Discover hidden gems and things to do in York you haven't done before. Dive into unique experiences with treasure hunts, escape rooms and walking tours.
Roman remains, Viking artefacts, a medieval street for slaughtering and a tower with a terrible history, find all this and more in York.
Unique experiences to share with your partner, friends, family or colleagues. Immerse yourself in York and discover it's secrets.
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A curated list of cool, hidden and unusual things to do in York. Explore unique places full history, intrigure and secrecy - dive in and explore some great hidden gems.
Holy Trinity Church York is the site of the UK’s first recorded (although not legal) same-sex union.
Rowntree Park: a gift from a chocolatier, to the people of York.
Ye Olde Starre Inne is York's Oldest Pub!
Could Barley Hall be one of York’s most authentic hidden gems?
Merchant Adventurers’ Hall in York remains the oldest surviving guildhall of its kind in Britain.
St. Mary's Abbey was one of England’s wealthiest religious institutions, until it was destroyed by an infamous British …
Oakwell Hall: inspiring Charlotte Brontë.
Over the years Fairfax House, once at the height of York’s polite society, slipped between roles until being secured as…
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This was a nice change rather than a shopping day in York! This was just me and my 13 year old and we had a great time and walked around places we’d never seen before. We’ll live to do another!
Apart from the drizzle, it was great fun wandering around York.
really fun way to get to know the city we live in. a little tough in places, but that's the fun of it. 10/10 would recommend.
Great way to pass time, see the sights of the city and pop in to the ‘local establishments’ for some refreshment. Can recommend!
Really well organised, messages come through instantly so there isn't any waiting for the next clue. Next time would invite more people to make it a competition
A great way to see York with so many places of interest. Loved visiting parts of York I’ve not previously seen! It made a refreshing change to be outdoors and not shopping!!
