York is a lovely city and we fully recommend making a trip of it if you are able. Here are some of our favourite spots and activities:

Activities

York Art Gallery for their beautiful exhibitions and permanent collection

York’s Cat Trail for a cute way to see the city by foot

Walk the city walls to get a feel for the city

The Railway Museum is free and a lot of fun for all ages.

York Minsteris iconic for a reason

Any of the many bookshops across the city including Waterstones, Criminally Good, Toppings and Portal.

Food and drinks

North South is our local coffee shop and bar

Partisan for an excellent brunch and cake

Cresci and Rudy’s do excellent pizza

Kiosk for a very good coffee

WET wine bar for a glass of something good