York Ramble through the Shambles 3 day break

York: Ramble Through The Shambles

 

Staying at the Queens Hotel in York for two nights with dinner, bed and breakfast. During your stay you will enjoy a visit to The Chocolate Story and a cruise on the River Ouse..

 

York:

To explore York is to explore 2000 years of history, from the ancient walls of Roman York to the Viking remains of JORVIK and the grandeur of Georgian York. Delve into York’s heritage, discover hidden attractions off the beaten track, enjoy a vivid food and drink scene and wander in and out of contemporary independent shops. Offering more attractions per square mile than any other destination in the UK, you’re never more than a short walk from one of York's awe inspiring offerings. Plus, the city’s varied and vibrant calendar of events and festivals means there's always something just around the corner.

 

Whether you want to take in the majesty of the iconic York Minster, marvel at masterpieces at York Art Gallery, experience the thunder of galloping hooves at York Racecourse or discover the city’s grisly past at the York Dungeon, there’s an attraction to suit everyone. If you’re only in York for a short time, make sure to tick these must see attractions off your list!

 

The Chocolate Story, York

Your expert guide will take you on a 1hr 15min tour, guiding you through the history of chocolate's founding families - Terry’s, Craven’s and Rowntree’s. Discover the chocolatier's secrets in the factory zone learning how a simple cocoa bean is transformed into the finest chocolate in our virtual chocolate factory. Also you’ll discover the history of some of York’s most iconic chocolate brands – take a trip down memory lane and reminisce with some retro favourites from times gone by.

 

You’ll also learn the secret of why chocolate makes us feel so good and why it has an ethical and sustainable future. Then it’s time to master the secrets of the chocolatier, as you create hand-made chocolates for yourself, before seeing how our very own experts do it. Watch our Chocolatiers as they showcase the art of chocolate-making and sample the fruits of their labour: fresh hand-made chocolates.

 

 

 

Hotel:

Staying at the Queens Hotel in central York with two nights dinner, bed and breakfast.

 

Located on the banks of the River Ouse, The Queens Hotel is ideally located for the many shops, restaurants and bars that the center of York has to offer. The Queens Hotel is within easy walking distance of York Train Station, York Minster, Yorvik Viking Museum and the National Rail Museum.

 

The Hotel has 78 bedrooms over four floors. Rooms are spacious and comfortable with classical decor. All rooms have complimentary WiFi, Freeview TV with radio, private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries, hairdryer, and a welcome refreshment tray. The hotel has a lift.

 

The Royal Brasserie is a relaxing place to dine, serving breakfast and dinner to guests. It offers a range of modern and traditional dishes. Relax in the Riverside Lounge for a drink and enjoy the views.

 

An excellent location for our weekend break.

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