enrich your mind body and soul with a visit to one of the country s most inspiring cities york is a city of living history you can t help but be enriched as you walk its cobbled streets taking in the historic architecture marvel at the interior of fairfax house the city s finest georgian townhouse admire merchant adventurers hall one of the best preserved medieval guildhalls in europe or stroll past barley hall a window into the life of a medieval household broaden your mind with a visit to world class museums meander through kirkgate the recreated victorian street at the castle museum soak up the atmosphere of a reconstructed viking city at jorvik and wonder at some of britain s finest archaeological treasures at the yorkshire museum learn about railways and locomotives at the national railway museum the largest of its kind in the world and for a true taste of wartime britain visit the cold war bunker the yorkshire air museum or eden camp art lovers can spend an appreciative hour or
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shopping shopping in stonegate 10/11 visitor information 01904 550099
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association of voluntary guides map ref cc2 f1 racing map ref l3 north yorkshire s only indoor karting venue excellent location ample parking ideal for corporate events groups and individuals all equipment provided fully licensed bar long average 22 seconds racetrack private function room open all year except 25-26th december 1st january visit our website for more detailed information information desk de grey rooms exhibition square york yo1 7hb tel 01904 640780 discover york with a free two hour tour leaving exhibition square daily at 10.15am all year with additional summer tours at 2.15pm and 6.45pm no need to book just turn up for group pre-booked tours contact the information desk english heritage clifford s tower map ref ee5 clifford s tower tower street york yo1 9sa tel 01904 646940 visit this proud symbol of the might of our medieval kings and enjoy magnificent views over york once the central stronghold of york castle the tower has much more turbulent origins it was at th
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restaurants bistros bars akbar s restaurant map ref cc4 6-8 george hudson street york yo1 6lp tel 01904 679888 www.akbars.co.uk direct from the curry capital of the world akbar s of bradford are now in york enjoying a city centre location and just five minutes walk from the railway station akbar s are rapidly cultivating the same reputation in york they have already established across the north of england quality food first class service and a wide selection of drinks combine with a contemporary atmosphere to make this one of the most award-winning asian restaurants in the country owner shabir hussain believes the success of his restaurants is due to the consistently high standards his guests have come to rely on the akbars experience is a hard one to beat it s hard to find an indian restaurant which has all three elements excellent service delicious dishes and a fantastic ambience thoroughly recommended i spend many hours in and around york but none so pleasurable and happy as tho
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accommodation hotels see maps on pages 61-63 hotels £30 or less per person per night with a tempting mix of hotels from which to choose elegant privately owned townhouses modern low cost hotels and luxurious national and international chains we hope to be able to offer you the ideal hotel for your needs hotels are inspected under five categories although not all of these apply to hotels in york these are country house hotels small hotels town house hotels metro hotels and budget hotels we try to ensure that all hotels in this guide are inspected by either the aa or visitbritain hotels not showing a star rating are either awaiting an inspection by one of the above or in the case of larger chains are submitted to independent internal inspections the price bands in which the hotels are placed are intended as a guide and may vary slightly throughout the year please check with the hotel or visitor information for an accurate rate whilst all hotels are subject to the uk s no smoking laws s
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accommodation hotels hotel du vin £30 or less per person per night see maps on pages 61-63 map ref b5 d £31 £40 per person per night e c £41 £65 night per person per stylish grade ii listed building located in a leafy and tranquil setting on the ancient south western approach to york from tadcaster situated near to both the city walls and racecourse hotel du vin is ideally located to explore york s many attractions the hotel has 44 individually designed bedrooms each with en suite bathrooms signature features include free-standing baths walk-in showers egyptian cotton linen and cd and dvd players the cosy bar area with different nooks and hideaways has an extensive drink and wine list with our in-house sommeliers on hand to offer advice in the bistro the a la carte menu offers classic dishes with a twist all supporting our philosophy of using the finest and freshest local produce cooked simply priced sensibly al fresco dining is a more informal option in the courtyard which is parti
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guest accommodation see maps on pages 61-63 £30 or less per person per night guest accommodation for visitors to york who prefer not to stay in a hotel but in smaller often family run accommodation york has an excellent choice of guest houses and b&bs many of these are regularly commended for high standards of service facilities and customer care guest accommodation is generally on a bed and breakfast basis but there are some exceptions when an evening meal is available or can be pre arranged as with hotels guest accommodation is also inspected by the aa or quality in tourism on behalf of visitbritain and awarded star ratings there are six designated categories although not all of these apply to york or to this guide these are bed and breakfast guest accommodation guest houses inns farmhouses and restaurants with rooms inspections are taking place daily and star ratings can therefore change during the year the price band in which guest accommodation is placed is intended as a guide and
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guest accommodation dairyman s of riccall guest accommodation map ref see maps on pages 61-63 l4 galtres lodge guest accommodation map ref d4 we are perfectly placed in a unique central location within easy walking distance of specialist shops and all attractions this georgian town house has been tastefully refurbished to offer comfortable and relaxing accommodation all rooms are fully equipped full english breakfast is our speciality £30 or less per person per night carol and steve `go the extra mile with their delightful welcoming guest house conveniently situated eight miles south of york and four miles from selby en suite rooms with tv/dvd/cd freeview hospitality tray and hairdryer no smoking throughout comfortable lounge with sky tv in which to relax special diets catered for including coeliac and diabetic 14 kelfield road riccall york yo19 6pg tel 01757 248532 email bookings@dairymansriccall.co.uk www.dairymansriccall.co.uk free on-street parking total rooms 4 ground floor room
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guest accommodation the york priory £30 or less per person per night see maps on pages 61-63 guest house map ref e6 c £41 £65 night per person per d £31 £40 per person per night e per person per night the priory has been owned by the jackson family since 1930 it is a victorian end terrace in a prime location only a few minutes walk to the university and racecourse the city centre with its shops and attractions is a gentle half mile stroll along the riverside all bedrooms are en suite and individually refurbished to a very high standard choose from large spacious family rooms no bunk beds gorgeous king size four posters and rooms with views overlooking the lovely gardens breakfast is served in the elegant dining room with an extensive menu to suit every taste after a hard day exploring the delights of york and yorkshire spend the evening relaxing and enjoying a drink from the bar entrance to a large car park is marked by twin gothic arches midweek and low season breaks available plea
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holiday parks camping and caravanning see maps on pages 61-63 holiday parks camping and caravanning always a popular option particularly during the summer months york and the surrounding area has an excellent choice of sites as with all accommodation in this guide we try to ensure that holiday parks and camp sites are regularly inspected many of those listed are also able to offer self catering lodges f for more information our visitor information centres will be pleased to advise and make bookings on your behalf robin hood caravan park map ref tel 01904 550099 home farm moreby stillingfleet york yo19 6hn tel 01904 728263 fax 01904 720059 caravan pitches 30 tent pitches 15 map ref map ref m1 in the heart of ryedale on the edge of the picturesque village of slingsby this privately owned park offers peace and tranquillity an ideal centre for york the moors heartbeat country and the seaside resorts of scarborough filey and whitby l4 email home_farm@hotmail.co.uk www.homefarmyork.co.uk gre
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2 looking for a big family day out visit the world s largest railway museum and discover the story of the train told through big collections big journeys big thrills big discoveries big demonstrations big records and big surprises and remember an unforgettable day at the national railway museum is free to everyone just in case you re looking for another big reason to visit we reserve the right to charge admission for special events national railway museum leeman road york yo26 4xj telephone 08448 153 139 website www.nrm.org.uk published by york tourism bureau
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