Fun things to do in York (GB)
Best and most fun things to do in York : Follow the crowd or avoid the queues by visiting the most popular attractions during the quiet hours as indicated below.
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Merchant Adventurers' Hall (Museum)
The Hall Fossgate York YO1 9XD United Kingdom
Discover one of the finest medieval guildhalls in the world - Home to York’s entrepreneurs for 660 years – and counting.
Explore the Merchant Adventurers’ Hall and delve into York’s entrepreneurial past, present and future following stories of the “mystery of mercers” - business pioneers who made it happen: from the medieval wool trade, via the railways, chocolate and two universities to the 21st century Science City.
For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.
Costa Coffee (Coffee)
14 Parliament St York YO1 8SG United KingdomCosta Coffee is most popular around 1 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1 hour here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.
Counter-service coffee chain offering hot drinks, iced coolers, sweet snacks and sandwiches.
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Charles XII (Beer)
8 Main St Heslington York YO10 5EA United KingdomCharles XII is most popular around 7 PM on Tuesdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.
Located a stones throw away from the University of York, the Charles XII pub is the ideal destination for every occasion. Offering a huge beer garden to the rear, this traditional English pub features cosy interiors. With pub food served daily from 12pm - 8pm its the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat with friends. Other features include Sky & BT sports, 6 hand pulled cask ales, and a brand new outdoor covered seating area - ideal for use all year round.
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Il Paradiso Del Cibo (Italian restaurant)
40 Walmgate York YO1 9TJ United KingdomIl Paradiso Del Cibo is most popular around 7 PM on Thursdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Mondays.
Family run authentic multi award winning Italian restaurant pizzeria
Fresh fish and selected meats
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YO! York (Japanese restaurant)
15-17 Church St York YO1 8BE United Kingdom
We're all about fresh, flavoursome, authentic Japanese food. Sushi is what we're known for. But we also have a mouth-watering range of hot street food available - from traditional classics to innovative fusion dishes. All packed with rich, aromatic flavours and all-natural ingredients.
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Dusk (Bar)
8 New St York YO1 8RA United KingdomDusk is most popular around 11 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2 hours here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.
Quirky backstreet cafe/coffee house during the day and a popular bar by night.
We serve great coffee (our blend is roasted locally in York) and serve a great NY Pizza Pie & Slices.
At night, we serve 241 cocktails Until 2am during the week and until 10pm at the weekend. We accompany these with a great selection of craft beers, selected wines and a soundtrack that you won’t find in any other bar in town.
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