This is a lovely tidy, welcoming area. Great views - no, there isn't a lot to do, but it's just nice to sit down, relax, eat a picnic and admire the scenery. I live in York and will never tire of the sight of the Minster Well worth a visit. More

Fantastic area in summer to eat your sandwiches. Continue walking through so you circle the Minster. Look carefully on this walk and see how well the architects have developed town houses down the side streets. More

clean and relaxing a nice place to come and have lunch in with the family More

I'm writing this mainly to temper the very positive reviews. This is a nice, quiet corner of greenery in York - but there's nothing to do, apart from look up at the Minster. If you happen to be nearby and want sit down then pop along. More

deans park just behind york minster enter near west end of minster some seats one stone seat as an herb garden in it walk through the park and come out next to the treasures house(national trust) and st.williams college the park is a little tucked away little gem lovely on dry day closest public toilets bootham bar a great place... More

Missed by many tourists who never get around the back of the minster. Buy a coffee and and sit in the park just soaking in the atmosphere. The Minster on one side and the Minster Libary it's a lovely place with space for children to run and lovers to laze. More