Must See Sights and Landmarks in Thornton le Clay Area

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Must See Sights and Landmarks in Thornton le Clay Area

York Minster
York Minster
4.6 (12374 ratings)4.5 (13961 ratings)
Gothic cathedral with vast stained glass windows, interactive Undercroft exhibition and tower tours.
Deangate, York, YO1 7HH, United Kingdom
CathedralSights & LandmarksChurchArchitectural BuildingsSacred & Religious SitesHistoric Sites
Clifford's Tower, York
Clifford's Tower, York
4.2 (3127 ratings)4 (1966 ratings)
13th-century castle keep, built on a grass mound, formerly used as a prison and royal mint.
Tower St, York, YO1 9SA, United Kingdom
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksFortressHeritage buildingHistoric SitesObservation Decks & TowersPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Mentioned by GPSmyCity
City Walk: York's Historical Architecture, York, England
"Clifford's Tower is an excellent first stop when visiting York. The panoramic views from the top of the tower give visitors a spectacular overview of Old Minister, York, and the North York Views. The tower is situated on a tall hill, perfect for providing defense to York."
York City Walls
York City Walls
4.6 (61 ratings)4.5 (8628 ratings)
Remnants of a stonework enclosure around a rectangular fortification, erected in 71 CE.
Unnamed Road, York, YO1 7LJ, United Kingdom
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksAncient RuinsHistoric SitesPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Merchant Adventurers' Hall
Merchant Adventurers' Hall
4.6 (684 ratings)4.5 (609 ratings)
1350s building where merchants congregated, with a chapel & an alms house (open daily in summer).
Fossgate, York, YO1 9XD, United Kingdom
History museumSights & LandmarksEvent venueHistorical landmarkNon-profit organizationWedding venueArchitectural BuildingsHistoric Sites
Mentioned by GPSmyCity
City Walk: York's Historical Architecture, York, England
"This guildhall in the city of York was one of the most important buildings in the medieval city. The majority of the Hall was built in 1357 by a group of influential men and women who came together to form a religious fraternity called the Guild of Our Lord Jesus and the Blessed Virgin Mary. The main part of the building consists of the Great Hall, the Undercroft and the Chapel."
York Cold War Bunker
York Cold War Bunker
4.6 (522 ratings)4.5 (705 ratings)
Fallout monitoring centre in case of nuclear war until 1990s, now open and run by English Heritage.
Monument Cl, Holgate, York YO24 4HT, United Kingdom
Historical place museumSights & LandmarksHeritage buildingHistorical landmarkHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Top 10 Museums And Galleries In York
"The York Cold War Bunker has to be one of the city’s most captivating attractions. Tucked down a quiet residential cul-de-sac, you’ll find the inconspicuous entrance through an industrial-looking bomb-proof door. Go past the decontamination room, and down to the control centre, dormitory, and staff room where, for more than 30 years, this place hummed with activity, staffed by volunteers ready to map and manage the fallout from a nuclear blast."
Mentioned by History Hit
10 of the Best Historic Sites in York
"A mile outside of the city centre, York Cold War Bunker tells the story of a country on the brink of nuclear warfare. Designed to monitor nuclear fallout in the event of an attack in Yorkshire, the semi-submerged bunker affords visitors the chance to explore some of York’s more unusual history. Built in 1961, the bunker served as the regional headquarters for the Royal Observer Corps until 1991."
St William's College
St William's College
4.5 (6 ratings)4.5 (9 ratings)
5 College St, York, YO1 7JF, United Kingdom
Conference centerSights & LandmarksArchitectural BuildingsHistoric Sites
Bootham Bar
Bootham Bar
4.5 (79 ratings)4 (36 ratings)
2-4 High Petergate, York, YO1 7EH, United Kingdom
Historical landmarkSights & LandmarksMonumentHistoric Sites
Holy Trinity Church, Goodramgate
Holy Trinity Church, Goodramgate
4.7 (115 ratings)4.5 (714 ratings)
Hidden-away and characterful, this 15th-century church has original stained glass and unusual pews.
Goodramgate, York, YO1 7LF, United Kingdom
Anglican churchSights & LandmarksChurches & Cathedrals
Mentioned by TripHobo
Cultural Attractions in York
"Rarely does one come across a church with so much personality. The 15th century building, hidden away from the hustle and bustle of the town, has a marvellous architectural design. The Goodramgatearea comprises of some of York’s oldest structures."
Bramham Park
Bramham Park
4.6 (831 ratings)4.5 (27 ratings)
Stately home from 1698 styled as a Florentine villa, with landscaped gardens, hosting major events.
Bramham Ln, Wetherby, LS23 6ND, United Kingdom
ParkSights & LandmarksHistoric Sites
Mentioned by Culture Trip
20 Must-Visit Attractions in Leeds & Yorkshire
"Located between Leeds and Wetherby, Bramham Park is the site of the iconic Leeds Festival which occurs every August bank holiday weekend. If you don’t hold tickets to the festival, visit during the rest of the year to explore the 18th Century manor house and its sprawling grounds."
All Saints' Church
All Saints' Church
4.7 (10 ratings)4.5 (34 ratings)
32-7 Coppergate, York, YO1 9NR, United Kingdom
ChurchSights & LandmarksArchitectural BuildingsSacred & Religious Sites

