Best York Hidden Gem Attractions

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Best York Hidden Gem Attractions

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What travellers are saying

  • Jade B
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Recently attended one of the centre's Evening Owl & Bird of Prey Encounters and had a brilliant time. On arrival we immediately were able to handle some beautiful birds, the staff were all so friendly and knowledgable and there is real love and care here for all of their birds.

    The night was well organised with the large group split into two parties, with a break for hot food and a drink from about an hour in. Food was simple toastie, hotdog, panini but was lovely and very welcomed on such a cold February evening and the hot chocolate was absolutely delicious!

    We ended the night with an outdoor flying show, where we were able to watch some beautiful night birds fly over our heads. I was also able to play a part and have a small bird fly to me to perch on my arm which was great.

    It is my understanding that the team are moving the centre shortly, and I for one will be showing my support and visiting the new premises once it's all up and running. I wish everyone the best of luck with the move!

    My only note for anyone visiting the first time is that parking can be difficult if you drive up to the centre entrance, I found this tricky in the dark and difficult to get back out of a narrow road with many other vehicles also parked. Maybe park at the neighbouring hotel if you can, or just outside of that area and walk in.
    Written 13 February 2025
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  • luckynutty44
    Halkidiki Region, Greece16 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We we're stuck for somewhere different to go as weather forcast wasn't too good, so picked The Yorkshire Aircraft Museum & glad we did, there's brilliant displays & interesting hangers offering great information etc also to see some of the Aircraft up close is special, there's a fab cafe offering good food & quality Coffee & all the staff from walking into the
    admission entrance are a credit to the Place, you also pay for your visit then return for free which we will later do in the year, well done to everybody involved with the Museum, its a great few hours spent.
    Written 8 February 2025
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  • Wrighty0
    Yorkshire, UK700 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A cold war bunker on our doorstep!
    We finally got round to visiting and it was really interesting. The 2 staff/volunteers (one was Jake) who greeted us and showed us around were very informative and made the tour interesting. The tour is just under an hour including a 10 min video and a walk around some of the rooms which are as left when it closed in 1991.

    We couldn’t find any parking info on the English Heritage website so we parked in Morrisons for free and walked 5 mins down the road via Blue Bird bakery!

    Its not an accessible site as there are stairs up to the bunker and inside.

    Highly recommend paying a visit if your local or visiting Clifford’s Tower there are plenty of buses to Acomb or a walk from town. Holgate windmill is also close!
    Written 9 February 2025
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  • Jo H
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A lovely way to see different bits of York! Thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Well thought out trail and makes you look up to see different parts.
    Written 3 February 2025
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  • Sonja M
    Hove, UK733 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A wonderful view into the history of the city and its inhabitants. The tour guides really bring the history of the building to life.
    Written 29 January 2025
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  • Helen G
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Visited the cafe a couple of times as a quiet place to eat, food and service excellent, very friendly staff. Would really recommend.
    Written 7 December 2024
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  • dmaccallum63
    London, UK696 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had an interesting morning visiting this exceptional Georgian home with very knowledgeable staff and beautiful furniture and decoration. Much of the furniture was bequeathed as a collection by the Terry family of chocolate fame.
    Written 11 February 2025
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  • Janet J
    Bedford, UK322 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Knew nothing about these gardens but boy were they worth a visit! We had an excellent few hours there,so much to see and such a wonderful variety of shrubs and flowers,colours were amazing and of course they attracted many bees and butterflies. Would thoroughly recommend,nice little cafe too.
    Written 1 September 2024
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  • Brian N
    Leeds, UK2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Really enjoyable afternoon - wines were so nice we actually bought a few bottles (which we don’t usually do on vineyard tours). The owners enthusiasm is very clear for all to see and they make sure everybody can enjoy the wine in their own way. Well worth a visit!
    Written 27 January 2025
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  • FinediningAmber
    Salisbury, UK192 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We were lucky enough to see a play "Midsummer Nights Dream" (performed by a local company) at this quaint and pretty little 18th century church. This church has one of the best examples of boxed pews which would have been used by the families who worshipped here. Therefore, it was a rather unique and unusual setting for a Shakespeare play but a very worthwhile and enjoyable experience. The play was jolly good too!!
    Written 9 September 2024
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  • JeffNNN
    St Helens, UK138 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was our second visit and we found it really interesting, particularly as we're all military historians.

    The displays tell the story of the various local Regiments in a way that will provide something whether you already know a lot or not.

    Not sure if there is a lot for kids, hope somebody from Museum will comment on that.

    Shop has a good range of merchandise as well.
    Written 18 February 2025
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  • JeffNNN
    St Helens, UK138 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We happened on this place wandering around on our annual visit to York in 2024 but it was about to close.
    This year we made it after bit of a search, not being able to remember name!

    It was worth the effort, we all found it really interesting, telling the story well. We kept on losing each other as we got distracted by various things, such as the different games and displays.

    There looked to be a fair few things for kids to do as well.
    Written 18 February 2025
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  • newtravellerYork
    York72 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We have never visited before as we live in the other side of York and there is no parking except for disabled people. However we had a family member visiting who has a blue badge so off we went. The garden is lovely and passable with care for a person using a walking stick. The toilet facilities are poor; one wc for everyone and the baby change facility is in there too.Not good. The refreshments are served in China cups but the
    Servery is awkward to access. The terrace is lovely but only some of the tables had parasol and it was a very hot day, so not suitable for long. So much more could have been done to tell the story of the Terry family and their part in the chocolate story of york. Really it could have been anyone's house and garden except for one family portrait in the hall. I think the National Trust could do better.
    Written 14 August 2024
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  • cocopopsarecool
    8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My kids loved it. They particularly loved spying through the keyholes and finding the chapel priest hole. Really interesting to learn the history of the building and it's founders.
    Written 17 February 2025
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  • Ron86
    Stoke48 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A great 90mins to get close to adorable animals.
    Would be even better if you could have the opportunity to handle a couple of the animals. Otherwise this is a great place to see otters, racoons and a few other animals that you don’t often see up close. Really good and great for toddlers up to adults
    Written 11 August 2024
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