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Eighteenth century elegance |
Blake Street Grand Assembly Rooms York YO1 8QG United Kingdom +44 1904 63 7254 |
Situated within The Grand Assembly Rooms is one of the most elegant Italian pizza restaurants in York. Lord Burlington's rooms were originally designed in 1732 for social functions such as concerts and dancing. The interior still has echoes of this time gone by when the ladies of that era, wearing their hooped dresses, complained of the difficulties in negotiating the narrow spaces between the 48 supporting Corinthian columns! These graceful columns help create a wonderful atmosphere and with York's most famous landmark, The Minster, close by and the Yorkshire Museum within walking distance; this is a very popular place to eat. There's plenty of seating and the menu covers a broad range of meals that should cater for almost all tastes. A Caesar's salad costs around £3.50 and a spaghetti bolognese is a little over £6. Pizzas are available with numerous toppings and cost from about £4 upwards. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hands on experience |
2 Coffee Yard Stonegate York YO1 8AR United Kingdom +44 1904 61 0275 |
Barley Hall is a recreated 15th century town house and uniquely different in the sense that the visitor is invited not just to look but also to touch the objects on view, to actually sit on the chairs and look at the contents of the medieval chests. There is an audio tape available for those who would prefer to find their own way around. Or, if you would enjoy a guided tour of the Hall then there are guides dressed in 15th century clothing who are more than willing to enlighten you on life as it was in that age. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Baroque interiors |
Beningbrough York YO30 1DD United Kingdom +44 1904 47 0666 http://www.nationaltrust.org.u... |
This elegant red brick Georgian house, with its baroque interiors and its cantilevered staircase was designed by William Thornton and built in 1716 for John Bourchier. There are 100 paintings by Gainsborough, Reynolds and Kneller currently on loan from the National Portrait Gallery in London. The landscaped gardens, shop and restaurant all make it a thoroughly great day out for the family. Open from April to October from Saturday to Wednesday plus Fridays in the height of season - July and August. Beningbrough Hall is only eight miles north-west of York and is signposted off the A19 and the A59. For up to date admission prices and current information, please ring the above number. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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York's oldest gateway |
De Grey Rooms St Leonards Place York YO1 7HB United Kingdom +44 1904 621756 |
Bootham Bar is one of four main entrances to the city of York. It is the defensive bastion for the northern entrance or gateway and stands on the site of the old Roman fortress. It is also the oldest gateway of the four, with some of the stones dating back as far as the 11th century. Medieval travellers, through the hazardous Forest of Galtres, were aided on their way by the sentries who stood guard at Bootham Bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Brideshead revisited |
Estate Office York YO60 7DA United Kingdom +44 1653 64 8444 http://www.castlehoward.co.uk |
Situated only 15 miles north of York, Castle Howard is the perfect example of an English stately home set in a thousand acres of sweeping parkland. It is the ancestral home of the Howards and has been so for the last 300 years. Scenes from the film "Brideshead Revisited" were shot here. There is a plant center, a pottery studio, an exhibition wing, a lakeside café, a gift shop and even a little train that takes you round the parkland. You can also watch Jorvik glass being made and if the weather is fine then you can take a boat trip on the Great Lake, what more could the visitor ask for. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Octagonal building |
York Minster Deangate York YO1 7JA United Kingdom +44 1904 55 7226 http://www.yorkminster.org |
One of the most interesting parts of the building within the York Minster is the 13th century, octagonal Chapter House with its extraordinary roof vaulting. Visitors will note that despite its huge size, the Chapter House has no central pillar to support the roof. Details of just how the roof was constructed are shown in a scaled down model. The Chapter House is one of the best examples of its kind and not to be missed. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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York's castle |
Tower St York YO1 9SA United Kingdom +44 1904 646 940 http://www.cliffordstower.com |
Cliffords Tower, one of York's most impressive landmarks, is perched on a hill in the centre of the city. There are many steps to negotiate in order to get to the entrance, but once inside you can climb to the very top of the tower and walk around within the walls—the view of the city from here is quite stunning. Read and discover the Towers darkest secrets of how the original timber castle, built by William the Conqueror, later became the site of the massacre of hundreds of Jews. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Pursuits of pleasure |
St Leonards Place York YO1 2HB United Kingdom +44 1904 62 1756 http://www.york-tourism.co.uk |
The De Grey Rooms were built in 1841 and designed by the architect G T Andrews. The original purpose of these elegant rooms was for pursuits of pleasure such as balls, concert performances, recitals and other such entertainments. In fact it still has a use as a place of public meetings and for the occasional concert. The De Grey Rooms also served, at one time, as an officers' mess for the Yorkshire Hussars. Currently, it is home to the York Tourist Information Centre. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hidden history |
