Guidebook for York
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Home to the Howard family for over 300 years, Castle Howard is a magnificent 18th century residence set within 1,000 acres of breathtaking landscape in the Howardian Hills.
220 locals recommend
Castle Howard
Home to the Howard family for over 300 years, Castle Howard is a magnificent 18th century residence set within 1,000 acres of breathtaking landscape in the Howardian Hills.
Yorkshire's ultimate Theme Park attraction & the UK's most visited Zoo.
117 locals recommend
Flamingo Land Resort
Yorkshire's ultimate Theme Park attraction & the UK's most visited Zoo.
Robert E Fuller is one of Britain's foremost wildlife artists. His paintings sell all over the world and up to 7,000 people visit his own gallery in North Yorkshire each year.
7 locals recommend
The Robert Fuller Gallery Ltd
Robert E Fuller is one of Britain's foremost wildlife artists. His paintings sell all over the world and up to 7,000 people visit his own gallery in North Yorkshire each year.
Ryedale Vineyards
Britain's Most Northerly Commercial Vineyard.
Award winning modern grandstands, characterful Listed buildings, manicured lawns and home grown flowers set the scene for the best of racedays. See the leading horses and jockeys perform.
48 locals recommend
York Racecourse
Award winning modern grandstands, characterful Listed buildings, manicured lawns and home grown flowers set the scene for the best of racedays. See the leading horses and jockeys perform.
Set in the stunning surroundings of The Westwood, the racecourse hosts right- handed flat racing over one mile and three furlongs.
14 locals recommend
Beverley Racecourse
York RoadSet in the stunning surroundings of The Westwood, the racecourse hosts right- handed flat racing over one mile and three furlongs.
Built on the site where the York Archaeological Trust found the amazingly well- preserved remains of part of Viking Jorvik (York). The Jorvik Viking Centre is a museum and visitor attraction in York.
181 locals recommend
Jorvik Viking Centre
19 CoppergateBuilt on the site where the York Archaeological Trust found the amazingly well- preserved remains of part of Viking Jorvik (York). The Jorvik Viking Centre is a museum and visitor attraction in York.
Large maize maze, plus high-tech funhouse, kids' adventure activities and pig racing, open Jul-Sep.
30 locals recommend
York Maze
Elvington LaneLarge maize maze, plus high-tech funhouse, kids' adventure activities and pig racing, open Jul-Sep.
York Motorsport Village is the most exciting indoor Karting & race simulation venue in York. With battery karts for youngsters, 200cc and 240cc petrol karts for adults.
York Motorsports Village
York Motorsport Village is the most exciting indoor Karting & race simulation venue in York. With battery karts for youngsters, 200cc and 240cc petrol karts for adults.
York Designer Outlet Shopping Centre has a great range of designer labels at discount prices, reduced by up to 60%.
28 locals recommend
Designer Outlet station
York Designer Outlet Shopping Centre has a great range of designer labels at discount prices, reduced by up to 60%.
At 3.4 kilometres long, the beautifully preserved walls are the longest medieval town walls in England. About 2.5 million people walk along all or part of the City walls each year.
19 locals recommend
City Walls
At 3.4 kilometres long, the beautifully preserved walls are the longest medieval town walls in England. About 2.5 million people walk along all or part of the City walls each year.
Drinks & Nightlife
300 year old country pub boasting many charming features such as exposed beams, roaring log burners and original bread oven.
16 locals recommend
The Blacksmiths Arms
Anserdale Lane300 year old country pub boasting many charming features such as exposed beams, roaring log burners and original bread oven.
Food Scene
Yorkshire's Premier Multi Award-Winning Lavender Farm, Lavender Gardens and Specialist Plant Nursery set in a spectacular hillside farm of nearly 60 acres, within the Howardian Hills.
31 locals recommend
Yorkshire Lavender
Yorkshire's Premier Multi Award-Winning Lavender Farm, Lavender Gardens and Specialist Plant Nursery set in a spectacular hillside farm of nearly 60 acres, within the Howardian Hills.
Local tea-and-cake institution with an art deco interior, curved windows and ornate mirrors.
147 locals recommend
Bettys Café Tea Rooms
6-8 St. Helen’s SquareLocal tea-and-cake institution with an art deco interior, curved windows and ornate mirrors.
Shopping
Great shopping, fabulous names, easy access and free parking.
20 locals recommend
Monks Cross Shopping
Monks Cross DriveGreat shopping, fabulous names, easy access and free parking.
Entertainment & Activities
Piglets Adventure Farm
Towthorpe Moor LaneLots to do for children.