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York Brewery
From grain to glass, see how traditional ale is created at York Brewery. Located just inside the city walls on Toft Green, York Brewery has been handcrafting real ales since 1996.
The brewery site was built in the late 16th century, and has seen many uses over its history, but now it is home to a 20-barrel brew plant, with six traditional open top fermenters and five conditioning tanks. You can see it all in action, and enjoy four tastes, when you visit.
Groups meet in the brewery taproom, giving you an opportunity to have a taste before heading out on a guided tour. There are plenty of stops along the way to get a good view of the hard work of the Master Brewer. By the time the tour is over you'll understand how the entire brewing process works.
Practical Info
Guided tours take place four times a day, Monday through Saturday and last approximately 40 minutes.
Address: 12 Toft Green, York, United Kingdom YO1 6JT, England
Hours: Tours Mon thru Sat 12:30pm, 2pm, 3:30pm and 5pm
Admission: Adult £8, Student £6, Child & Member £4
From $ 52

Yorkshire Museum
Chronicling the history of Yorkshire from its founding, through the Roman and Viking invasions to the Middle Ages, the Yorkshire Museum is one of York's top museums, renowned for housing some of Britain's finest archeological finds. Since opening its doors in 1830, the museum has amassed an impressive permanent collection of almost 1 million objects, with everything from prehistoric artifacts to fine medieval sculptures.
Highlights include the exquisite Middleham Jewel, a gold and sapphire pendant dating back to the mid 15th century; a reconstructed Roman mosaic floor and a statue of the Roman god Mars; a fascinating collection of Viking clothing and weaponry; and over 200,000 biological specimens, including extinct species like the Great Auk and the Moa.
Built around the ruins of St Mary's Abbey on the banks of the River Ouse, the museum is also set in 10 acres of botanical gardens, laid out by Sir John Murray Naysmith in 1830 and including exotic specimens like an Indian chestnut and a Monkey Puzzle tree.
Highlights include the exquisite Middleham Jewel, a gold and sapphire pendant dating back to the mid 15th century; a reconstructed Roman mosaic floor and a statue of the Roman god Mars; a fascinating collection of Viking clothing and weaponry; and over 200,000 biological specimens, including extinct species like the Great Auk and the Moa.
Built around the ruins of St Mary's Abbey on the banks of the River Ouse, the museum is also set in 10 acres of botanical gardens, laid out by Sir John Murray Naysmith in 1830 and including exotic specimens like an Indian chestnut and a Monkey Puzzle tree.
Address: Museum St, York, Northern Yorkshire YO1 7FR, England
Hours: Daily 10am - 5pm
Admission: Adult: £7.50; Concession: £6.50
From $ 52

York Army Museum
The York Army Museum takes visitors on a journey through history, following Yorkshire's historic cavalry and infantry regiments"”The Royal Dragoon Guards and The Yorkshire Regiment"”from 1685 to the present day. Recently reopened after a £1 million renovation, the small museum is a fitting tribute to the British Army, and now ranks among the most impressive military museums in the UK.
Visitors can learn more about the regiments and their soldiers through a series of interactive exhibits, audio-visual displays, and a collection of artifacts dating back more than 300 years. Highlights include a sizable display of army memorabilia, including weaponry, uniforms, medals, and photographs; personal accounts from serving soldiers and army personnel; and a dress up area for kids to try on the army uniforms.
Insider Tip: The best time to visit the museum is during school holiday periods, when expert guides are on-hand to demonstrate the different weapons, uniforms, and combat gear.
Practical Info
The York Army Museum is located opposite Clifford's Tower in central York. It is open Tuesday to Friday from 9:30am to 4;30pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Adult admission is £5, and child admission is £2.50.
Address: 3A Tower St, York, England
Hours: Tues"“Fri: 9:30am"“4:30pm; Sat"“Sun: 10am"“4pm
Admission: Adult: £5, Child: £2.50
From $ 52

