Location: York
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Things to do in York, England: The Best Nature & Parks
Just two hours north of London by rail, the city of York holds 1900 years' worth of history in its ancient walls. The Romans built the city in 71 AD, and the Vikings captured it in 866 AD. Stop by the Yorkshire Museum and Gardens for a look at what the Roman and Vikings left behind (they must have packed light when they left). From there, move on to the York Castle Museum for a not-so-quick overview of the most recent 400 years.
Restaurants in York
1. Redwood Park Fishery
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Redwood Park, located in the heart of the North Yorkshire, is host to 4 fishing lakes, each one designed and stocked to provide a unique angling experience. We are dedicated to providing top match booking experiences along with providing the best pleasure fishing in Yorkshire year round. Redwood Park was designed by seasoned anglers to provide our guests with a unique and memorable experience. From the beginning, we worked to develop a natural environment in beautiful surroundings, situated on the outskirts of York. Our lakes are designed to suit a variety of fishing styles at varying experience levels. We believe in providing plenty of space between our stable, safe and accessible pegs, as well as promoting an environment that leads to great fishing.
2. Breezy Knees Gardens
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5.0 based on 530 reviews
With over 20 acres of extensive gardens featuring more than 7,000 different varieties of flowers, shrubs and trees and described by Monty Don as "a beautiful modern garden created on the grandest possible scale, Breezy Knees is one of the largest gardens in Northern England.
Reviewed By SandraS953
What a wonderful find.Thank you Gardeners world for featuring this glorious garden. Please explore all the different gardens as there is something lovely to see. Even though it was in September we missed it at its best, it must be breathtaking in the spring and Summer. Must go back to see then! It is very well laid out and easy to see everything if you follow the map/ticket given on entry.
3. Moorlands Reserve
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By LamplighterYork - Easingwold, United Kingdom
Nicely managed woodland with a circular pathway taking you through. Lots of little cul de sacs and hideaways. Excellent for kids as they can wander into the undergrowth, hide behind trees or even manage some climbing on uprooted trees. Great to see the fallen timber left behind to house insects and aid fungi. Bluebells carpet the floor in the springtime and in mid May when we visited the rhododendrons were in full bloom - and there was a stunning array of varieties and colours, stated to be around 900 in total. Dogs not allowed for safety of the wildlife. For the older and the infirm there are plenty of park benches along the route. Look out out for the small ponds too, approached from a splendid boardwalk.
