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Museum Gardens

Museum St., YO1 7FR, England
44-1904-629745
Daffs in the gardens
Spring time in the gardens
The Abbey
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Ranked #10 of 124 attractions in York
4.5 of 5 stars 110 Reviews
Type: Gardens
Owner description: The Yorkshire Museum, home to some of the richest archaeological finds in Europe, is set amidst its own Gardens, which offer picnic areas and scenic...... more » Owner description: The Yorkshire Museum, home to some of the richest archaeological finds in Europe, is set amidst its own Gardens, which offer picnic areas and scenic walkways. « less
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Tranquil”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Nice place to drop when you've had enough walking. But also fascinating buildings and old ruins in the gardens - well worth visiting - in fact have a guided tour as there is so much to see More

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Preston, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
“Haven for peace”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Beautiful gardens, great for a picnic with plenty of seating More

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Mid Glamorgan
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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“A pretty location for a stroll”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Quiet peaceful gardens in the city centre. Lots of different plants and I noticed that they provide garden tours and walks for the green fingered too. It's perfect to grab a coffee and a bite to eat and just relax. Look out for the very tame squirrels though! More

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Oxford, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Lovely ruins and flowers, despite the rain!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

These gardens would be great in sunshine - perfect for a picnic or just a nice walk. They were even nice when it was pouring down rain, and the abbey ruins are quite beautiful as well. There are also public toilets in at least two different locations in the garden (not necessarily something I look for in a garden, but... More

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York, United Kingdom
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10 reviews 10 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Wedding Venue”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

We have always loved the gardens and got married here in March 2012. Perfect setting for a picnic or a walk or to look round St Mary's abbey ruins. We love it here More

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14 reviews 14 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“AMAZING!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

This is a must see in York. The ruins of St Mary's Abbey are breathtaking. More

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York, United Kingdom
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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“Beautiful!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

Lovely gardens mixed with ancient ruins-such a nice place to go round or just find a spot and relax More

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lichfield
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“a genuine step back in time”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

the entire area was manicured to a very high standard,the various ares were identified clearly,and made perfect backdrops for photo-memos More

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Cleethorpes, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“A pleasant place to sit.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

The museum gardens are right by Lendal Bridge and a nice place to just sit and watch the world go by. More

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London
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“Beautiful”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

lovely place to sit & stare. People sit there in their lunchbreaks, it is near the river and a costa! More

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