Free Things to do in York – There are loads of brilliant things to do in York and we have made a whole list of them, but everything costs money and sometimes it is nice to have a day out that does not break the bank. To help you plan, take…
Fabulous Spas in York – Spa Days and Breaks! York is a wonderful place to visit with so many things to do, and it’s fabulous to combine the activities with a relaxing spa day. The Grand Spa, York Station Rise, York YO1 6GD The Grand is a beautiful five star…
You might think that the Wizard Walk of York is just for kids. While the kids will absolutely love it, I am here to tell you that you will too! We joined the tour recently with two teenagers who you might not consider to be the target audience, but I…
Have you ever tried Syrian food? Well I hadn’t so I was very keen to try Bab Tooma on Goodramgate. It opened at the very end of 2022 and we have been saying ‘we should try there’ ever since! I have looked at the menu board many times in passing,…
Last week my son got his GCSE results and so as a treat the day after we popped in for a review lunch at Cosy Club. It can be found down Fossgate in the building that was the first purpose-built cinema in York. (If you are from York, you might…
Last weekend we stayed at Jollydays just outside of York near Stamford Bridge. It’s a beautiful glamping location with two different types of accommodation. They have Woodcutter’s Huts which are a bit like shepherd’s huts but bigger and they have Woodland Bothies. The woods are so peaceful and full of…
We recently visited York’s Chocolate Story, it’s an interactive attraction in King’s Square (at the top of the Shambles) where you can learn the history of chocolate and sweet making in York while sampling some of your favourites! When you first approach the attraction there is a door to the…
On the day that we visited The Potions Cauldron, we also visited The Hole in Wand. If you aren’t sure what I’m talking about, it’s a wizard themed mini golf attraction in the centre of York opposite the Jorvik Centre on Coppergate. When I say themed, I mean, like fabulously…
On a glorious summer’s day, we braved the crowds on York’s busiest street to find The Potions Cauldron shop at number 9¾, the Shambles, which of course, is a most magical address. I was expecting the experience to be somewhere behind the shop but no, it took place at a…
Rudy’s is a new Napoletana pizza place that recently opened on High Ousegate. We walked past a couple of weeks ago, and it smelled amazing, so I was very pleased to be invited to try it out. The restaurant itself is larger than you think, and stretches a long way…