, Pharmacy, a Florist, Two Greengrocers, one of the best Butchers in Yorkshire, Hair Salons, Children's boutique and shoe shop, a Cycle Cafe-Bar, award winning Pubs and lots more!
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Bishopthorpe Road
Bishopthorpe RoadBishopthorpe Road is a vibrant neighbourhood just outside the city walls and home to a thriving parade of independent shops and cafes.
Enjoy a meal in one of the many popular eateries or have a browse in the wide range of interesting shops. Bishy Road is proud of its award winning shops and cafes including a traditional Hardware shop, Cookshop, Gift Shops, Pharmacy, a Florist, Two Greengrocers, one of the best Butchers in Yorkshire, Hair Salons, Children's boutique and shoe shop, a Cycle Cafe-Bar, award winning Pubs and lots more!
Sightseeing
Clifford's Tower stands as a proud symbol of the power of England's medieval kings. Originally built by William the Conqueror to subdue the rebels of the north, it was twice burned to the ground, before being rebuilt by Henry III in the 13th century. The tower takes its name from one grisly incident in its long history, when Roger de Clifford was executed for treason against Edward II and hanged in chains from the tower walls. With sweeping panoramic views of York and the surrounding countryside, it isn't hard to see why Clifford's Tower played such a crucial role in the control of northern England.
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Clifford's Tower
Tower StClifford's Tower stands as a proud symbol of the power of England's medieval kings. Originally built by William the Conqueror to subdue the rebels of the north, it was twice burned to the ground, before being rebuilt by Henry III in the 13th century. The tower takes its name from one grisly incident in its long history, when Roger de Clifford was executed for treason against Edward II and hanged in chains from the tower walls. With sweeping panoramic views of York and the surrounding countryside, it isn't hard to see why Clifford's Tower played such a crucial role in the control of northern England.
Since the 7th century, the Minster has been at the centre of Christianity in the north of England and today remains a thriving church rooted in the daily offering of worship and prayer. The Minster was built for the glory of God. Every aspect of this ancient building - from the exquisite, handcrafted stone through to the unrivalled collection of medieval stained glass - tells the story of Jesus Christ. We invite you to discover this sacred place and the love of God at its heart, which has attracted people from across the globe for more than 1000 years.
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York Minster
DeangateSince the 7th century, the Minster has been at the centre of Christianity in the north of England and today remains a thriving church rooted in the daily offering of worship and prayer. The Minster was built for the glory of God. Every aspect of this ancient building - from the exquisite, handcrafted stone through to the unrivalled collection of medieval stained glass - tells the story of Jesus Christ. We invite you to discover this sacred place and the love of God at its heart, which has attracted people from across the globe for more than 1000 years.
Home to iconic locomotives and an unrivalled collection of engineering firsts, the National Railway Museum celebrates the past, present and future of innovation on the railways.
Get up close to icons of the rails including Mallard, the world’s fastest steam locomotive. Discover how high-speed rail travel began and journey back in time to experience the working life of a station. Explore over 200 years of history and find out how railways shaped our world.
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National Railway Museum
Leeman RoadHome to iconic locomotives and an unrivalled collection of engineering firsts, the National Railway Museum celebrates the past, present and future of innovation on the railways.
Get up close to icons of the rails including Mallard, the world’s fastest steam locomotive. Discover how high-speed rail travel began and journey back in time to experience the working life of a station. Explore over 200 years of history and find out how railways shaped our world.
Come and see hundreds of years of York’s history in one place – from recreated Jacobean dining rooms to infamous Victorian criminals and all the way to the Space Age and the swinging Sixties.
There’s something for everyone this year at York Castle Museum. Our interactive galleries hold thousands of historic objects that really bring the past to life, and our new exhibitions promise fascinating displays and innovative new ways of learning about York’s past.
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York Castle Museum
Tower StreetCome and see hundreds of years of York’s history in one place – from recreated Jacobean dining rooms to infamous Victorian criminals and all the way to the Space Age and the swinging Sixties.
There’s something for everyone this year at York Castle Museum. Our interactive galleries hold thousands of historic objects that really bring the past to life, and our new exhibitions promise fascinating displays and innovative new ways of learning about York’s past.
Shambles (or The Shambles as it is often referred to) 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 tourists, shoppers and business clients.
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Shambles
ShamblesShambles (or The Shambles as it is often referred to) 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 tourists, shoppers and business clients.
No visit to York is complete without a stroll along part of the 2 miles of historic walls that have protected the city for nearly 2000 years. The walls are completely free to walk, however bespoke guided tours can be booked with your own personal tour guide, meeting you at a time and place to suit you, and showing you the extensive hidden history to be found along the walls.
