With York’s tourism sector enjoying a cautious recovery this summer, plans to create a two year archaeological visitor attraction – outdoors and in a central location – could be just what the city needs to boost the local economy in 2021. That’s the view of York Archaeological Trust, which is…
Of all the fun and exciting things to do in York, none are quite like a trip to the racecourse. This is a place that not only provides an opportunity to create lifelong memories with friends and family but is also a walk through history; after all, there have been…
A new Hollywood Bowl and Puttstars has opened at the Vangarde complex next to Cineworld and where the community stadium will be. It’s very swish, with great music and lighting. There is a bar and restaurant area to one side: Video of Puttstars and Hollywood Bowl at Vangarde York We’ve…
Park Bench Theatre brings live theatre back to York with an outdoor season of monologues for all ages in the city’s Rowntree Park from 12 August to 5 September. The productions will be presented in carefully laid out and spacious gardens, allowing audiences to keep socially distanced from each other. …
Although the city of York does have a few good gambling options available – such as the acclaimed racecourse – there are no major casinos in York at the time of writing. So far, the historical city has resisted the opportunity to build such a brick-and-mortar establishment, despite the idea…
York City Walls, Map of the Bar Walls. I’ll give you a little of the history of the Bar Walls first, and then I shall talk about the best way to walk the walls and where to get on or off. A Short History of York City Walls In York…