Out and About
Flying Scotsman - 1 to 31 August
Steam legend returns. Get onboard, explore and be part of the
big reveal this summer. Following a huge restoration, Fying
Scotsman will take pride of place on display in the Great Hall
at the National Railway Museum
in York. Cab access and family activities will take place daily.
Flying Scotsman will be operating on the mainline from September
2011.
Go walk about in Edinburgh, York and Manchester with your own
audio tour guide from Walk Talk Tours. Download and away you
go. Enjoy seeing the sights on your own terms and at your own
pace.
City Sightseeing Tour
Save 25% when you book the York City
Sightseeing tour. Visit the City Sightseeing website and type in FTPE09 in
the promotion code box when you have selected and booked your
tour.
JORVIK Viking Centre
Witness the market traders peddling their wares, listen to the
chatter of gossiping neighbours and smell the food cooking in this
York Viking settlement brought to life.
Clifford's Tower
Stand inside and imagine the keep of William the Conqueror's
castle in it's former gruesome glory displaying the bodies of slain
opponents. Then stand back and gawp at the impressive views across
York city.
With everything from gleaming royal carriages and Japanese
bullet trains to a super sonic speed train simulator, there's
enough here to bring out the inner train spotter in anyone.
York Castle Museum
Evocative reconstructions of a Victorian street and domestic
interiors from the 1940s and 50s. Maybe you can remember the
originals, maybe not, either way you can't fail to enjoy this
gem.
Beningbrough Hall and Gardens
A grand Georgian mansion with impressive baroque interior and
National Portrait Gallery for the grown ups and a 'Wilderness' play
area for those of us with more energy to burn.
Breadcrumbs
The whole family can explore York, Hansel and Gretel style with
a torch and this interactive book. Follow the trail of imaginary
characters and beings around the ancient city at twilight.