York is one of the prettiest cities in England according to Jasmine from The Life of a Social Butterfly blog. We couldn’t agree more. City’s cobbled medieval streets, gothic architecture and vast history going back thousands of years as well as an abundance of instagrammable food spots proved York to be a perfect weekend away. Read Jasmine’s blog to find out the best things to do and places to visit while on a short break to the city.
Christmas gift shopping season is upon us, are you looking for something quirky, distinctive and completely different to anything else you will find under the Christmas tree? York has you covered with independent shops offering many unique items from world’s best gin to magical potions and Viking jewellery… Check out the below 12 gift ideas for that unforgettable present.
Popular food critics like Giles Coren have been praising York’s gastronomical offer for many years now, even declaring York ‘the capital of the food universe. We couldn’t agree more! For this festive period, we have put together a list of 6 finest eateries for you to enjoy a delicious festive meal. Feeling hungry yet?
Taking your little ones to meet Santa is a must-do experience any Christmas. This year York offers plenty of opportunities to spend a memorable time with Father Christmas. We have put together a helpful guide to 10 of the best Santa experiences in the UK’s most festive city.
Josh has come a long way from Australia to visit York on an extended 3 day weekend stay. As Josh put it – walking through York is like strolling through a history book filled with Roman walls, gothic cathedrals, Victorian railways and Viking encampments. See how Josh spent his 3 days in York cruising the river, exploring interactive museums and tasting the best dishes York has to offer.
York is well known for its beautiful and historic properties. It is also infamously the most haunted city in the UK. This Halloween, many places of peace and tranquillity will be transformed into pits of horror and despair, for you to explore at your peril.
LNER has launched its brand new Azuma fleet in 2019 on the east coast mainline, stretching the length of the country from Inverness, through Edinburgh, York and Leeds all the way down to London. Th..
York is a city you always want to return to. It was not any different for Sophie, who has recently visited York on a short break. The appeal of York’s ‘proper British’ history keeps bringing people from all over the world to visit the city. Cobbled streets, gothic structures and nods to the city’s Viking and Roman past is what makes York a perfect destination. On her blog, Sophie shares her #OnlyinYork experience.
A proud Northerner Kate Winney, who grew up visiting York on day-trips, has recently travelled to the city for a short staycation. York has so many activities on offer that you really are spoiled for choice and it’s hard to fit everything in the itinerary. In her blog, Kate showcases some of the best spots for food in York as well as gives some ideas of how to fill in your time in the vibrant historic city.
