Also worth a visit:
A walk around the Bar Walls with great views of the city. Walking around the 'Snickelways' (information book available), York Railway Station which is a fine example of Victorian civil engineering and has one of the longest platforms in Europe. Visit the Rail Museum www.nrm.org.uk
River walks to parks, gardens and Bishop's Palace, to mention but a few.
Visit our excellent local shops www.bishyroad.net
t Jorvik Viking Festival takes place every February www.vikingjorvik.com
For ethical and environmentally friendly fashions visit www.responsiblygorgeous.co.uk -shop based in York
The new School House Gallery for Contemporary Arts http://www.schoolhousegallery.co.uk/ also the Quilt Museum http://www.quiltmuseum.org.uk/ is worth a visit
Two new art galleries opened this year - The Corner Galley www.bishyroad.net/shop/corner-gallery/ and the Bar Lane Studios on Micklegate www.barlanestudios.com/
There are so many places to visit outside York and I will be able to make suggestions to meet your individual needs.
Links to other places to stay that you may enjoy...
Our friends Biff and Jean live at Tithe Farm North Somercotes, Lincolnshire - stay in their homely 18th century farmhouse with the option of sleeping in a Yurt in the garden - www.biffvernon.freeserve.co.uk
A holiday on the Yorkshire Coast - Rent a Holiday cottage in the unspoilt fishing village of Staithes - our friends Max and Jackie are on www.yorkshireholiday.com
also in Staithes visit www.staithesgallery.co.uk
La Rosa campsite - located near Whitby in the most wonderful setting - www.larosa.co.uk LArosa also have a themed Hotel in Whitby
The Orange Tree ( Relaxation Centre ) Rosedale East in the NY Moors www.theorangetree.com
Silverton House Rothbury Northumberland www.silvertonhouse.co.uk bed and breakfast
Here are some of the places we visit regularly :
Askham Bog, Wheldrake Ings and Lower Derwent Valley Natural Nature Reserves for bird watching; Millington Woods (SSSI) in the Wolds; The Kilburn White Horse; Castle Howard Arboretum; Nunnington Hall with its famous Dolls House collection; Skelton Nature Reserve; Lavender Farm Terrington. Most of these have Pubs and Tea Rooms nearby!There are also long distance walks through or from York:
The Ebor Way 70 miles Helmsley to Ilkley; Minster Way 50 miles York to Beverely; Foss Way 28 miles York to Easingwold; Centenary Way 83 miles York to Filey Brigg; Yoredale Way 101 miles York to Kirkby Stephen. (www.walkingontheweb.co.uk)
I can lend OS maps to any interested walkers.
We are advertised in the book 'Organic Places to Stay' by Linda Moss available from Green Books www.greenbooks.co.uk
To look for other organic Bed and Breakfasts around the country look on www.bnb-directory.com or www.organicplacestostay.co.uk
We also advertise with www.iknow-uk.com Look at our Partner Site for accommodation in St Andrews Hotel