First Time Tourists Guide in York
SIGHTSEEING
York Shambles is a famous street in York. This street is always crowded because the street is so cultural and unique. This area
was known as The Great Flesh Shambles. This medieval street has many shops to visit by tourists. Here, you will see timber-framed
buildings. Some of the buildings are from the 14th century. This street will bring you back to the old days.
York Shambles
DOWNTOWN
Museum Gardens is a beautiful botanical garden in York city. It's located beside the River Ouse. This garden is designed by an architect named Sir John Murray Naysmith. There are various species of plants, trees, and birds to see. Some historical buildings,
like a Roman fort of Eboracum, Multangular Tower, and Roman walls are also a must to check out. This garden opens every day from 7 AM until 8 PM.
Museum Gardens
SHOPPING
York is famous for its chocolate. Go to the York Cocoa House to get some chocolates to bring home. This shop has a huge selection of chocolate to choose from and buy. The chocolates are so amazing! Here, you can also try its afternoon teas and sweets. Besides chocolate, York is also famous for its antiques. Come to The Antiques Centre York. This store has vintage items and collectibles. They sell unique items from accessories to clothes.
York Cocoa House
The Antiques Centre York
FOOD & DRINK
York's chocolates are a must to eat when you visit the city. You can get it at many shops and restaurants in the city. The pudding, Wensleydale Cheese and parkin are also the local foods from York that you need to taste. For the drinks, the city has delicious tea and ginger beer you must try.
CULTURE
York is a city and unitary authority area in North Yorkshire. The city is well-known as the historical city because of its historical landmarks, like York Minster or Clifford's Tower. The city has about 218.431 population who mostly speak English. York has many cool cultural events you might join if you're lucky, like York Literature Festival, Early Music Festival, or Food and Drink
Festival.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
The best time to visit York city is during Spring. It's from March-May when the weather is perfect and the flowers in full bloom. The city will be crowded, but not as crowded as in Summer.
HOTEL
Stay at Park Inn by Radisson York City Center when you visit the city. This riverside hotel offers a lovely River Ouse view and comfy bedrooms to sleep. The cool hotel is located an 8-minute walk from York Theatre Royal and an 11-minute walk from York Minster. Also, you can stay at The Grand, York. This Edwardian hotel is set in the former headquarters of the North Eastern Railway that was built in 1906. But, the facilities are great. The hotel is located near York train station, Memorial Gardens, and National Railway Museum.
Park Inn by Radisson York City Centre
The Grand, York
RESTAURANT
Skosh is a popular restaurant in York city. This restaurant has delicious British cuisines and great cocktails to offer. The space is cozy to sit and eat with your family or friends. Vegan foods are available too. Don't forget to try its fantastic halibut fish, tapas,
and octopus. Also, have dinner at Roots. This wooden restaurant has creative and excellent foods. The lamb and wine menu are highly recommended here.
Skosh
Roots
CAFE
Come to The Fossgate Social to hang out with your buddies. This cafe has an indie-style space with comfy seating. They serve amazing coffees and cuisines. The Avocado on Toast, Espresso Martini, and brownies are the best options you must order. Alcoholic drinks are also available here. You can also go to Brew & Brownie. This cafe is a paradise for coffee lovers. The craft coffees and teas are incredible. For the foods try their yummy bacon, eggs benny, or pancakes.
Brew & Brownie
The Fossgate Social
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
Enjoy your night at House Of The Trembling Madness. This unique pub has a cozy space decored with animal heads on the walls. They serve various wines and beers, even rare Belgian beers are served here. For the food, you can order its delicious pie and smash. This place is perfect to visit with friends. You can also get to Evil Eye. This is a colorful cocktail bar with Brazil, Haiti and Morocco style. They serve high-quality cocktails, wines, and beers to order.
Evil Eye
House Of The Trembling Madness
INTERESTING PLACE
National Railway Museum York is a cool site in the city. There are interesting history and artifacts of 300 vehicles to see. It houses vintage railway vehicles, like Mallard, Stirling Single, Duchess of Hamilton and a Japanese bullet train. This museum is a great destination, especially for automotive overs. Another interesting place to visit is The York Dungeon. This fun attraction is a high-technology ghost house with many customed characters. Experience jump scares of York city at this place.
The York Dungeon
National Railway Museum York
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
Clifford's Tower, York is a panoramic spot for taking photos. There is a 3th-century castle built on a green mound. The caste was used as a prison and royal mint in the past. But now, this castle is a spot you cannot miss in York city. Also, go to York Minster. It's a cathedral with a gothic style with stained glass windows. Here, you will see the beautiful Undercroft exhibition. Get your camera ready to take pictures at this place.
York Minster
Clifford's Tower, York
