What to do and see in York, England: The Best Things to do for Honeymoon

Our guided day trips all start from York and our tours visit the North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales National Parks and Bronte Country, including Whitby, Helmsley, the NY Moors Railway, Wensleydale Creamery in Hawes, Aysgarth Falls, Haworth, Arncliffe, Bolton Abbey, the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, the Oldest Sweetshop in the World at Pateley Bridge and lots more hidden places!

Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday 6.00pm and 8.00pm .York has nearly 2,000 years of gruesome and gory history. Join your guide Mad Alice as she embarks on a journey around the city uncovering the truth. Hear the stories of murders, criminals, executions, blood-thirsty Kings and Queens. Learn the truth about history's most famous characters such as Guy Fawkes and Dick Turpin. This 90 minute tour tells all the tales that other tours daren't.

Stepping through the streets of York is like taking a tour through all of England’s history. On our 3 hour free walking tour you will see the sights and hear the stories of this fascinating city. Tours leave every day at 11am. From April to October we also have tours at 3pm, and from November to March at 1pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Tours leave from under the tree opposite the Groups Entrance of York Minster (under the two big towers). Just look for our sign and the guides in the blue White Rose York tee-shirts.

Gloots Massage Therapy is based within The Haven at 26 Hopgrove Lane South, York and welcomes you to experience our bespoke face and body treatments including relaxing aromatherapy full body massage, deep tissue massage, tension relief back neck and shoulder massage, Lymphatic drainage massage, Hot Lava Shell massage and Warm Bamboo Massages also personalised dermalogica skin treatments and relaxing facials. We are certified professionals offering all Face and body treatments. Come and enjoy one of our bespoke treatments tailored to suit your needs.

Explore the ancient city of York on our award winning tour with an entertaining, knowledgeable guide. York Cycling Tours will take you off the beaten track to fascinating historic places you won't see on a typical bus or walking tour. We travel at a safe and leisurely pace, staying on cycle paths and designated lanes for most of the ride. Daily tours - depart 1030hrs and 1400hrs from the rear of the Gillygate Pub in York City Centre.

The Yorkshire Museum, home to some of the richest archaeological finds in Europe, is set amidst its own Gardens, which offer picnic areas and scenic walkways.

Unlock the splendour of an eighteenth century townhouse and discover one of the finest examples of rococo decoration in England, including the famous Terry collection of Georgian furniture and clocks. With an exciting programme of special events and changing exhibitions, there is always a reason to visit Fairfax House. We are open 7 days a week between Saturday 5th - Sunday 20th December. Visit our website for more information about our dazzling Christmas exhibition, and a link to pre-book!

The Ghostwalk was established before 1973 and was an original creation believed to be the first in the world. We promise a unique opportunity to discover the hidden magic of our ancient City through the real art of storytelling. Tales are drawn from the immense history of York and are told against a backdrop of haunting beauty. We walk in the very footsteps of those who have passed before.

Shambles (or The Shambles as it is often referred to) is a street in the city centre of York with a long and interesting past. Dating back to Medieval times it was once the street of the butcher shops. Today the Shambles is Europe's most visited street, attracting tourists, shoppers and business clients.