Location: York
Top Things to do in York
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Just two hours north of London by rail, the city of York holds 1900 years' worth of history in its ancient walls. The Romans built the city in 71 AD, and the Vikings captured it in 866 AD. Stop by the Yorkshire Museum and Gardens for a look at what the Roman and Vikings left behind (they must have packed light when they left). From there, move on to the York Castle Museum for a not-so-quick overview of the most recent 400 years.
Restaurants in York
1. York Baptist Church
2. Merchant Adventurers' Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 721 reviews
Discover one of the finest medieval guildhalls in the world - home to York’s entrepreneurs for 660 years – and counting. Redoubtable tales, fascinating architecture and intriguing, rare artefacts, all under a stunning 14th Century oak roof… delve into York’s entrepreneurial past, present and future following stories of the “mystery of mercers” - business pioneers who made it happen: from the medieval wool trade, via the railways, chocolate and two universities to the 21st century Science City.
Reviewed By Burcottguy - Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom
Has to be the best preserved medieval hall with all its original features, plus a very well designed learning path to enable folk to understand better all its history.
3. Shambles
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15,601 reviews
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.
Reviewed By Gailpe
Beautiful and busy It’s a Harry Potter fans heaven There’s also lots of odd little quirky shops with unusual gifts to be had A small market square is tucked away with lots of hand crafted gifts The old buildings add to the nostalgia of this pretty shopping area
4. Castle Howard
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,482 reviews
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. Built over 300 years ago, today it still remains a family home.
Reviewed By 684bruced - Sydney, Australia
We spent a couple of hours at castle Howard and enjoyed the garden, fountain and the grandeur of this stately home....the TV history was also fascinating...
5. Central Methodist Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
This large and impressive church in St. Saviourgate can accommodate more than 1,000 people.
6. Jacob's Well
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
Trinity Lane is the home to a medieval timber building called Jacob's Well, which was used as parish rooms of nearby Holy Trinity Church.
7. Monk Bar
8. Parish of All Saints' Pavement
9. St. Deny's Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
Dedicated to St. Denys, the patron saint of France and Paris, this picturesque church dates back to 1154 and boasts an impressive collection of medieval stained glass.
10. St. Martin's Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Parts of this fifteenth-century church were destroyed in an air raid during World War II, but many have been restored to their former glory including the famous clock, dating back to 1668, and the great west window, depicting scenes from the life of St. Martin of Towers.
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