Visitor attractions and information - York
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  National
Railway Museum, Leeman Road, York. 01904 621261. From Stephenson's
Rocket to Eurostar, rail travel is brought dramatically to life
with interactive displays and lavish exhibitions. www.nrm.org.uk. In
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Jorvik Viking Centre, Coppergate, York. Tel:
01904 643211. Journey back 1,000 years and experience Jorvik,
its atmosphere, sounds and smells. See actual Viking timber houses
and hundreds of artefacts from excavations. www.jorvik-viking-centre.co.uk.
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York
Dungeon, 12 Clifford Street, York. Tel: 01904 632599. Take a
spine tingling tour round the plague-ravaged streets of 14th
century York in the company of grisly guides. Plot with Guy Fawkes
and follow Dick Turpin to the gallows!
In the centre of York. |
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Clifford's
Tower is all that remains of York Castle. It houses a Memorial
plaque reminding visitors of the massacre of Jews in 1190. There
is a nominal charge for admission. Nearby is York Castle Museum. In the centre
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Shambles is a medieval street in York with
an interesting past. In some places the street is so narrow that
if you stand with arms outstretched you can touch the houses
on both sides. It is now a popular shopping area. In the centre of York. |
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York
City Walls. York is proud of its Roman city walls, many of which
have been rebuilt through time. Most of the walls date back to
the 12th to the 14th century. The gatehouse at Micklegate Bar
marks the main entrance to the city. Walking the walls of York
is a popular activity for visitors, and also with local residents. In the centre
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Jorvik Glass, Castle Howard, York, North Yorkshire,
YO60 7DA. Jorvik Glass produces hand blown glass ornaments including
artglass vases, paperweights, glasses, perfume bottles &
plates. Jorvik Glass is situated in the magnificent grounds of
Castle Howard. Tel: 01653 648555. www.jorvikglass.co.uk. About 15 miles north of York. |
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Castle
Howard, York, North Yorkshire YO60 7DA Tel: 01653 648 444. One
of the country's finest tourist attractions, Castle Howard is
one of the most beautiful historic houses in England. This 18th
century palace has unique collections of statuary, furniture,
ceramics and paintings surrounded by a breathtaking mix of sweeping
grounds and spectacular gardens. www.castlehoward.co.uk.
About 14 miles northeast
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Creepy Crawlies, The Arena, Cliftongate Business
Park, Wigginton Road, York. YO32 2RH. Tel: 01904 692221. Creepy
Crawlies, the adventure play site in York, has expanded a state-of-the-art
natural outdoor play area. The site which is one of the largest
Children's play areas in North Yorkshire has developed a reputation
in the area for providing a rich and varied range of children's
activities on its sitewww.creepy-crawlies.co.uk. About 15 miles north of York.Location:
On the outskirts, north of York. |
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Welcome to our page of information, attractions and
places of interest around York. The York hotels
listed below are either in the town or we have given a rough
guide as to how far they are from York. From York you can explore
the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, a lovely upland area of limestone
hills and pastoral valleys at the heart of the Pennines. We hope
you enjoy your stay and find your ideal accommodation from our
list of York hotels and/or the surrounding area.
