How to spend 3 fantastic days in York

North Yorkshire
Again, I'm immediately confessing to a little bias. York was the closest city to me growing up and it has always held part of my heart. While I now live 250 miles away from this historic city, my family and I love to spend a day or a weekend in York. Read on for my suggestions of things to do in York. Things to do in York: Overview of your 3-day York itinerary: Day 1 - Walk the walls, City Walls Experience at Micklegate Bar, National Railway Museum Day 2 - Jorvik Viking Centre, York's Chocolate Story, Evening ghost walk Day 3 - The Castle Museum, afternoon tea at Betty's, the Shambles, York Minster If you have another day Day 1 - Walls and Trains Just under 4km of medieval…
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A hidden gem – Falling Foss waterfall and tea garden

A hidden gem – Falling Foss waterfall and tea garden

North Yorkshire
I'm not sure I actually want to tell you about Falling Foss. For years, it felt like one of Yorkshire's best kept secrets. However, the cat has been out of the bag for a little while now. Put simply, Falling Foss waterfall and tea garden is a gem and a visit here feels almost magical. Paddling in the beck at Falling Foss! Falling Foss waterfall Beautiful reflections at Falling Foss! So its not the easiest spot to find. Parking is limited and it is quite a steep walk down to the tea garden and base of the waterfall. However, It is worth it (so long as you are steady on your feet and have decent walking shoes on). The waterfall isn't the biggest or most majestic you will ever see…
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