If you have little one why not start your day in Breadcrumbs, an interactive story book that accompanies the Hansel-and -Gretel-like reflector trails around York. For a more adventurous start with a visit to DIG and rediscover some of the finds that archaeologists have uncovered under the streets of York. Understand how these finds explain how people lived in Roman, Viking, Medieval and Victorian times.

Stop at the Stonegate Teady Bears for a limited edition and a unique selection of teddy bears or rest with for a while at the tea rooms serving a fine selection of teas and fresh miscela-d'oro coffee. If you like a sit down lunch tapas-style in a a vibrant interior of Spanish rugs, ceramics and a warm and relaxed atmosphere go to El piano ideally situated in the city centre of York.

No visit to York can be complete without a walk around the most city walls in the country! Why not "Retrace York", a free rubbings trail designed to help you make the most of York’s City Walls. Take a rubbing at various panels located around the walls until you have assembled a complete map of York. A short drive from York you will find one of York's most popular summer attractions The York Maze! Opening in July the Maze is carved out of an amazing 1.5 million growing maize plants and is thought to be the largest maze in the world!

Finish off the day with a mouth watering selection of gourmet burgers at the Gourmet Burger Kitchen or a legendary, Portuguese, flame-grilled, Peri-Peri Chicken at Nando's!