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Hi Marilyn! Get ready for 1 day in

York

Walk the same charmingly cobbled

streets once trod by !Jorvik"s"Viking

inhabitants.

A bustling city encircled by Medieval walls. York brims with

history and character. Quaint shops, tearooms and

traditional pubs line its intricate network of narrow streets,Diamonds Guest House

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and the city"s fascinating story is told at every turn.

Practical InformationGood to Know

Language: English Currency: GBPPound

Sterling

Time Zone: GMT (+00:00) Country Code: +44

Voltage: Electrical Socket:

114 Bishopthorpe Road -

York, United Kingdom

Show directions

Check-in

Sunday, December 27, 2015

(13:00 - 15:30)

Check-out

Monday, December 28, 2015

(08:00 - 11:00)


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Getting Around

Air - Leeds Bradford

International Airport

Leeds Bradford Airport is

located 32 miles from York.

The Flying Tiger bus service

connects you to Leeds orBradford in about 30 minutes

and costs GBP 3.60 for a

single ticket. Both towns offer

rail connections on to York. An

airport taxi to York will take

around 55 minutes and should

cost around GBP 60. Official

cabs have an arrow logo, or

will be a Mercedes E-Class.

Bear in mind that central York

is traffic-free, so you may need

to walk a little upon arrival.

Train

The train is used to get to

nearby towns and cities, rather

than to travel around York.

Popular routes include York to

Leeds, Huddersfield or the

scenic coastal town of

Scarborough. Train times and

fares depend on the

destination, while timetables

can be found online and on

boards in the station. You can

buy tickets at machines, using

either card or cash. Groups of

3 to 9 adults can get a third off

when using off-peak travel

cards.

Bus

Buses are run by providers

including Arriva (turquoise

buses) and First (white, pink

and purple buses), amongst

others. Tickets are purchased

on board with exact change

but will be valid for that

operator only, with day tickets

costing GBP 3.80 on average.

The All York ticket costs GBP

4.50 for a day and GBP 18 for

7 days, and can be used on all

bus services. Buses tend to

run from about 06.00 until

midnight. Park & Ride car

parks are set on the cityoutskirts.


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Bicycle

York has a range of bike paths,

including designated lanes and

on-road routes. The terrain is

flat and most traffic controls

have been designed to

accommodate cyclists. Be

aware that you can"t cycle

within the city"s pedestrianised

zone before 16.00, nor can

you cycle without lights on at

night. Both actions would

result in an on-the-spot fine of

GBP 30. There is no public

bike service but there are

plenty of bike rental companies

in town.

Car

York"s centre is pedestrianised

with traffic-calming measures

and high parking charges to

discourage inner-city driving.

However, you can make use of

Park & Ride options set on the

outskirts, where return

journeys cost around GBP

2.80. Parking in the city costs

around GBP 2 per hour. You

pay at a meter and display a

ticket on your windscreen, or

there is an option to pay and

register by phone. Parking in

residential areas is available

for a maximum of one hour.

Taxi

It"s not very easy to get around

the city by taxi, as it"s so

pedestrianised in the centre.

The best place to get a taxi is

at a rank, for example at York

Railway Station, or by calling

an official mini-cab firm. You

should always make sure to

use a licensed cab, which

should show a badge on the

back of the car. Never get in

an unmarked car. There is

normally a minimum fare,

which increases on a meter

system and fares may be

higher in the evenings.


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Popular Attractions

We handpicked the top 10 classic sights, sorted by distance from where you're staying

York Castle Museum

Museums

Where the former York

Castle once proudlystood, York Castle

Museum now takes

residence. An ideal spot

for rainy-day sight-seeing,

the museum exhibits all

manner of post-medieval

artefacts. Stroll back in

time along a

re-constructed Victorian

street, marvel at the fun

and fascinating history oftoys, and be sure to peek

inside the spooky Castle

Prison if you dare!

