Free Museums in Howden

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Free Museums in Howden

National Railway Museum York
National Railway Museum York
4.7 (18135 ratings)4.5 (16474 ratings)
Railway history and artefacts, with 300 vehicles including steam world record holder, the Mallard.
Leeman Rd, York, YO26 4XJ, United Kingdom
Rail museumMuseumsHistory museumSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by galtreslodge.uk
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"We love the railway museum not least because Rebecca’s dad is a train enthusiast and could spend hours in here reading every tiny detail on every sign next to every exhibition!. Great for kids with live shows and hands-on activities. Entry is free, but if you can afford it, it’s nice to make a small donation to keep this attraction thriving in York for years to come."
Mentioned by campsites.co.uk
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"For fun-filled free attractions you’re on the right track with the National Railway Museum. This is the largest railway museum in the world and is open year round. There are lots of free activities as well as a railroad-themed play area to keep kids entertained so it is a good choice for the whole family."
JORVIK Viking Centre
JORVIK Viking Centre
4.5 (4459 ratings)4 (6094 ratings)
A fully reconstructed Viking village complete with the sights and smells, and an adjoining museum.
19 Coppergate, York, YO1 9WT, United Kingdom
MuseumsArchaeological museumSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by UniAcco
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"A visit to the Jorvik Viking Centre will send you on a trip back in time to the days of York under Danish rule. Way back in 866, York was invaded by the Danes. The Jorvik Viking Centre gives visitors a snapshot of what Viking life would have been like."
York Castle Museum
York Castle Museum
4.6 (3918 ratings)4.5 (8510 ratings)
A recreated Victorian cobbled street with costumed guides and period rooms including a schoolroom.
Tower St, York, YO1 9RY, United Kingdom
Historical place museumMuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by Touropia
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"Offering a fascinating look into the everyday life of the English over the ages is the superb York Castle Museum. Built on the same site where the original York Castle once stood, the museum is in the south of the city center and has countless artifacts and exhibits to explore. While the museum was founded in 1938, its colossal collection is housed in various buildings that used to serve as a prison."
Mentioned by Tripsget UK Travel & Lifestyle Blog
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"One of the best York photography spots is the Victorian street recreated in the York Castle Museum. Head there towards the end of the day, maybe 30-40 minutes before the closing time, so you can get the street empty and take some stunning photos there. York Castle Museum is one of my favourite Instagrammable spots in York."
York's Chocolate Story
York's Chocolate Story
4.5 (3219 ratings)4.5 (4826 ratings)
Tour exploring the history of chocolate and the city's confectioners, with cafe and shop.
3-4 Kings Square, York, YO1 7LD, United Kingdom
MuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by york360.co.uk
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"Join us in a mouth-watering journey through York’s newest visitor attraction. Celebrate the city’s special chocolate and confectionery story; from chocolate’s roots in the Central American rainforests to our present love affair with all things sweet. Meet chocolate’s founding families; discover the stories of the people of York who made, packed, labelled and shipped chocolate to every corner of the globe."
Mentioned by Tripsget UK Travel & Lifestyle Blog
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"While the York’s Chocolate story itself isn’t an Instagrammable spot, if you take a tour, you’ll have a chance to create your own chocolate lollypop as well as decorate it as you’d like and then take a photo of it in front of some famous landmark."
Fairfax House
Fairfax House
4.5 (254 ratings)4.5 (864 ratings)
Imposing Georgian townhouse museum with significant collections of furniture, paintings and clocks.
Castlegate, York, YO1 9RN, United Kingdom
MuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by iknow-uk.com
York Museums
"One of the UK’s finest Georgian townhouses, Fairfax House on Castlegate was designed by John Carr. Originally the winter retreat of Viscount Fairfax, the house was converted into a dance hall and cinema in the 20th Century. The York Civic Trust however restored it to its former Georgian glory, and today it’s open to the public with the Noel Terry collection of furnishings, ornaments, decorative arts and paintings on display inside."
Mentioned by Around York
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"Fairfax House is a Georgian town house open to the public between February and December. The house displays a collection of eighteenth-century furniture and shows how Georgians lived in their day. 901 metres from the Minster.Castlegate, York, North Yorkshire YO1 9RN, United Kingdom"
Ashworth Barracks Museum
Ashworth Barracks Museum
4.8 (117 ratings)5 (614 ratings)
Cedar Rd, Doncaster, DN4 9EY, United Kingdom
Non-profit organizationMuseumsMilitary MuseumsSpecialty Museums
Mentioned by premierinn.com
Museums
"A living history museum, Ashworth Barracks marks the memories of those awarded the Victoria Cross, with battle re-enactments and an impressive array of hardware. With ex-soldiers on guiding duties, you get a real sense of engagement on the tour, while there’s also a soft air rifle range to test out your aim."
The Bar Convent Living Heritage Centre
The Bar Convent Living Heritage Centre
4.5 (377 ratings)4.5 (124 ratings)
Active convent and former school, now home to local history/religious exhibitions, library and cafe.
17 Blossom St, York, YO24 1AQ, United Kingdom
MuseumsBed & breakfastConference centerGardenHeritage museumHistory Museums
Mentioned by The Telegraph
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Mentioned by Britain Visitor - Travel Guide To Britain
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Cusworth Hall
Cusworth Hall
4.5 (629 ratings)
Imposing 18th-century Georgian country house museum in the landscaped Cusworth Park.
Cusworth, Doncaster, DN5 7TU, UK
BuildingMuseumsHistoric SitesHistory Museums
York Art Gallery
York Art Gallery
4.3 (1162 ratings)4 (484 ratings)
Gallery featuring paintings & decorative arts from the 1400s to the present in an 1870s building.
Exhibition Square, York, YO1 7EW, United Kingdom
Art galleryMuseumsArt Museums
Mentioned by Vacationic
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"Set inside a large and elegant building, an £8 million development back in 2015 has seen York Art Gallery rise to one of the best regional galleries in the country. Boasting 7 exhibition spaces across 2 floors and an outdoor Artist’s garden, there’s plenty to see for the art lovers visiting York, including an internationally significant collection of ceramics spreading across 2 galleries and temporary exhibitions that mean there is always something fresh to see. Keep your eyes out for works by hugely famous artists such as Turner and Hockney."
York Mansion House
York Mansion House
4.5 (85 ratings)4.5 (68 ratings)
Tours are offered of this historic home, built for the Lord Mayor in 1732 & still in use.
St. Helen’s Square, York, YO1 9QL, United Kingdom
MuseumsHistorical landmarkLocal history museumWedding venueGovernment BuildingsHistoric SitesHistory MuseumsSpecialty MuseumsPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by Best in York Guide
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"This pink facade building on St. Helen’s Square (near Betty’s Tea Rooms) is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of York and has only recently opened to the public. The grand, 800 year old house showcases collections of silverware and ceramics, ceremonial items used by the Lord Mayor as well as recreated 18th century bedrooms and dining rooms. The downstairs kitchen has interactive exhibits and equipment to learn about Georgian cooking ."
Mentioned by GPSmyCity
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"The Georgian-style Mansion House in York is the home of the city's Lord Mayors during their term in office. This is the earliest purpose-built house of this sort still in use – it predates the Mansion House in London by at least 20 years. The foundation stone for the building was laid in 1725, and it was completed seven years later, in 1732."

