Plan your visit
Within the City
Rowntree Park
20 minute walk from The Grand
Take a leisurely walk along the River Ouse to Rowntree Park, a peaceful riverside green space with lakes, gardens and a cosy cafe.
Treasurer’s House
10 minute walk from The Grand
A hidden gem behind York Minster, Treasurer’s House is a National Trust property with beautiful gardens, hidden passageways and elegant interiors, right in the heart of the city.
Topping & Company Booksellers
5 minute walk from The Grand
Discover your next read at York’s newly opened Topping & Company Booksellers. An independent bookshop with floor-to-ceiling books and expert booksellers ready to help you find something perfectly tailored to you.
Bishopthorpe Road
8 minute walk from The Grand
Get a taste of York’s neighbourhood charm on Bishy Road, a vibrant village-style street filled with independent cafés, boutiques and local favourites.
Rock garden ceramics
20 minute walk from The Grand
An independent ceramic studio offering classes, workshops and a small shop of handcrafted pieces. Rock Garden’s ceramics can also be found across Legacy, our fine dining restaurant.
The Poetry Pharmacy
8 minute walk from The Grand
The Poetry Pharmacy is a unique York experience where poetry is prescribed for every mood, with carefully curated “remedies” to lift, soothe and inspire.
Beyond the walls
Pool Bridge Farm
Just outside York, Pool Bridge Farm is a go-to for slow, outdoor wellness. With wild swimming and a variety of wood-fired saunas, Pool Bridge Farm offers a unique experience locals love to add to a York itinerary.
Speak to our Concierge team to arrange private transfers.
Knaresborough
A short journey from York, Knaresborough is a charming riverside town known for its dramatic viaduct, winding streets and castle views. Perfect for a scenic day trip of markets, walks and waterside cafés.
Speak to our Concierge team to arrange private transfers.
Sutton Bank National Park
A stunning day trip into the North York Moors, Sutton Bank is known for its sweeping views and dramatic escarpment walks. By night, it becomes one of the UK’s designated Dark Sky Discovery Sites, with dark sky experiences available for stargazing.
Speak to our Concierge team to arrange private transfers.
Whitby
Famous for its dramatic coastline, historic abbey and fresh seafood, Whitby makes for a memorable day trip from York. For an extra-special journey, travel via Pickering and board the heritage trains of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, enjoying a scenic steam train ride through the heart of the North York Moors before arriving on the Yorkshire coast.
Speak to our Concierge team to arrange private transfers.
Events in Yorkshire
Your York Concierge
Our Concierge team is here throughout your stay to share the best of Yorkshire. They are available to help plan your days, make bookings, and offer tailored recommendations to suit whatever you’d like to experience.
