Good Value York
The York Pass
Once purchased, the York Pass, allows free entrance into more than 30 visitor attractions plus lots of other benefits. The groundbreaking Pass is the first of its type for York and offers unlimited access over one, two or three days. Prices start at £21 for a one-day adult pass, and represent considerable savings and convenience for visitors to the city. The York Pass comes complete with a 72 page trilingual (English, French & German) guidebook with maps. Passes can be purchased on the website: www.yorkpass.com and telephone orders can be taken on +44 (0) 870 242 9988.
Transport
If driving, the cheapest place to park is in one of the several park and rides around the city. Parking is free and bus fares low. Various ‘Day Rover’ bus tickets are available which allow you unlimited travel in York. Press contact: FirstYork bus services, Tel: 01904 883000, website: www.firstyork.co.uk
Experience the longest medieval town walls in England
One of the best ways to enjoy York is to walk around the city walls. At 3.4 kilometres long, the beautifully preserved walls are the longest town walls in England. About 2.5 million people walk along all or part of the City walls each year, enjoying some amazing views. The completion of the entire circuit will take approximately 2 hours. There are five main bars or gateways, one Victorian gateway, one postern (a small gateway) and 45 towers. The walls weigh approximately 100,000 metric tonnes. Press contact: Kay Hyde PR Manager - Visit York, Tel: 01904 554451, email: kh@visityork.org
National Railway Museum
The National Railway Museum is home to a wide range of railway icons and millions of artefacts. The Museum is only the fourth British Institution to win the prestigious European title in the 24-year history of the competition, adding a new international dimension to a string of national accolades, including Museum of the Year (1991) and Visitor Attraction of the Year (1999). Whether you're interested in the social history of the railways, the design of the Eurostar, the Japanese bullet train or Thomas the Tank Engine, you will find it here. Entry is free to everyone. Press contact: Emma Farley, Tel: 01904 686281, email: Emma.Farley@nrm.org.uk
Fairfax House
A stunning 18th century house with outstanding Georgian furniture, ‘one of the best historic house museums in England’… The best time to visit is Fridays when there are two free hour-long guided tours at 11am and 2pm. Children go free with one or more adults. Press contact: Peter Brown, Tel: 01904 655543, Fax: 01904 652262.
York Minster
A visit to York would be incomplete without a visit to York Minster. York's Minster is renowned all around the world and is the largest medieval gothic cathedral in northern Europe. This is religious architecture on the very grandest scale: over 500 feet in length, 100 feet wide and with a central tower 200 feet high. The cathedral took over 250 years to complete and is the most visited cathedral in Britain. The Minster contains some of the country's oldest and finest stained glass, the best view of the city is from the Tower. The Undercroft is rich in historical artefacts, dating back to the Roman age. Free entrance for non-commercial visitors, though a donation of £3.00 is requested. Please note a small charge applies for the Tower, the Undercroft and the Chapter House. Press Contact: Alilx Peacock, Tel: 01904 557210, email: info@york-minster.org
Guided walking tours - Association of Voluntary Guides
Free city walking tours leave every day at 10.15, 14.15 and 19.00 (evening walks August & September only) in the summer from outside the York City Art Gallery, Exhibition Square. Tours run mornings only during the winter. No need to book – just turn up. This service is run by the Association of Voluntary Guides. The city walks are free. Press contact: Kay Hyde PR Manager - Visit York, Tel: 01904 554451, email: kh@visityork.org website: www.visityork.org
York Designer Outlet, York
York Designer Outlet features over 100 designer name stores that offer discounts between 30 and 50 per cent everyday. Tel: 01904-682700. Press Contact: Kay Hyde PR Manager – First Stop York Tourism Partnership, Visit York, Tel: 01904 554451, email: kh@visityork.org , website: www.visityork.org
Borders Books Music Video Café
Relax with a cup of coffee or magazine in the lovely gallery café or on couches scattered around this vast store. 30 free events every month. Wine tasting and Jazz nights. Press contact: John Hargrave, Tel: 01904-653300, email: jhargrea@bordersstores.co.uk
For any further information and your free guide to York please contact: York Visitor Information Centre, Tel: 01904 550099, email: info@visityork.org or visit the website at www.visityork.org
Press contact: Kay Hyde, PR Manager - Visit York, Tel: 01904 554451, email: kh@visityork.org website: www.visityork.org