St Helen's Square York YO1 9QN United Kingdom +44 1904 61 3161 http://www.york.gov.uk |
The original Guildhall was badly damaged by an air raid in 1942 but has since been sensitively restored. Fortunately, the Inner Chambers' walls, dating from the 15th century, were made of stone and so escaped serious damage and now form the foundation of the reconstruction. The history of the building is very interesting and includes many a Royal visit; from the Queen Mother in 1960, right back to 1483 when the notorious Richard III was a guest there. The sequence of events is told through a number of storyboards forming part of the new exhibition, which has recently opened. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Formidable fortress |
Helmsley Town Centre York, North Yorkshire YO62 5AH United Kingdom +44 1439 77 0442 |
Helmsley Castle was built in the 12th century and so the first thing the visitor is confronted by is a spectacular double row of earth works, which helped make it a formidable fortress in its time. Later, in the Elizabethan period, extra buildings and rooms were added and it is in these rooms that the exhibitions are held. There is also, in tableau form, a history of the castle, which is rather an interesting, visual way of telling the tale. If you are going by road, then the castle is situated approximately 20 miles north of York and by far the best route is along the B1363. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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In Museum Gardens |
Museum Street York YO1 7FR United Kingdom +44 1904 62 9745 |
You can find the Hospitium in Museum Gardens, it is a very striking building which has undergone restoration on several occasions. The lower or ground floor was built in the early part of the 14th century but the timber-framed structure wasn't added until the early 15th century. It is thought to have been built primarily as a resting place for weary travellers visiting St Mary's Abbey, a type of guest house for visitors of lower social rank. Open only to advanced group bookings, call the above number for more details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Well worth it |
Trinity Lane Off Micklegate York YO1 6EL United Kingdom +44 1904 79 8478 |
The erstwhile parish rooms of nearby Holy Trinity Church can be found here, situated in a fine mediaeval timbered house with a beautifully preserved canopied wooden porch dating from the 15th century. Nowadays Jacob's Well is hired out for meetings and private functions. The interior has been fully renovated and refurbished under the watchful eye of English Heritage. Two rooms can be rented but are charged for by the hour. The whole building is available for larger functions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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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 |
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Lord Mayor's residence |
St Helen's Square York YO1 9QN United Kingdom +44 1904 55 2012 http://www.york.gov.uk |
Built in the 18th century, Mansion House is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of York during his/her term of office, and home of the civic plate and silver collection. Tours can be arranged by contacting the Civic Secretary on the above telephone number but as this is the actual home of the Lord Mayor, it is not generally open to visitors unless prior arrangements have been made. Occasionally the Lord Mayor holds open days. Tour prices, which include refreshments, are £60 for a group with a maximum of 30 people, or £4 per person. There is no disabled access. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Merchant of Ventures |
Fossgate York YO1 9XD United Kingdom +44 1904 654 818 http://www.theyorkcompany.co.uk |
Built in the 14th century this magnificent, timbered, medieval guildhall is one of the best surviving examples of its kind and is of major national importance. How the ancient medieval guild functioned can still be seen as visitors are shown around the three main areas consisting of The Great Hall, The Undercroft [also known as the Hospital] and The Chapel. The Chapel was rebuilt in the early 15th century and is situated at the far end of the Undercroft. The records show that it was once richly decorated with stained glass windows, and with exquisitely made cloths adorning its five altars, which were enhanced by beautifully carved images. Admission: adults £2.50; concessions £2; children 7-17 £1; under 7s free. A special family ticket is available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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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 |
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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 |
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Roman fortress |
Museum Gardens York YO1 7FR United Kingdom +44 1904 62 9745 |
The Multangular Tower is an imposing 10-sided tower that was once a part of the old Roman fortress. It can be found in the grounds of the beautiful Museum Gardens and stands alongside an original Roman stretch of wall, which is almost as high as when it was built. All of this is dated as the 4th century, the rest of the wall and higher additions to the Multangular Tower, date from the 13th century when it served as a part of the city's defence system. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Secluded walled garden |
Nunnington York YO62 5UY United Kingdom +44 1439 74 8283 |
Within easy reach from York, between Malton and Helmsley, lies Nunnington Hall. Set in an exquisite secluded walled garden amid the fruit trees and clematis, where colorful peacocks strut down to the River Rye, you will find this wonderful 17th century manor house with its oak panelled hall. Climb three fights of stairs and discover the attics with their captivating Carlisle collection of miniature rooms, each one furnished to reflect a different period in history, and while you're up there venture into the haunted room if you dare. Nunnington Hall is situated off the B1257, north of York. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Medieval castle |
