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Association of Voluntary Guides
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F1 Racing
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Information Desk: De Grey Rooms. Exhibition Square, York, YO1 7HB
North Yorkshire’s only indoor karting venue.
Tel: 01904 640780
Excellent location, ample parking. Ideal for
Discover York with a free two hour tour leaving Exhibition Square daily at
corporate events, groups and individuals.
10.15am all year with additional summer tours at 2.15pm and 6.45pm.
All equipment provided. Fully licensed bar.
No need to book – just turn up. For group pre-booked tours, contact the
Long (average 22 seconds) racetrack.
information desk. Private function room. Open all year except
25-26th December & 1st January. Visit our
website for more detailed information.
English Heritage - Clifford’s Tower
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Pepsi Max Raceway, Monks Cross, Leisure Park, York, YO32 9JS
Tel: 01904 673555 Fax: 01904 626285
CLIFFORD’S TOWER
Email: f1.york@btconnect.com
Tower Street, York, YO1 9SA Tel: 01904 646940
www.karting.uk.com
Visit this proud symbol of the might of our medieval kings – and enjoy
magnificent views over York. Once the central stronghold of York castle, Open all year except 25/26 Dec & 1st Jan
the Tower has much more turbulent origins. It was at the heart of William the
Conqueror’s fearsome campaign to wipe out northern resistance after his
Charges: Practice from £12.00 Racing from £19.50
1066 invasion. For centuries after, the ‘King’s Tower’ played a key role in the
control of England, surviving flood, fire and siege.
Fairfax House
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Clifford’s Tower A stunning 18th century Georgian townhouse and
also the home for an outstanding collection of
Georgian furniture, silver, ceramics and clocks,
formed by the late Noel Terry of the Terry’s
chocolate fame. Ask for more details about
specialist tours, illustrated talks and exhibitions.
‘The best collection of Georgian furniture
I have ever seen in one space’
BBC’s Flog It
Fairfax House, Castlegate, York, YO1 9RN
Tel: 01904 655543
Email: info@fairfaxhouse.co.uk
www.fairfaxhouse.co.uk
Opening Times: Mid Feb to late Dec; Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs & Sat 11am - 4.30pm. Sun 1.30pm - 4.30pm
for self-guided tours. Fri for guided tours only at 11am and 2pm. Closed: 24, 25, 26 Dec.
Charges: Adult £5, Concessions £4, Children under 16 free when accompanied by an adult.
NOW OPEN: York’s Cold War Bunker
Monument Close, Acomb Road, York YO24 4HT
Hidden Secrets
Tel: 01904 646940 www.english-heritage.org.uk/yorkshire
Investigate the chilling underground of Britain’s Cold War as the blastproof
doors are opened… Built in the 1960s at the height of the Cold War,
Merchant Adventurers’ Hall Map ref. EE4
the bunker would have acted as a nerve centre monitoring the fall-out from
Visit the finest surviving medieval guild hall in
explosions in the event of a nuclear attack. Now you can experience
Britain. Use our audio tour to explore the great
a time when Armageddon threatened…
hall, undercroft and chapel. Open daily although
times vary. Closed Christmas to New Year.
Cold War Bunker
Tel: 01904 654818
Richard III Museum Map ref. EE2
Housed in the 14th century Monk Bar, there is
still a working portcullis and perhaps the
world's smallest prison cell. Open 9.00am-
5.00pm (March-October) 9.30am-4.00pm
(Nov-Feb).
Gift Shop.
Tel: 01904 634191
Micklegate Bar Museum Map ref. BB5
A family home from 1196 to 1918, the building forms the
royal entrance to the city through which all visiting heads
of state must pass. Helmets to try and some fun
Historic Yorkshire
photography.
Explore more landmarks of history… all within a 90-minute drive from York.
Open Summer 7 days 9am – 5pm. Winter (Nov – Feb)
Experience the calm and serenity of Rievaulx Abbey; the civil-war scarred
inc. weekends only. Tel: 01904 634436
remains of Helmsley Castle; the towering keep of Richmond Castle; the
moody and magnificent ruins of Whitby Abbey; or the faded grandeur of
Brodsworth Hall & Gardens.
FOR ALL OPENING TIMES & DETAILS VISIT: Barley Hall Map ref. DD3
www.english-heritage.org.uk/yorkshire or call 0870 333 1181 2 Coffee Yard (off Stonegate)
York’s finest medieval townhouse is a hands-on
experience. Sit on the furniture, handle the wares
Exploring York – Walking Trails
and try on a costume. Open Tuesday to Sunday
10am – 4pm. November to February noon – 4pm.
York has a rich and colourful history that dates back to Roman times.
Tel: 01904 610275
All around are clues to its past and by walking the city’s narrow streets you can savour the
architecture and unravel its many secrets.
Roman Bath Museum Map ref. DD3
Beneath the Roman Bath Pub,
St Sampson’s Square.
Visit one of the Roman Sixth Legion’s
most intriguing buildings. Step down to
Roman Street level, learn just how clean
Roman soldiers were and view parts of
their 1800 year old sauna and
Exploring York walking trails are available from the Visitor Information Centres and other outlets.
steam room.
The trails are available online at www.visityork.org/explore
Tel: 07871 561172
16/17 Visitor Information 01904 550099
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