Zoomarine Algarve
An aquarium, marine rehabilitation center, and waterpark all rolled into one, the Zoomarine Algarve is the only theme park of its kind in Portugal. Boasting more than 20 different aquatic ecosystems, the park has everything you need for a fun-filled family day out"”thrilling dolphin and sea lion displays; amusement rides and water slides; wave pools and swimming beaches; and animal residents including sharks, alligators, birds of prey, and tropical fish.
The Basics
Standard 1- or 2-day entry tickets to the Zoomarine Algarve provide access to all the park's activities including the 4D Cinema, aquarium, exhibition centre, and Zoomarine Beach, but the Dolphin Emotions experience must be pre-booked separately. Offered for an additional fee, this activity allows visitors to swim or scuba dive with the park's dolphins under supervision from experienced handlers. As well as learning more about the bottlenose dolphins and the park's rehabilitation efforts, participants can pay an extra fee to get up close and interact with the creatures in a purpose-built lagoon.
Things to Know Before You Go
- Lines can be long especially in peak season, so it's best to book your tickets in advance"”Dolphin Emotions tickets must be booked 24 hours in advance.
- On-site facilities include free parking and picnic areas, as well as a range of restaurants, snack bars, and kiosks.
- Be sure to bring your swimsuit and towel if you want to use the wave beach, water slides, and swimming pools.
- Most of the park's attractions and presentations are accessible for wheelchair users and those with limited mobility.
How to Get There
The Zoomarine Algarve is located in Guia, roughly 30 miles (48 kilometers) west of Faro on Portugal's Algarve Coast. Shuttle buses run from the main resorts and villages along the coast, including Lagos, Portimao, Albufeira, and Ferragudo.
When to Get There
The Zoomarine Algarve is open from March to the end of November each year, but the busiest months are July and August. The park is open from 10am to 5pm in October and March, with extended hours until 6pm from April to June and until 7:30pm from July to September. You'll need at least a full day to take in all the highlights, so plan for an early start or make the most of the later hours in summer.
Address: Estrada Nacional 125, Km 65, Guia, Albufeira, Portugal
Hours: Vary
Admission: Adults €29, Seniors & Children €21
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Yorkshire Air Museum
With its impressive collection of aircrafts and Allied Air Forces Memorial, the Yorkshire Air Museum is a must for aviation enthusiasts, located on the old RAF base and WWII bomber command station of Elvington. More than 40 aircrafts are on display at the museum, including highlights like a rare 'Friday the 13th' Halifax bomber, the UK's only Dassault Mirage Mk.III, an early Avro Anson, and others including a Lightning F6, a Victor K2 and a Nimrod MR2.
As well as housing some of Britain's most impressive historic aircrafts, the Yorkshire Air Museum features a series of exhibitions chronicling the history of aviation and the role of the RAF during the Second World War. Visitors can learn about life on a wartime bomber station, and admire the collection of RAF uniforms, weapons, and memorabilia, while kids can peek into the wartime control tower, hide out in camouflaged huts, and climb up into the cockpits of Canberra and Jet Provost airplanes.
Practical Info
The Yorkshire Air Museum is located around 6 miles southeast of York city center, and is open daily from 10am-5pm in summer, and 4pm in winter. Adult admission is £10.
Address: Halifax Way, Elvington, York YO41 4AU, England
Hours: April-Oct: daily 10am-5pm; Nov-March: daily 10am-4pm
Admission: Adults: £10; Children: £5
From $ 52

