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Easily one the most gorgeous cities to visit - there are many options for where to stay and what to do
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Important access information
Important access information
NB You can enter through the Marygate or Museum Street entrances from 9.00am - 6.00pm.
After 6.00pm, you can only enter/exist through the Museum Street entrance, unless otherwise prearranged with the wedding party.
Transport
Transport
Car parks
Car parks
There is no parking at the venue as we are located in central York. There are a number of car parks nearby, should you need them.
The most convenient are:
Marygate car park (3 minute walk)
NPC York Tanner Row (8 minute walk)
Bootham Row car park (9 minutes walk)
Esplanade car park (9 minute walk)
Union Terrace car park (12 minutes walk)
NB please let us know in your RSVP whether you need to drop off/collect someone directly in front of the Hospitium at any time.
Taxis
Taxis
There are a number of taxi services you can use in York.
NB please let us know in your RSVP whether you need to drop off/collect someone directly in front of the Hospitium.
Fleetways: call 01904 365365 or book online
Streamline taxis: call 01904 656565, book online or download their app
York Cars: call 01904 765765, book online or download their app
Getaway Cars: call 01904 707070 or download their app
York railway station
York railway station
If you do choose to come by train, York has a very well connected railway station. It is linked to regular buses across the city and has a taxi rank right outside the entrance.
Further information can be found on the National Rail website.
More information on their accessibility can be found on AccessAble and Ewan's Guide.
You can find further information on National Rail's Passenger Assist page should you require support undertaking train travel.
Places to stay
Places to stay
There are many hotels, B&Bs, guest houses and Airbnb's in York, but these are the closest hotels to the venue and York railway station.
Many have discounted rates for members and advanced bookings.
All hotels listed have accessible rooms.
Standard rooms from approx. £125/night
Breakfast £19.50 extra
Parking £25/day (7 spaces - book in advance)
Alternative parking NCP car park on Tanner Row, just a couple of minutes’ walk from the hotel reception (Tanner Row, George Hudson Street, YO1 6JL) approx. £24.50/24 hours.
Standard rooms from approx. £121/night
Breakfast from £8.99 extra
Parking £14 per day inc. blue badge bays (limited spaces).
Alternative parking NPC on Queens Street (24 Queens Street, York, YO24 1AD) approx. £14.50/24 hours. Tickets can be validated at the hotel reception.
Standard rooms from £126/night
Breakfast approx. £32 extra
Halal options
Parking £18/day
Travelodge York Central Micklegate
Standard rooms from £39.99/night
Breakfast £9.99 extra
Halal options
Parking NCP car park on Tanner Row (Tanner Row, George Hudson Street, York, YO1 6JL) approx. £24.50/24 hours.
Places to eat
Places to eat
With such a vast array of places to eat and drink, you certainly won't go hungry in York!
Here are some of our recommendations, with average prices, whether they have vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free options, and some extra facts and (in)access titbits.
Cafes
Cafes
Breakfast spots
Betty's Cafe and Tea Rooms - £15-£30pp
6-8 St. Helen’s Square, YO1 8QP
(vegetarian and vegan options)
A Yorkshire icon! Also amazing for lunch, evening meals and a chance to grab some goodies from their shop.
Ask the greeter outside the shop for a ramp into the building and/or waiting 'seats'. Induction hearing loop in the shop.
Bills - £10-£20pp
12 Coney St, YO1 9NA
(vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options)
Dog friendly.
Brew and Brownie (Cafe and Bakeshop) - £10-£20pp
Cafe: 5 Museum Street, YO1 7DT
Bakeshop: (a few doors down) 9 Museum Street, Y01 7DT
(vegetarian and vegan options)
One step into the building (both cafe and bakeshop). Bakeshop toilet up one flight of stairs. Right next to Museum Gardens.
Double Dutch Pancake House - £10-£20pp
7 Church Street, YO1 8BG
(vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options)
No reservations taken. Two steps inside the building, narrow gangway and no accessible toilet.
