Fancy a Yorkie? (York in General)

Member Name: wug291

Product:	York in General
Date:	21/01/05 (185 review reads)
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Advantages: good shopping, good food, goodnightlife

Disadvantages: inner ring road v bad in rush hour

York - What was once going to be the capital of the UK.

York - where the history comes from.

York - Dunno if Yorkies originated from here, but they could have done.....

York is a city in the North of England. It is a walled city, and is full to the brim with history. The major benefit in navigating around the city, is that because its an ancient dwelling ,the main city centre has not spread out, and out, and out. It's very centred to within the still standing, and magnificent walls.

The Minster is obviously the main feature of the city. Standing close to Monk-Bar, the minster can be seen for miles around - easily within view from the A64 - Part of Yorks outer ringroad. Controversially, the minster now charges an admission fee, which sparked a furrore a few years back, but now the hubub has gone, and it is taken as normal practice. Once inside the minster, you have got the tombs of many of the late great leaders and priests, and for those of you who could'nt care less about dead kings and queens, you can look into a mirrored table to see up to the decoratively designed ceiling, in the tallest tower. If its winter, take a coat - its freezing in there. Why didn't they just cater for the possiblity of central heating when they built the bloomin' thing?!

The shopping in York is as good as anywhere else. If you want a main shopping complex, you have got the McArthur Glen Designer Outlet on the roundabout to the A19 / A64. A very popular out of town destination with shopaholics from Selby to Skipton. City centre shopping is also excellent. You have all the major department stores, such as Fenwicks, BHS, Debenhams, and your high street stores also : Topman / Topshop, Dorothy Perkins, Burton, Game and the list goes on.

For food, there is the famed Betties tea rooms in the heart of the city. Always full, always a queue, but the cream teas in there are to die for. A real must if you're visiting. Varsity bar and Restaraunt is on the other end of the scale. Caters for students as its main forte', but even if you're not a student, the prices are cheap, and the food is plentiful. The bar is also a good design - spacious, and contemporary. If you like Varsity, others to check out along the same principals as this would be : The Posterngate (Weatherspoons) and Lendal Cellars (a bar and restaraunt totally underground - v unique design).

If its just a drink you're looking for, York has got the famous 'Micklegate run'. If you start at one end, and have a pint in each pub running along this road, i seriously doubt you'll be standing by the time you get half way down!!! It is infamous locally though, so if that takes your fancy, give it a go. A lot of the pubs have recently been done out, and I would personally say have lost alot of character, but needless to say, it is still an excellent night out. For :

Bar / Clubs : Nexus, McMillans, Ikon + Diva (which is on Clifton Moor just out side the city, but you can get the free bus up there from the centre), Yates'

Pubs : Rumours, The Posterngate, YO1, The Micklegate, The Bedroom, The lounge (the lounge is very exclusive, and is v difficult to get in).

Parking :

Bit of a nighmare. There is a massive multistorey car park in the very heart of the city - on Picadilly. This does fill up fast, and on a weekend, if you get to town after about 10am, dont even consider it. If you are lucky to get in, you have the privelage of paying a mere £1.30 per hour (at last check).The best parking i have found is just outside the centre in Fulford. If you park down one of the side streets facing the police station, then you can park for free, and also walk down the River Ouse, which will take you into town. A very picturesque walk, giving you excercise for your new years resolution, and you can spend the money you would have spent on parking on something nice for your self! BE WARNED : Don't even attempt to walk down the river if it has recently been heavily raining. It will have flooded (as it does regularly), and you either won't be able to get to the river for water, or the silt from the river will be covering the footpath, making it very slippery.

In summary, York is a lovely town, perfect for old and Young. Just be careful about where you park, and avoid traffic hot spots, such as Foss Islands road, or ANYTHING on the inner road in rush hours. It gets very congested, and drivers do the silliest things.

Highly enjoyable and lively city

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