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Parks and Outside Spaces in York

Last Updated October 14, 2021 By yorkstay

There are some great parks in York to explore. Check out Rowntrees Park which will take you down by the River Ouse, on route you will pass Bishopthorpe Road where there are some fabulous independent cafes and places for ice cream and there is also a cafe in the park. Also visit Homestead Park which is maintained by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, this is on the Bootham side of town so you may need to drive as its quite a long walk.

In the centre of town you can visit the Museum Gardens it’s a great place to picnic and is open from 10.30am to 6pm – Monday to Friday.

Rowntree Park is beautiful and is a just short walk from the City Centre along the river. The cafe overlooking the park and river is a great place for a cuppa, a bite to eat, and to relax.

If you want local walks around York and surrounding areas check out this list here

Autumn Colours in York

Last Updated November 8, 2019 By yorkstay

Here are some photos of the beautiful autumn colours around York at the moment. Walking from Rowntree Park which is a short stroll from the City Centre, along the River Ouse into town. Rowntree Park has a lovely ‘Library Cafe’ where you can sit inside, or outside and enjoy the view over the park, lake, and river.

The Museum Gardens, set along side the river is also a lovely gentle walk.

Autumn Colours - Rowntree Park and Lake - York

Autumn Colours - Rowntree Park - York - Viking Helmet

Autumn Colours - Walking along the River Ouse - York

Autumn Colours - House boats on the River Ouse - York

Autumn Colours - Skeldergate Bridge over the River Ouse - York

Autumn Colours - Lendal Bridge over the River Ouse - York

All of these places are an easy walk from York Stay apartments.

Electric Car Charging Points in York

Last Updated August 31, 2021 By yorkstay

With more and more electric cars on the road, York is expanding it’s charging facilities in and around the city.

CarWow have produced a useful searchable map to help you find the nearest or most convenient charging station. If you go to their website HERE and enter the City or postcode you are visiting, up pops a map with all the car charging stations it that area – thank you CarWow!

Car graphic created by freepik

Stately Homes Gardens & Grounds

Last Updated June 27, 2020 By yorkstay

National’s Trust Benningbrough Hall and Castle Howard have now opened their wonderful grounds to the public but I restricting numbers so you will need visit the website and book in advance. You can also walk in the Yorkshire Arboretum which is right next to Castle Howard, again you will need to book in advance.