Mannion & Co. - £10-£20pp
1 Blake Street, YO1 8QJ
(vegetarian and vegan options)
No reservations taken. One step into the building. Small dogs welcome. No accessible toilet.
The Blue Barbakan - £10-£30pp
34 Fossgate, YO1 9T1
(vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options)
One step into the building.
General cafes
200 Degrees - £5-£10pp
68 Low Petergate, YO1 7HZ
(vegetarian and vegan options)
Step free space and accessible toilet. Great workspace, with lots of plug sockets.
Ciao York - £1-£10pp
Museum gardens, Museum street, YO1 7FR
(vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options)
In Museum Gardens next to the Museum Street entrance - great if you fancy a drink, snack or ice cream before the ceremony.
Coffee Culture - £3-£15pp
41 Goodramgate, YO1 7LS
(vegetarian and vegan options)
Takeout available. One step into building. Toilet on first floor.
Heppni Bakeri - £2-10pp
14 Swinegate, YO1 8AZ
(vegetarian and limited vegan options)
The most amazing pastries in York.
Sophie recommends the Charlie Kigali.
La Bottega Milanese - £10-£20pp
23 Goodramgate, YO1 7LW
(vegetarian options)
Dog friendly.
Merchants Coffee House - £1-£10pp
54-56 Fossgate, YO1 9TF
(vegetarian and limited vegan and gluten free options)
Dog friendly. Great accessibility. Occasionally closed for private functions.
North South - £5-£15pp
25 Bootham, YO30 7BW
(vegetarian and vegan options)
One small step into the building.
Parlormade - £1-£10pp
1 Little Shambles, YO1 7LY
(vegetarian and limited vegan options)
Step up into shop from narrow, cobbled streets of the Shambles, which has high, narrow curbs.
112 Micklegate, YO1 6JX
(amazing vegetarian and vegan options)
Narrow gangway to seating.
Sophie highly recommends their skillet breakfasts - especially the Shakshuka.
SOPHiE - £1-£10pp
East Lodge, Lendal Bridge, YO1 7DP
(vegetarian, vegan and limited gluten free options)
One step into the main shop and narrow walkways.
Spring Espresso (Fossgate and Lendal) - £3-£15pp
45 Fossgate, YO1 9TF
One step into the building. No accessible toilet, but on the ground floor.
21 Lendal, YO1 8AQ
Close to Museum Gardens.
(both have vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options)
The Cats Whiskers (cat cafe!) - £3-£10pp
46 Goodramgate, YO1 7LF
(vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options)
No accessible toilet.
The Perky Peacock - £1-£10pp
Barker Tower, North Street, YO1 6BE
(limited vegetarian options)
10 steps to enter the upper floor, 1 step to enter the lower 'Dungeon' ("haunted") floor. Flat access to outdoor seating from Tanner's Moat, Wellington Row or when walking along the riverside.
Desserts
Desserts
Crumbs Cupcakery (our wedding cake bakers!) - £3-£15pp
10 College Street, YO1 7JF
(vegetarian and limited vegan and gluten free options)
Three steps into the shop and narrow walkways. Step free access to outdoor seating.
Doe Bakehouse (Church Street & Layerthorpe) - £1-£10pp
12a Church Street, YO1 8BE
Central York store.
Unit 1, 43 Layerthorpe, YO31 7UZ
Much larger shop a little further out of the centre.
(vegetarian and vegan options)
Heavenly Desserts - £10-£20pp
19-21 Blake Street, YO1 8QJ
(vegetarian and limited vegan and gluten 'sensitive' options)
Luxury Ice Cream Company (LICC) - £5-£15pp
20 Back Swinegate, YO1 8AD
(vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and doggo options)
No toilet in the store, but you can sit in (or outside).
The Full Moo Ice Cream Boat - £1-£5pp
Dame Judi Dench Walk, YO1 7DR (along the river by Lendal Bridge)
(vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options)
Requires bending/crouching down to grab your order. Ad hoc availability.
