City Chic, Fun and Games

If you're brave enough join an evening walking tour of York's most haunted locations!  Accompanied by your Victorian guide, complete with frock coat and hat, the tour lasts just over an hour.

Dust off the anorak and head for the Railway Museum situated close to York station.  Although it is really good for kids, it’s fun for adults too – honest!  They have a fantastic range of pristine locomotives for you hop on board play at being the railway children.  Housed in several large buildings, our favourite is Station Hall, where you can experience the luxury and indulgence of rail travel in days gone by – just try to keep that image in your head during Monday morning’s commute… 

York is one of the premier race tracks in Europe and has recently won the Flat Racecourse of the year award.  It also has award winning modern grandstands, stunning listed buildings and beautifully manicured lawns.  Whether you are a serious about racing, love horses or just enjoy having a good day out with friends, York racecourse has it all.

The York Theatre Royal is found on St Leonard's place.  It was built in 1744 over and among the ruins of the medieval St Leonard's Hospital. The theatre has undergone various renovations over the years but retains its original beauty and splendour.  Check out their website for details on plays and workshops.

Known as  "Jorvik Viking Centre" this is one of the UK's most popular tourist attractions outside of London; over the last 25 years 15 million people have visited the centre.  Wander through reconstructed Viking streets as they would have been in the year AD795.  Everything you see at the Viking Centre is based on archeological evidence discovered between 1979 and 1981 by the York Archeological Trust during the Coppergate excavations. In total they unearthed 40,000 objects, including a Viking toilet!

For all you adrenalin junkies.... You can tackle rough terrain on a 4x4 off road driving day or take on the challenge on a quad bike.  They also offer shooting clays with high-powered shot guns and can accommodate individuals or large groups. Book via the Gorgeous Weekend concierge for a 10% discount.