Castle Road York, North Yorkshire YO18 7BA United Kingdom +44 1751 47 4989 |
Pickering Castle is 26 miles north of York and is to be found east of the town centre of Pickering on Castle Road. The castle itself is medieval and was built in the 12th century and there is also a Royal Hunting Lodge to visit along with an exhibition, which gives the visitor an insight into life as it was lived 800 years ago. While you are visiting the town of Pickering don't miss the 15th century frescoes in Pickering church. They are fantastic and equal many that Italy have to offer. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Constantine the Great |
Minster Yard York YO1 7JL United Kingdom +44 1904 62 1756 |
In the vicinity of the York Minster you will find a Roman Column standing like a sentinel lost in time. It marks the place where Constantine was proclaimed Emperor in York and is the only surviving column of the original 36 that supported a once great hall in the Roman Garrison. The Emperor is perhaps better known as Constantine the Great and there is a statue of him within the Minster precinct. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Parkland by Capability Brown |
Sledmere York, North Yorkshire YO25 3XG United Kingdom +44 1377 23 6637 |
Sledmere House was designed and built by Sir Christopher Sykes in 1751, and Joseph Rose, who was considered one of the best in his time, was responsible for the unique plasterwork. On display is a fine collection of furnishings in the Chippendale, French and Adam styles. For a special treat, on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays the celebrated Sledmere Pipe Organ will entertain the visitors. The famous Capability Brown himself designed the parkland and well worth visiting is the enchanting 18th century walled rose garden, not forgetting the most recently designed garden - called the knot garden. There is also a tearoom and a children's play area in the grounds. For up to date admission prices and opening times, please ring the above number before leaving home. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The Royal Mint of King Charles I |
4-5 College Street York YO1 7JF United Kingdom +44 1904 55 7216 |
St William's College was built in the middle of the 15th century. The College's first use was as home to the Minster Chantry priests, who were apparently notorious for their bawdy behavior. But it found a very different use in the 17th century at the time of the English Civil War, as the Royal Mint and printing house for King Charles I. This century its primarily use is for meetings but the upper floor, which has many remarkable features, is open to the public for a small admission charge. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Majestic ruins |
Museum Street (York Museum Gardens) York YO24 1AQ United Kingdom +44 1904 64 3238 |
St. Mary's Abbey was once the most powerful and wealthiest monastery in the North of England. The abbey and its religious order were influential and prosperous landowners, until the reign of Henry VIII, when the Dissolution of the Monasteries Act brought an end to the prosperity. In 1539 the abbey was closed by order of the crown and all property was confiscated. The remains of the abbey are still a very impressive sight and are located in the grounds of the Yorkshire Museum Gardens. Admission to the gardens is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Visitor attraction award |
Sutton on the Forest York YO61 1DP United Kingdom +44 (0)1347 81 0249 http://www.statelyhome.co.uk |
Sutton Park in Yorkshire is Sir Reginald's and Lady Sheffield's home. Built by Thomas Atkinson in 1730, it houses a wonderful collection of 18th century furniture, alongside an impressive display of porcelain. Some of the paintings in the house originate from Buckingham Palace itself. The beautiful gardens have won the Best Tourist & Visitor Attraction award; there is even an interesting Georgian icehouse to view. Beverages and homemade cakes are on offer in the tearoom. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Impressive medieval hall |
Minster Yard York YO1 7JL United Kingdom +44 1904 62 4247 |
The Treasurer's House was originally built on the site of the Roman Legionary Fortress. It is now owned by The National Trust, but until the middle of the 16th century it was the official residence for Treasurers of the York Minster. Inside the house there is an excellent collection of period furnishings on view to the public. Take the Butler's Tour at 2pm to find out what life was like here 100 years ago. Admission: adults GBP3.80, children GBP2 (under age 5 free), family GBP9.50. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Picturesque in springtime |
Tourist Information Centre, De Grey Rooms St Leonards Place York YO1 7HB United Kingdom +44 1904 62 1756 |
York is at its most picturesque in springtime when the daffodils are blooming. These beautiful spring flowers enhance the earthen ramparts, which were razed by the Romans and the Anglo-Danish kings of York but strengthened later by the Normans. There are almost three miles of encircling medieval wall which has been carefully maintained and restored over the centuries and which still has considerable remnants of the original Roman walls integrated with and strengthened by the medieval structures. The entrance to the walls is free and they are open during daylight hours. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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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 |
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