Halal
Halal
Damastique (Syrian) - £20-£30pp
63 Goodramgate, YO1 7LS
(vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options)
Kapadokya 50 (Turkish) - £20-£30pp
24 George Hudson Street, YO1 6LP
(vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options)
Middle Feast (Lebanese)- £10-£20
13 Lendal, YO1 8AQ
(vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options)
Narrow gangway to the tables at the back of the store.
The Raj (Indian & Bangladeshi)- £20-£30
21-22 Bootham, YO30 7BW
(vegetarian and vegan options)
No accessible toilets (up one flight of stairs).
The Marrakesh (Moroccan) - £20-£40
8 Low Ousegate, YO1 9QU
(vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options)
One step up into the restaurant.
Pubs and bars
Pubs and bars
Black Swan - £10-£30pp
Peasholme Green, YO1 7PR
(ample vegetarian options)
No accessible toilet.
Brew York - £10-£20pp
Unit 6, Enterprise Complex, Walmgate, YO1 9TT
(vegetarian and vegan options)
Local York brewery beers. Incredible Yusu (Asian) street food. Dog friendly.
Duke of York - £20-£30pp
3-4 King's Square, YO1 8BH
(vegetarian and vegan options)
Step free access to the building approaching from The Shambles direction.
Evil Eye - £3-£15 per drink
42 Stonegate, YO1 8AS
A huge cocktail menu (including non-alcoholic options) to suit any taste.
Fossgate Social - £1-£10 per drink
25 Fossgate, YO1 9TA
One step into the building. No accessible toilet.
Golden Fleece - £10-£20pp
16 Pavement, YO1 9UP
(ample vegetarian and vegan options)
One step into the building. Step down into back bar area and outside seating. No accessible toilet.
Hole in the Wall - £10-£20pp
High Petergate, YO1 7EH
(vegetarian and vegan options)
One step into the building. No accessible toilet.
House of Trembling Madness - £10-£20pp
48 Stonegate, YO1 8AS
Very small space, flight of stairs to pub and lots of taxidermy, with shop on ground floor. Dog friendly.
14 Lendal, YO1 8AA
Much bigger and brighter, but no accessible toilet. Dog friendly.
(vegetarian and vegan options)
Minster Inn - £10-£20pp
24 Marygate, YO30 7BH
(vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options)
Around the corner from the Hospitium. One step into the building and potentially have to mount the curb before that.
Pivní - £1-£10 per drink
6 Patrick Pool, YO1 8BB
No accessible toilet and limited ground floor seating. Toilets on 2nd floor.
The Blue Bell - £1-£10 per drink
53 Fossgate, YO1 9TF
An incredibly tiny pub with 'house rules'. One step into building and no accessible toilet.
The Habit - £10-£20pp
40 Goodramgate, YO1 7LF
(vegetarian and vegan options)
Gorgeous roof terrace looking out onto York Minster and live music on Wednesday evenings. Food served daily 10.00am—3.30pm.
The Hi Ho Club - £2-£15pp
2b Kings Square, YO1 8BH
Become a member to get the speakeasy password to enter!
Three flights of stairs to the venue (no lift access).
The Hop - £10-£15pp
11-12 Fossgate, YO1 9TA
(vegetarian and limited vegan options)
Incredible pizzas served until 9.00pm. Step into the building, three steps down into the main area to access pizza and the accessible toilet. Dog friendly.
Ye Olde Starre Inne - £10-£20pp
40 Stonegate, YO1 8AS
(vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options)
Believed to be the oldest licensed premises in York.
Restaurants
Restaurants
Ambiente (Spanish) - £20-£30pp
31 Fossgate, YO1 9TA
Larger space over two floors. Ground floor step free with accessible toilet and baby changing facilities.
14 Goodramgate, YO1 7LQ
Smaller space over two floors. One step into the building. Two stairs leading up to the bar area and a further two steps up to our restaurant area and accessible toilet. Well-behaved dog friendly.
(both vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options)
ASK Italian (Italian) - £20-£30pp
The Grand Assembly Rooms, Blake Street, YO1 8QG
(vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options)
Housed in the gorgeous and historic Assembly Rooms.