Best Fine Dining in Howden

La Vecchia Scuola
La Vecchia Scuola
4.5 (934 ratings)
Contemporary Italian dining in a grand, 300-year-old Georgian college building, with memorabilia.
62 Low Petergate, York, YO1 7HZ, United Kingdom
Italian restaurantCocktail barFine dining restaurantLive music barRestaurant
Mentioned by Best Things To Do In York
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"From their website: ‘Our exciting, inventive and varied menus have been especially created by our experienced staff, and are La Vecchia Scuola’s distinguishing – and distinguished – culinary feature. We believe in serving only the very best in contemporary Italian cooking.’"
Le Cochon Aveugle
Le Cochon Aveugle
4.8 (133 ratings)
37 Walmgate, York, YO1 9TX, United Kingdom
Modern European restaurantEuropean restaurantFine dining restaurantModern British restaurantModern French restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by York Mumbler
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"Serving a contemporary European menu rooted in classical French techniques. Delivering a 3-course meal for two and a bottle of wine for £40. Check Facebook for their menu."
Melton's Restaurant
Melton's Restaurant
4.8 (263 ratings)
Simple, intimate restaurant for upmarket Modern British dishes including a Yorkshire tasting menu.
7 Scarcroft Rd, York, YO23 1ND, United Kingdom
Fine dining restaurantEnglish restaurant
Mentioned by The Yorkshire Press
The Best Restaurants in York
"Opened in York some 18 years ago, it features in all the prominent food guides, including the Good Food Guide. The service is fantastic, and their passion for food is evident through the carefully crafted dishes that the talented head chef has created. Since it was founded, it’s been one of York’s most popular foodie destinations, and those that have visited before will understand why."
Mentioned by The Whitby Guide
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"This large 4-bedroomed property in the Upper Village can cater for up to 8 people. There are two luxury bathrooms, two lounges, space to park 2 cars as well as a private garden. It is fully centrally heated with fuel provided, as are the linen and towels."

