[2024 York Attraction] Travel Guide for Shambles (Updated Sep)

York Citywalk, step into the magical world of Harry Potter

Just finished the York itinerary, really love this small city❤️ This capital of North England, the second largest tourist city in England, is often used as a short stop between London and Edinburgh, but this city with a rich history is definitely worth slowing down and taking more time to experience deeply. George VI once proudly said: The history of York is the history of England. To be honest, the city itself is really not big, here to share some of my experiences: 1️⃣ The Shambles: The most complete and oldest medieval street preserved in the UK to date, but very short, it takes only 1 minute to walk through. During the day, The Shambles is bustling, either queuing for trinkets or buying butterbeer. But at night, The Shambles is the real magical world of Harry Potter, the corner of Diagon Alley seems to be able to change shape at any time, wizards buying wands appear, the golden light showcases are hung with wanted posters for Potter, and ghostly shadows flicker around as if eyes are watching us muggles who have intruded. ❗So, you must stay in York for at least one night to see the magical world as night falls. 2️⃣ York Minster It is the largest existing medieval Gothic cathedral in Europe, and it took more than 200 years to build. The cathedral was originally an all-wood structure and was destroyed by fire during the civil war. Later, the Normans conquered York and built the first Norman church, whose foundation stones and crypt can still be seen today. Must-see at York Minster: ✅ The Great Hall: This is the filming location for the Great Hall of Hogwarts in Harry Potter. ✅ Stained Glass: The Heart of York, the Great East Window, the Rose Window, etc., each one is an art treasure, and the most interesting part of York Minster is these windows. ✅ Tower Climb: There are fixed times each day for climbing the tower, ours was at 11 o'clock, be mentally prepared, it's a bit tough both physically and mentally to climb 200 feet in the narrow steps. Halfway up there is a section of the aerial bridge, I was trembling with fear of heights, but the top of the tower is much better, because it is enclosed with wire mesh on all sides. 3️⃣ St Mary's Abbey: The ruins in the museum gardens, a famous building from the Catholic period in England, destroyed during the Protestant Reformation, the abbey is in the free museum gardens, where the little squirrels🐿️ will come to your hand looking for food. 4️⃣ National Railway Museum: Near York Station, it houses a train that was donated by the Chinese government and once ran in China. York actually has quite a few places to visit, take more time, stroll the streets, York as an old industrial city, the Victorian buildings everywhere feel like stepping into the most glorious period of Britain. 5️⃣🧸 The Ghost Merchants This is the only shop in York still trading souls, always a queue, and the shop assistants are interesting and chat with the customers in line ‼️Must-try food recommendations ❶ Butterbeer 🍺 Shop name: The Potions Cauldron (YO17LZ) This really tastes like a mix of AD calcium milk and beer, with a thick layer of creamy milk cap on top, sweet caramel-flavored beer, and the straw is pasta that can be taken home and cooked haha ❷ Firework Beef Sandwich🥪 Shop name: Shambles Kitchen (Yo17LX) The firework sandwich is a classic commemorating the 'Gunpowder Plot' by the people of York, mainly for the love of the fireworks, and the taste is also good, the smoked beef is delicious ❸ Basque Cheesecake🧀 Shop name: ALYS BAKERY YORK Address: 81 Gillygate, York YO31 7EA The shop is very small and only offers takeout, not dine-in, there are also some bread, cookies, and coffee, but my favorite is blueberry and original flavor, the other flavors are still a bit sweet 🚌Surrounding tours: There are quite a few attractions around York: 1️⃣ Whitby: You can take a bus from York for just 2 pounds 2️⃣ Saltaire: The little Kamakura of England, you can take a bus from Whitby, or go by train. 3️⃣ Scarborough: The mysterious Scarborough Fair is also a good place to go. 4️⃣ Howard Castle: The legendary place of Jay Chou's grand wedding, worth a visit if you have time.

York is full of energy after coming back, this city must be magical, right?