Dough Eyes (Pizza) - £10-£20
7 Jubbergate, YO1 8RT
(vegetarian and vegan options available)
Three steps into the building. Due to kitchen size they cannot avoid allergens.
Fat Hippo (Burgers) - £10-£20pp
52 Low Petergate, YO1 7HZ
(vegetarian, vegan and halal chicken options)
Three steps into the building.
Ippuku Tea House (Japanese) - £10-£20pp
15 Blake Street, YO1 8QJ
(vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options)
One step inside the building. Three steps down to the bathroom.
One of Nick's favourite spots - he recommends the Umeboshi!
Los Moros (North African) - £20-£40pp
15-17 Grape Lane, YO1 7HU
(vegetarian and vegan options)
Small step into the building. Cobbled street and narrow pathway to restaurant.
Nola (Cajun inspired) - £20-£30pp
2A Lendal, YO1 8AA
(vegetarian and vegan options)
Three steps into the building.
Omoni House (Korean) - £10-£20
33 Shambles, YO1 7LX
(vegetarian options)
Small lip up into shop from narrow, cobbled streets of the Shambles, which has high, narrow curbs. Narrow gangway inside.
Oshibi (Korean) - £20-£30
9 Franklins Yard, Fossgate, YO1 9TA
(vegetarian and vegan options)
Cobbled street to building. Flight of stairs to the restaurant.
Sophie loves the Bibimbap!
The Star in the City (English) - £30-£50pp
Lendal Engine House, Museum Street, YO1 7DR
(vegetarian and vegan options)
A phenomenal restaurant at the side of Museum Gardens. Steep cobbled street down to the restaurant (ask your taxi can drop you directly at the entrance if needed). Well-behaved dog friendly in bar area, River Room and terrace.
Yak and Yeti (Nepalese) - £20-£30
63A Goodramgate, Y01 7LS
Flight of stairs up to the restaurant.
Sophie recommends the Thali!
Speedy eats
Speedy eats
Shambles Food Court - c.£1-£15
5 Silver Street, YO1 8RY
A variety of stalls:
Crumbles Desserts - £1-£10 (ve options)
Dog House York - £1-£10 (v/ve option)
Krep - £10-£15 (v/ve option)
Millers Fish & Chips - £1-£10 (veggie option)
Nukkad (Indian street food) - £1-£10 (v/ve/gf options)
Pizzolí - £1-£10 (v/ve options)
Smokehouse Burritos - £1-£10 (v/ve/gf options)
Thai Season - £1-£10 (v/ve/gf options)
Spark:CIC (a social enterprise in shipping containers!) - various prices
17-21 Picadilly, YO1 9PB
A huge range of bars, restaurants and shops. See the full list in the link above, and filter for gluten free, halal and vegan options.
Full access information on Euan's Guide
The Block - £1-£10
54 Goodramgate, York YO1 7LF
(vegetarian and vegan options)
Sit in or take out. Their vegan pizza slices are excellent.
Yorkshire Roast Company (takeout roast dinner!) - £10-£20
78 Low Petergate, YO1 7HZ
4 Stonegate, YO1 8AS
(vegetarian options)
Vegetarian and vegan
Vegetarian and vegan
Goji Cafe - £10-£20
36 Goodramgate, York YO1 7LF
(vegetarian, vegan and limited gluten free options)
One step into the building. Toilets on the second floor (no accessible toilet),
Herbivorous Vegan - £10-£20
Unit 6 Spark, 17-21 Piccadilly, York, YO1 9BP
(all vegan)
Full access information about Spark on Euan's Guide
The Orchid (Chinese) - £20-£30
16 George Hudson St, York, YO1 6LP
(all vegan with gluten free options)
Things to see and do
Things to see and do
There are so many things to see and do in the touristy city of York. Below is a very extensive list of many of those things.
Some include important access notes, but please ask Nick and Sophie if you need further support (info@nicksophiewedding.co.uk).
