{"id":3111,"date":"2017-03-13T15:32:35","date_gmt":"2017-03-13T15:32:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/?p=3111"},"modified":"2019-02-25T15:45:20","modified_gmt":"2019-02-25T15:45:20","slug":"explore-york-budget-10-fun-places-visit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/2017\/03\/13\/explore-york-budget-10-fun-places-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"Explore York on a budget&#8230;10 fun places to visit!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the advantages of attending the University of York is that you will be in the heart of one of the UK\u2019s most beautiful and historic cities. Believe it or not, you can explore York by spending very little or nothing at all. If like me, you are always looking for things to do with your friends or family without breaking the bank, here are 10 great places I&#8217;ve discovered in York that are absolutely FREE&#8230;.or very cheap! Living off campus with my husband and 2 young children means that I am always on the lookout for cheap and cheerful days out especially as the weather is warming up and summer holidays are around the corner. In this blog, I will share my top 10 fun and favourite places to explore in York!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3128\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3128\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-12.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3128\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-12.jpg?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"My husband and children relax and take in the views of the lake at Rowntree Park.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-12.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-12.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-12.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-12.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3128\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My family relax and take in the beautiful views of the lake at Rowntree Park.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>1.<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nrm.org.uk\"> National Railway Museum<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For a fantastic free day out for the whole family in York, visit National Railway Museum.\u00a0Get up close to over 200 years of fascinating history. On weekends and school holidays there is \u00a0a fun programme of events and activities, including science shows, storytelling, steam rides, craft activities and special events.<\/p>\n<p>Location: Leeman Road, York<\/p>\n<p>2. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.historyofyork.org.uk\/themes\/medieval\/the-shambles\"><strong>The Shambles<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3117\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3117\" style=\"width: 338px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-2.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3117\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-2.jpg?resize=338%2C253\" alt=\"The Shambles\" width=\"338\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-2.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-2.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-2.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 338px) 100vw, 338px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3117\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Shambles<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Shambles is a great place to take a \u00a0stroll do some window shopping,\u00a0listen to the street musicians and\u00a0soak up the historic atmosphere. It&#8217;s a narrow cobbled street in the heart of the city, and is said to be Europe&#8217;s best preserved medieval street. The leaning \u2018wattle and daub\u2019 buildings were once home to the city\u2019s butcher shops, but these days they\u2019re filled with charming, quirky boutiques, cafes and restaurants.<\/p>\n<p>Location: City Centre, York<\/p>\n<p>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.york.gov.uk\/info\/20114\/york_city_centre\/1340\/the_city_walls\"><strong>York City Walls<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3124\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3124\" style=\"width: 318px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/FullSizeRender-3.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3124\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/FullSizeRender-3.jpg?resize=318%2C238\" alt=\"York City Walls\" width=\"318\" height=\"238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/FullSizeRender-3.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/FullSizeRender-3.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/FullSizeRender-3.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/FullSizeRender-3.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 318px) 100vw, 318px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3124\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">York City Walls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A lovely walk along the walls gives you a clear view of the city, with informative plaques dotted along the route that explain the historical background. The well-preserved Roman walls have been guarding the historic city centre for around 700 years. I completed a full circuit in around 2 hours, but if you prefer a shorter experience, you can enter and exit via the five main bars or gateways onto the walls.<\/p>\n<p>Location: Monk Bar and Micklegate Bar, York<\/p>\n<p>4. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.historyofyork.org.uk\/themes\/20th-century\/rowntree-park\"><strong>Rowntree Park<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3125\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3125\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-10.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3125\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-10.jpg?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"Rowntree Park is one of my favourite outdoor spaces in York\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-10.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-10.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-10.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-10.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3125\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rowntree Park is one of my favourite outdoor spaces in York<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One of my favourites! This green oasis is just a\u00a010-15 minute walk south of the city centre. Watch the ducks and geese on the park\u2019s lake, and keep a look out for squirrels as you stroll across the parks lush lawns. Children could\u00a0entertain themselves\u00a0in the play area, complete with climbing frames, swings and a mini zip line. If you want to get active there is a\u00a0tennis court, basketball areas and skate park or you could also relax and have an ice-cream or lovely cuppa at the caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3115\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3115\" style=\"width: 169px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-3.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3115\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-3.jpg?resize=169%2C300\" alt=\"My 5 year old enjoying the mini zip line at Rowntree Park.\" width=\"169\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-3.jpg?resize=169%2C300&amp;ssl=1 169w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-3.jpg?resize=576%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 576w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-3.jpg?w=540&amp;ssl=1 540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3115\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">My 5-year-old enjoying the mini zip line at Rowntree Park.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Location: Terry Ave., York<\/p>\n<p>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorkshiremuseum.org.uk\"><strong>Yorkshire Museum Gardens and Observatory<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3129\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3129\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/york-museum.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3129 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/york-museum.jpg?resize=300%2C169\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/york-museum.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/york-museum.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/york-museum.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/york-museum.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3129\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Yorkshire Museum and gardens are stunning!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This museum is free for York Museum Trust cardholders, however up to four children can enter free per one paying adult (definitely a bargain!). Weather\u00a0permitting, this a fantastic spot for a stroll and a relaxed riverside picnic on a sunny summer\u2019s day. Another oasis in the heart of the city, set around the ruins of St Mary\u2019s Abbey. The flora and fauna is AMAZING! Yorkshire\u2019s oldest working observatory is also within the grounds.