York’s thriving independent scene is what gives the city it’s character and charm. The city celebrates and encourages people to support it’s local businesses to ensure they can continue to grow and thrive. From café’s, boutique shops, restaurants and galleries York offers it’s residents and tourists some extraordinary alternatives to…
Best Things to do in York – 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…
I recently met up with three of my friends from university (we all went to St John’s in York) for a reunion/big birthday celebration. We started the day with lunch at The Star in the City, before heading over to The York Cocoa Works to try a couple of their…
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! Chocolate Bar Making 10 Castlegate, York YO1 9RG How would you fancy making…
Best Escape Rooms in York – Have a look at our list of escape rooms in York, alongside where they are and what themed rooms are available in each. Rehab Bar – Harry Potter Themed Escape Room 7-9, Piccadilly, York YO1 9PB You will find Rehab Bar on Piccadilly. …
The York Pass is an excellent way of saving money on things to do in York and I am here to tell you how to get the most out of it. The York Pass has recently changed and I am reviewing the most current offering. At the moment most attractions…
Dog Friendly York – if you are coming into York for the day or for a short break, then it’s a great place to bring your four-legged friend as York has plenty of places to stay, eat or drink that welcome dogs. Dog Walks in York City Centre If you…
The Spookiest and Best York Ghost Walks – York is steeped in history and some of the history is of a more ghoulish turn! We also have a long history of ghost walks in York and some excellent guides. Have a look at our list of some the best ghost…
If, like me, you are a Harry Potter fan, you will know the thrill of finding a new filming location or even just a Harry Potter association in your town or one you are visiting. York has lots of Harry Potter connections and was also used as a filming location. …
Places to go Strawberry Picking in York – it’s an annual tradition for us to go strawberry picking. In fact we sometimes do it a couple of times over the season. If you are taking kids though, make sure you limit how many strawberries they pick otherwise you will have…