Explore The Culinary, Cultural & Cosy Delights Of York

An hour's drive from Holme on the Wolds will take you to Marygate Car Park in the city centre of York which costs £13.50 for over 5 hours and £3 between the hours of 6 PM to 8 AM. You can park your car here until you leave York the following morning as it is located just a few minutes walk from your accommodation.
Return to the car park the following morning before you head off to your next destination.

Betty's Café Tea Rooms in York is one of the most highly coveted dining experiences in Yorkshire. Their world-renowned afternoon tea offering is a true delight to experience and so it's the perfect place for breakfast on the second day of your culinary expedition around Yorkshire.
Choose from a vast array of delectable cakes, pastries and other assorted sweet treats and if you're feeling particularly fancy, go for the champagne afternoon tea for a truly sumptuous treat.

The York Minster dates all the way back to the 7th century and it is one of the largest and grandest cathedrals in Europe.
Venture inside for a free guided tour of the iconic structure or head to the Central Tower where you'll climb 275 steps to reach the highest point in York for remarkable views of the city and beyond.

Just a short walk from the York Minster, you'll find one of the best dessert shops in the city; Heavenly Desserts.
If you've got a particular penchant for sweet treats, a visit to Heavenly Desserts York is an absolute must as their decadent cakes, doughnuts, ice cream and various other sugary goodies are a true delight for the senses!

Next up, it's time to walk off all that sugar with a stroll around the York City Walls!
These ancient walls comprise approximately two miles of remaining masonry from medieval times and you can enjoy tremendous views of the city from various vantage points as you make your way around.

Home to the ruins of St Mary's Abbey, the Museum Gardens are an idyllic place to visit in York during the summer months, when this itinerary is best suited.
Relax and unwind on the grass after your walk around the City Walls or explore the numerous hidden paths that snake their way through the gardens. Be sure to check out the ruins of St Mary's as well, as it's truly a sight to behold.

The second Michelin Star dining experience of this Yorkshire gastronomy trip takes you to Roots, located just next to the Museum Gardens and a stone's throw from the River Ouse.
It's by far the most expensive Michelin Star restaurant on this guide, at a whopping £160 per person, but the renowned chef, Tommy Banks, has ensured a tasting menu like no other and if it's a high-class dining experience you're after, you're sure to find it at Roots.
It's a good idea to book a reservation through the Roots' website well in advance of your trip as bookings for the tasting menu get booked up very quickly.
Opening hours: Sunday, Monday & Tuesday - Closed Wednesday & Thursday – Dinner from 6 PM Friday & Saturday – Lunch from 12 PM & Dinner from 6 PM

End your day in York with a stay at the cosy Jorvik House. Conveniently located just over the road from the Museum Gardens and just a short 2-minute walk from Roots, it's the perfect place to stay after you've stuffed yourself with all the delights at one of Yorkshire's finest Michelin Star restaurants!