Have you heard about ObliViaR? It’s a new VR experience spot opened in the old Frankie and Benny’s restaurant building up at Clifton Moor. We got to have a sneak peak at a press open event recently. Now, I will say off the bat that I thought it was an…
York Racecourse is pulling out all the stops for 2025 with a blockbuster line-up of music and racing events that promise to light up the summer and bring some of the UK’s biggest pop stars to one of the country’s most iconic sporting venues. SATURDAY 28TH JUNE – OLLY MURS Brand new…
The Villains Rum Tour in York is perfect if you’re into rum, history, and a bit of cheeky storytelling. It’s not your typical walking tour (for a start, you don’t leave the shop!). Your guide plays a full-on villainous persona (we had Vita Villain), which makes the whole thing feel…
I have done a few of the food and drink tasting tours in York recently, so I thought I would put a quick post together linking to the ones I have reviewed recently. Rum Tasting at Villain’s Rum Villain’s Rum offer a fun and theatrical rum tasting session at their…
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…
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…
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…
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