Great Breaks York

Great Breaks York

Insight Guides

Language: English

Pages: 116

ISBN: 2:00299512

Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub


The awe-inspiring York Minster, stunningly preserved medieval walls and fascinating Jorvik Viking Centre: York is one of the UK's most appealing destinations. Great Breaks York is a collection of 11 illuminating walks and tours in and around this historic city, guiding you through the narrow streets, quaint half-timbered buildings and world-class museums of York. Plus there are excursions further afield to the picturesque Yorkshire coast, elegant spa town of Harrogate, and the dramatic scenery of the North York Moors - all accompanied by vivid full-colour photographs, clear maps and plenty of recommendations for where to eat and drink. This handy pocket-sized guide is packed full of ideas to inspire you, with the 10 top attractions in York, including the city's loveliest street the Shambles and the superb National Railway Museum; plus sections on active holidays and themed breaks. Features on York's art scene, Roman and Viking York and the North York Moors National Park provide a cultural backdrop to the city, while practical information and our selective accommodation listings make planning your trip a breeze.

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area. Most of the original properties have been destroyed and there is little to see of old Coney Street, but much to find in the history books. Where tradition has perished, modern commerce has thrived, and this is now one of York’s most popular shopping streets. An Ouse Cruise Coney Street runs parallel to the River Ouse, which runs through the heart of the walled city. The river is utilised for a variety of city tours, both daytime and early evening. Instead of driving out to a country pub,

[map], the finest black and white half-timbered building in the city, now home to a shoe shop. Christopher Herbert, Lord Mayor of London, bought a house on this site in 1557, and it was altered and extended over the years. His great-grandson, Sir Thomas Herbert, was born here in 1606 and became a valet to Charles I. It’s possible that the king was entertained here on a royal visit to York in 1639. He later attended the king on his way to execution and was given the cloak that Charles 1 removed

astonishing 32ft/10m long), while dotted around are specimens of the victims of later extinctions – creatures like the dodo, the Great auk and the Passenger pigeon, driven over the brink by man. Children also learn about contemporary extinctions, including ones happening close to home – such as types of butterflies, bees and beetles that disappeared from Britain only in the late 20th century. King’s Manor. Dreamstime The History of York The museum’s auditorium presents a slick audiovisual

has a formal restaurant serving seasonal produce and a more informal Bistro. �££ Pateley Bridge The Yorke Arms Ramsgill-in-Nidderdale, nr Pateley Bridge; tel: 01423 755243; www.yorke-arms.co.uk; daily lunch and dinner. This Michelin-starred, 18th-century coaching house grows many of its own ingredients and features local produce like Nidderdale lamb. Also on the menu are saddle of red deer with kidneys and slow-cooked shoulder of lamb. The Sunday lunch menu includes a traditional sirloin of

to the city. iStockphoto Proceed into Ogleforth, probably named after a Dane called Ugel. At No. 13 is Cromwell House, built in about 1700. Opposite and isolated by the demolition of surrounding property is the curious brick-built Dutch House 6 [map], erected in 1660. Fear of fire among half-timbered structures after the Great Fire of London is thought to have prompted this type of fire-resistant construction, and a lack of local knowledge about small-scale brick-building could have forced

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