York-daytrip from London
Jul 17th, 2005, 02:28 PM
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York-daytrip from London
I'm taking a daytrip from London to York. I'm planning on visiting York Minister, the National Railway Museum for a quick visit (trains don't really excite me all that much)and the York Castle Museum, is there anything else I shouldn't miss? I'll be there from about 9:45 am-8 pm. Has anyone taken one of the York walks?
For lunch I'd like to find someplace quick, fish n chips maybe and for dinner a casual sit down restaurant, any recommendations? Kapadoyka looks interesting (although their website isn't functional) as does Meltons Too.
Thanks!
For lunch I'd like to find someplace quick, fish n chips maybe and for dinner a casual sit down restaurant, any recommendations? Kapadoyka looks interesting (although their website isn't functional) as does Meltons Too.
Thanks!
Jul 18th, 2005, 07:54 AM
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I have done the free walks starting from Exhibition Square (across from the TIC) a couple of times. A very worthwhile introduction to York. I have also done one of the special walks offered by www.yorkwalk.co.uk (Inaccessible York - Micklegate & Georgian York). Again very worthwhile, but probably not a priority on a one day visit.
Why go to a museum you don't have any interest in? Although, if you have an interest in royalty, you may find the collection of royal train carriages going back to 1840 worth a look.
For lunch, try the Last Drop Inn in the Shambles. It is associated with the York Brewery, so fine beers as well as good food.
Why go to a museum you don't have any interest in? Although, if you have an interest in royalty, you may find the collection of royal train carriages going back to 1840 worth a look.
For lunch, try the Last Drop Inn in the Shambles. It is associated with the York Brewery, so fine beers as well as good food.
Jul 18th, 2005, 09:22 AM
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Definately agree with ron-York has so many wonderful features-why waste your time in a museum you aren't interested in? Definately take a stroll along the walls, visit the Shambles, Y Olde Starr Inn, etc...and I would highly recommend taking a stroll through St. Mary's Abbey ruins around sunset...gorgeous! We stopped for lunch at Cafe Rouge:
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguid...e_rouge_york-i
and really enjoyed a quick baguette, brie and glas of wine while people watching. Enjoy-we'll be returning to York in Sept. and cannot wait!
http://travel.yahoo.com/p-travelguid...e_rouge_york-i
and really enjoyed a quick baguette, brie and glas of wine while people watching. Enjoy-we'll be returning to York in Sept. and cannot wait!