🖤Everyone knows that Diagon Alley in 'Harry Potter' comes from The Shambles in York, but York is not just about Diagon Alley. I rushed to York in the Christmas month, the Howard Castle of Jay Chou's wedding has a new theme exhibition, the old city is full of lights, the Christmas market is bustling, even the York Designer Outlet is full of Christmas dress up. York must be magical~ 👣I stayed in York for two days and sorted out a citywalk route for everyone, so let's experience the Christmas atmosphere in York: Day1️⃣ St. Mary's Abbey (in the York Museum Gardens, it is now ruins, but it is very photogenic) ➡️York Minster (the largest Gothic cathedral in the UK, the Rose Window is spectacular) ➡️Viking Centre (part of York's history and culture) ➡️Clifford's Tower (you can overlook the entire city of York, I personally feel that the view is better than the top of York Minster, there is no obstruction) ➡️Christmas Market (it starts to be super lively in the afternoon, in addition to a wide variety of goods, you must taste the wonderful combination of hot red wine + hot dogs like the locals, and you can see band performances from time to time) ➡️The Shambles (you should go to The Shambles later, it has more atmosphere after sunset, the famous butter beer must be tried, and the York Ghost, you have to queue every day) Day2️⃣ 🏰Howard Castle (Castle Howard is definitely a must-visit place for Jay fans, and it is also the location of many British dramas. The castle is surrounded by forests and two lakes, with swans passing by from time to time, both classical and elegant. During Christmas, there is a new theme decoration 'Dream Island' that recreates the dream world of Peter Pan. Each room has a different Christmas decoration, from George's bedroom to the bathroom, from the pirate's light and shadow show to the occasional little elf🧚, all show the dream to the fullest. The coolest thing is the huge Christmas tree in the hall, probably all the dreams of Peter Pan are hanging on it) -York Designer Outlet (Christmas season + Black Friday, the shopping buff is full, you can go directly to the outlet for shopping + dinner after returning from the castle, and return with a full load. There is also an ice rink at the entrance where you can experience the local winter entertainment activities) 🚞 The best way to go to York is of course by train For travel in the UK, the train can be said to be the best way to connect cities. The combination of train➕citywalk allows you to have more time to immerse yourself in the charm of the destination. There are many choices of LNER train schedules, departing from London Kingscross station and arriving in York in about 2 hours. The first class includes catering services, and the luggage rack space is enough to carry large suitcases~ The surprising thing is that LNER trains are also pet-friendly, so lovely! York train station is also full of Victorian flavor~ 🏠Accommodation I strongly recommend everyone to live near the train station, so you won't be too tired to drag the suitcase. Most of the attractions can be reached on foot. There are direct buses to Howard Castle and the outlet, overall the public transportation is very friendly. York·North Yorkshire

Scotland 4-day tour itinerary! Edinburgh + Highland New Year's guide

Scotland Highland | Highland The highlands are vast and sparsely populated, completely different from England. The scenery in England is mostly pastoral and gentle, while the scenery in the Scottish Highlands is desolate, rugged and magnificent. 🌬️Even the wind has a taste of freedom💗 The Scottish Highlands can be said to be suitable for travel all year round, and it is also the location of countless magical blockbusters! Especially in winter, the Scottish Highlands with snow as the background are even more poignant and magnificent! - 🚗Transportation ❗️The distance between the attractions in the highlands is relatively long, it is recommended to drive or join a group~ The weather in the highlands is unpredictable, everyone must check the weather forecast and prepare rain gear! 👇If you plan to go to Scotland, you must not miss this itinerary. If you are short on time, you can join a group like us. But if you have plenty of time, I recommend driving, especially Loch Ness, you can stay there for one night, it's really too beautiful✌️ - ⛳Scotland New Year's 4-day 3-night tour route Day 1⃣️: Departure place—Lake District (Windermere Lake—Lake District Cruise—Peter Rabbit Museum) Day 2⃣️: Luss Town—Loch Lomond—Glencoe Gorge—Three Sisters Mountain—Fort William—Ben Nevis Peak—Glenfinnan Bridge Day 3⃣️: Full day tour of Edinburgh & New Year's Eve Day 4⃣️: York (York Cathedral—"Diagon Alley" Meat Shop Street—Ancient City Wall—Betty's Tea Room) - ⛳Recommended attractions in the Scottish Highlands 1️⃣Windermere Lake District The scenery here has a kind of "lakeside school" poet's charm, and the lake district under the sunset has a bit more tenderness, feeling that you can sit by the lake and stare at the swans and lake water for a long time. The lake district is not big, it takes about an hour to stroll around. . 2️⃣Highland Tour Glencoe Gorge🚌Harry Potter Train🚌Loch Ness + Three Sisters Mountain Experienced the typical rainy weather in the highlands, 🚞The Glenfinnan Viaduct is the location of the Hogwarts Express, and there is only a steam train from May to September every year 🦕If you have read the story of the Loch Ness Monster since you were a child, you will be a little excited, and you are full of curiosity about this mysterious black lake. . 3⃣️One-day tour of Edinburgh It is worthy of being the "Northern Athens" of the Scottish capital. The combination of medieval classics and modernity has a strong sense of story. No wonder it is the source of inspiration for many authors. . 4⃣️York🚌 Supermarket bars and Chinese food Diagon Alley also have shops open, very Christmas atmosphere - 🏨Hotel: Stay in a three to four-star hotel double room for 2 nights, and stay in the highlands for 1 night 🚗Vehicle: 7-seater luxury business car 🤵🏻Staff: Professional driver + Chinese tour guide 🍕Catering: Hotel buffet breakfast, tour guide recommends well-reviewed restaurants for free choice every day 📜Tickets: Includes Edinburgh New Year's Street Party tickets