Clifford's Tower

Monuments

All that remains of the

once-immense YorkCastle now sits alone

atop a grassy mound.

Known today as Clifford"s

Tower, for reasons even

history is uncertain of,

this mysterious

monument looms over

Old York. A walk of its

13th century walls offers

tremendous views, so

bring a camera along withan inquisitive nature - the

tower"s history is as

impressive as its stature.

Jorvik Viking Centre

Are you ready to travel

back in time? A trip to the

Jorvik Viking Centrewhisks you back more

than 1000 years, to a

time when York was the

Viking capital of England.

More than a museum,

this exhilarating excursion

includes a ride, actors

and a 4D experience.

Prepare to be immersed

in the sights, sounds, and

even smells, of the era.


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York City Walls

Monuments

See York from a whole

new perspective any

perspective! A walk of

York"s City Walls is a

must, so take advantage

of good weather and

make the full 2 hour

circuit. Cross countless

bars (gateways), stand

guard on its ramparts,and prepare to feel like

you"ve travelled back in

time as you conquer this

medieval masterpiece.

York Dungeon

Museums

Prepare to shudder, and

maybe even squeal, as

York Dungeon leads you

through a host of horrible

histories. This isn"t a

museum, but an

interactive historical

walkthrough that uses

actors and special effects

to bring truly gruesomeeras back to life.

Featuring Jack The

Ripper, rabbles of

Romans, and even the

ungodly Plague, this is

one frightfully exciting day

out.

The Shambles

Popular Areas

A winding walk along

York"s oldest street is like

stepping back in time

parts are so narrow that

you can touch both sides

of the street with

outstretched arms! Once

a hub of butchers"shops,

today The Shambles is

lined with boutiques, pubsand tea-rooms that attract

tourists and locals alike.

For the perfect photo

opportunity, take a more

peaceful meander before

8am.


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York's Chocolate Story

Museums

A chocoholic"s dream!

York"s Chocolate Story

tells the tale of the city"s

chocolate production, and

treats you to free

choccies along the way!

You"ll be led through the

museum by a chocolate-

loving guide, who"ll teach

you about the origins ofthe product, how to taste

like a true chocolatier,

and about York"s long

legacy as The Chocolate

City.

Yorkshire Museum

Museums

Nestled within York"s

stunning botanical

gardens is the Yorkshire

Museum. With four

fascinating permanent

collections, it offers

incredible insight into

York"s complex timeline.

Stroll the Museum

Gardens to see the ruinsof St Mary's Abbey

once the wealthiest

abbey in the North of

England, it was destroyed

in 1540 during Henry

VIII"s dissolution of the

monasteries.

York Minster

Monuments

A Gothic masterpiece

adorned with more than

100 stained glass

windows. York Minster is

the city"s crowning glory.

Offering the ultimate

vantage point in the city,

the 275-step climb up the

imposing Minster Tower is

well it. If you"re there witha loved one, pucker up

and kiss beneath the

!Heart of Yorkshire"

window legend has it,

you"ll be together forever!


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National Railway

Museum

Museums

Full steam ahead to the

family-friendly gem that is

York"s National Railway

Museum. This is the

largest railway museum

in the world, so expect a

vast collection of

locomotives and railway-

related artefacts. Harry

Potter fans can even spot

the very same steam train

used in the films! A great

day out for all the family

(train enthusiasts or not),

and entry is free.


