With its rich ancient History, romantic ambience and fun
activities, York is one of the best places to visit in the UK. For couples
families groups and if you are traveling on your own, there is a load to do in
the city of York.
All in the compact walled city, you will find a horse and
cart trotting with tourists, enjoying the cobbled streets. There are bars and
night clubs in the very small proximity.
You can buy a York pass. This will save you money at the top
thirty attractions. I do say though that you need sight to do this. Most of the
streets are without kerbs/steps so for wheelchairs or pushchairs, it’s OK.
Though busy. Narrow paths too, so not sure if for all, but if you are looking
for a weekend or more and you don’t want to use a car, then York is the place
to come.
There are street
entertainers, Museums historic buildings, art galleries chocolate shops and see
how it’s made, theatre and quaint shops as well as modern places to spend your
money.
And some great markets
where by you can purchase and taste foods from all around the world. You can
sit next to the river and sip on a chilled drink or take a river tour but, if
the water isn’t your thing, how about an open top bus? There are ghost hunts
you can go on too where you may see more than you ever thought you would. Just
make sure your heart is in good stead.
For us, it is an issue to get around, but we do manage. Like
any city, there is a lot of noise , traffic and so on.
The people in York in general, are really lovely in most
cities you do get the one or two strange people, but I must say in all of my travels in
the UK, York have the best people for compassion friendliness and acceptance.
As a blind person, it’s a huge challenge and sadly we don’t do the tourists things,
as what we do and where we go is for essentials only. But if you are abled body,
Then York is great for you.
My friends who can see say it’s so beautiful and the choice in
eateries is amazing.
I have touched on the beaches of beautiful Northumberland
before. They are the best in the UK. Northumberland is to me the most peaceful paradise
possibly to pay a visit to.
The Northumberland coastal paths are unbeatable. The wild life
is breath-taking. Fish & Chips are the best. Local hospitality is unique.
History is of plenty. Traditions with local fairs in summer are as though
stepping back in time and the best place to visit in the northeast is Beamish.
Oh you will not want to come away from there. It is the most realistic living
museum ever. You can try out old traditions be taught at a school where the
teacher will rein act what it was like at school in the olden days and there
are old fashioned sports to watch and even try out. There is a farm there and a
real sweet shop with the old jars of candy that you’re Great Granny will
remember. Other places have tried to
copy but nothing comes close to Beamish. It’s huge too and most people can’t do
it all in a day.
London of course is London. I don’t know what to say about
our capital other than there is nothing you won’t be able to do there. No experiences
are missed in London the only thing you may not see is the sun. Though when it
is hot there it’s very hot. I guess England is full of history and the architect
is stunning. If you are holidaying in the UK this summer, enjoy.
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