Schmap.com supports the following browsers:
PC
 Enclosed playground and pretty lawned gardens |
Haxby Road York YO31 United Kingdom +44 1904 62 1756 |
Clarence Gardens are run by York Council and are situated in a good residential part of York, close to the city centre. The park consists of a huge lawned area with mature trees and flowerbeds, three bowling greens and a separate children's playground. The grassed area is well cared for and is a pleasant place to relax with plenty of seating available. Dogs are permitted but they must be on leads. No cycling is allowed. There is a shop across the road for the usual ice creams and drinks for hungry and thirsty little ones. The playground is a good size and includes a slide, train, climbing frame and swings, all with a protective surface underneath. On the downside, there are no toilets here, which is unfortunate if you have young children who cant wait! Parking is available for a small fee. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Oldest surviving row of houses in York |
Goodramgate York YO1 7LF United Kingdom +44 1904 62 1756 |
Lady Row is situated on Goodramgate and consists of a row of picturesque cottages built by a wealthy merchant, Thomas Langtoft, in 1316. The cottages are said to be the oldest surviving row of houses in York and they certainly look as much, not a single straight line to be seen. Thomas Langtoft used the money he received in rent from the cottages, to pay for the services of a chantry priest of the Virgin Mary in the Church of Holy Trinity. You can see them whilst you shop in Goodramgate, so pretty to look at, reminiscent of a picture on a chocolate box. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Ravensthorpe |
 17th century exterior |
Aldwark York YO1 7BX United Kingdom +44 1904 63 2967 |
York has four surviving guildhalls and The Merchant Taylors' Hall is one of them. It was originally built in the 14th century and was founded by a religious guild which developed into a merchants' company in the 15th century and has been used by the Company of Merchant Taylors ever since. The main hall is 60 ft by 30 ft and is 30 ft high, its roof is medieval but the exterior of the building is 17th century. The head of Queen Anne is featured in the south wall window. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: R J Wright |
|
Working portcullis |
Off Lord Mayors Walk York YO1 2LH United Kingdom +44 1904 63 4191 |
Monk Bar has a portcullis, which surprisingly is still in good working order. Built in the 14th century, Monk Bar is one of four major medieval gatehouses which form a part of the city wall that surrounds York. Originally this Bar was a guardhouse, many years later it was used as a prison and later still it became a police house. Now it is home to the Richard III Museum which should be on every visitor's list of places to see. Admission: adults £1.50; student and seniors £0.75; children free if accompanied by an adult Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: bill anderson  |
 Photo: CARL SPENCER Known as CARLOS62 |
 Photo: Paul Cowell |
 Photo: Marilena & Neil |
 Photo: Mae Tang |
 Photo: creating in the dark |
 Photo: bloomjune |
 Wicked Uncle? |
Monk Bar York YO1 7LQ United Kingdom +44 1904 63 4191 http://www.richardiiimuseum.co... |
Monk Bar was built in the 14th century and is one of four medieval gatehouses forming part of the city wall surrounding York. In 1992 Monk Bar was converted into the Richard III Museum, which focuses on a modern day imaginary trial of Richard III as the possible murderer of the two Princes in the Tower. The visitor is left to decide whether King Richard is guilty, or innocent. There are three rooms to view; the third one is at the top of a very steep narrow flight of stone steps. Two tiny cells [one en-suite!!] which you are invited to enter, make you realise just how awful it must have been to be held captive there. Admission: adults £2.50, students & seniors £1.25, children (under 16) go free if accompanied by an adult. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Constance Leung |
 Photo: Carol Naylor |
|
War of the roses |
York Glaziers Trust 6 Deangate York YO1 7JB United Kingdom +44 1904 55 7216 |
Everyone comes to see the famous "Rose Window" which is situated in the South Transept of the York Minster, it depicts the red and white roses of Lancaster and York respectively, and commemorates the wedding in 1486 of Henry VII to Elizabeth of York. This marriage was to end the "War of the Roses" and to bring peace to England. Sadly, there was a fire in 1984 which melted the lead joints and cracked the glass but fortunately the window was not beyond repair. The restoration process employed a strengthening procedure that involved sandwiching it between pieces of clear glass. Now fully restored it's a wonderful thing to see. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Alan |
 Photo: MAUREEN OLIPHANT |
 Photo: Kate (MaryKathleen A |
 Photo: Paul Lithgow |
 Photo: Bob Stone |
 Photo: Dave Earnshaw |
 Photo: Martha Mattes |
 Photo: marcia friedman |
 Photo: Heather Lofthouse |
 Photo: Susan Ward |
 Photo: Mark Parnaby |
 Photo: Paul Murray |
 Photo: bullchef37 |
 Photo: Steffan Hanson |
 Photo: Darshan Gunawardena |
 Photo: Mark Abdey |
 Photo: Dale Mitchell |
 Photo: Greg Smith |
 Photo: tony broomfield |
 Photo: David Tharby |
 Photo: Victoria Smithson |
 Photo: David Robinson |
 Photo: Ben |
 Photo: Joshua Goodey |
 Photo: binarybiscuit |
 Photo: yorkiebrian |
|
A modern, lively swimming baths |
Kathryn Avenue Monk's Cross York YO32 9XX United Kingdom +44 1904 64 2111 http://www.courtneys.co.uk |
Found on the outskirts of York, this is a modern swimming place, with an emphasis on fun. Although there is a small pool for anyone wanting to swim, and only swim, the larger pool will be of interest to most. There is a wave machine and a lazy river, though the currents aren't too strong. The slides are a particular favourite and for those with small children, there is a toddlers' area. Such fun can be had here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
|
A magnificent landmark |
Deangate York YO1 7HH United Kingdom +44 1904 55 7216 http://www.yorkminster.org |
Centrally situated, the famous York Minster is visible from much of the city. It has three towers and is the fifth church to be built on this particular site. It's the largest Gothic Cathedral in Northern Europe and dates right back to medieval times, although excavations have unearthed Norman, Roman and Viking beginnings. See for yourself the wonderful 14th and 15th century stained glass, including the famous Rose Window. Admission to the main body of the Minster is free, although contributions to the York Minister Fund and Friends of York Minister are welcome. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Trevor Bowden |
 Photo: Sten Govaerts |
 Photo: Trevor Bowden |
 Photo: guy_incognito |
 Photo: guy_incognito |
 Photo: Todd Martin |
 Photo: Janette Martindale |
 Photo: Andrew West |
 Photo: the detestrian |
 Photo: Chris Maughan |
 Photo: Janette Martindale |
 Photo: Andy Munzer |
 Photo: Will |
 Photo: Simon Pocock |
 Photo: Rick Martindale |
 Photo: Todd Martin |
 Photo: Stephen Young |
 Photo: Andy Munzer |
 Photo: Scott Hanslip |
 Photo: ollie harridge |
 Photo: magchester |
 Photo: Carol Cameron |
 Photo: kevin broughton |
 Photo: Charlotte F Addison |
 Photo: Gu |
 Photo: william a dobson |
 Photo: Mark Smith |
 Photo: Amy |
 Photo: Erik Karlsson |
 Photo: mookboy |
 Photo: John Meyer |
 Photo: Jonathan Davis |
 Photo: arun rajendran |
 Photo: art makes me smile |
 Photo: Edi Weissmann |
 Photo: Pat & Jim Watkinson |
 Photo: Kev Freer |
 Photo: ariagloris |
 Photo: happy alone |
 Photo: alonza driver |
 Photo: Sheila Partridge |
 Photo: Jen B |