If you’re looking for the best of York, then you’ve come to the right place. In this travel guide, we’ll showcase the best things to do in York, including top attractions, where to eat, and hidden gems even locals don’t know about. We’ll also explore the top Christmas Markets in York, and take a day trip to the Spa Town of Harrogate, which is around half an hour away.

York is steeped in history and has been the favourite haunt of many royals and nobles over the years. The city began as a Roman fortress around two millennia ago and today vestiges of the past can be found down the cobbled lanes and amongst the timber-framed buildings.

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Places in York mentioned in the video:
– York Minster
– Clifford’s Tower
– Museum Gardens
– Betty’s Tea Rooms
– York City Walls
– Roman sites
– The Shambles
– Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland
– York Christmas Market
Places in Harrogate mentioned in the video:
– Betty’s
– Valley Gardens
– Royal Pump Room Museum

What to watch next 🎥:
A weekend in Cambridge: https://youtu.be/yJ07xhz0G9g
Christmas in London: https://youtu.be/zLp4o-aJqxA

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25 Comments

  1. I looked to see if you had made a York video before we visited, and you posted it the day before we got back! We went on a festive river cruise and I can't wait to go back and do the wall walk in the spring.

  2. I've been to York before and going again later this year, you''ve given me some different places to go that I missed the first time, thank you, brilliant video and some great places to visit.

  3. If i’m just going for a day trip, what are the top things you recommend for one day? Best restaurant, best coffee shop?

  4. Ask any local people about tourism in york, it’s ruined with air b&b no locals enter city centre, stag and hen nights drunken behaviour full of homeless beggars gangs of Chinese tourists just not good for locals

  5. Sophie, you do youre vlogs unlike others and therefore enjoy it so much. Youre travel vlogs are natural, soothing, and actually provide great spots to explore i havent seen on others. I love the slow pace and music you choose. Keep it up! Youre prescence is much needed in this space

  6. definitely will hit some of these markets the next time my wife and I are in London! Already have been to Camden, so the rest are in play. Especially the one in Mayfair!

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