Amazing Polish Food in York

Whilst in York, we have the pleasure of dining at The Blue Barbakan. They serve up some of the most yummy Polish food I’ve ever had. The food is fresh, wholesome and tastes like delicious home cooked food. Portions are generous too and you’re sure to leave feeling extremely satisfied and full. We ordered the pierogies, hunter’s stew and a mushroom soup to share. The beef pierogies were packed full of meat with a chewy savory exterior. The hunter’s stew had lots of beef chunks, sausages and cabbage and tasted just like what mom would cook on a cold winter’s day. The star however, is the good ol’ mushroom soup. It was easily the best we’ve ever tasted. There was chunks of fresh mushroom inside with a unique flavour that we can’t describe in words. You need to head there to try for yourself! Amazing food and we’ll love to come back again. #tripblazers

York - Historical City within Memories

Now I want to tell you about York. One of the old towns in mainland England that I've been wanting to visit for a long time. We took the train from Liverpool to York buying on the trainline tickets for £17/person. York is a small and beautiful city in the north east of England. (Northeast England). Old York is full of history with a variety of beautiful buildings, York Minster is most famous for its distinctive gothic buildings & glass mosaic is a strong attraction for tourism in this city besides the fort walls that surround this city. One thing that makes me want to go to York, The Shambles! There is a place called The Shambles in York, where Diagon Alley in the real world is located. This place is the inspiration for Harry Potter wizarding world shopping. And it's true! Most of the buildings here date from the 1300-1400s. Known as the original The Great Flesh Shambles, because in 1872 it was famous for the row of butcher shops in this place. The building is still standing strong, some of the slanted windows and doors look rickety as if they were curved, it turns out that it is so original, because it is aging but continues to be cared for, but still strong, in this hallway there are many small houses below, large ones above. Why is that? In the past, house taxes were measured based on land area, so people kept their land area below while the upper floors were built wider than the lower floors. Very unique! Now in the row of The Shambles more accessories/souvenir shops and most importantly: A shop selling Harry Potter knick-knacks. My fav shop is named: The Shop That Must Not Be Named! All the wands complete, all the historical items at Hogwarts too. Wow, a lot of shopping here. York is also famous for ghost stories because during the Black Plague era, York took many lives, especially children. Therefore, there are several 'Ghost Tour' ghost tours that you can join here. What we followed was their 'Ghost Hunt of York' open at 7.30pm, paying £5/person. This walking tour is interesting with theatrical performances from the guide. Worth it! But yeah, we're not satisfied with the tour because we don't get the 'horror', so the next day at night we retraced the traces of the ghost tour the night before. It feels more suspense, especially in conjunction with the Halloween atmosphere York is also famous for its haunted castle on a hill, named Clifford's tower, built by William the Conqueror. It was originally built as a castle and prison, but in 1190 when the Jews were massacred, they fled to the tower and committed mass suicide there by burning the entire castle. In York there is also a train museum - the National Railway Museum. All kinds of trains from the beginning of the line built are here. Free admission. I love York so much because: its used bookstores! Throughout the old city center there are always bookstores where we can read before buying and the books that ar location : york, united kingdom. #culturalattraction#themepark