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Recommended Restaurants

Filter restaurants close to where you're staying, by price range

Cheap Eats British

Puddin' & Pie

Only 0.2 miles away

7 Bishopthorpe Road,

York, YO23 1JJ

0044 1904 634658

Mid-Range

Fare

Thai

Rice Style Thai

Bistro

Only 0.2 miles away

21 Bishopthorpe Road,

York, YO23 1NA

0044 1904 848927

Mid-Range

Fare

Asian

Sapphire

Chinese

TakeawayOnly 0.5 miles away

76 The Mount, York,

YO24 1AR

0044 1904 628432

Cheap Eats European

Masons Arms

Only 0.5 miles away

6 Fishergate, York, YO10

4AB

0044 1904 646046

Mid-Range

Fare

Italian

Delrio's

Restaurant

Only 0.6 miles away

10-12 Blossom Street,

York, YO24 1AE

0044 1904 622695

Mid-Range

Fare

Mediterranean

The Olive Tree

Only 0.5 miles away

10 Tower Street, York,

YO1 9SA

0044 1904 624433


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Cheap Eats Cafe

The Bar Convent

Only 0.5 miles away

17 Blossom Street, York,

YO24 1AQ

0044 1904 643238

Mid-Range

Fare

French

Rustique YorkCastlegate

Only 0.6 miles away

28 Castlegate, York, YO1

9RP

0044 1904 612744

Mid-Range

Fare

Grill

MissoulaMontana Bar and

GrillOnly 0.6 miles away

Merchant Exchange, 1

Bridge Street, York, YO1

6DD

0044 1904 461000

Mid-Range

Fare

Italian

Caffe Dell Opera

3

Only 0.6 miles away

9 King Street, York, YO1

9SP

0044 1904 634584

Mid-Range

Fare

Tex-Mex

Fiesta Latina

Only 0.6 miles away

14 Clifford Street, York,

YO1 9RD

0044 1904 658772

Mid-Range

Fare

Turkish

Reina Turkish

Bar and Grill

Only 0.6 miles away

2 Cumberland Street,

York, YO1 9SW

0044 1904 625811

Cheap Eats Cafe

Bicis Y Mas

Only 0.7 miles away

59-63 Walmgate, York,YO1 9TY

0044 1904 658100

Mid-Range

Fare

Grill

RBG Bar and

Grill

Only 0.7 miles away

North Street, York, YO1

6JF

0044 1904 459988

Mid-Range

Fare

Thai

Khao San Road

York

Only 0.7 miles away

50-52 Walmgate, York,

YO1 9TJ

0044 1904 635599


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Mid-Range

Fare

Grill

Ate O Clock

Only 0.7 miles away

13a High Ousegate,

York, YO1 8RZ

0044 1904 644080

Mid-Range

Fare

European

Walmgate AleHouse and

BistroOnly 0.7 miles away

25 Walmgate, York, YO1

9TX

0044 1904 629222

Upscale

Dining

European

The Whippet Inn

Only 0.7 miles away

15 North Street, York,

YO1 6JD

0044 1904 500660

UpscaleDining

British

Hudson's

Restaurant

Only 0.8 miles away

Station Rise, York, YO1

6GD

0044 1904 380038

Cheap Eats Italian

The Hop

Only 0.8 miles away

11-12 Fossgate, York,

YO1 9TA

0044 1904 541466

Cheap Eats Cafe

Spring Espresso

Only 0.7 miles away

45 Fossgate, York, YO1

9TF

0044 7779 294149

Cheap Eats International

The Maltings

Only 0.8 miles away

Tanner's Moat, York,

YO1 6HU0044 1904 655387

Cheap Eats Bar Bites

The Rook &

Gaskill

Only 0.8 miles away

12 Lawrence St, York,

YO10 3WP0044 1904 655450

Cheap Eats Cafe

Shambles

Kitchen -

Smoothies &

Healthy Fast

Food

Only 0.8 miles away

28 The Shambles, York,

YO1 7LX0044 1904 674684


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Cheap Eats Cafe

The Perky

Peacock LendalOnly 0.8 miles away

Lendal Bridge, York, YO1

7DJ

0044 1904 613511

Upscale

Dining

Cafe

Betty's

Only 0.8 miles away

6-8 St. Helen's Square,

York, YO1 8QP

0044 1904 659142

Cheap Eats Cafe

Mannion & Co.

