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Come to York and
challenge your image of
a medieval, historic city.
Renowned for its heritage; quaint, cobbled streets and windsurfing, sailing or kayaking at Allerthorpe Lakeland
the iconic York Minster, York is fast developing a Park. Saddle up and either hire a bike or try your skill at
flourishing, cutting-edge scene. Chic wine bars, some polo.
housed in old churches, and modern art displayed in
historic venues make for a city of contrasts and exciting
Hold your nerve whilst placing a bet at the prestigious
discoveries. This is a place where the old encompasses
York Racecourse or face your fears and explore, if you
the new and the commonplace meets with the
dare, the terrifyingly gruesome York Dungeons – a
unexpected.
journey into York’s dark and grizzly history. For an
archaeological adventure, grab a trowel and get your
Enjoy contemporary exhibitions at the beautiful, hands dirty whilst delving into 2000 years of York’s history
medieval St Mary’s Church, used as a visual arts venue, at DIG. Who knows what you might unearth?
or drop into the Artspace, an edgy gallery and shop
overlooking historic Clifford’s Tower. Here you can
Five ways to challenge yourself in York:
admire original pieces or get involved in a drawing,
painting or jewellery making class.
Climb the 275 Minster steps or try the more leisurely
Clifford’s Tower – a mere 104 steps, for stunning views
over the city.
If you coincide your trip with the annual Illuminating York
Festival, your perceptions of the city will undoubtedly be Perfect your driving skills and experience the thrills of
challenged. The ancient streets and buildings are Go-Karting at the city’s F1 Racing track.
brought to life with contemporary arts and culture,
Walk the four kilometres of York’s ancient walls,
encouraging you to see the city in a different, and
enabling you to view the city from a different
startlingly modern, light.
perspective.
For those wanting more of a physical challenge, York will
Hire a motor boat and navigate the meanders of
test the courage of even the most spirited among you.
the River Ouse. The Red Boats take up to eight
Take to the skies and experience the thrill of a helicopter
people and operate from Easter to October.
ride or gliding lesson whilst enjoying fantastic aerial views
Get lost in, and then find your way out of, one the
over York and the surrounding area. Soar 60 feet above
world’s largest maize mazes. Open from mid July to
the roof tops in York’s gigantic observation wheel or
mid September.
come back to earth with a splash and try your hand at
York Races www.visityork.org
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