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Stadtmauern von York auf römischer Festung
No visit to York is complete without a stroll along part of the 2 miles of historic walls that have protected the city for nearly 2000 years. The walls are completely free to walk, however bespoke guided tours can be booked with your own personal tour guide, meeting you at a time and place to suit you, and showing you the extensive hidden history to be found along the walls.
Fun day out
York Maze is an award winning, seasonal attraction that will give your whole family an “a-mazing” day out. You will have an action packed, fun filled day in the country, exploring your way round our giant maze and enjoying over 20 other exciting rides, shows and attractions.
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York-Labyrinth
Elvington LaneYork Maze is an award winning, seasonal attraction that will give your whole family an “a-mazing” day out. You will have an action packed, fun filled day in the country, exploring your way round our giant maze and enjoying over 20 other exciting rides, shows and attractions.
Food scene
The BEST cafe in York - hands down. They serve a range of incredible brunches and fantastic coffee. The pancakes are recommended!
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Robinsons Cafe
7 Bishopthorpe RdThe BEST cafe in York - hands down. They serve a range of incredible brunches and fantastic coffee. The pancakes are recommended!
Cosy cafe with really delicious breakfasts and lunch dishes. It's on the small side so it can be hard to get a seat, particularly for larger groups.
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The Pig
35 Bishopthorpe RdCosy cafe with really delicious breakfasts and lunch dishes. It's on the small side so it can be hard to get a seat, particularly for larger groups.
Really delicious North African food, full of flavour based in the Shambles.
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Los Moros
15-17 Grape LnReally delicious North African food, full of flavour based in the Shambles.
Great Thai restaurant in the heart of the Shambles. They serve great curries but also small plates which are great for sharing.
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Phranakhon Thai Tapas
19 Grape LnGreat Thai restaurant in the heart of the Shambles. They serve great curries but also small plates which are great for sharing.
Great Tapas restaurant where you'll just want to keep ordering more and more dishes as they are all SO tasty!
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Ambiente Tapas Fossgate
31 FossgateGreat Tapas restaurant where you'll just want to keep ordering more and more dishes as they are all SO tasty!
Lucia Restaurant
13 SwinegateGreat family friendly Italian restaurant.
Fantastic restaurant for authentic Sardinian flavours and a family feel. It's a small restaurant so you'll need to book.
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Il Paradiso Del Cibo
40 WalmgateFantastic restaurant for authentic Sardinian flavours and a family feel. It's a small restaurant so you'll need to book.
Fantastic restaurant owned by Michelin starred chef Andrew Pern. It is a lovely building with huge windows allowing you to look out into Museum Gardens or onto the River Ouse. It also has a great outdoor deck for al fresco food and drinks on warmer days.
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The Star Inn the City
Museum StreetFantastic restaurant owned by Michelin starred chef Andrew Pern. It is a lovely building with huge windows allowing you to look out into Museum Gardens or onto the River Ouse. It also has a great outdoor deck for al fresco food and drinks on warmer days.
A must! Betty's is a traditional english tea room and a North Yorkshire institution. There's nowhere more memorable to visit whilst in York. As well as the amazing cakes and desserts, teas and coffees, Betty's also serve delicious lunches and dinners. They also have a shop attached so you can take a selection of biscuits, cakes and memorabilia home with you.
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Bettys Café Tea Rooms
6-8 St. Helen’s SquareA must! Betty's is a traditional english tea room and a North Yorkshire institution. There's nowhere more memorable to visit whilst in York. As well as the amazing cakes and desserts, teas and coffees, Betty's also serve delicious lunches and dinners. They also have a shop attached so you can take a selection of biscuits, cakes and memorabilia home with you.
A spin off from the London restaurant of the same name. It's a perfect way to escape the busy crowds for a while and enjoy a cocktail or two with food in the opulent surroundings.
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The Ivy St Helen's Square York
2 St. Helen’s SquareA spin off from the London restaurant of the same name. It's a perfect way to escape the busy crowds for a while and enjoy a cocktail or two with food in the opulent surroundings.
A cool place to eat, drink and be entertained. This 'box park' constructed of old shipping containers has a selection of food outlets, bars, independent shops and also regularly holds music, art, family and charity events. It has canvas covering overhead and heaters now, meaning it can be enjoyed all year round.
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Spark York CIC
17-21 PiccadillyA cool place to eat, drink and be entertained. This 'box park' constructed of old shipping containers has a selection of food outlets, bars, independent shops and also regularly holds music, art, family and charity events. It has canvas covering overhead and heaters now, meaning it can be enjoyed all year round.
Very cool and DELICIOUS all-day brunch restaurant. The food here is amazing and just as insta-worthy as the decor. Any queues outside are quick to be seated so definitely worth the short wait.
Rise.
44 FossgateVery cool and DELICIOUS all-day brunch restaurant. The food here is amazing and just as insta-worthy as the decor. Any queues outside are quick to be seated so definitely worth the short wait.