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Quirky York!

Marion Peel • Oct 06, 2022

Museum Gardens Zoo........

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Looking for something a bit different to visit in York?

Head for Museum Gardens and you will find these lovely creatures taking a well-earned break for the winter after a busy summer on safari in the city's many tourist attractions.

Also check out The Yorkshire Museum in the gardens with its excellent collections of Yorkshire’s archaeology as well geology , palaeontology and natural history.

Or admire the Hospitium, a beautiful medieval timbered building,

Finally,visit the Multangular Tower, the best example of standing Roman remains in York.

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By Marion Peel • 29 Dec, 2023

York Minster Gargoyles

York Minster

By Marion Peel • 27 Feb, 2023

York Bid Colour and Light show

Catton history

By Marion Peel • 10 Dec, 2022

We have recently discovered these lovely photos showing High Catton as it used to be.

Why spend Christmas in York? Just some of the many reasons to visit our beautiful city at Yuletide! St Nicolas Fair (17 November-23 December)- alpine chalets, amazing street food, independent traders and the brand new Winter Hutte for a festive drink or bite to eat. Nutcracker Trail - a family friendly trail around the city in search of 10 beautiful Nutcrackers! Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland - skate, play, shop and dine at the Designer Outlet. York Minster - carol concerts, Christmas Tree Festival and Nine Lessons and Carols. "Into The Woods: A Fairytale Christmas" - Christmas at Castle Howard.