Tourism Links

Accommodation and Tourism

If want to find somewhere to stay in or around York, or see what else there is to do, take one of these links:

  • Visityork York's official tourism site showing accommodation available as well as other events and attractions that are worth a visit whilst in York.
  • York Mansion House is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of York. The Mansion House has been entertaining guests for almost 300 years, with a tradition of warm hospitality and elegant service.
    Placed in the centre of the historical City of York, it provides a convenient and flexible space which plays host to a range of events; from corporate lunches and gala dinners to themed banquets and wedding breakfasts, guests will enjoy a tailor-made event in sumptuous and dramatic surroundings. Tours of the house are also available.
  • And if you're looking for somewhere to stay in Yorkshire in the coming months, check out http://www.hello-yorkshire.co.uk for a great range of accommodation.
  • A small cluster of establishments, within the Howardian Hills, work together to offer visitors a taste of rural Yorkshire. Low Penhowe, a 5 star B&B serve guests serve guests a home grown, home cooked, locally sourced, award winning breakfast. Discounts are available for an extended stay. Burythorpe House Hotel also offer B&B in their Boutique Hotel. The Bay Horse Inn at Burythorpe menus promote local produce and include dishes prepared using meat from the Castle Howard Farm Shop. Castle Howard offer a warm welcome to all visitors, be it in the house, the gardens or to their Farm shop where there is a fantastic array of locally sourced products including their own butchers.
  • iknow-yorkshire has over 3600 Yorkshire Hotels, Bed and Breakfast, B&B Accommodation and Holiday Cottages. It also has information about restaurants, attractions and shopping.
  • North Yorkshire Cottages 'Stay in' online guide offers a superb selection of self catering holiday cottage accommodation throughout the Yorkshire Dales & North Yorkshire
  • Gourmet Yorkshire offers trails, designed to help you explore Yorkshire, its food and landscape.
    The trails start and finish in York and recommend various establishments en route that you may wish to visit.
    Stops range from places you may want to visit for coffee and cake, or more substantial meals to farm shops and other retail outlets such as delicatessens and butchers.
  • British Food Fortnight is the biggest national celebration of the diverse and delicious range of food that Britain produces. Shops, pubs and restaurants are invited to run promotions, tastings and special menus. Schools are being encouraged to bring chefs into the classroom to teach children how to cook. For more information about activities, click on the title.
  • Red house york "a unique antiques centre within one of York's historic houses".
  • Manchester Food and Drink Festival is a long-standing event based in hotels and restaurants around the city. Primarily, not about markets.

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  • jobsinyork.com Local Hospitality and Tourism Jobs
  • The Staff Canteen The Website for Chefs, When It’s More Than Just A Place To Talk!