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. Yorkshire Antiques.com
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 61 reviews
At the shop there are rooms of curios, antiquities, art and antiques. All at affordable prices. We have coins, pottery, collectibles, prints and posters, paintings....you name it, you will find it here! If not, our staff may help you obtain this elusive item. There are many cabinets of the like you would see in any antique center, but more variety and quirky. There is a weird room, a curio room of antiquities, fossils, mirrors. Books and random finds, a junk room, racks of ephemera, old photos, sheet music and who knows with serendipity! Free valuations and advice.
2. Museum Gardens
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4.5 based on 2,065 reviews
The Yorkshire Museum, home to some of the richest archaeological finds in Europe, is set amidst its own Gardens, which offer picnic areas and scenic walkways.
Reviewed By SharonJT67 - Durham, United Kingdom
Lovely well maintained gardens adjacent to the river, plenty of places to sit & watch the world go by away from the crowds, alternatively grab a delicious ice cream from the rescue van, a coffee or cold drink from the bike cart or take a look at the visiting birds of prey, the ruins look as majestic as ever, the weather was scorching it was such a great day to visit!
3. National Railway Museum
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4.5 based on 18,169 reviews
FREE ENTRY Home to iconic locomotives and an unrivalled collection of engineering brilliance, we celebrate the past, present and future of innovation on the railways. Dedicated to igniting our visitors’ curiosity about the people, places and engineering marvels behind the railways, we put our passion for amazing stories into everything we do.
Reviewed By andrewmR3427OB
Excellent museum free entry or you can put a voluntary donation toward the upkeep of the locos and museum lots to do and very informative.There are different talks on various subjects of railwayana.The museum has 3 large halls film of locos and railwayana there are also viewing platforms where you can see staff working on different locos.You can easily spend all day here there is a resteraunt and shops well worth a visit
4. Shambles
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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
5. Dean's Park
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4.5 based on 70 reviews
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.
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8. Rowntree Park
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4.5 based on 320 reviews
This park is perfect for the whole family since it offers everything from children play equipment and basketball to tennis courts and picnic areas.
Reviewed By 616iank - Alnwick, United Kingdom
This is a wonderful park, full of lovely walks, quiet places to sit and rest, excellent play areas for children, easy access for chairs and buggies, good bus connections and within walking distance from the city. My grandson and I loved it!
9. St. Crux Parish Hall
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4.5 based on 34 reviews
Located on the site of St. Crux Church that was destroyed in 1887, this building now functions as a café and a venue for special events.
10. St. Mary's Abbey
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4.5 based on 751 reviews
William II laid the foundation to this abbey during the 11th century, which became known as the most powerful and wealthiest monastery in the North of England at that time.
