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Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for York.

Hotel guides

Travel videos

Rick Steves' Europe

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Rick Steves' Europe is a travel channel connected to Rick Steves' public television, radio, guidebook, and European travel work.

This guide video gives a strong historic introduction to York through its medieval walls, pedestrian setting, York Minster, and major sights.

AlexTravels

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AlexTravels is a travel channel by Alex, creating cinematic travel vlogs and guides with UK and Europe travel content.

This itinerary video is practical for budget-minded York planning, combining things to do in the city with day trips across North Yorkshire and historic sights.

Mac & Blair Family Adventures

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Mac & Blair Family Adventures is a family travel channel from Mac and Blair, sharing travel vlogs and cultural experiences.

This travel video gives helpful do's and don'ts for visiting York, connecting places such as the Shambles and York Minster with common tourist mistakes to avoid.

Mac & Blair Family Adventures

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Mac & Blair Family Adventures is a YouTube family travel channel from Mac and Blair, sharing travel vlogs and cultural experiences.

This short video offers a compact York holiday-planning prompt, touching on visiting the city and its Christmas markets in England.

Travel articles & blogs

Lonely Planet
Travel guide

Lonely Planet is a major travel guide publisher offering professionally edited destination guides, articles, books, and trip-planning resources. Their York destination guide is a good planning resource for medieval streets, York Minster, city walls, tea rooms, and a historic Yorkshire city break.

Lonely Planet: York

Read the guide at lonelyplanet.com/destinations/england/yorkshire/york.

lonelyplanet.com/destinations/england/yorkshire/york

Finding the Universe
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Finding the Universe is a travel and photography blog focused on destination guides, photography advice, and independent trip planning. Their two-day York itinerary is a practical weekend plan covering major sights, where to stay, transport, and useful trip tips.

2 Days in York: A Complete Weekend Itinerary for England's Most Historic City

Planning a weekend in York? This two-day itinerary covers the city walls, York Minster, the Shambles, the National Railway Museum and more — from someone who has visited many times. Includes where to stay, how to get there and practical tips.

findingtheuniverse.com/weekend-in-york-2-days-york-itinerary/

Wanderlust Chloe
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Wanderlust Chloe is a UK travel blog with lifestyle-led coverage of destinations, food, hotels, family travel, and comfortable trips. Her weekend York guide gives a polished overview of city walls, York Minster, tearooms, shops, and broader ideas for a comfortable short break.

The Ultimate Weekend In York, England: 2026 Guide

From walking the city walls, to the beauty of York Minster and the old charm of the tearooms and shops, this is the ultimate weekend in York.

wanderlustchloe.com/weekend-in-york-travel-guide/

A Dangerous Business
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A Dangerous Business is Amanda Williams' travel blog, focused on realistic planning, weekend trips, road trips, and personally visited destinations. Her first-timer guide is helpful for making one day in York feel manageable, with a clear focus on what can fit into 24 hours.

24 Hours in York: A First-Timers Guide

Only have 24 hours in York, England? No problem! This post covers everything you can see and do with just one day in York.

dangerous-business.com/a-first-timers-guide-to-york/

The Travel Hack
Travel guide

The Travel Hack is a travel blog focused on weekend breaks, short trips, and practical travel planning. Their weekend travel guide to York works well for short-break planning, with input from Annie of Tales of Annie Bean adding local-style travel-guide context.

A weekend travel guide to York, UK - The Travel Hack

The gorgeous city of York is a must-visit for a weekend break in the UK and today Annie from Tales of Annie Bean is sharing her travel guide to York.

thetravelhack.com/uk/a-weekend-travel-guide-to-york-uk/

Goats On The Road
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Goats On The Road is a travel guide site and travel-lifestyle resource covering destinations, remote work, and long-term travel topics. Their York pubs article is a useful food-and-drink companion for visitors comparing beer gardens, riverside settings, and pub food.

15 Best Pubs in York, England - Goats On The Road

Discover some of the very best pubs in York. From beer gardens by the river to excellent pub grub, this guide has you covered.

goatsontheroad.com/best-pubs-in-york/

Mini Travellers
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Mini Travellers is a family travel blog covering holidays, days out, family-friendly reviews, and practical travel tips for parents. Their York with kids guide is a practical resource for parents planning family-friendly activities during a day visit or short break.

19 Things to do in York with Kids - Mini Travellers - Family Travel & Family Holiday Tips

What to do in York with Kids, a list of all the best fun familiy friendly atractions for a day or short break in York.

minitravellers.co.uk/york-with-kids/

Love and Road
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Love and Road is a travel blog by Nat and Rob, focused on destination guides, planning resources, food, adventure, and couple travel. Their couples guide gives a helpful romantic angle on York, covering attractions, tours, restaurants, and hotels in one itinerary-friendly article.

17 Romantic things to do in York for couples - Love and Road

Your romantic guide to things to do in York for couples is here. Top attractions, tours, restaurants, and romantic hotels in York, England.

loveandroad.com/romantic-things-to-do-in-york-for-couples/

Tales of a Backpacker
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Tales of a Backpacker is a travel blog by Claire Sturzaker with solo travel, budget travel, food, and destination coverage. Her afternoon tea guide is a focused and helpful pick for visitors who want five York options for trying this classic experience.

The Best Afternoon Tea in York

Afternoon tea is the quintessential British treat. If you’d like to try it for yourself, here are my 5 favourite options for the best afternoon tea in York

talesofabackpacker.com/the-best-afternoon-tea-in-york/

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