THINGS TO DO IN YORK THIS WINTER

The British winter is well and truly here. It’s cold, it’s dark and it’s often pretty wet outside, but there’s still plenty to do. Here are our top things to do in York to stay warm and dry this winter, many near our boutique hotel in York.

 

Visit the National Railway Museum

The team at our York hotel love the National Railway Museum. There are countless exhibitions to view and treasures to be discovered and best of all, it’s free! From 17th January 2018, come face-to-face with renowned astronaut Tim Peake’s space capsule, that landed him safely back on Earth after visiting the International Space Station. There’s even the chance to try an out-of-this-world VR experience from just £6, enjoying a taste of the thrilling life of an astronaut, at this exciting new exhibition. 

The team at our York hotel love the National Railway Museum. There are countless exhibitions to view and treasures to be discovered and best of all, it’s free! From 17th January 2018, come face-to-face with renowned astronaut Tim Peake’s space capsule, that landed him safely back on Earth after visiting the International Space Station. There’s even the chance to try an out-of-this-world VR experience from just £6, enjoying a taste of the thrilling life of an astronaut, at this exciting new exhibition. For more information and tickets visit here.

 

Can you master the GR8escape?

Just around the corner from our hotel in York is the amazing GR8escape York. Escape rooms have swept the nation and are a great winter activity. With a range of different themed rooms, varying in difficulty, can you figure out the clues with your team and escape in time? This is the perfect rainy-day activity and is fun for the whole family. To find out more or book visit here

Just around the corner from our hotel in York is the amazing GR8escape York. Escape rooms have swept the nation and are a great winter activity. With a range of different themed rooms, varying in difficulty, can you figure out the clues with your team and escape in time? This is the perfect rainy-day activity and is fun for the whole family. To find out more or book visit here. 

 

Immerse yourself in culture

Head to York Art Gallery for an afternoon of culture when staying out our boutique hotel, with a collection of paintings spanning more than 600 years. Marvel at works ranging from 14th-century Italian panels and 17th-century Dutch masterpieces to Victorian narrative paintings and 20th century works by LS Lowry and David Hockney. Recently refurbished and expanded, York Art Gallery is the perfect place to spend an afternoon out of the cold, with tickets from just £7.50. ​​​​
Head to York Art Gallery for an afternoon of culture when staying out our boutique hotel, with a collection of paintings spanning more than 600 years. Marvel at works ranging from 14th-century Italian panels and 17th-century Dutch masterpieces to Victorian narrative paintings and 20th century works by LS Lowry and David Hockney. Recently refurbished and expanded, York Art Gallery is the perfect place to spend an afternoon out of the cold, with tickets from just £7.50. For more information visit here. 

Hotel Indigo York is a 101-room luxury, boutique hotel in York, conveniently located near to many of York’s top attractions. For more information call the York hotel on 01904 231 334 or email us

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