Location: York
Top Things to do in York
The 5 Best Traveler Resources in York, England
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. Merchant Taylors' Hall
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4.5 based on 21 reviews
The Merchant Taylors' Hall provides a magnificent venue for special occasions like banquets, weddings and concerts as well as providing excellent facilities for meetings, exhibitions and conferences. The Hall, built six centuries ago within the medieval city wall, accommodates up to 150 guests and is one of the most remarkable memorials to the City of York's medieval past. The Hall is home to the Company Of Merchant Taylors, one of seven guilds in the City whose origin dates back to the 13th Century and one of only three that have existed without a break since medieval times. Ordinances and a members' register are in the City archives of 1387.
2. Visit York Information Centre
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4.5 based on 130 reviews
Visit York's Information Centre is good at people! Everything we do has the customer in mind and each day we meet students, couples, families, overseas visitors, non English speaking visitors all wanting to York in a day! Between them our staff speak nine languages and are supported by 30 dedicated volunteers. Visit York's Information Centre provides everything you need to get the most out of your visit to the city - maps, guidebooks, York Pass- the official sightseeing card and best way to see the city and beyond, attraction tickets and a huge rage of regional gifts. Visit England, the national tourism agency, has named Visit York's Visitor Information Centre the best in the country. The Team in York represented one of just three finalists in the Visitor Information Provider of the Year category and were thrilled to bring home the gold.
Reviewed By sarcastictraveller - Luton, United Kingdom
was greeted by a friendly gentlemen who answered all our questions and gave us leaflets for things to do.
3. Minster Library
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4.0 based on 9 reviews
Built in 1230AD by Archbishop Walter Gray as a private chapel for his York Palace, the Minster is the largest cathedral library in the country, with a collection of more than 120,000 volumes of Early English printed books and manuscripts.
4. Explore York Libraries and Archives
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4.0 based on 26 reviews
Explore's flagship library in York city centre and home of the City Archives. We offer a full range of library and archive services, varied events and activities programme and room hire, exhibition space and a vibrant Reading Cafe. See the cafe page for cafe opening hours and menu, or the archives pages for the reading room opening hours. This library is closed on bank holidays, but you can use our catalogue website at any time to reserve and renew books, and our e-library to download books and magazines. For more information see our website.
Reviewed By veraWestYorkshire
Good, reasonably priced food at the cafe with friendly and efficient staff. The library staff are equally as welcoming & helpful Altogether a pleasant experience
5. University of York Library - JB Morrell Library
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4.0 based on 3 reviews
The University of York Library offers a vast array of informational texts sure to sate the tastebuds of any bookworm. Catering primarily to the University's students, this faded masterpiece of 1960's Brutalist design is open to the public at the bequest of a visitor's access pass. With a fully stocked cafe offering respite from your academic studies, the University of York library is a must-visit
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