Green Guide York

BEST FOR: Couples looking for a romantic getaway

ADDRESS: 4-5 St Peter’s Grove, York, YO30 6AQ

The owners of this new property in the quiet suburb of Clifton say that a stay here is a blend of “Parisian chic with Yorkshire Victorian heritage”. We can see what they mean: the 28 bedrooms are individuallystyled, and some come with a four-poster bed.

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BEST FOR: Cosy couples’ hideaway

ADDRESS: 1 Clifton, York, YO30 6AA

This hotel sits next to the grounds of St Peter’s School, whose most famous pupil was Guy Fawkes. It’s seriously stylish inside, erring on playfulness, with violins, locally-sourced artwork and antiques lining the walls and corridors.

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BEST FOR: History lovers

ADDRESS: Chapter House St, York, YO1 7JH

“Well hidden” is certainly an apt description for this hotel, tucked in a quiet courtyard off a narrow, cobbled lane in the shadow of the Minster. Parts of it date back to the 11th century and you can certainly feel the history.

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BEST FOR: Groups of family or friends

ADDRESS: 51 St Denys Road, York, YO1 9QD

This former hotel is now a swish selfcatering, dog-friendly townhouse for eight people in four bedrooms, a five-minute stroll from the centre of town. On sunny summer evenings, you can meet for drinks in the garden, and there’s even an outdoor bathtub for a post-sightseeing soak.

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BEST FOR: Anyone wanting a touch of luxury

ADDRESS: Station Rise, York, YO1 6GD

Yorkshire’s only AA 5-star hotel, The Grand, opened in 1906 as the London and North Eastern Railway headquarters. Now it’s an opulent hotel, just a few minutes’ walk from York station, with a basement spa.

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BEST FOR: Stationery lovers

ADDRESS: 13 Colliergate, York, YO1 8BP

Avorium is a family run business encouraging everyone to style their workspace with gorgeous, matching desk accessories.

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BEST FOR: Those looking for a sparkling souvenir

ADDRESS: 67 Low Petergate, York, YO1 7HY

Bradley’s Jewellers York is proud to be an award-winning, family owned, and family run independent jewellers in York just a stone’s throw from the Shambles.

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BEST FOR: Learning about dark secrets from the Middle Ages

ADDRESS: Tower Street, York, Y01 9SA

This well-preserved Norman tower from the 11th century is a local landmark, and a climb to the top gives fantastic views across the city. Over the years it’s played many roles including a royal mint and a garrison and it’s recently emerged from a multimillion pound renovation.

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BEST FOR: History lovers of all ages

ADDRESS: 19 Coppergate, York, YO1 9WT

This popular museum opened on the site of the Coppergate archaeological dig, providing a fascinating insight into life when the Vikings ruled. Step aboard a carriage and hurtle back in time, peering into the lives of hunters, blacksmiths and leather workers, along with authentic sounds, sights and smells - if you’ve wondered how pongy a 10th century loo was, now’s your chance.

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BEST FOR: Train lovers of all ages

ADDRESS: Leeman Road, York, YO26 4XJ

The exhibits here tell the story of the railways from their earliest days – George Stephenson’s pioneering “Rocket” from 1829 is here – to the modern era. Go inside the carriage of a Japanese bullet train, gaze through the window of Queen Victoria’s sleeping carriage and get up close to the world’s fastest steam train, the Mallard.

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BEST FOR: Those looking to be at one with nature

ADDRESS: North York Moors National Park Authority, The Old Vicarage, Bondgate, Helmsley, York, YO62 5BP

Take a short bus or train journey from York city centre and you’ll find yourself surrounded by the beautiful rolling hills of the North York Moors.

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BEST FOR: Gin lovers

ADDRESS: 12 Pavement, York, YO1 9UP

York Gin is an award-winning independent gin distiller inspired by Yorkshire’s local flavours and the history of York, as shown by their motto ‘History in the Tasting’.

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BEST FOR: Those who like to delve further into history

ADDRESS: York Minster, Deangate, York, Y01 7HH

York’s imposing cathedral has dominated the skyline since the 7th century. But there’s much more here than first meets the eye, whether you’re exploring the details of the exquisite stained glass, the history of the undercroft, or the views after you’ve climbed the 275 steps to the top of the tower.

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BEST FOR: Bringing history alive for the whole family

ADDRESS: Museum Gardens, York, YO1 7FR

This museum first opened its doors almost 200 years ago and has amassed
an amazing collection of almost a million objects that span from the dinosaurs to the present day.

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