Harry Potter and The Shambles in York – 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…
Cookery classes in York – I have put together a list of cookery schools and classes in York and some that are not too far to travel to. Why not learn fine cuisine at The Grand, York, Indian cookery with Sharmini or perfect homemade pastry with Bettys – and everything…
York Unlocked 2023 on the weekend of 7 and 8 October 2023 will see the doors thrown open to around 70 fabulous buildings FREE of charge. The unique 2 day event opens up access to the magnificent buildings and open spaces in the city that are often closed to the…
Yesterday, on one of the hottest days of the year, we had the pleasure of trying out the new Taittinger Champagne Terrace at The Principal, York. It’s an outdoor terrace on the station side, but it is surrounded by high walls and flowers so there is a nice feeling of…
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 changes fairly regularly and I am reviewing the most current offering (check the date at the…
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…
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…
Looking to call a York Taxi? List of Taxis in York – We don’t have Uber or Lyft in York but we do have lots of reliable local taxi firms. There are various taxi stands in York, like the one outside York Station (lots of black cabs). Otherwise you can…
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. We have tried all of the escape rooms in York – I haven’t reviewed them as you can’t take photos and…
Walking Tours in York – Because York is such a compact city and much of the city streets are pedestrianised a walking tour is an absolutely perfect way to spend an afternoon or evening. You can really get up close and personal on York’s lesser known snickets and alleyways and…