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Marion Peel • Feb 27, 2023

York Bid Colour and Light show

Discover one of the world's most magnificent cathedrals, recently voted England's most beautiful building (http://angi.com/articles/most-beautiful-buildings-in-the-world.htm)

Learn about the 800-year old history of this amazing cathedral on a guided tour.
Marvel at the Great East Window, the largest single expanse of medieval stained glass in England.
Check out the Undercroft Museum with remains of a Roman barracks.
Climb 275 steps of the Central Tower to be rewarded by fabulous panoramic views.
Plenty for young and old- children can collect a Little Explorer Backpack and follow a treasure hunt around the building or attempt the Dragon Quest Trail.

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Gargoyles Galore!

By Marion Peel • 29 Dec, 2023

York Minster Gargoyles

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.