Brafferton

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Thornton Bridge A piece of wood hanging from the arch of Thornton Bridge gives an indication of how high a swollen River Swale can rise.
Photo by David Rogers (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Brafferton church - east end An unusual parish church, with a nave wider than it is long, due mainly to rebuilding in 1831.
The Swale, north of Brafferton A quiet stretch of the river between Brafferton railway bridge and Thornton Bridge.
River Swale Looking upstream on the Swale from Brafferton bridge.
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River Swale.
Photo by Johnny Durnan (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

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Radisson Hotel York

Radisson Hotel York

4 out of 5
North Street York England
The price is CA $103 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
CA $103
CA $123 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,014 reviews)
Great

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

Radisson Hotel York
Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly

3 out of 5
46-50 Piccadilly York England
The price is CA $109 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
CA $109
CA $131 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,578 reviews)
Lovely big quiet room, warm friendly welcome and a good breakfast in very pleasant dining area with a glorious view out to Clifford's Tower. Wide choice of pubs and good places to eat with 2 mins walk. Easy walking to all major attractions and very close to bus links. Great value for money but felt ...

Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026

Hampton by Hilton York Piccadilly
The Milner York

The Milner York

4 out of 5
Station Road York England
The price is CA $139 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
CA $139
CA $167 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in York. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,725 reviews)
We had the most gorgeous stay… staff were really helpful. Our suite was gorgeous. Easy and convenient for York city centre and walking everywhere. Will 100% be back! Thank you

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

The Milner York
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Harrogate by Deuce Hotels

Harrogate by Deuce Hotels

2 out of 5
11 Cambridge Rd Harrogate England
Stay at this aparthotel in Harrogate. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Harrogate Theatre and Montpellier Quarter ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (58 reviews)
Perfect

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

Harrogate by Deuce Hotels
The Little Hide - Adult Only Camping Pods

The Little Hide - Adult Only Camping Pods

2 out of 5
Willow House Caravan Park York England
Stay at this apartment in York. Enjoy free parking and a picnic area. Popular attractions York Minster and Shambles are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (149 reviews)
Everything was wonderful and amazing ill definetly be coming back

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

The Little Hide - Adult Only Camping Pods
Goodramgate Apartments

Goodramgate Apartments

4 out of 5
7 Lord Mayor's Walk York England
Stay at this apartment in York. Enjoy free WiFi, dry cleaning or laundry services, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions York Minster and Shambles are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (290 reviews)
Really central. Excellent check in support, allowing us to leave bags. Things just abbit tired, dishwasher was broken and left with stagnant water which was quite smelly

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

Goodramgate Apartments
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York Minster featuring heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and religious aspects

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4.5/5(63 reviews)

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a little night time photo shot at York Racecourse

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4/5(2 reviews)

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York Barbican

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Enjoy a show at York Barbican, a theater with a story to tell in York. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.

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Things to do

York Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

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CA $31
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
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York: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

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CA $31
per adult
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CA $31
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
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CA $37
per adult
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CA $22
per adult
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Garden Harlow Admission Ticket

RHS Garden Harlow Carr Entry Ticket

CA $28
per adult
RHS Garden Harlow Carr Entry Ticket
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