Yorkshire Museum of Farming
Yorkshire has long been the rural heart of northern England and the Yorkshire Museum of Farming is devoted to telling the story of its history and heritage. Spread over 14 acres of farmlands in Murton Park, just outside of York, the museum offers a fascinating peek into traditional farm life, displaying a large collection of farm equipment from the 19th and 20th centuries.
Visitors can follow a year on the farm in the Four Seasons gallery, learn about animal husbandry in the Livestock Gallery, and discover the work of the Women's Land Army during WWI and WWII. The farm also offers plenty of fun family activities, including tractor rides, animal feeding, farrier demonstrations and a nature trail, plus a farmhouse cafe and an adventure playground.
Practical Info
The Yorkshire Museum of Farming is located in Murton Park, around 7km east of central York, and is open daily from 10am-4pm. Adult admission is £6.50.
Did You Know? The museum's vet surgery exhibit includes equipment that once belonged to famous veterinarian and author, Alf Wight, better known as James Herriot.
Address: Murton Park, Murton Lane, York, England
Hours: Daily 10am-4pm
Admission: Adult £6.50, Child £4.50
From $ 52

York Cold War Bunker
Like a moment frozen in time, York's Cold War bunker takes visitors back to an era where the threat of nuclear explosions prompted the construction of this space. The partially-underground bunker is a glimpse into the recent history of the British Cold War, built in 1961 to monitor fallout. It was decommissioned in the 1990s, but remains a reminder of what it is like to live under the threat of nuclear war. Today it is an English Heritage Scheduled Monument and the only ROC control building that can still be seen in operational condition.
With protected rooms across three levels, the air and water filter rooms and decontamination facility are particularly interesting. There are living quarters, a kitchen, and bathrooms, as well as a communication and control room and radiation detectors. Designed to fit up to 60 people and to operate completely separate from the outside world, it's a fascinating look at an often overlooked period in British history. It's a worthwhile addition to any tour of the city of York.
Practical Info
Open on weekends and by guided tour only, it's best to plan your visit to the bunker in advance. Get there on foot in about thirty minutes from York, or take the 1 or 412 buses from the train station to Acomb Road.
Address: Monument Cl, York YO24 4HT, England
Hours: Sat-Sun 10am-4pm
Admission: Adults: £7.00; Children: £4.20
From $ 52

York Castle Museum
Founded in 1938 to display the personal collections of Dr John L. Kirk, the York Castle Museum is situated close to Clifford's Tower on the grounds of the former York Castle. Celebrated as one of the UK's most unique museums of everyday life, the vast exhibitions center around a series of period reconstructions, designed to evoke the feeling of stepping back in time.
There's an 1850s-style cottage and a 1940s kitchen; Jacobean and Georgian dining rooms laid out with china tea sets; and a Sixties gallery crammed with music, fashion and design from the era. There's even a prison cell, fashioned like the one where notorious highwayman Dick Turpin was kept prisoner; an early 19th century flourmill; a military exhibition; and a collection of Jane Austen costumes.
Most renowned is the reconstructed Victorian street of Kirkgate, which was renovated in 2012 and is now kitted out with sound and light effects to offer an interactive experience of Victorian Britain. Strolling down the cobbles of Kirkgate and you can peek into family home; call in at the police station; hail a horse-drawn Hansom cab; and enter the shops like George Britton's Grocers and Terry's sweet shop, based on real-life York shops, stocked with genuine Victorian goods and run by costumed actors.
There's an 1850s-style cottage and a 1940s kitchen; Jacobean and Georgian dining rooms laid out with china tea sets; and a Sixties gallery crammed with music, fashion and design from the era. There's even a prison cell, fashioned like the one where notorious highwayman Dick Turpin was kept prisoner; an early 19th century flourmill; a military exhibition; and a collection of Jane Austen costumes.
Most renowned is the reconstructed Victorian street of Kirkgate, which was renovated in 2012 and is now kitted out with sound and light effects to offer an interactive experience of Victorian Britain. Strolling down the cobbles of Kirkgate and you can peek into family home; call in at the police station; hail a horse-drawn Hansom cab; and enter the shops like George Britton's Grocers and Terry's sweet shop, based on real-life York shops, stocked with genuine Victorian goods and run by costumed actors.
Address: Eye of York, York YO1 9RY, England
Hours: Open 9:30am - 5pm; closed Holidays
Admission: Adult: £8.50; Concession: £7.50; Children under 16: Free
From $ 52