York UK, small size Edinburg

Small and mighty York is the medieval walled city that really packs a punch. Its backdrop of cobbled lanes, winding ‘Snickelways’ and even a shopping street that dates back to the Domesday Book, mean this compact city is packed with stuff to see. One of my favorites is the cobbled streets of the Shambles, you may feel a familiar nostalgia. This charming neighbourhood is believed to be the inspiration behind Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley! The other things are the impressive 2,000-year-old Gothic halls of its cathedral, or the ridiculously pretty 13th century timbered streets of The Shambles. Take a punt on the horses at its world-famous race course, check out its masses of museums and sample a food scene that spans from Michelin stars to street food in shipping containers. Wash it down with the world’s first carbon-negative gin, or venture to nearby sites as awesome as the city itself. Many nice cafeterias as well.I tried a muffin with English tea.It was really super delicious 😋. Where to stay if you have little budget? Bootham Great for those on a budget, Bootham is a largely residential area, and relatively quiet. You can easily walk to the centre from here, and will meet more locals going about their everyday lives. How to get there: I took a train from Liverpool central to York which less than 2 hours 20 minutes .

York is a beautiful city 🇬🇧

#uktrip Exploring York was a highlight of my trip! 🌆 The city’s rich history and charming streets made for a perfect day out. I started at the York Minster, an awe-inspiring cathedral with a modest entrance fee of around £12. The stained glass windows and Gothic architecture were breathtaking 🏰. Strolling along the Shambles, I found it to be one of the most picturesque streets in the UK, with its medieval buildings and quirky shops 🛍️. Next, I visited the National Railway Museum, which was free and packed with fascinating exhibits about the history of trains 🚂. For a touch of local culture, I wandered through the York Museum Gardens, a lovely spot to relax and enjoy some greenery 🌿. Don’t miss the chance to walk along the city walls for stunning views of York and its surroundings. #trip #YorkCity #YorkMinster #NationalRailwayMuseum #TheShambles #CityWalls

York’s Allure: Medieval Magic and Modern Charm

Spend a captivating day in York, UK, where medieval charm meets vibrant modernity. Wander through the historic Shambles, explore the majestic York Minster, and delve into Viking history at the Jorvik Viking Centre. Enjoy quaint cafes, unique shops, and scenic walks along the ancient city walls. York promises a rich blend of history, culture, and picturesque beauty for an unforgettable day. #York #uk

Escape from the British Museum, let's go to the UK

· From Big Ben to Buckingham Palace, stepping into the British Museum, making ancient London more profound💗, heading to the Georgian-style building at 10 Downing Street🔍 Experience the charm of Xu Zhimo's 'Saying Goodbye to Cambridge Again' in Cambridge, and indulge in the historical feelings in Oxford💫 The shooting location of the prototype of Diagon Alley in 'Harry Potter'-York Butcher Street, looking for the mysterious magic street🚗 · Departure date: 10.24/11.7/12.26 【Itinerary】 📅D1 Chengdu-London 📅D2 London-Cambridge-York-Town 📅D3 Town-Windermere Lake-Town 📅D4 Town-Edinburgh-Glasgow 📅D5 Glasgow-Cairnryan-Larne-Giant's Causeway-Belfast 📅D6 Belfast-Dublin 📅D7 Dublin/Holyhead-Manchester 📅D8 Manchester-Burton on the Water-Oxford 📅D9 Oxford-Bicester Shopping Village-London 📅D10 London 📅D11 London-Dover Cliffs-London 📅D12 London-Chengdu 📅D13 Chengdu · 【Attractions】 🏰Thoughtful gift: WIFI (4 people/tablet), share travel fun anytime, anywhere 🦚Spectacular scenery: Next to the English Channel, the magnificent white cliffs of Dover (Dover Cliffs) 🧙‍♀️Harry Potter fans: The shooting location of the prototype of Diagon Alley in 'Harry Potter'-York Butcher Street, looking for the mysterious magic street 🏫City of famous schools: Experience the charm of Xu Zhimo's 'Saying Goodbye to Cambridge Again' in Cambridge, and indulge in the historical feelings in Oxford 🇬🇧London symbols: Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, British Museum, 10 Downing Street 🌍World Heritage: The mysterious Giant's Causeway on the World Cultural Heritage List 😊Quiet town: Burton on the Water, known as the Venice of the UK, where everything grows in a peaceful lifestyle over the years, this is the ideal lifestyle for many people 🌍Covent Garden: Covent Garden, London's largest and oldest square market⌚️ 🐱Enjoy shopping: Free shopping in Bicester Shopping Village, one of the most famous shopping villages in the UK 🆓Freedom: Free activities in London, ample time to taste London's urban culture, and enjoy your own London🌍