Entertainment
Entertainment
Activities and experiences
The Hilt - Axe/hatchet throwing
57B Goodramgate, YO1 7LS
One step into the building, and ramp available. Accessible toilet and support for people to participate with different mobility requirements.
The Hole in Wand - A Harry Potter-themed mini golf experience
14-16 Coppergate Walk, YO1 9NT
No wheelchair access on the first floor. accessible toilet.
York Chocolate Story - For some knowledge and sweet treats
King’s Square, YO1 7LD
If you have any accessibility needs, please contact the Reservations Team prior to booking: 01904 527765 or info@yorkschocolatestory.com.
Information on their accessibility and allergies here
York Dungeons - For a good scare!
12 Clifford St, YO1 9RD
Cinemas
13-17 Coney Street, YO1 9QL
Information on their accessibility here
Blossom Street, YO24 1AJ
Screens 2 & 3 have step free access. Screens 1 & 4 accessed by two flights of stairs.
Escape rooms
15 Micklegate, YO1 6JH
Two flights of stairs and no lift access. 20% off with valid ID for students (STU20 valid Sun-Fri), NHS (NHS20), British Forces (FORCES20) and BlueLight card holders (BLUELIGHT).
4a Colliergate, YO1 8BP
One flights of stairs and no lift access. 10% off with valid ID for students, NHS, British Forces and BlueLight card holders (only Monday-Friday).
Clifford and Cumberland Street, YO1 9SW
2 small steps into the building (ramp available). One accessible game (Rags To Riches) on the same floor you enter the building, and the same floor as accessible toilets. Lights can be turned off/down, no loud noises or soundtrack to the room.
Theatres
Clifford and Cumberland Street, YO1 9SW
Information on their accessibility here
Paragon Street, YO10 4AH
Information on their accessibilty here (they also work with The Access Card)
St Leonard's Place, YO1 7HD
Free
Free
City sights
Just off Leeman Road, YO26 4ZF (what3words: feast.entry.half)
A beautiful space, right by the river and with views of the Hospitium.
Museum St, YO1 7FR (what3words: enhancement.drums.commented)
Home of the Yorkshire Museum, the Hospitium, St Mary's Abbey ruins, the Edible Garden, a floor mosaic, the Observatory, St Leonards Hospital and the Multangular Tower.
5 Silver Street, Y01 8RY
Absolutely worth a visit for a wide variety of stalls.
The Shambles, YO1 7LZ (entrances at what3words: broom.method.chemistry, below.leave.dozen and offer.words.bugs)
Includes the Shrine of St Margaret Clitherow, Harry Potter shops, the famous York Ghost Merchants shop and lots of eateries.
Be prepared to queue on and navigate a narrow cobbled street!
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The shortest street in the country and a great photo spot!
Entrances across a number of locations (see link)
A great way to get round and see the city - including hidden spots you wouldn't normally encounter
Each section of the wall is accessed via a number of stairs
Flooring can be very slippery if it has rained or is covered in snow/ice
Walks and woods
Just off A1036, YO23 2UB (what3words: next.obey.armed)
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Moor Lane, YO32 2RE (what3words: control.backhand.rainbow)
Rawcliffe and Clifton Without, YO30 5RR
Parking at the Park & Ride.
Terry Avenue, YO23 1JQ
Holgate, YO24 4NS
Broad Highway Car Park, YO19 6BG
Free parking.
Knapton, YO26 6QZ
Free parking and three accessible parking spaces.
Heritage sites and museums
Heritage sites and museums
English Heritage
Tower St, YO1 9SA
55 steps to the Tower keep and then spiral stairs to the roof deck.
York Cold War Bunker (a little further out from the centre of York)
Monument Close, Holgate, YO24 4HT
There is a ramp and lift. The corridors are narrow. The lift is small so large mobility scooters may not fit - please contact site before booking.
Historic buildings
Bartle Garth, St Andrewgate, YO1 7AL
Free with suggested donations. Has a gorgeous courtyard cafe!
