If you’re wanting a tour that’s a bit quirky and fun, The Witches and History Walking Tour is a great one to try. It’s not your typical history tour—think spooky stories, dramatic flair, and a lot of laughs, all wrapped in the atmospheric streets of York. The guides are fully…
Clifford’s Tower is an iconic site in York, the largest surviving part of York Castle. It’s beautiful all year round, but definitely worth visiting in March and April when the whole mound is covered in daffodils. In 2022 the inside of Clifford’s Tower was renovated to include a free-standing…
We had a really busy weekend, starting with a brilliant ‘coached session’ of axe-throwing at The Hilt on Goodramgate. We had a member of staff assigned to us throughout our hour’s slot. After we had been given the safety briefing, he explained how the session would go. Initially there was…
York is a magnificent city to live in or visit, with so many things to do and see. We have sites of historical importance, beautiful streets, fun attractions, cracking theatres and fab restaurants. As well as cool bars and a pub for almost every day of the year and amazing…
Fun Things to do in York – There are so many things to do in York, from historical buildings to fabulous restaurants, but this list is specifically for the more fun things to do in York! 1. Axe-Throwing at The Hilt 57B Goodramgate, York YO1 7LS Fancy a fun activity…
Since its founding in 1982, u3a has been a welcoming hub for lifelong learning, skill-sharing, and social connections. Designed for those in part-time or full-time retirement, u3a provides an enriching environment where members can explore new interests and engage in fulfilling activities. u3a – Learn, Laugh, Live Joining a u3a…
Car Parking in York City Centre – there are several car parks in York, some council and some private. I didn’t realise until I started writing this article, but I think I have (over the years) parked in all of them for one reason or another! I shall cover the…
York’s Chocolate Story have recently launched a fab new tour. How does a Gin and Chocolate tasting tour sound? It sounds pretty near perfect, I know! The tour combines (most of) the regular classic tour with the addition of gin and chocolate pairings. The gin is from Hooting Owl who…
Online gambling isn’t just a pastime anymore, for many, it’s another legit way of making money, as long as you know what you’re doing. Whether you’re playing slots, roulette, or poker, your success lies in knowing how to make money fast with online gambling. But how do you get started?…
Yesterday we were invited along to The Puzzling World of Professor Kettlestring. It’s a new attraction opened on Merchantgate opposite the Red Lion pub. (Does anyone else direct people using pubs as landmarks or does that reflect really badly on me?!). Just so you don’t get confused like I did…