A DAY OUT IN YORK

York is about 96 miles south of Heddon on the Wall and can be reached by a 1 to 1/1/2 hour train journey from Newcastle station, direct to York station, which gives good access to the city centre.

The alternative is a 11/2 to 2 hour car journey, depending upon traffic. The car journey can be made using either the A1, which provides dual carriageway, except for the last 10 miles, or the A19, which again is dual carriageway except for the last 23 miles, from Thirsk, which can be slow, if traffic is busy.

There is limited car parking in the city centre, but a park and ride option is available from Monday to Saturday inclusive.

Visit this York Web Site were you will be able to find out more about the city.

WHAT TO DO AND SEE

INDOOR

The National Railway Museum.
Jorvik Centre  - takes you on a journey back 1000 years ,to the time of the Vikings.
York Minster
York Dungeons - horror museum

OUTDOORS

Boat trips on the River Ouse through the centre of York
Open-topped bus trips through the centre of York
York Races
The Shambles - very narrow streets lined with shops
Walk around the city walls