Cool Things To Do In York

York isn't just all about the Cathedral y'know. There are plenty of great things to do if you're not a huge 'gazing at the historical landmarks' kinda person.

Give me the chocolate!

If you have a sweet tooth (UK Breakaways do!) then you will be in chocolate heaven on the York Chocolate Story. A guided tour through the history of York’s famous chocolate; while other northern counties were making their wealth from wool and steel, York had the best idea by earning their money through making chocolate! At York Chocolate Story there’s even the chance to create and decorate your own chocolate!

Head to Jorvik!

York is loaded with history and Jorvik Viking Centre is one of their most popular attractions. Visitors get a really in depth experience and learn about the life and times of Vikings and York. A really good day out and a lot of fun for everyone and various talks and events on selected dates, education and entertainment go hand in hand as you go through the interactive tour. Prices start from £6.95 for children and £9.95 for adults. -

Sail the high seas!

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Okay, so it’s not quite a longboat and the York Boat opts for a river over the sea; but you should still wind down along York’s river on the York Boat. Take an afternoon cruise, watch the sunset on an early evening trip, or sail along the river and take in the York nightlife on a Floodlit evening cruise. With tickets averaging around £9.50 per person as well as an on boat bar so you can enjoy a bottle of champagne, you can’t afford to miss a trip on the York Boat! - See more at: http://www.ukbreakaways.com/blog/york-cheap-things-medieval-city-york#sthash.ASojsHlh.dpuf

Or opt for the train

For the little ones and the big ones, the National Railway Museum is completely free to enter and full of history. If you have a train mad Dad then it's a crime not to take him to the museum! From Japan's bullet trains to Stephenson's Rocket Train, the history is a great way to spend an afternoon.

Of course you should still fit in a trip to the Cathedral and stroll along the shambles, but there's more to the historical city than meets the eye!

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