Best Gelato in Thornton le Clay

Zidane's Indulgence
Zidane's Indulgence
4 (118 ratings)
31 Heslington Rd, York, YO10 5AR, United Kingdom
Dessert shopDessert restaurantIce cream shop
Lazy Sundae
Lazy Sundae
4.7 (76 ratings)
1 Burgate, Pickering, YO18 7AU, United Kingdom
Coffee shopIce cream shop
Mentioned by Gastroranking
The best restaurants in the neighbourhood of Pickering East Yorkshire and The Humber
"28/02/2021: I bought a triple chocolate brownie, which I can affirm as a local is the best brownie you'll get in any of Pickering's many teashops. And the roasted tomato soup (complete with basil oil and garlic crutons) was not only punching way above the averaage for takeaway soup - they'd also put real effort into not packaging it all up in a bunch of plastic, was all wood and cardboard.I'd have been happy to see them open whatever food they had come up with, but this was really, really good, high end and delicious, sold by jolly staff who were obviously taking considerable pride in their stuff."
Two Hoots Ice Cream Boat
Two Hoots Ice Cream Boat
5 (20 ratings)
York, YO10 4FZ, United Kingdom
Ice cream shopCafe
Mentioned by YorkMix
York ice cream guide – Updated for 2021
"Situated on the riverbank by Millennium Bridge is this “unique and charming floating ice cream van”. Ideal for a sunny afternoon walk by the riverside."

Best History Museum in Thornton le Clay

Yorkshire Museum
Yorkshire Museum
4.4 (989 ratings)4 (950 ratings)
Five galleries showcase archaeological treasures plus displays of rare animals, birds and fossils.
Museum Gardens, Museum Street, York YO1 7FR, United Kingdom
MuseumHistory Museums
Mentioned by viator.com
THE TOP 10 Things To Do in York | Attractions & Activities
"The Yorkshire Museum chronicles millions of years of Yorkshire history, from the Jurassic period through to Viking and medieval times. Highlights of the eclectic collection include a 4.5-billion-year-old meteorite that came crashing to Earth in 1881, the hair bun of a Roman teenager, and a Viking sword."
Mentioned by Britain Visitor - Travel Guide To Britain
York Museums
DIG: An Archaeological Adventure
DIG: An Archaeological Adventure
4.4 (337 ratings)4.5 (357 ratings)
Archeology museum where children unearth replica historical finds in hands-on excavations.
St Saviour's Church, St Saviourgate, York YO1 8NN, United Kingdom
Archaeological museumMuseumsChildren's MuseumsHistory Museums
Merchant Adventurers' Hall
Merchant Adventurers' Hall
4.6 (684 ratings)4.5 (609 ratings)
1350s building where merchants congregated, with a chapel & an alms house (open daily in summer).
Fossgate, York, YO1 9XD, United Kingdom
History museumSights & LandmarksEvent venueHistorical landmarkNon-profit organizationWedding venueArchitectural BuildingsHistoric Sites
Mentioned by GPSmyCity
City Walk: York's Historical Architecture, York, England
"This guildhall in the city of York was one of the most important buildings in the medieval city. The majority of the Hall was built in 1357 by a group of influential men and women who came together to form a religious fraternity called the Guild of Our Lord Jesus and the Blessed Virgin Mary. The main part of the building consists of the Great Hall, the Undercroft and the Chapel."

Best Breweries and Beer Places in Thornton le Clay

Hop O'Clock
Hop O'Clock
4.8 (57 ratings)
21 Colliergate, York, YO1 8BN, United Kingdom
Beer storePub
Brew York Craft Brewery & Tap Room
Brew York Craft Brewery & Tap Room
4.6 (222 ratings)5 (209 ratings)
Unit 6, Enterprise Complex, Walmgate, York YO1 9TT, United Kingdom
BreweryFood & DrinkBarBeer distributorBeer gardenBeer hallBeer store
Mentioned by YorkMix
The top 10 York pubs that serve both craft beer and real ale
"Unit 6, Enterprise Complex Walmgate, York, YO1 9TT01904 848448Website. No venue has made a bigger impact on the recent York pub and brewing scene than Brew York Brewery and Tap. It’s already hosted numerous beer festivals and a major expansion in 2018 will see it take over the whole of the former Maltings next door to make it a one-stop food and beer mecca, as well as expanding its brewery capacity."
Mentioned by viator.com
THE TOP 10 Things To Do in York | Attractions & Activities
"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."
Mentioned by YorkMix
Cheers! 15 must-visit beer gardens in York
"Located on Walmgate, the beer garden at Brew York is a hidden gem that overlooks the River Foss and Rowntree’s Wharf. With unique barrel benches and YUZU street food also on offer, make this your next stop for a fresh brew."
BrewDog York
BrewDog York
4.5 (959 ratings)4.5 (705 ratings)
No-nonsense chain bar specialising in the Scottish brewery's craft beers, with regular guest brews.
130-134 Micklegate, York, YO1 6JX, United Kingdom
BarFood & DrinkBeer gardenBeer hallBreweryPubRestaurant
Mentioned by YorkMix
York’s 7 best craft beer bars
"Sited at the top of Micklegate a few yards from the city walls this bar from independent Scottish brewing giants Brewdog opened after a protracted court battle with a local trader – much to the relief of their loyal following of fans in the York area. I say fans because Brewdog as a company have so far attracted investment in their crowdfunding equity scheme from over 100,000 loyal drinkers. The multi-roomed bar is huge."

Vacation Rentals, Airbnb, Hotels & Cabins near Thornton le Clay

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Cocoa Lily - River fronted with secure parking
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$153.75 /night
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49 Scott Street - a family break that sleeps 6 guests in 3 bedrooms
house · 6 Guests · 3 Bedrooms
$332 /night*
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4.7 (3 reviews)
Stunning Yew Tree Cottage
cottage
$177 /night
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