The Locals Guide To York

Our guide to Discovering York's famous streets by our York local expert - York has everything the tourist and shopper could want: a mixture of independent shops and Boutiques, High Street Stores, Designer Labels and an outdoor market.

Our guide to Bishopthorpe Road by our York local expert - On a street where I live - A celebration of independant retailers

Our guide to North Yorkshire Moors by our York local expert - North Yorkshire is England's biggest County and the North York Moors cover 554 square miles of it. The area was declared a National Park in 1952.

Our guide to Riverside Walk by our York local expert - Enjoy a quiet stroll alongside the river to experience another side to York. Heading towards the Millenium Bridge along the Georgian New walk, cross over the bridge and return to the city via Terry Avenue passing the fabulous Rowntrees Park along the way. At a leisurely pace this walk will take approximately 1 hour.

Our guide to The Micklegate Quarter by our York local expert - The Micklegate Quarter of York encompasses an area of York rich with diverse shops, restaurants, bars and attractions for both the local residents and visitors to York. The focal point being Micklegate Bar itself which sits majestically at the top of the hill which leads gently down towards the River Ouse and the centre of York.. The surrounding area which falls into the the recently designated 'Micklegate Quarter' includes Blossom Street, Queen Street and the Railway Station, Rougier Street and George Hudson street.

Our guide to The Yorkshire Coast by our York local expert - The Yorkshire Coast can easily be visited for a day trip from York by car or Public transport. There are many destinations to visit  from small fishing villages to bigger holiday resorts. Scarborough, Whitby, Filey and Bridlington are all still popular destinations for British Holidaymakers who choose to stay in the UK.

Our guide to York Residents Festival 2013 by our York local expert - The York Residents Festival is a great opportunity for local residents to visit tourist attractions and restaurants in York that they may not have visited before. Using the York Card, which is available from all York libraries for York residents, free entry can be gained to a wide range of attractions,events and exhibitions that are taking part in the festival. After visiting one or two of the tourist haunts why not treat yourself to lunch or dinner at one of York's fabulous restaurants?