York with a day in Harrogate
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York with a day in Harrogate
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Day 1
York
Europe/London-
Check in or drop off your bags
Hampton by Hilton York
Make the walk optional if you arrive late.
- Find the station entrance for your Harrogate outing York railway station
- Dinner near Micklegate Micklegate, York
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Check in or drop off your bags
Hampton by Hilton York
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Day 2
York
Europe/London- Breakfast near your hotel Toft Green, York
- Walk to the Minster through the center York Minster
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Visit York Minster
York Minster
Check visitor entry around services and decide whether to add the tower if slots and access work for you.
- Lunch around Bootham or Stonegate Bootham, York
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Walk an open section of York’s city walls
York City Walls
Choose a short section near Bootham Bar and check closures. Stay on street level if steps or conditions make the wall unsuitable.
- Explore the streets around Goodramgate Goodramgate, York
- Dinner near the Minster York Minster, York
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Day 3
York
Europe/London- Breakfast near your hotel Toft Green, York
- Walk from the city side of the station toward the museum York railway station
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Explore the National Railway Museum
National Railway Museum, York
Check which halls and entrances are in use. Reserve admission if the museum advises it.
- Lunch around Station Road or back inside the city walls Station Road, York
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See a second museum hall or walk to the river
River Ouse, York
Choose the walk if one museum visit was enough or if some displays are closed.
- Walk along the Ouse toward Lendal Bridge Lendal Bridge, York
- Dinner near the city center York city center
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Day 4
Harrogate
Europe/London- Breakfast near your hotel Toft Green, York
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Travel from York to Harrogate
Harrogate railway station
Pick an actual service for your travel date. The window includes the station walk and any wait.
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Walk past the Pump Room and the spa-town streets
Royal Pump Room Museum, Harrogate
Treat this as an exterior route unless you confirm museum opening.
- Lunch in Harrogate town center Harrogate town center
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Walk through Valley Gardens
Valley Gardens, Harrogate
Shorten the loop if the ground is wet or daylight is limited.
- Tea or coffee before the train Harrogate town center
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Return by train to York
York railway station
Choose a specific service and leave time for the station walk.
- Dinner near your York hotel Micklegate, York
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Day 5
York
Europe/London- Breakfast near your hotel Toft Green, York
- Walk the Shambles before lunch traffic The Shambles, York
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Browse Shambles Market stalls
Shambles Market, York
Check the trading calendar and allow time to compare lunch options.
- Have a pub lunch around the city center York city center
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Visit York Castle Museum if it fits your interests
York Castle Museum
Check hours and admission. Skip the museum if you want a low-cost afternoon around the market and river.
- Walk back through the center by Fossgate Fossgate, York
- Dinner around Fossgate Fossgate, York
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Day 6
York
Europe/London- Breakfast near your hotel Toft Green, York
- Check out and collect your bags Hampton by Hilton York
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Optional walk toward Micklegate Bar
Micklegate Bar, York
Skip this stop if you need the time to get to your departure point.