How I Spent Two Days in York, York, England

I hope you’ll spend a few minutes as I take you on my tour. However I know how busy you are so if you want a quick dip in and out I’ve titled each section so you can easily skip to those that interest you.

I got a really early train so I had two full days, around the one night in the hotel. It’s surprising how much you can fit into a few hours if you put your mind to it! Now I’ve visited York loads of times but never gone around the Minster. I know crazy right?

I decided to be a tourist and take my camera and as I arrived was told there was a tour starting shortly, for free.

While I waited I looked around the museum beneath the minster, great to see just how old the whole place is, and how it nearly fell into a hole! I won’t spoil it by telling you why. Wow, so pleased I took the tour.

The guide was really knowledgable and fun. He pointed out so many details and fun facts that I’d never have noticed or known by walking on my own. Monkeys, and bottle fed babies, who knew! Definitely worth the money, real history in a working church. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).