York Travel Expert

24/12/2023

Wishing everyone a very happy Christmas and a fabulous 2024.

The Minster was magical today (very windy!!!)

22/12/2023

Robin Hoods Bay (1 1/4 hr drive from York).

Stunning at any time of the year, even on the shortest day of the year (and a very windswept one!)

21/12/2023

If you haven’t been yet, there’s just one day left before York Christmas market closes until next year.

Happy last minute shopping!

12/12/2023

12/12/2023

The River Ouse has flooded the riverside banks and Rowntree Park - again! But the city centre is open for business as usual. More details below

07/12/2023

If you have 5 minutes in the crazy run up to Xmas, pop into the Christmas tree festival in York Minster.

Created by schools, charities and businesses, it’s a celebration of all things York.

The Minster, as always, is simply stunning.

21/11/2023

It’s beginning to look a lot like Xmas…!

15/11/2023

Yorkshire made it onto the list! 🥰

Stargaze from moonscape deserts, or absorb high-design in a rising city.

13/11/2023

This looks lovely! 🎄

09/11/2023

Special offer discounts from Northern Rail for Christmas markets around Yorkshire

Northern | Buy Cheap Train Tickets and Check Train Times

09/11/2023

Fancy visiting some Christmas markets? Northern Rail are offering special tickets including from York to Knaresborough.

Northern | Buy Cheap Train Tickets and Check Train Times

08/11/2023

Trips into town are this autumn! 🍁

Children (5-16) accompanied by an adult travel for free in York.

So why not get out and about by bus this autumn?

Find out more 👇
https://www.itravelyork.info/news/article/38/trial-for-1-or-free-bus-fares-for-young-people

06/11/2023

Tickets all sold out 😭 but a great video showcasing our beautiful city!

22/10/2023

If you are visiting York today or in the next few days, please note the the River Ouse has flooded its banks. Several riverside homes and businesses have sadly been affected. However, the town centre, major attractions and York Minster are NOT affected.

Unfortunately, York riverside floods on a regular basis so us Yorkies just get on with it!

19/10/2023

Are you brave enough this Halloween…?

Think you can handle a spooktacular tour of our prison cells? 👻

For those thrill-seekers out there, join the York Castle Prison Gaoler after the lights go out for a Haunted Halloween Tour! Delve into the dark side of the prison’s history and hear chilling tales of paranormal experiences from recent years. 😱

Adult ONLY
31 October & 1 November

Book your ticket and find out more if you dare! 💀👇
https://www.yorkmuseumstrust.org.uk/whats-on/events/haunted-halloween-tour-adults-only/

18/10/2023

Fancy learning a new craft?

York Craft Festival is on till Sunday 22nd.

In addition to craft stalls you can sign up for workshops including pottery, felt pictures, metalwork and wreath making.

What would you like to try?

17/10/2023

Have you seen York's most famous poo?

This is the largest fossilized human turd ever found. It belonged to a sick Viking in the 9th Century AD, and has been valued at £32000".

The large, “precious” P**p, officially known as the Lloyds Bank Coprolite,
the word “Coprolite” simply meaning fossilized dung. This 1200 year old log that is thought to be the largest recorded in human history.

At 8 inches long and 2 inches wide, specimen was discovered, in York England in 1972 by construction workers during the building of a Lloyds TSB branch, in an area once ruled by Norse warriors. It takes its name from institution Lloyds Bank.

The huge poo had another red-letter moment in 1991 when dung scientist Dr. Andrew Jones appraised the piece in the name of insurance. “This is the most exciting piece of excrement I’ve ever seen,” he told the Wall Street Journal at the time. “In its own way, it’s as irreplaceable as the Crown Jewels.”

Paleoscatologists have been able to discern much from the girthy deposit, including that its producer ate mostly meat and bread was likely a Viking, lived in approximately the 9th Century AD, and had a gut full of parasites. Indeed, the manure was found to be infested with Whipworm and Maw-worm eggs, suggesting the Viking often had an upset stomach and other gastrointestinal problems.

Today, the log resides in a glass box at the Jorvik Viking Centre, York, England; where, in 2003, visitors dropped it, breaking it into three pieces. It has since been repaired.

The Centre is proud to call itself the turd’s final resting place, even hosting a virtual workshop in February called “Poo Day!” in which fans learned about the dung’s significance.

13/10/2023

If you haven’t seen the ghosts in York yet, I highly recommend it.

On until November 12th, there are 39 ghosts to find. Some amazing - and eerie - artwork!

11/10/2023

Making the most of a York Restaurant Week offer at Impossible on St. Helens Square.

Hot drink and a cream scone £5. Delicious mid week treat!

10/10/2023

On this week! York Restaurant Week has great offers for cafes, lunches and dinners throughout York.

Which one will you choose? Find all the offers 👇

Enjoy some of York's best dining experience on a budget! For 7 whole days, diners can access a huge variety of food and drink offers, all deliciously priced at £5, £10, £15, £20, £25 or £30. From snacks and brunch to afternoon tea and gourmet meals, make the most of affordable offers with frie...

06/10/2023

Day trip to Hull on Northern Rail’s £1 tickets. Only 1 hour by train from York.

Haven’t been to Hull for years and had forgotten how historic it is. Lots of ornate buildings and fantastic architecture plus loads of free museums.

Great choice for a historic day out!