York Maze
With over 1.5 million maize plants stretching over an area the size of 15 Wembley football pitches, the York Maize Maze is one of the world's biggest living mazes, replanted to a new design each year. The maze opens throughout the summer holidays, as well as hosting a special Halloween festival and Bonfire Night fireworks display before the crops are harvested. One of York's most popular family attractions, navigating the labyrinth of towering maize crops is a challenge for all ages, but don't worry, you can't get too lost "“ a series of talking statues offer clues to help you find your way, or else you can climb one of the strategically placed viewing towers to plot your escape from above.
It's not only the Maze itself that provides the entertainment; the award-winning attraction is also crammed with amusement rides and fun activities. There's a petting zoo and feeding area, including a pig racing arena; a tractor trailer ride; a maze of illusions; a mini golf court; and even an arts area where children can join in painting a giant corn mural. If the kids still aren't tired, there's a vast range of play areas to choose from including an adventure climb, an inflatable maze, a sand and water play zone, quad bikes and a huge inflatable trampoline.
It's not only the Maze itself that provides the entertainment; the award-winning attraction is also crammed with amusement rides and fun activities. There's a petting zoo and feeding area, including a pig racing arena; a tractor trailer ride; a maze of illusions; a mini golf court; and even an arts area where children can join in painting a giant corn mural. If the kids still aren't tired, there's a vast range of play areas to choose from including an adventure climb, an inflatable maze, a sand and water play zone, quad bikes and a huge inflatable trampoline.
Address: Elvington Ln, York, North Yorkshire YO19 5LT, England
Admission: Adult: £11.50; Senior: £11.00; Child: £10.50
From $ 52

York's Chocolate Story
Some cities are built on industry, but few have the sweet distinction of being built on chocolate. York's Chocolate Story, a three-story interactive museum, details the city's 300-year relationship with the confection. Regularly-scheduled guided tours highlight the three major chocolate companies that got their start in York: Terry's, Rowntree's, and Craven's, as well as some of the most popular creations to come out of York including the Chocolate Orange and Kit-Kat. The city's industry sparked a love for the chocolate that ultimately enveloped the globe: a tin of Rowntree's even traveled with Shackleton on his Antarctic voyage in 1908.
In addition to York's history as a chocolate town, museum displays detail its origins in the far-flung jungles of Central America. Interactive exhibits illustrate the process of turning cacao beans into bars, candies, powders, and more. Sampling stations at the end of each section allow all visitors to taste freshly formed sweets, and onsite confectioners hold lessons in professional chocolate tasting, and even guide visitors in creating their own treat at the end of the tour. The museum also has a chocolate-themed cafe and gift shop.
York's Chocolate Story is the culmination of York's Chocolate Trail, a self-guided walking tour in York's historic downtown that includes chocolate attractions "” Terry's Shop & Tea Room, Terry's Mansion House, Rowntree Park, Goddards House and Gardens "” and several chocolate-y dining locations.
Practical Info
York's Chocolate Story is in King's Square in the heart of York's historic center. Car access is limited, but it's a short walk from York Railway Station, and city buses stop outside the square. The museum is open daily from 9:15am "˜til 6pm. Tours run from 10am to 5pm, and advance online booking is recommended to ensure the tour departure time of your choosing. Most visitors spend at least an hour and a half exploring the museum. General admission is £11.50 ($14.35) adults and £9.50 ($11.85) for children aged 4-15. Discounts are available for senior citizens, students, and families visiting the museum together; children under age four are free.
Address: 3-4 Kings Square, York, Yorkshire, England
Hours: The museum is open daily from 9:15am-6pm. Tours run from 10am-5pm.
Admission: General admission is £11.50 ($14.35) adults and £9.50 ($11.85) for children aged 4-15.
From $ 15