Overview
York is a fantastic city- brimming with history, culture and a varied nightlife it is the perfect place for a stag weekend! It is said that you can visit a different pub every day of the year in York and there is not a place in the city where you can stand without spotting at least one great place to drink, eat and have fun. York is also known for having more female residents than male, and the largest food festival in the UK – is there a better combination of factors for a legendary stag do?

Transport
Travelling to York is best done by train or by car. Trains travel to the city from most major UK cities on a regular basis. Once inside the city travelling on foot is the best option. Much of the city centre is pedestrianised and it is also a great way to take in the beautiful views. Cycling is also popular and there are a number of cycle routes throughout the city. The next best option is by bus although bus transport is quite expensive when compared to other UK cities.

Must See/Must Do
A stag weekend in York is guaranteed to be fun filled! A selection of things to do includes:
• York Minster – a cathedral dedicated to St Peter, one of the biggest and most beautiful cathedrals in the world.
• The National Railway Museum – the biggest railway museum in the world.
• York Dungeon – A stag party must!
• Ghost walks – take part in an evening ghost tour around the city centre!
• Ouse cruise – enjoy an ice cold beer on the Ouse River cruise.

History and Culture
York was first founded by the Romans around 71 AD, and was named Eboracum. Its convenient position on the River Ouse between London and Edinburgh made it easy for York to become an important city for the transportation of goods throughout history. With its diverse architecture and an interesting mixture of old and new, a York stag weekend will be a trip to remember. A lot of churches, museums, theatres, art galleries and music concerts give York a certain feeling of spirituality which is not easy to be found in modern times.

Nightlife
Your York stag do is guaranteed to be fantastic when it comes to the nightlife! There really is something for every type of stag party in the city and the options are endless. For young stag parties the Micklegate area is the best destination for your York stag party, since most places operate long hours and the area is full of party goers! York is well known for having the most pubs per square mile in the UK so let’s face it – a night out in the city is guaranteed to be awesome. For stag parties who fancy a more reserved evening the Swinegate area is a nice place to spend the night with sophisticated wine bars, nice restaurants and traditional English pubs among the choices.

Drinking and Eating
There are a number of different eateries in York and you are guaranteed to find somewhere that every member of your stag party will enjoy. Places range from traditional English pubs, to high street burger chains to nice Italian and Thai restaurants. A popular place for a York stag party is ‘Monty’s Grill’- a seafood and steak house restaurant in a beautiful, old Victorian building. There are even more choices when it comes to drinking and you are bound to find a place suited to your taste in the city!