Quick Overview

The old meets the new in York. Renowned for its Roman, Viking and Medieval history and superb attractions like York Minster and JORVIK, York is fast developing its tourism draw. World class museums, theatres and boat trips on the River Ouse, there is something here for everyone - stag parties included. York has a vibrant cafe scene and stylish bars on the riverfront that complement the city’s heritage taverns for excellent places to unwind with a drink.



Getting Around

Due to historic layout of the city, York is not the best when it comes to cars. However, it is a wonderful city to in which to walk or bicycle. York - with its myriad of bike paths - is considered on of the most bike-friendly in all of Europe. And its flat, that also makes for good walking and cycling. Much of Old Town is closed to cars during the day, so walking is pretty much the only option. The city’s bus services will get your stag party wherever else it needs to go.



Must See/Must Do

• Go Karting - F1 Racing - Indoor Karting is York’s premiere racing experience. A great way for the stag party in York to get some daytime thrills. The facility can accommodate groups and is even available for special openings when pre-arranged.

• Go Ape - This high altitude activity is great for a buzz. Rope bridges, Tarzan swings and zip lines through the forest canopy make for an exhilarating stag party in York.

• Go Golfing - The Sandburn Hall and Allerthorpe Park golf clubs provide quality courses, and even instruction. This is a great way to spend an afternoon in York.

• Go in a Ghost Walk - Several companies in York provide services where clients are taken, during evening hours, to some of York’s most haunted sites where tales of morbid horror are told under the moonlight.

• JORVIK Viking Centre - York stands on the site where the Viking city of Jorvik stood 1,000 years ago. State of the art centre relates the history of the area with thoughtful and engaging exhibits.

History

During its two millennia existence, York has been the site of major historical events. The city was founded by the Romans in 71 A.D. and captured by the Vikings in 866 A.D. The name York was first used in the 13th century. In the middle Ages, York became a major wool trading centre and ecclesiastical capital of the northern province of England. In the 19th century York became an important railway hub and manufacturing centre. Now days, the University of York and tourism provide the engine for York’s economy.



Nightlife

The after-dark options in York run the gambit from traditional pubs to trendy cocktail lounges. With York’s extended history, it’s no surprise to come across a very old pub on many street corners but more trendy scenes can also be had. The VUDU Lounge has a hip clientele and 150 cocktails on the menu. The Three Tuns is a historic pub that was founded in 1782. Revolution Bar sits riverside and a lively locale for a stag party to eat, drink and party. And the list goes on and on.



Eating

A York stag party is world-class when it comes to eating out. There is a widely varied restaurant scene where anything from traditional pub grub to continental and international cuisine is readily available. On your stag party, try J. Baker’s - this modern bistro has an informal atmosphere and delicious food made with local ingredients. The Biltmore Bar and Grille is housed in a former Pentecostal church and offers great food in pub stylings.