Sharon and Stuarts guide to York
Sightseeing
Jorvik Viking Centre
19 CoppergateA really high quality York experience.
York Minster
DeangateAn absolute must visit in York.
On a sunny day this is an absolute must! Chill out with an ice cream and watch the world go by.
127 locals recommend
Museum Gardens
Museum StreetOn a sunny day this is an absolute must! Chill out with an ice cream and watch the world go by.
You may have to book in advance but this is great place to visit in York. Hope you don't scare easily!
76 locals recommend
The York Dungeon
12 Clifford StYou may have to book in advance but this is great place to visit in York. Hope you don't scare easily!
One of our favourites on a sunny day. Only about 10 miles out of York this is a lovely National Trust walk, take a picnic and enjoy.
38 locals recommend
National Trust Beningbrough Hall
One of our favourites on a sunny day. Only about 10 miles out of York this is a lovely National Trust walk, take a picnic and enjoy.
Soak up that York history with a trip to the tower and the Castle museum is right next to it.
67 locals recommend
Clifford's Tower, York
Tower StSoak up that York history with a trip to the tower and the Castle museum is right next to it.
Food scene
Great food in a snug little restaurant, ideal for that romantic evening out.
32 locals recommend
Ambiente Tapas Goodramgate
14 GoodramgateGreat food in a snug little restaurant, ideal for that romantic evening out.
The Cut & Craft
8 St Sampsons SquareFancy a steak! Right in the centre of the city and quality food.
Made out of old shipping containers this is a great place for that afternoon snack and drink. Some great street food on offer!
46 locals recommend
Spark York CIC
17-21 PiccadillyMade out of old shipping containers this is a great place for that afternoon snack and drink. Some great street food on offer!
Lucia Restaurant
13 SwinegateA lovely setting right in the heart of York with fantastic food.
A few of our guests have commented and really enjoyed this restaurant.
The yak and yeti Gurkha Restaurant
63A GoodramgateA few of our guests have commented and really enjoyed this restaurant.
Bars
We have not eaten in here but we like it for a drink or two before going round town.
16 locals recommend
Cosy Club
19-22 FossgateWe have not eaten in here but we like it for a drink or two before going round town.
This is for the real beer lovers. Brilliant selection of beers, be carful some of them are very strong!
33 locals recommend
The Hop York
11-12 FossgateThis is for the real beer lovers. Brilliant selection of beers, be carful some of them are very strong!
Try and get a seat upstairs and enjoy a drink overlooking York market.
7 locals recommend
The Market Cat
6 JubbergateTry and get a seat upstairs and enjoy a drink overlooking York market.
The Old White Swan
One of our favourite pubs in York.
Lendal Cellars
26 LendalWhat a great place to enjoy a drink down in the old cellar!
House Of The Trembling Madness
48 StonegateA fantastic range of beers!
The Judges Lodging Bar
9 LendalOne of the best bars to sit outside in the summer.
Shopping
If your wandering the streets window shopping you have to pop into this delightful shop to see the strange and curious. You might see some inspiration was taken from this for our house.
7 locals recommend
The Imaginarium
6 Blake StIf your wandering the streets window shopping you have to pop into this delightful shop to see the strange and curious. You might see some inspiration was taken from this for our house.
The Yorkshire Soap Company
10 Blake StI bet you buy something! The most amazing soaps you will see anywhere!
Fancy a treat!
Luxury Ice Cream Co
20 Back SwinegateThis has to be the best ice cream in York!
Food on the go
If you like a roast dinner then this is for you! You might need a sit down after! Lovely cooked meat with Yorkshire puddings.
The York Arms
4 StonegateIf you like a roast dinner then this is for you! You might need a sit down after! Lovely cooked meat with Yorkshire puddings.