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Attractions out of the City centre
Nearby Attractions and information
York is one of Britain's oldest and most historic cities - listed here are links to a few of York's attractions that are near The Bloomsbury
The best way to see York is on foot and below are links to several self guided and escorted walks around the City.
Association of Voluntary Guides FREE guided walks around the City of York. A must when in York to get your bearings and find out how York has evolved over the centuries.
Yorkwalk
Let Yorkwalk's qualified guides inform and entertain you as they personally
conduct you around the ancient city of York. Walks include Roman York,
Historic Toilet Tour, Women in York, Snickelways and many more.
Explore York A series of interesting and fun self guided walks around the City including Roman, Guy Fawkes, Railway and Minster Close all available to download.
A selection of some of the Ghost Walks around the city The Ghost Trail, The Ghost Detective, The Ghost Hunt, The Original Ghost Walk.
Exploring York Private and public tours created for you, and lots more....
Tour buses operate around the city with a commentary explaining the City's history. York City Sightseeing and Pullman Bus Co. are the two main operators with Pullman also operating day tours out of the City.
Walk Talk Tours Download to your iPod or MP3 and discover the hidden secrets and history of York.
York Races Join the crowds at York Races from May to October each year.
York Racecourse known as the Knavesmire was founded in 1731 and in 2005 hosted Royal Ascot at York in the presence of many members of the Royal Family.
Entry from as little as £4.
Wetherby Races Just a short drive from York is Wetherby Racecourse
York Literature Festival 1 to 15 March
York Festival of Science and Technology 7 to 16 March
York Festivals Festivals throughout the year including festivals of
Dance, Science, Books, Food & Drink and many more.
National Centre for Early Music The National Centre for Early Music, situated in St Margaret’s Church York, is the home of the internationally renowned York Early Music Festival and the Beverley and East Riding Early Music Festival. The Centre also attracts some of the world’s finest artists in the fields of jazz, folk and world music.
York Minster
York Minster is the chief church in the Northern Province of The Church of
England and is the seat of the Archbishop of York. The present building is
the largest medieval cathedral in Northern Europe.
National
Railway Museum
Discover the story of the train in a great day out for all the family. The National Railway Museum mixes fascination and education with hours of fun. And best of all its free.
Flying Scotsman Information site on what is perhaps the most famous train in the world, housed at the National Railway Museum in York.
Yorkshire
Wheel The Norwich Union Yorkshire
Wheel is 54 metres into the sky and has a diameter of 50 metres, offering
spectacular panoramic views of York’s historic city centre, including the Minster, the
Ouse andthe
countryside
beyond the city. 
The Norwich Union Yorkshire Wheel comprises 42 enclosed, air conditioned pods accommodating up to 8 people at a time, with a luxury VIP pod sporting a leather interior and offering something extra for special occasions. It's an unforgettable experience for all the family.
York
Races Join the
crowds at York Races from May to October each year.
York Racecourse known as the Knavesmire was founded in 1731 and in 2005 hosted Royal Ascot at York in the presence of many members of the Royal Family.
Entry from as little as £4.
Jorvik
Centre
No visit to the City of York would be complete without a journey back in time to the
Viking age city of
Jorvik. In the late 1970's archaeologists uncovered the beautifully preserved remains of the
Viking age street of
Coppergate. Now, following 25 years of research this part of the city of York has been reconstructed exactly as it would have been on 25 October AD 975.
Fairfax House Fairfax House is one of the finest eighteenth-century townhouses in England, and is home of the famous Noel Terry collection of furniture
Shambles Europes most visited street The Shambles is famous for its shops and attracts Tourists, Shoppers and Business Clients. Also home to the shrine of St Margaret Clitherow.
Shopping The Sales Bible for York gives details of the best sales and special offers in York along with the chance to use their loyalty card.
The York Dungeon Live actors recreate York's scary and haunted past.
The Hidden Secrets of York Barley Hall. Richard III Museum, Micklegate Bar Museum, Merchant Adventurers' Hall, Eboracum Roman Bathhouse. Pay full price to one and get half price to the other four.
Stained Glass Centre Under Construction the Stained Glass Centre will be a national resource for studying stained glass.
York Brewery
Why not visit York's friendly and independent brewery and see how traditional methods are used to produce some great beers.
York Art Gallery York's main gallery offering FREE entry.
York
Castle Museum A treasure in the heart of York.
Visit the authentic streets and a whole lot more in this amazing
museum of everyday life.
Yorkshire Museum The Yorkshire Museum is home to some of Britain's finest archaeological treasures and the history of England until 1550 can be traced through its galleries
York St Mary's York St Mary's is a beautiful medieval church which opened as a contemporary visual art venue in 2004.
Each year, York Museums Trust commissions an artist to create a site-specific installation within this unique space
Local
York Information and Museums
Town Council information and York's many museums
York City Football Club
The local team for the City Of York. Situated at Kit Kat Crescent on
Burton Stone Lane, York City play their football in the Blue Square
Premier League (formerly the Conference)
The two main cinema complexes are City Screen in the City Centre and Vue at Clifton Moor Retail Park.
