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Getting around in York, which is what this op is supposed to be about - is easy if you are prepared to walk . The centre is compact but I would say that it isn't particulerly disabled friendly.
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Advantages: Wonderful city with lots to see Disadvantages: expensive to park in the centre
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Getting around in York, which is what this op is supposed to be about - is easy if you are prepared to walk . The centre is compact but I would say that it isn't particulerly disabled friendly.
Go and see for yourself but remember to buy a map and walk down the tiny narrow streets that are the old fashioned buildings that are the essence of York.
York Is a very beautiful city but to get the most out of your visit, you need to walk around and explore.
You can't really do it all in a day but if you only HAVE a day to do your visit to York, I'd advise you not to drive into the centre but to either drive to a park and drive car park on the outskirts of the city or to take the train.
If you drive to a park and ride, the parkling is free but you have to pay a small fare into the centre. The last time we went , the children travelled free and it was just over £1 to get the bus into town.
The train is convenient and the walk from the train station is only short. However , I have to say that the station is a bit of a disgrace for the one welcoming people into this great city.
The actual station was grand when built and the ironwork above still has evidence of the white rose and cross of St George are painted on the wrought iron. The stone walls are the colour of honey but they don't look great. The diesel fumes and smoke have dulled them and they need some work to be done to restore them to their former glory. The stairs and brigde joining some platforms to others are rickety and dirty and are not disabled person friendly.
The forecourt of the station is only small and toilets are easy to find. I don't like the shiny marble floor- it can be difficult to walk on if y ou are not fleet of foot.
Although facilities are not too bad , the ladies toilets are a disgrace. Although the toilets themselves are clean, they are smelly and some of the doors have been kicked in- and the cubicles are tiny. No disabled toilets that I could see, either. The smell comes from ingrained urine in the grouting in the tiles on the floors. They need to be totally gutted and re-built. Enter at your peril. We only went becasue we were desparate!
Facilities in the station are actually good- there is a tourist information centre in the station , which is very useful because it's a city with a lot going on. A small WH Smiths sells the usual books and sweets etc ready for the train, but there's also a few good food outlets where you can get a bite to eat. Whistle stop food and bar, a cappucino bar, The Lemon Tree tea shop, an Upper Crust baguette shop and a sandwich stop on the platform between 5 and 6..plenty of choice. You can book a hotel bed on the station and get a car through Euopecar.
If you want to get around in the city, there are lots of taxis and lots of bus routes -colour coded. You will need to find out what the colours mean becasue this will tell you where they go, but the bus destination signs say it before they give the colour route. Walking gives you a much better perspective of the city and you can get into the smaller streets which buses don't let you do.
River boat trips for £5 can get you a view of the city from the river. They leave Dame Judy Dench Walk every 30 minutes!
I recommend that you buy one of the pop up maps of York that you can buy from the tourist information shop or WH Smiths or any bookshop. They give 2 perspectives- the wider view and the city centre street map. They are not expensive- less than £2..and can slip into your pocket easily.
York is well signposted and all of the major tourist attractions are included on these signposts. You would find it difficult to get lost.
I just enjoyed wandering around the city and although we wanted to get to the Jorvik centre we went there via Fossgate (Libertas book shop) and the shambles. YOrk is blessed with several Starbucks coffee shops and we love to visit them.
Getting around in York, which is what this op is supposed to be about - is easy if you are prepared to walk . The centre is compact but I would say that it isn't particulerly disabled friendly.
Go and see for yourself but remember to buy a map and walk down the tiny narrow streets that are the old fashioned buildings that are the essence of York.
Advantages: Fantastic city! So much to visit! Disadvantages: I love the place, can't think of any - maybe all the bikes if you're driving
Firstly, I should explain that I am very biased. I love York, ( I lived there for three years) but the review is of "getting around in York" so I'll stick to that to avoid sounding like a lovestruck teenager (ok, I know, but it really is a fab place). Methods of transport:
FOOT
An obvious method but also a very good one. The city centre is quite compact and most attractions are within walking distance. Not only that but the city is beautiful and ... ...buildings and more if you use this method.
Something really worth doing is to walk the city walls. If you do them all could take up to an hour. Why not take a picnic and sit overlooking the Minster and the lawns.
BIKE
Sorry, this has to come second, but York is a cyclists mecca. I once heard that it is the place in the UK where most people commute to work by bike - apparently a quarter of people use a bike. I'm not sure if this is verified but ...
pinkpoodle 08.03.2004
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Advantages: Small Area and plenty of attractions Disadvantages: can be very crowded in summer
Getting around York is easy on foot and disabled people should find it easier than a few years ago, although they still acbnt get around the city walls. There is a bus service in York but you shouldn't need to use one unless staying outsideneed to use one unless your hotel is outwith the centrre or you are staying at the Youth Hostel.
Thers are lots of Snickleways (Alleys) that can be fun exploring and take you to new places that you haven't been ...
yorkhibs 18.10.2008
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Advantages: A city with an amazing atmosphere and character Disadvantages: Expensive Parking
What can I say that hasn't been said already? York is a city steeped in history and folklore. There is so much to see and do, from ghost walks to wandering around the city walls....or simply walking around the city soaking up the atmosphere. I'm not a city lover normally, tend to think of them as overcrowed, noisy unfriendly places, however York is different. The city centre has a lot of paved areas, making it a pleasure to walk around. There always ... ...visited the city. I've seen street performers which always attract a eager crowd and this week until Saturday theres an open air food festival on where you can both sample local and european produce and also buy whats on display.
I've been known to wander around aimlessly, perfectly content with seeing the sights and drinking in the atmosphere. I have to say that no description of York would be complete without mentioning York Minster which is breathtakingly ...
missjiggy23 27.09.2006
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