Castlegate, YO1 9RN
Information on their accessibility here
Exhibition Square, YO1 7EP
Open to the public Monday to Friday from 8am (last entry 6pm), Saturdays from 8.30am (last entry 4.30pm). Public access is limited to the first courtyard, toilets and library. There are no catering facilities for visitors at King's Manor.
York Mansion House and Guildhall
Guildhall, Coney St, YO1 9QN
National Trust
27 Tadcaster Road, Dringhouses, YO24 1GG
Information on their accessibility on AccessAble
Minster Yard, YO1 7JL
Religious
Bar Convent Living Heritage Centre
17 Blossom Street, YO24 1AQ
Information on their accessibility here
Holy Trinity Church (Goodramgate)
Goodramgate, YO1 7LF (entrances what3words: wants.admit.soon and cooks.still.care)
Uneven flooring and narrow walkways, with a step down into the space.
Deangate, YO1 7HH
Information on their accessibility here
Outside you will see the statue of Constantine the Great and the Roman column.
York Archaeology
2 Coffee Yard, YO1 8AR
Reduced experience access for those who cannot climb up to the first floor and no accessible toilets. Free entry for those who can only visit the ground floor.
St Saviour Church, St Saviourgate, YO1 8NN
Information on their accessibility here
19 Coppergate, YO1 9WT
York Museums Trust
Tower Street, YO1 9RY
Majority of the museum is not step free. Information on their accessibility here
Museum Gardens, Museum Street, YO1 7FR
Information on their accessibility here
Exhibition Square, YO1 7EW
Tours
Tours
Bus tours
Hop on (and off) at various stops along the route - webpage map of Citysightseeing route here.
24- or 48-hour valid tickets. Buy online or when you board the bus - various deals and discounts available.
Information on their accessibility here (including languages and physical requirements)
Hop on (and off) at various stops along the route - PDF map of Golden Tours route here.
24- or 48-hour valid tickets. Buy online or when you board the bus. Bundle with a river cruise or visit to Clifford's Tower.
N.B. Ghost bus not worth your money! Check out the walking tours for better content.
River tours
King's Staith Landing, YO1 9SN and Lendal Bridge Landing, YO1 7DP
Buy tickets online or at the departure points.
Ramp accessed boarding at King's Staith Landing only (call 01904 628324 before your visit to confirm which departures are accessible).
Walking (or rolling) tours
York Cat Trail - free self-guided tour getting you looking high and low
Collect a copy of the map from: York Lucky Cats, 34 Coney Street, YO1 9ND - PDF map of the trail here
The Bloody Tour of York - a spooky experience hosted by Mad Alice and Lady Peckett
St Williams College, 4-5 College Street, YO1 7JF
Step free tour - Information on their accessibility here
The Deathly Dark Tours - experience the haunted side of the city
Quacks Printers, Grape lane, YO1 7HU
90 minute tour.
Information on their accessibility here
Tours by Locals - learn about the city from York locals
Different lengths and activity levels (from a couple of hours to a whole day!)
York Explore Library and Archive, YO1 7DS
Step-free, 90 minute tour.
Further afield
Further afield
Allerthorpe Common Nature Reserve
Off Common Lane, Allerthorpe, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO42 4DQ (what3words: waged.relax.arranges)
Castle Howard, York YO60 7DA
Information on their accessibility here.
Book online for 10% off ticket prices (compared to buying on site)
St Nicholas Avenue, Fulford, YO19 4TA
Information on their accessibility here
Sunley Hill, Muscoates Lane, Nunnington, YO62 5XQ
The trail is suitable for wheelchair users, however it is a stoned wild woodland track, which can get muddy and rutted.
Windmill Rise, Holgate, YO26 4TX (parking search: YO24 4AE).
No step free access.
Murton Lane, Murton, YO19 5UF
Limited information on their accessibility here
Elvington Lane, York, YO19 5LT
Information on their accessibility here
York starting point what3words: ///linen.proven.wires. Selby end point what3words: gearbox.mega.nerve
Follow a scale model of the solar system along a disused railway line to Selby!
Halifax Way, Elvington, YO41 4AU (what3words: parked.grove.learns)
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