Time to Explore
Once you have taken in the house’s amenities and settled in, the magical City of York awaits you. Bustling and beautiful all year round, you are guaranteed to find something for all interests and tastes.
A globally-renowned hub of culture and history, York really has it all.
Delight in Discovery
York is home to a host of museums and historic sites that will fascinate and entertain in equal measure. Travel back through York’s rich and intriguing past and see how it is shaped the city’s unique character. The National Railway Museum is a must-see while York Chocolate Story is sure to go down a treat with little ones.
Delight in Discovery
York is home to a host of museums and historic sites that will fascinate and entertain in equal measure. Travel back through York’s rich and intriguing past and see how it is shaped the city’s unique character. The National Railway Museum is a must-see while York Chocolate Story is sure to go down a treat with little ones.
Celebrate the arts
With its rich and colourful heritage, York has always been a place where imaginations thrive. It’s also a UNESCO Creative City of Media Arts, so you will find a captivating array of creative expression.
Stunning theatres and world-class galleries host shows and exhibitions featuring internationally-acclaimed artists. If you are looking for something a little bit different, an assortment of smaller, quirkier venues showcase fantastic local musicians, artists, writers and performers.
A Flood of Flavours
York is brimming with all manner of eateries – whatever takes your fancy, you will find it here. Dozens of boutique restaurants, cafés and delis line the old streets, while the markets are stuffed with stalls selling street food from around the world – simply follow your nose til you find something you can’t resist. If you are looking for something a bit more refined, York is also home to several Michelin-guide restaurants serving up culinary marvels using the region’s finest produce.
York’s also overflowing with places to wet your whistle. You will find centuries-old pubs serving up locally brewed ale, stylish and swanky cocktail bars and everything in between. You can even pay homage to York’s heritage with a horn of mead at the UK’s best Viking bar!
With so many mouthwatering options, choosing somewhere could be quite a daunting task. The Guardian’s 10 best places to eat in York and the Yorkshire Food Guide’s 17 Best Bars in York provide a good place to start your search.
A Flood of Flavours
York is brimming with all manner of eateries – whatever takes your fancy, you will find it here. Dozens of boutique restaurants, cafés and delis line the old streets, while the markets are stuffed with stalls selling street food from around the world – simply follow your nose til you find something you can’t resist. If you are looking for something a bit more refined, York is also home to several Michelin-guide restaurants serving up culinary marvels using the region’s finest produce.
York’s also overflowing with places to wet your whistle. You will find centuries-old pubs serving up locally brewed ale, stylish and swanky cocktail bars and everything in between. You can even pay homage to York’s heritage with a horn of mead at the UK’s best Viking bar!
With so many mouthwatering options, choosing somewhere could be quite a daunting task. The Guardian’s 10 best places to eat in York and the Yorkshire Food Guide’s 17 Best Bars in York provide a good place to start your search.
A Shopper’s Heaven
What better way to explore the city than wandering from shop to shop as you search for something special?
From the eclectic boutiques lining The Shambles, the bustling hub of York, to the height of fashion at McArthurGlen’s York Designer Outlet, you can shop to your heart’s content in York.
You are sure to find something truly unique in over 200 independent stores – not to mention Shambles Market (awarded Britain’s best outdoor market), complete with a food court and live music.
Of course, you will find the household names of the high street here too.
A Festival for Everything
York is known as one of the UK’s most festive cities for good reason. You are almost guaranteed to find an enthralling and immersive festival livening up part of the city.
York’s historic racecourse hosts horse racing events from May to October. And several festivals throughout the year celebrate the region’s diverse array of food, music, literature and fashion.
Planning a family trip? Plenty of York’s festivals could provide the highlight. The astonishing ice sculptures of the York Ice Trail create a magical experience, while the York Chocolate Festival is sure to go down a treat. The ancient spirits of the city awaken during Halloween – will the kids dare wander the UK’s most haunted city?
And if you are looking for somewhere for your festive getaway, Christmas in York is like nowhere else.
A Festival for Everything
York is known as one of the UK’s most festive cities for good reason. You are almost guaranteed to find an enthralling and immersive festival livening up part of the city.
York’s historic racecourse hosts horse racing events from May to October. And several festivals throughout the year celebrate the region’s diverse array of food, music, literature and fashion.
Planning a family trip? Plenty of York’s festivals could provide the highlight. The astonishing ice sculptures of the York Ice Trail create a magical experience, while the York Chocolate Festival is sure to go down a treat. The ancient spirits of the city awaken during Halloween – will the kids dare wander the UK’s most haunted city?
And if you are looking for somewhere for your festive getaway, Christmas in York is like nowhere else.
A Base for Adventures
Just beyond the city walls, there is plenty to offer for those who like to roam a little further afield.
York is surrounded by breathtaking countryside, while the North Yorkshire coast provides a unique blend of picturesque seaside villages, rugged cliffs and golden sands. There is even a UNESCO world heritage site or two within an hour’s drive.