My husband and I will be taking a trip to the England and Scotland in the fall. We plan to start in Edinburgh and take the train down to York and then on to London for the remainder of the trip. My question: should we plan to spend a night in York? Or just stop off for the day before continuing on to London? I know the latter would make for a lengthy travel day but we only have 8 full days, so we really would have just about one night to spare based on our current itinerary. Curious to know what others would recommend!
Posted by
Walnut Creek, CA
834 posts
Absolutely spend the night in York. And preferably, two nights. There is a lot to see there.
Take a free walking with the voluntary guides of York (city and the walls)
https://avgyork.co.uk
Visit the York Minster, visit the shambles, tour the Railway Museum, visit Clifford's Tower
have tea at Betty Tea Room
Visit Castle Howard outside York
Posted by
United States
942 posts
As one who did a day trip from London to see York, I would suggest staying the night if possible. We just scratched the surface seeing everything arriving at 9:30 am and leaving at 5:30 pm. Like you we were strapped for time, but your itinerary offers the perfect chance to stay the night. Plus, it breaks the drive up a bit.
We went in late June and it was very crowded during the day. I think it would be lovely to walk around in the evening when the crowds were not as prevalent.
It’s a wonderful place! Enjoy all of your trip! Each place is memorable.
Posted by
Ontario, Canada
7260 posts
Spend the night if at all possible. Although that will only allow time to barely scratch the surface of all that's there to see and do. We spent 3 nights and still had a lot of things we didn't have time for.
Posted by
London
1350 posts
I would stay the night, otherwise it is a very long travel day. There is plenty to keep you occupied.
Posted by
OP
5 posts
Sounds like at least one night is absolutely a must! Thanks everyone! Really appreciate all the feedback.