[4K]🇬🇧 Walking in York, UK – A Medieval Gem in Northern England | Betty’s Café Tea Rooms🫖(2025)

00:00 Intro
03:56 Museum St
05:25 Museum Gardens
10:50 Lendal
12:52 St. Helen’s Square
14:37 Betty’s Café Tea Rooms
18:34 King’s Square
20:35 Shambles
27:53 Shambles Market
32:52 Newgate
34:11 Patrick Pool
35:27 Church St
36:08 St Sampson’s Sq
36:39 Davygate
39:40 Stonegate
42:16 Little Stonegate
45:19 Coffee Yard
46:19 Stonegate
48:12 Low Petergate
48:48 Minster Gates
52:52 College Green
56:03 Minster Yard
57:48 Dean’s Park
59:00 Paddington Bench
01:00:48 York Minster
01:02:26 High Petergate
01:03:11 Bootham Bar
01:04:45 City Wall Walk
01:09:05 Goodramgate
01:12:38 Low Petergate
01:16:21 Ouse Bridge

Filmed on: Jun.07, 2025 (Sat. 11:59am)
Temperature: 60°F 16°C

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Welcome to York, one of England’s most captivating historic cities with over 2,000 years of history. Known for its stunning medieval city walls that you can still walk along, the breathtaking York Minster cathedral, and charming cobbled streets lined with unique shops and cozy cafes. York’s rich heritage blends Roman, Viking, and medieval influences, creating a vibrant atmosphere full of stories waiting to be discovered. Let’s explore this beautiful city together and uncover its timeless charm. We’re now walking part of the York City Wall Trail, a 3.4 km route along the city’s medieval walls. Lendal Bridge is a historic iron bridge over the River Ouse, built in 1863. Large gardens surrounding Yorkshire Museum, with mature trees, Roman ruins & a medieval abbey. The Yorkshire Museum, located in the Museum Gardens, was founded in 1830 and houses important collections in archaeology, geology, and natural history. It’s home to some of Britain’s finest Roman, Viking, and medieval artifacts. Founded in Harrogate in 1919 and opened in York in 1937. Betty’s is a renowned Yorkshire institution known for its high-quality cakes, chocolates, traditional afternoon tea, and elegant Art‑Deco interior—originally inspired by the RMS Queen Mary liner . The St. Helen’s Square branch features three floors including the Belmont Suite upstairs (for reserved afternoon teas). It’s £44.95 per person without champagne. The sandwiches were really delicious. I might have had too high expectations for
the scone — it was a bit underwhelming. The Shambles is one of the best-preserved medieval streets in Europe, dating back to the 14th century. While The Shambles wasn’t used in the Harry Potter films, many believe it inspired Diagon Alley because of its magical, old-world look. It was originally home to butcher shops, and some buildings still have meat hooks and wide window ledges. Today, it’s a popular tourist spot with shops, cafes, and a unique, narrow, timber-framed charm. This is how the streets look after 5:30 PM.
Early mornings and late afternoons are the best times to take photos. Shambles Market is a historic open-air market with over 70 stalls offering fresh produce, street food, clothing, crafts, and more. It’s open daily and cherished by both locals and visitors. York Minster is one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in Northern Europe,
known for its stunning architecture and magnificent stained glass windows. Construction began in the 13th century and took over 250 years to complete. The Queen’s Path is a historic walkway beside York Minster, marking where
Queen Elizabeth II walked during Royal Maundy ceremonies in 1972 and 2012. The Royal Maundy is a traditional ceremony dating back to the 13th century, where the monarch distributes specially minted coins to elderly men and women — one red purse and one white — corresponding to the monarch’s age. It’s part of the Paddington Visits Trail, featuring 23 Paddington Bear statues across
the UK and Ireland to celebrate the release of Paddington in Peru . Bootham Bar is one of York’s four main medieval gateways, built on top of an old Roman entrance — with the current structure dating back to the 11th century. Monk Bar is the tallest and most elaborate of York’s medieval gateways, originally built in the 14th century as part of the city’s defenses. York is often called the most haunted city in England — with ghost stories stretching back centuries. From Roman soldiers to medieval monks, York’s ghosts are woven into the city’s history.