York Theatre Royal Situated just minutes from York Minster the Theatre Royal offers quality performances throughout the year with one of the best pantomimes in the Country at Christmas time -- Oh No It Isnt!!!!!
York Opera House With live bands, West End Musicals, Comedians and dance the Opera House offers a great choice of entertainment.
DIG Take part in an excavation, discover real objects from ancient civilizations and understand how archaeologists recreate the past.
English Heritage Visit many historic and valuable sites around the area including York's Cold War Bunker.
Family History/Genealogy The Borthwick Institute at York University is one of the biggest repositories of archives outside London and a must for anyone wanting to trace family history.
ATTRACTIONS OUT OF THE CITY CENTRE
Harewood House
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With magnificent interiors by Robert Adam, furnishings by Thomas Chippendale
and marvelous examples of fine art from the Renaissance to the present
day, Harewood is one of the great Treasure Houses of Britain. Set in glorious gardens and grounds and including a Bird Garden and adventure
playground, Harewood is an ideal day out for all the family.
Castle Howard
A glorious day out in one of Britain's finest homes. Setting for the TV epic
'Brideshead Revisited' and more recently used for the new film
version, Castle Howard is the home of the Howard Family and
provides a fantastic insight into how 'the other half' live!
Newby Hall
Setting for ITV's recent adaptation of
Mansfield Park, Newby Hall epitomizes the Georgian age and its interior
presents Robert Adam at his very best. Set amidst stunning gardens
on the bank of the River Ure Newby is a must for all garden lovers.
York Maize Maze 1.5 million maize plants have created what is thought to be the largest maze in the world. Every year the maze has a different theme before being fed to the cows!
The Walled Garden Scampston Hall An exciting contemporary design, created by Piet Oudolf within the 4.5 acre walled garden, complemented by a stylish restaurant
Tomlinsons Fine Antiques Situated just a short drive from York is the largest selection of antique furniture in the UK.
Rievaulx Abbey Just 12 Clairvaux monks came to Rievaulx in 1132. From these modest beginnings grew one of the wealthiest monasteries of medieval England and the first northern Cistercian monastery.
Bempton Cliffs RSPB Nature Reserve
Fancy some fresh air?? The chalk cliffs at Bempton form part of England's
largest seabird colony. Over 200,000 seabirds breed on the reserve alone.
Between April and August, puffins and gannets as well as numerous other
birds return to the cliffs to breed. The cliffs are located near Bridlington on the East Riding coast
Helmsley Walled Garden Helmsley Walled Garden is a beautiful five acre walled garden in the heart of North Yorkshire, England. Dating from 1758, and set against the spectacular backdrop of Helmsley Castle the garden is gradually being restored to its former glory.
Steam
Train Tours Over several weeks in the summer why not have a
day out on a steam train.
Yorkshire
Sculpture Park Set amongst 500 acres of 18th Century parkland
experience contemporary and modern sculpture.
Harrogate Flower Show The Harrogate Spring Flower Show is regarded by many as the start of the UK's gardening show season.
Eden Camp Be transported back to Wartime Britain. Situated in a genuine Prisoner of War camp built in 1942 Eden Camp takes you on a journey through over 30 huts showing the sites, sounds and smells of Britain during the Second World War.
Harlow Carr Gardens Harrogate Northern Horticultural Society Gardens in nearby Harrogate complete with its own 'Betty's Tearoom'
North Yorkshire Moors National Park
Beningborough Hall National Trust stately home just a few miles from The Bloomsbury
Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo Wild Animals, Wilder Rides. Flamingo Land is a mix of thrill rides and a Zoo.
London Olympic Games Combine a trip to York with a visit to the 2012 Olympics in London.
Visit Britain The official website for Great Britain.
Enjoy England The official website for England.
Visit York The official website for York Tourism.
Food Drink and Leisure Guide Online guide to some of York's many restaurants and bars.
Dining Pubs A good list of great pubs to eat in the North Yorkshire area.
Gourmet Yorkshire A showcase of four different food trails through villages, along coast, over moors and into Dales.
The Restaurant Guide Information on restaurants handpicked by the Earl of Bradford and his team of experts!
Leeds Bradford Airport Info on flights, airlines etc. Direct Bus service between York and Leeds Bradford airport every hour.
Robin Hood/Doncaster-Sheffield Airport Info on flights, airlines etc. Regular Bus and train links between York and Robin Hood Airport.
Manchester International Airport Info on flights, airlines etc. Direct trains to York take around 2 hours.
Traveline Impartial information on planning your journey by bus, coach or train......or any combination of the three.
National Rail Enquiries Get rail times and prices on this National Site
East Coast Main Line railways Rail times and prices
The AA or RAC National road routes from point to point with full driving directions and timings.
Jet 2, Thomsonfly, Ryanair, BMIbaby, Just a few of the many budget airlines operating to local airports including Leeds Bradford and Doncaster.
Europcar, Avis, Hertz, Budget A few of the car rental companies operating in York.
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