The SHAMBLES, York

This is a very cool street in York that is very Harry Potter like with major Diagonal Alley Vibes. Heaps of cool little shops you can go into and explore this wizarding wonderland. It gets super busy so for photos it’s best to go late at night or early morning before the shops open #iphone15 #england #travel #yorkshire #mytravelhacks #localguides #historicallandmarks #wintertrip

UK York Citywalk | Christmas Magic World

| Christmas Magic World. UK York Citywalk | Christmas Magic World 🖤 This is Diagon Alley and Butcher Street in Harry Potter, the largest medieval Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe, York Cathedral, and Howard Castle where Jay Chou's grand wedding was held. This is the largest Yorkshire in the UK, with a history of more than 2,000 years, known as the 'City of God'~ 👣Tour route: Howard Castle－Butcher Street－Christmas Market－York Cathedral－St. Mary's Monastery－Viking Center－Clifford Tower 🏰Howard Castle As the venue for Jay Chou's century wedding, Howard Castle (Castle Howard) is definitely a must-visit holy place for JAY fans and British drama fans when they come to York. The castle is surrounded by lakes and large lawns, showing classical elegance, fountains/gardens/corridors are super out of the picture, a casual shot is 'runaway princess'. The castle is equipped with exquisite statues, Baroque style, this year's Christmas scene makes it even more beautiful, each room is decorated with different Christmas theme decorations, there are rooms full of gifts and dolls, dancing elves, as if coming to Howard Dreamland, a dazzling array of Christmas decorations and ornaments are overwhelming, the hall is decorated with a huge Christmas tree, full of Christmas decorations super atmospheric, sitting by the fireplace to take pictures super out of the picture, there are gift shops and coffee shops next to the castle~ 🧡Butcher Street Butcher Street is the filming location of 'Diagon Alley' in the Muggle world of 'Harry Potter', and the entire street is now dressed up for Christmas~ 🎅🏻Christmas Market York's Christmas market has already started, the streets are full of Christmas atmosphere super lively, you can sit on the carousel in the city center, the stalls are full of crafts + special York pudding + butter beer, really York! The atmosphere is stronger when it gets dark ⛪️York Cathedral York Cathedral is the largest Gothic cathedral in the UK, with a whole piece of glass on the east side of the church, which is the largest medieval stained glass window in the world. 🩵St. Mary's Monastery In the York Museum Garden, you can see the ruins of St. Mary's Monastery, and you can imagine how spectacular this monastery was when it was intact 🤎York Viking Center This is a rebuilt Viking village, showing the culture and lifestyle of the Viking period, even the Viking period thatched house has been restored, it is worth visiting 💛Clifford Tower One of the existing relics of York Castle, it is located on a small hill in the south of the city, and the panoramic view of York City can be seen from the top of the tower. 🚞 Transportation Buy LNER train tickets in advance or at the station self-service ticket machine, enter the station and take the train directly to scan the electronic QR code super convenient, it takes about 2 hours to arrive in York from Kingscross station in London, first class includes catering service. Christmas season also launched a limited menu. Order a grilled toast, eat and enjoy the scenery along the way, free wifi and charging plug, you can surf smoothly~ York train station is small and beautiful, a casual shot is full of atmosphere~

Walking Down Diagon Alley

#citywalk The Shambles is one of York’s most famous places to visit. It’s historic streets have been well preserved since the medieval times with narrow streets and timber-framed buildings. The reason why it is so popular is because it is believed to be the inspiration behind Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley. When we visited, we felt like we were being transported back in time and just like being in the Harry Potter movie. There are Harry Potter themed shop here like ‘The Shop That Must Not be Named’ and a wand shop. So it definitely does have a magical air about it. It does gets extremely crowded here though as seen in the photos so that takes away abit of the fun. The cobbled streets are narrow and not stroller or wheelchair friendly. In fact, as it was so crowded I tripped over a kerb and hurt my ankle. So try to come during weekdays when there are lesser people. However, we absolutely loved this place with all its unique shops and buildings. You have got to visit here especially if you are a Harry Potter fan.