<\/p>\n<p>Location: Museum St., York<\/p>\n<p>6. <a href=\"http:\/\/avgyork.co.uk\"><strong>Free guided walking tours<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3121\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3121\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-9.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3121\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-9.jpg?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"Cobbled stones dating back to medieval times!\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-9.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-9.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-9.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-9.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3121\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cobbled stones dating back to medieval times!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Association of Voluntary Guides to the City of York give free walking tours on the city walls and around the historic centre. Tours leave daily from Exhibition Square and wind through the city to end at the Shambles. The route varies but normally passes by the ruins of St Mary\u2019s Abbey, the King\u2019s Manor, York Minster, the haunted Treasurer\u2019s house and St. William\u2019s College. The guides have an incredible knowledge of the city\u2019s historical background and lots of fascinating local gossip and jokes.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3114\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3114\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-4.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3114 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-4.jpg?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"York City Walls\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-4.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-4.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-4.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-4.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3114\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">York City Walls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Location: 1 Museum Street, AVG Information Desk, York<\/p>\n<p>7. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.visityork.org\/York-The-Homestead-Park\/details\/?dms=3&amp;venue=1694450\"><strong>The Homestead<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Homestead is a great park to visit on a sunny day. It\u2019s a short pleasant walk from the city centre along the River Ouse towpath. For younger children, there is a large play area with a monkey gym and slides, as well as a paddling pool, table tennis and lots of grassy spaces for football and other games. The gardens are quirky and well thought-out. There are also free tree trail and wildlife spotting guides available at the entrance.<\/p>\n<p>Location: 40 Water End, York<\/p>\n<p>8.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.shamblesmarket.com\"><strong> Shambles\u00a0Market<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3116\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3116\" style=\"width: 339px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-7.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-3116\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-7.jpg?resize=339%2C254\" alt=\"Shambles Market\" width=\"339\" height=\"254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-7.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-7.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-7.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-7.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 339px) 100vw, 339px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3116\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shambles Market<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are usually over 85 stalls set up amongst the cobbles at this daily market behind the Shambles. There is an incredible range of goods on sale from local produce, fruit and veg, delicious cakes and freshly baked breads to flowers, cosmetics, clothing, gifts, books and unique crafts. There is also a street food area where you can try all kinds of tasty international snacks, with a seating area and free wi-fi.<\/p>\n<p>Location: Newgate Market &amp; Parliament Street, York<\/p>\n<p>9. <a href=\"https:\/\/yorkminster.org\/home.html\"><strong>York Minster<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3118\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3118\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-6.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3118\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-6.jpg?resize=225%2C300\" alt=\"York Minster\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-6.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-6.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-6.jpg?w=720&amp;ssl=1 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3118\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">York Minster<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You need to pay to get into this Gothic masterpiece&#8230;BUT it costs nothing to stand outside and take it all in! The last stone was laid in the 1400s \u2013 experts reckon it one of the UK\u2019s great historical buildings.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3113\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3113\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3113\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed.jpg?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"York Minster\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3113\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">York Minster<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Location: Deangate, York<\/p>\n<p>10.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncem.co.uk\/?idno=1\"><strong> York Early Music Festival<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">This weeklong festival takes place each July and focuses on a different composer and theme each year.\u00a0The National Centre for Early Music offers a warm welcome to everyone and is fully accessible to wheelchair users. Events include choral and chamber concerts and recitals as well as larger symphonic performances in some of York&#8217;s most popular music venues. There are also lectures related to featured composers. The University of York&#8217;s Jazz orchestra is carded to play on 2nd June 2017, there is a fee of \u00a33 for students.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Location: The National Centre for Early Music, St. Margaret&#8217;s Church, Walmgate, York<\/p>\n<p>So there you have it folks! York is indeed a beautiful city with lots to see and do. You can start exploring using my list above, but of course I have only scratched the surface of what the City of York has to offer. There are many other places to visit, restaurants, cafes, museums, parks the list is endless!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3122\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3122\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-8.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3122\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-8.jpg?resize=300%2C225\" alt=\"You will find loads of quirky shops in The Shambles.\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-8.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-8.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-8.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-8.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3122\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You will find loads of quirky shops in The Shambles.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_3127\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3127\" style=\"width: 189px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-1-1.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3127\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-1-1.jpg?resize=189%2C252\" alt=\"The wildlife are part of the scenic beauty of the City of York.\" width=\"189\" height=\"252\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-1-1.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-1-1.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2017\/03\/unnamed-1-1.jpg?w=720&amp;ssl=1 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 189px) 100vw, 189px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3127\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The beautiful wildlife at Rowntree Park.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the advantages of attending the University of York is that you will be in the heart of one of the UK\u2019s most beautiful and historic cities. 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