Naomi and Rafals Guide to our house and area
Food scene
This is just a five minute walk from our house and is a unique locally run bar and cafe. Check the water levels on the Ouse as it can sometimes be closed due to flooding.
23 locals recommend
Dyls
Skeldergate BridgeThis is just a five minute walk from our house and is a unique locally run bar and cafe. Check the water levels on the Ouse as it can sometimes be closed due to flooding.
This place is lovely in both summer and winter, great Tapas and cocktails. It has a rooftop terrace and a cost bar below ground for cosy nights
30 locals recommend
Sotano
1 Little StonegateThis place is lovely in both summer and winter, great Tapas and cocktails. It has a rooftop terrace and a cost bar below ground for cosy nights
Take a browse around the stalls or if your feeling peckish grab yourself a bite to eat from the independent food stalls
33 locals recommend
Shambles Market
5 Silver StTake a browse around the stalls or if your feeling peckish grab yourself a bite to eat from the independent food stalls
Come visit this independent shopping/ food hall. All are locally run and unique to York
46 locals recommend
Spark York CIC
17-21 PiccadillyCome visit this independent shopping/ food hall. All are locally run and unique to York
Less than a minute walk to your local co operative pub. With live Singing and local pork pies
8 locals recommend
Golden Ball
2 Bishophill SeniorLess than a minute walk to your local co operative pub. With live Singing and local pork pies
Robinsons Cafe
7 Bishopthorpe RdFamily run cafe a few minutes walk away - great for brunch
The famous Bettys Tea Rooms. A must for anyone who loves a sweet treat
147 locals recommend
Bettys Café Tea Rooms
6-8 St. Helen’s SquareThe famous Bettys Tea Rooms. A must for anyone who loves a sweet treat
Forage York
2-4 Little StonegateLovely cocktails
Fantastic gardens in lovely scenery inside the historic city walls.
15 locals recommend
Grays Court Hotel and The Bow Room Restaurant
Chapter House StreetFantastic gardens in lovely scenery inside the historic city walls.
Sightseeing
York City Walls on Roman Fortress
Only a minutes walk from our house!
A nice way to spend a couple of hours with the family. Its free but you can make a donation
153 locals recommend
National Railway Museum
Leeman RoadA nice way to spend a couple of hours with the family. Its free but you can make a donation
Jorvik Viking Centre
19 CoppergateA must visit for families
Shambles
ShamblesHistoric part of York - unmissable
A lovely family day out - only 10 minutes walk from our house. There are 2 playgrounds including a zip line. Just watch out for the Geese .
There is a lovely reading cafe in the park too
85 locals recommend
Rowntree Park
Terry AvenueA lovely family day out - only 10 minutes walk from our house. There are 2 playgrounds including a zip line. Just watch out for the Geese .
There is a lovely reading cafe in the park too
York Minster
DeangateTake a walk around the stunning minster
York Theatre Royal
Saint Leonard's PlaceJorvik Viking Centre
19 CoppergateThe world famous museum is a must see
Family Places
Piglets Adventure Farm
Towthorpe Moor LaneThe Web Adventure Park
Wigginton RoadOutside fair rides and inside soft play
Rowntree Park Reading Cafe
Richardson StreetIdeal spot for a coffee after the playground
The Balloon Tree Farmshop & Cafe
Stamford Bridge RoadCafe and Farm , fruit picking in the summer
York's Chocolate Story
3-4 Kings SquareFun for a rainy day
The York Dungeon
12 Clifford StThe Shop That Must Not Be Named
30 ShamblesOne for all Harry Potter fans
Neighbourhoods
This is the neighbourhood we are located - check the local notice boards for local events
Bishophill Junior
Bishophill JuniorThis is the neighbourhood we are located - check the local notice boards for local events
Traveler advice
Traveling with kids
Find out what's happening in the area for children
York Mumbler: www.york.mumbler.co.uk
This website is always updated, it tells you about special events, discounts and child friendly places etc