Only 0.9 miles away

1 Blake Street, York,

YO1 8QJ

0044 1904 631030

UpscaleDining

Cafe

York Cocoa

House

Only 0.9 miles away

3 Blake Street, York,

YO1 8QJ

0044 1904 675787

Cheap Eats Bar Bites

Trembling

Madness

Only 0.9 miles away

48 Stonegate, York, YO1

8AS

0044 1904 640009

Cheap Eats Cafe

Goji Cafe, Deli

and Restaurant

Only 1.0 miles away

36 Goodramgate, York,

YO1 7LF

0044 1904 622614

Upscale

Dining

Cafe

Cafe Concerto

Only 1.0 miles away

21 High Petergate, York,YO1 7EN

0044 1904 610478

Upscale

Dining

British

Bennett's Cafe &

Bistro

Only 1.0 miles away

30-32 High Petergate,York, YO1 7EH

0044 1904 655344

Upscale

Dining

Cafe

Countess of

York

Only 1.0 miles away

National RailwayMuseum, Leeman Road,

York, YO26 4XJ

0044 1904 686295


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Upscale

Dining

European

The IvyRestaurant

Only 1.2 miles away

1 Clifton, York, YO30

6AA

0044 1904 644744

Upscale

Dining

British

The Grange York

Only 1.2 miles away

1 Clifton, York, YO30

6AA

0044 1904 644744

Upscale

Dining

Gourmet

MiddlethorpeHall

Only 1.2 miles away

Bishopthorpe Road,

York, YO23 2GB

0044 1904 641241

UpscaleDining

British

Tykes

Only 7.5 miles away

Sandburn Hall, Flaxton,

York, YO60 7RB

0044 1904 469911

UpscaleDining

British

The Victoria

Only 10.2 miles away

Station Road, Cattal,

York YO26 8EB

0044 1423 330249


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City Secrets

The best-kept secrets, straight from our local York team


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Outdoor-

loving,

tea-drinking

Louise

recently

embarked on

a road tripround the

North.

Mother Shipton's

Cave

by Louise

A 40-minute journey from

York, Knaresborough ishome to Mother Shipton!s

Cave. Visitors flock to the

prophetess!dwelling

place, where a collection

of stone teddy bears,

socks and other objects,

is suspended above a

well. The water!s high

mineral content can

petrify items in just 3

months!

Prophecy Lodge,

Harrogate Road, High

Bridge, Knaresborough,

North Yorkshire, HG5

8DD

Show on map

www.mothershipton.co.uk

City-break fan

Leanne

travels to York

frequently for

work.

The Whippet Inn

by Leanne

This fun, quirky venue is

set in a restored Victorian

pub and regularly wins

awards for its delicious

food, drink and

atmosphere. It serves up

great steak, along with

ales and craft beers from

breweries around

Yorkshire. There are also

30 bespoke gins and an

eclectic list of cocktails!

15 North Street, York,

YO1 6JD

Show on map

www.thewhippetinn.co.uk

Kirsten lives

in London

and loves

taking long

weekend trips

to different

cities.

Demijohn, the liquid

deli

by Kirsten

For quirky drinks and

alternative gifts, head toDemijohn Liquid Deli on

Museum Street. Their

flavoured liqueurs,

whiskies, vodkas and

gins are all hand crafted,

and shoppers can choose

from a large selection of

unusual bottles to have

their selected brew

poured into.

11 Museum Street, York,

YO1 7DT

Show on map

www.demijohn.co.uk


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Songwriter

and guitarist

Ben loves

travelling and

is a huge fan

of cooking

and football.

Fibbers

by Ben

Fibbers is arguably York's

best live music venue

with a variety of live

events and club nights.

Acts range from indie

rock and tribute bands, to

electro, rap and DJs.

They showcase a great

range of upcoming and

well-established acts.

3-5 Toft Green, York,

YO1 6JT

Show on map

www.fibbers.co.uk


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