Romantic Weekend Break

Wanting to treat your partner then look no further! Our Visitor Information Centre can arrange your accommodation for the perfect weekend break. Simply call 01904 621756.

Arrive Friday evening in time to check into your accommodation and check out the local restaurant scene and maybe sample one of the 365 pubs on offer!

Saturday morning enjoy a leisurely breakfast before heading into the city for a stroll along the cobbled streets and snickleways. Take a walking tour with local guide to get acquainted with the city.

Delve into York’s vast array of fabulous shops to buy something special for the one you love, plus plenty of coffee shops to grab a cappuccino or café latte whilst meandering through the Shambles and daily open market.

Hop aboard YorkBoat to capture views of the city from the river Ouse and while away a very pleasurable hour. You are spoilt for choice for lunch, there’s everything from Mexican to Chinese. This afternoon travel out to Castle Howard for a turn round the gardens and a tour of the house. Watch out for characters in period costume! For the ultimate in experiences treat your partner to a glider flight over York. The York Gliding Centre is at Rufforth on the outskirts of York and offers flights over the vale of York with fully qualified instructors. Back to the hotel to relax before the evening’s entertainment, take in a performance at the Theatre Royal or Grand Opera House or simply enjoy the busy waterfront area for a few drinks and bite to eat before a film at the City Screen. Sunday morning wind your way up into the North Yorkshire Moors for a romantic ride on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Depending on how you are feeling either travel up to the coast to Whitby for a seafood lunch and stroll around the harbour or alternatively head back towards York and visit Castle Howard, home to the Howard family and full of magnificent art and antiques. Wonderful gardens and parkland.