York: The Practical City Guide

by Miles Calder

See the best of York – without the queues, the parking fines or the wasted afternoons.

Most of what goes wrong on a York trip is predictable: driving into the walled centre, the Shambles at midday, arriving at the Minster on a Sunday morning, or reaching the city walls after the gates have closed. This practical guide shows you how to avoid all of it.

Inside you'll find:
• York Minster, the city walls, the Shambles, JORVIK, the National Railway Museum and Clifford's Tower – with how long to allow, the best time to go, how tickets work and what to watch out for
• Arriving by train or car, Park & Ride, buses, taxis and walking the walls
• Which area to stay in, and quieter places beyond the headline sights
• 1-, 2-, 3- and 5-day itineraries
• Day trips to Whitby, Castle Howard, Harrogate and the North Yorkshire Moors Railway
• Yorkshire food, historic pubs, family and accessibility advice, and a quick-reference checklist

Clear, honest and to the point – ideal for a first visit or a city break.

Book 3 in the Traveller's Essentials series.

What you get: an instant digital download (PDF) to read on any computer, tablet or phone.