Trip to York

Travelled to a few cities in the UK, but York will always have a special place in my heart. Breathtaking scenery with friendly people. Loved the Shambles Market and had the best fish and chios at Drake’s Fish & Chips. Do visit the National Railway Museum as well, even as someone who doesn’t have a particular interest in trains, found the visit to be interesting and worthwhile.

Weekend in York

Getting There - Really easy to get into the centre of York from the motorway. Parking took a little while but lots of car parks available. Attractions - We visited the Jorvik Centre and Yorkshire Museum which were both really good!! Hotels - We stayed in the Hotel Inn in the centre of York and would really recommend the hotel! Food & Restaurants - Lots of places to eat and drink from chains to local food spots. Shopping - Lots of shopping, again from chains to independent shops. #york #weekendaway

🇬🇧 York▪The York Ghost Merchants

✿ The House Ghost Is Usually A Harmless And Well-Meaning Creature. It Is Put Up With As Long As Possible. It Brings Good Luck To Those Who Live With It. ✿ The York Ghost Merchants 係一間專賣「 York Ghost (約克鬼) 」既陶瓷店。約克鬼既造型就好似冚住棉被既小鬼甘，可愛又經典，而且象徵好運。 所有約克鬼都係全人手制造，顏色、質感各有不同，每一隻都係獨一無二。共兩種大細，價錢由 £9起。此外，The York Ghost Merchants 會因應節日等定期推出特別版及限量版本，如聖誕裝飾 Hanging Tree Ghost、秘密守護者 The Message Ghost 及見證歷史既 Penny Dreadful Ghost 等等。 除左人氣小鬼，購買過程亦值得一提。當選擇好心儀既約克鬼之後，可以放到迷你 Shambles 影相留念，購買後亦會用小火車運送出店等，體驗有趣、獨一無二，而且相當有儀式感。 The York Ghost Merchants 6 Shambles, York YO1 7LZ #silverjourney #uktravel #york #yorkghostmerchants

The Shambles, York, England

The Shambles is the little medieval street featuring the historical time frame of York. You will also find this is familiar as here might be associated with the wizarding world of Harry Potter's movie. I prefer to visit the street in the very morning or late evening to enjoy the quite walk and surrounding atmosphere.

Along the Us River, you can find the butcher's street leading to York Minster. Although I haven't seen Harry Potter, I have always heard that it is the diagonal alley in the movie a medieval building resembling a German gable. One is next to a narrow and can be turned directly from the window. The Shambles is the oldest street in the ancient York City the oldest one or even the whole One of the best preserved European medieval styles This is one of York's most famous streets, officially known as Shembe Street, also known as Diagonal Lane. The streets are narrow and the streets are lined with medieval British architecture. They are full of shops, some famous restaurants and craft shops, attracting a large number of tourists every day. It is really worth a visit. Come. A short section of the street, there are a lot of tourists, especially at the entrance of the Harry Potter prop shop, the team is very long, at least 30 minutes or more. When I passed by in the morning, I found that there were very few tourists and the photos were good.

This is one of York's most famous streets, officially known as Shemburn Street, also known as Diagonal Lane. It is the most complete and oldest medieval street ever preserved in the UK. In the past, it was a meat shop. The meat in the sun was easily spoiled, so the road was narrowed to avoid excessive direct sunlight. The Butcher Street is basically not exposed to the sun all year round, and it is very cool in summer. The streets are narrow and the streets are lined with medieval British architecture. They are full of shops, some famous restaurants and craft shops, attracting a large number of tourists every day. It is really worth a visit. Come. A short section of the street, there are a lot of tourists, especially at the entrance of the Harry Potter prop shop, the team is very long, at least 30 minutes or more. When I passed by in the morning, I found that there were very few tourists and the photos were good. A bit scary at night, visitors who are not afraid of black can sign up for a ghost journey in the evening. There are black cloaks and black hats on the street. They can be dressed as Victorian gentlemen and can take photos with him, but he mainly sells ghosts. The staff of the trip.