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.
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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!
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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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Fabulous day out. Loved the race element! Would highly recommend
We (3 players and a crutch) very much enjoyed a hobble around York. Great clues and puzzles. Would recommend.
What a fabulous and ingenious idea to create this fun activity. Fit for any life purpose. Team building exercises, birthday, family bonding etc. it was so much fun and though we were tired towards the end yet we trudged on. I’m thinking there needs to be a certificate incorporated for every finishing group to pick up at the end. Well done guys. Keep it up.
Brilliant activity, great way to spend an afternoon. So detailed and unique. We lived in York for 3 years for university and still visited places on the experience that we’ve not been to before.
Excellent day out for all the family our team ranged from 11-77 and everyone enjoyed themselves! Highly recommended.
Excellent day in York