Best Lunch Restaurants in Howden

FortyFive Vinyl Café
FortyFive Vinyl Café
4.5 (405 ratings)
29 Micklegate, York, YO1 6JH, United Kingdom
CafeBarCoffee shopLive music venueLunch restaurantRecord store
Partisan
Partisan
4.7 (523 ratings)
Cosy, wood-hued cafe offering all-day breakfast & lunch staples plus coffee, tea & baked goods.
112 Micklegate, York, YO1 6JX, United Kingdom
CafeArt cafeBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCoffee storeLunch restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by The Yorkshire Press
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"This little gem is one of York’ most recent entries in The Good Food Guide 2019. Owned and managed by a husband and wife team who are as passionate about the ingredients used in their food as they are about the final results, a visit to Partisan will exceed all expectations. Located on the beautiful Micklegate, Partisan is a cafe by day and a restaurant by night."
Mentioned by Time Out York
The 15 best restaurants in York
"Run by Argentinian Florencia Clifford and her farmer husband Hugo, Partisan serves international food like ceviche, Persian breakfast eggs and beef bibimbap. It’s furnished by an antiques dealer and everything you see is for sale, which means the décor changes subtly each visit. Dinner is served three nights a week."
Mentioned by YorkMix
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"Stop at this independent coffee shop and restaurant on Micklegate and you can look forward to all day brunch dishes such as French toast, eggs benedict, and cooked breakfasts served in a skillet."
Bill's York Restaurant
Bill's York Restaurant
4.3 (1679 ratings)
Contemporary European chain dishing up separate breakfast, afternoon tea, lunch and dinner menus.
12 Coney St, York, YO1 9NA, United Kingdom
Modern British restaurantBreakfast restaurantBrunch restaurantCafeLunch restaurant
Mentioned by York Mumbler
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"Whether looking for a cosy table for two, or celebrating with friends and family, Bill’s has something for everyone. Open all day and into the night, we’re well-known for our legendary breakfasts, veg-centric lunches, and a la carte dinners. Families are warmly welcomed with plenty of space for pushchairs."
Mentioned by squaremeal.co.uk
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"Located right in the city centre, Bill’s York restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner and everything in between. Full of character, this light ..."

Popular Gardens in Howden

Lakeside Lake
Lakeside Lake
4.6 (832 ratings)
Doncaster, DN4 5NX, United Kingdom
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Beverley Parks
Beverley Parks
4.4 (88 ratings)4.5 (14 ratings)
Long Ln, Beverley, HU17 0NJ, United Kingdom
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Goddards House and Garden
Goddards House and Garden
4.6 (462 ratings)4.5 (409 ratings)
National Trust stately home, built for the founder of the famous chocolate company, Terry's of York.
27 Tadcaster Rd, Dringhouses, York YO24 1GG, United Kingdom
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Mentioned by GPSmyCity
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"Thomas Atkinson, an 18th century English architect, is famous for remaking the Bishopthorpe Palace in York in the Gothic Revival style. Though a rather influential figure of his time, very little is known about Atkinson's private life. His house, located at 20 St. Andrewgate, is one of the sparse evidences of his life in York."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Howden

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Lakeshore Lodge with Hot Tub
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The Hideaway Lodge with Hot Tub
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The Plough Inn
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$87 /night
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