29/09/2023

Making the most of the Autumn sunshine 🥰

27/09/2023

NEW ON THE BLOG - Christmas in York https://yorktravelexpert.com/christmas-in-york/

Thinking of spending Christmas in York?

This article will convince you it's the right decision! It covers everything there is to do in York during Christmas and why the city is considered to be one of the most festive cities in the U.K.

Coming soon - the essential guide to Christmas in York 2023

The ultimate guide to spending Christmas in York - where to shop, eat, things to do and unmissable Christmas events in York.

27/09/2023

Just in case you're planning on visiting soon

20/09/2023

The National Trust are giving away free one day passes. Valid for up to 2 adults and 3 children or 1 adult and 4 children from Sept 20th to Oct 20th at participating venues.

Get one quick before they're all gone!

York National Trust properties include The Treasurer's House, Goddard's and Beningbrough Hall. Further afield there is Nunnington Hall, Brimham Rocks and Fountains Abbey.

Don't forget to comment if you get a pass and let me know which fantastic York venue you will be visiting.

Escape into autumn with the National Trust. Find out how to claim a free, single-use visitor's pass.

15/09/2023

Fancy trying something different in York?

Travelzoo are offering fun, self guided Escape Tours of York for 50% off (Travelzoo cost is £11.99).

Up to four people can play the riddles and puzzles game on a phone whilst touring some of York's top sites. Voucher is valid till July 24.

https://www.travelzoo.com/uk/local-deals/All/Other/406796

No affiliate, just looks fun!

Each city has its own unique story and tasks and there are 17 in the UK to choose from. When you answer questions correctly you will get a clue to bring you...

09/09/2023

There are several places in and around York offering free entry, free tours or activities this weekend.

Check it out here 👇

Welcome to England’s largest festival of history and culture! Every September thousands of volunteers across England organise events to celebrate our fantastic history and culture. It's your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which are FREE to explore. Heritage Op...

05/09/2023

27/08/2023

One more day to catch the Yorkshire Balloon Fiesta just outside York at Castle Howard. Loads on - not just balloons!

26/08/2023

I’ve been researching the best afternoon teas in York (yes, I know, it’s a hard life 😉)

First up, Dean’s Court Hotel

Food - lots of it and very tasty, especially the savoury sausage roll. Good variety of cakes though my daughter thought the scones were tiny!

Setting - it was very quiet when we visited so lacked ambience. Make sure you request a table with a view of the Minster (we didn’t unfortunately)

Value for money - we got a 2for1 deal on Travelzoo so this was excellent value for money for us!

Full review coming soon on website

16/08/2023

Not just for locals! Don’t miss this cheap travel offer from First Bus York

Family bus tickets are half-price this summer!

Up to 2 adults and 3 children can travel on an All York Family ticket for just £5.50, all day, any route (except tour buses). So why not explore by bus this summer?

More info 👉 https://www.itravelyork.info/allyork

05/08/2023

England's YHA is selling 20 of its 150 hostels with another 30 marked for potential sale. Cities, towns and stunning rural locations throughout the country will lose affordable and friendly accommodation.

Hostels today offer private ensuite rooms with well equipped self catering kitchens or fabulous (and cheap) onsite restaurants. If you have never stayed in a hostel, I urge you to give them a try and support this fantastic network.

Check out the highly rated York YHA here - https://www.yha.org.uk/hostel/yha-york
YHA general website here - https://www.yha.org.uk/
Article about the YHA sales and why we should treasure them here

They are an antidote to the isolation and smallness of modern life – yet the YHA is being forced to sell off at least 20, says Guardian columnist John Harris

01/08/2023

Happy Yorkshire Day!

Recent summer photos from outings in God’s Own Country.

05/07/2023

A good offer on Travelzoo - 50% off the Embsay and Bolton Steam Railway, a 50 minute drive from York.

The railway has been featured in Michael Portillo's BBC TV series, "Great British Railway Journeys". The restored Edwardian and Victorian wooden carriages will...

30/06/2023

Nidd Gorge, Knaresborough

Fantastic place for a woodland riverside walk, a picnic and a paddle. Bring your binoculars for the Kingfishers.

Have you been?

Good to know -
Free entry
Accessible only by car
Free limited parking (12 cars)
No toilets or facilities
Doable with kids but not pushchair friendly
Dog friendly
Linear walk

01/08/2020

Happy Yorkshire Day!
A special day for anyone from 'God's Own Country.'

21/07/2020

📅A decade behind 16 miles of scaffold

😲Largest expanse of medieval glass in the UK

⏲Up to 180,000 hours conserving 311 panels

🤟UK 1st to use specialist protective UV-resistant glass

Remember to take in the newly-restored Great East Window during your visit

30/04/2020

And she keeps on laying!

I love that York rail station staff - and the few travellers there are at the moment - have let her stay and are helping her with water and warmth.

That's Yorkshire hospitality for you!

28/04/2020

Beautiful York ❤️

Still not doing much paid work, so I've been using my exercise time to collect this video footage while riding my bicycle (I live in York city centre). It's ...

25/04/2020

Download a Rough Guide Ebook for free - but be quick, offers ends tonight!
Pick up a Rough Guide for England or Great Britain saving up to £12.99

https://www.roughguides.com/article/make-the-most-of-your-time-at-home-receive-a-complimentary-ebook-of-your-choice