York City Break

Date

Fri-Sun Feb 21st-23rd

Organisers

Diane C and Brian G

Cost

£72.00 per person inclusive of supplement; additional £10 supplement for attendees from Meetup

Activities

Our city break this year is to York, founded two thousand years ago by the Roman Legions, and the capital of the North under the Anglo Saxons and Vikings. Just two hours from London by rail, York has a wealth of history to explore, all easy walking distance from our base.

Friday: We will stroll along the riverside to the centre. Evening meal at city pub or hostel.

Saturday: Our 6-mile walk will take in all the historic York old city within the city walls. York has almost its entire medieval walls intact, and the 3-mile circuit can be walked along the ramparts. We will visit on the circuit the many towers and gateways (called bar in York) including Micklegate Bar with its museum. We will visit the Clifford Tower (remains of York Castle), plus Merchant Adventures Hall (original livery mansion from 14th century). York Minster is the largest Gothic cathedral in northern Europe and has half the remaining medieval stained glass left in Britain. We can explore the many medieval lanes and alleys including the Shambles with its unique shopfronts.

Sunday: We plan a visit to the National Rail Museum (free entry) which contains many famous steam locomotives including the Mallard. Also boat trip along River Ouse with guided tour. Aim to have tiffin at the famous Bettys Tea Rooms, founded in 1919, with its interiors based on luxury liner Queen Mary.

Refreshments

Tea and coffee included in price. Hostel serving breakfast and evening meals. Self-catering kitchen in hostel. Lots of cafes and restaurants within walking distance.

Travel

By train: Frequent fast trains from Kings Cross to York. Hostel is 15 minutes walk from station. Free parking at venue. Arranging lifts is an individual responsibility and is not arranged by organisers.

Accommodation

We have reserved dorms at YHA York, Water End, Clifton, York, YO30 6LP. A large Victorian mansion with extensive grounds on riverside.

Links

YHA York
York's City Walls
National Railway Museum

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