1. York Cat Trail
Did you know there is a trail of cats to find in the York city centre?
Historically, people in Yorkshire thought cats were lucky and cat statues were placed on buildings as people believed the cat statues would help bring them good luck and would help scare away rats and mice.
Just head over to the York Lucky Cat Store in the Shambles and grab a free copy of the cat trail map or if you're feeling lucky you could try and find them all by yourself.
2. The Yorkshire Dales
If you want a change of scenery the Yorkshire Dales is the place you’re looking for.
The Yorkshire Dales is famous for its landscape scenery. Most people go on short walks around the deep valleys and explore the surrounding towns and villages. There is so much to explore with something for everybody whether it is attractions for the children or cycling around the Yorkshire Dales.
If you want to explore the outdoors the Yorkshire Dales is the place to be.
3. Flamingo Land
If you love animals don’t forget about Flamingo Land this weekend. Just because their theme park area is closed until the 1st April 2017 that does not mean the rest of park is closed.
Flamingo Land will give you a fun filled weekend with 140 different species to view including reptiles, fish and mammals. The park has something for all the family to enjoy from a selection of five small rides for the kids to daily animal encounters to experience giraffes, meerkats and sea lions first hand.
Enjoy a different side to Flamingo Land this weekend that you and the whole family will enjoy.
4. York Boat Cruises
Ever experienced a cruise on York River Ouse? Now is your chance with YorkBoat.
YorkBoat has been offering sightseeing cruises in York since the 1840s. Offering a fully stocked on-board bar of wines, spirits, snacks and more you are sure to enjoy your cruise of York’s historical Roman and Viking past.
With daytime cruises to evening cruises there is something for everybody to enjoy this weekend.
@yorkboat5. Duncombe Park
Explore the countryside this weekend at Duncombe Park - Yorkshire’s leading historic estates.
At Duncombe Park the house is closed to the public but the landscape garden, the National Centre for Birds of Prey, and the surrounding parkland are open to visitors. Take a trip around the countryside or see the spectacular flying demonstrations of birds from the largest collection of birds of prey in the North of England.
Take a visit Duncombe Park this weekend for a pleasurable trip for the whole family to enjoy.
6. The Original Ghost Walk of York
Do you believe in ghosts?
The Original Ghost Walk of York was established in 1973 and is believed to be the first Ghost Walk in the world. You will walk in the footsteps of those who have passed before you and will be told about the hidden magic of the Ancient City.
The stories from the Original Ghost Walk are told throughout the world. Experience it first-hand this weekend in York. How spooked will you get?
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/The-Original-Ghostwalk-of-York7. Holgate Windmill
Want something to do on Saturday morning? Come and visit Holgate Windmill.
Holgate Windmill is the oldest 5-sailed windmill in the country and is the last remaining windmill in York. Holgate Windmill is now fully restored and produces traditional stone-ground flour. Experience how it is done with the opportunity to buy the stone-ground flour and more.
Come and experience the windmill up close this weekend for an amazing experience.
@holgatewindmill8. York City Walls
We have all seen the York City Walls but when was the last time you took a walk around them to see the historical city from a different perspective?
Everybody has seen the Medieval York City Walls around the city. They are 3.4 kilometers and are the longest medieval town walls in England. They are so long that it takes approximately two hours to walk around the entire City Walls.
If you have a few spare hours whilst in York have a trip around the York City Walls. Your journey will be incomplete without it.
9. The World of James Herriot
If you are a fan or James Alfred Wright’s book and watched All Creatures Great and Small you might want a trip to Thirsk this weekend.
Take a trip back in time and see James Herriot’s (The world’s most famous vet) home and surgery. Experience stepping on to a TV set, what it was like to hide in a World War 2 air raid shelter and attempt being a vet this weekend.
The World of James Herriot is a great day out all year round. With so much to see and experience it is guaranteed to make your weekend memorable.
10. York Cold War Bunker
Step inside the 1960s-1990s this weekend and learn about York’s hidden history.
The York Cold War Bunker uncovers the secret history of Britain’s Cold War. Discover the more unusual side of York’s history with a fully guided tour allowing you to explore the decontamination room, blast-proof doors and much more.
If you and the family want to learn more about York’s history and do something different this weekend then head up to Holgate to visit the York Cold War Bunker.
