3-Day England weekend getaway in York

York Castle Museum in York - North Yorkshire, England
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Duration
3 days & 2 nights
Available
Jan. - Dec.
Hotel
2 nights included
Car rental
Optional
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Description

Enjoy the most refreshing vacation in England with this 3-day weekend getaway in York!

This fantastic 3-day travel plan is your chance to see the best travel destinations in England over the course of a weekend. You’ll stay for 2 nights in York, allowing you to have the full England experience.

Spend your wonderful weekend break in England visiting the most popular sightseeing destinations. You’ll check out the amazing National Railway Museum. Looking for a place you can stroll around and enjoy? We'll guide you to the outstanding church building, York Minster. Expect to see other remarkable attractions in England and get a glimpse of the country's unique history and culture.

This travel plan also features recommendations for the best eating and shopping spots in York. So whether you're looking for a mini-vacation or a romantic holiday in England, a quick weekend getaway in York is an excellent choice.

We'll help you have the best 3-day weekend getaway experience in England from start to finish. Just sit back, relax, and we'll take care of everything!

Your accommodation will be conveniently located for easy access to many of the best places to see and do in England. You'll have plenty of time to stroll through local markets and shopping streets. Go souvenir shopping to your heart's content and take a bit of England home with you to remind you of your vacation in York.

Your itinerary will take you to the best sights and spots in the city of York. You'll visit the magnificent Shambles Market, explore the fascinating Jorvik Viking Centre, and make lovely memories at the fantastic Rowntree Park. By the end of your weekend getaway in England, you'll return home happy, with plenty of photos and memories to look back to and share.

This 3-day travel plan covers all you need for an amazing time in England. Your itinerary is customizable, giving you the opportunity to create the perfect vacation in York. Add tours, tickets, and activities to each day of your itinerary and make the most of your time in England.

For your convenience, you can also add a car rental to your weekend getaway package to England. We'll provide you with the best rental vehicle with CDW insurance that you can use for 2 days of your trip.

On top of all that, you'll also have access to 24/7 travel support from your personal agent. We’ll provide you with a step-by-step guide you can easily access on our mobile app, where your travel documents are stored and organized.

Booking a complete vacation in York has never been this fast and easy. The best services in York fill up quickly, so select a date and start planning your weekend getaway to England today!

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Included

Hotel, 2 nights
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Destinations

York / 2 nights

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Attractions

Historic steam locomotives and coaches in the National Railway Museum, York.National Railway Museum
The West Front of York Minster.York Minster
Shambles Market
JORVIK Viking CentreJorvik Viking Centre
Rowntree ParkRowntree Park
Red Tower

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Day 1 – York - arrival day

Day 1

Day 1 – York - arrival day

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  • Rowntree Park
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Your exciting weekend getaway in England begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of York, your home for 2 nights. You’ll have your choice of the city's best hotels and other places to stay.

York has many incredible destinations you can admire and explore throughout your weekend getaway in England. Make sure you get on the earliest flight to York to see as many of these must-visit sites as possible!

Travelers often make time to visit attractions like the remarkable Rowntree Park. This attraction is a spectacular park with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 2,723 visitors.

When you’re ready to discover the local food culture in York, make your way to one of the best restaurants in the city, Rustique. This lovely restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,000 customers.

Another top-rated restaurant in York is The Cut & Craft. Rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,038 customers, this restaurant is truly a must-try.

You can also eat at a place locals enjoy, The Ivy St Helen's Square York. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,879 customers.

A weekend getaway in England isn't complete without experiencing the nightlife scene in York. Fortunately, the city also has many fantastic bars that cater to all travel budgets. An excellent example is House Of The Trembling Madness, which has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 3,476 customers.

Another of the best bars you should consider going to is Valhalla. This bar offers a selection of great meals and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,740 customers.

Locals also enjoy Little Italy, and you might too. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 1,037 customers, an after-dinner drink at Little Italy is the perfect way to end this day.

Enjoy toasting the start of your adventure-filled 3-day weekend getaway in England!

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Day 2 – York

Day 2

Day 2 – York

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  • Jorvik Viking Centre
  • Shambles Market
  • York Minster
  • National Railway Museum
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On day 2 of your rejuvenating weekend getaway in England, you’ll see more of the best attractions in York. You still have so many incredible experiences to take in during your remaining 1 night in York!

One of today’s main highlights is the unforgettable Jorvik Viking Centre. This outstanding museum and travel destination inspires so many travelers each year. Garnering an average rating of 4.6 stars out of 5 from 9,807 travelers, a visit to the remarkable Jorvik Viking Centre is worth pages in your travel diary.

Another of the best attractions that will stir your curiosity is the fascinating Shambles Market. Approximately 10,860 visitors rated this popular sightseeing spot an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Today, you also have the chance to see the amazing church building, York Minster. This attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 18,951 visitors.

The top-rated National Railway Museum, an outstanding museum, is one place you should visit while in York considering its average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 26,320 travelers. National Railway Museum receives around 807,591 visitors in a single year, and today is your chance to see it up close.

Take this chance to join a popular tour to experience something one-of-a-kind on this day of your weekend getaway in England. Check out all the tours York offers and add your selections to your weekend getaway vacation package.

Exploring the most popular attractions in England can make you lose track of time. Still, be sure to grab something to eat at some of the best restaurants you can try in York.

Bill's York Restaurant offers great food and ambiance and is well-loved in the area.

Another top-rated restaurant worth trying in York is the popular Ate O'Clock. With an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,836 customers, this restaurant is an excellent dining option.

If you feel like having something else, check out Las Iguanas - York. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,466 customers, which speaks volumes about its quality.

When you’ve finished your meal and an after-dinner drink sounds enticing, visit The Ivy St Helen's Square York. One of the best bars in the city, The Ivy St Helen's Square York has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,879 customers.

If you’d rather go to a different spot, Pivní York is another great option. This bar enjoys an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,396 bar-goers.

The Botanist Bar & Restaurant York is also a great city bar where you can have nice chats with locals and fellow travelers in York. The Botanist Bar & Restaurant York has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,649 customers.

A quick trip to any of these popular local bars will enhance your travel experience in the city of York. Cheers to a pleasant weekend getaway in England!

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Day 3 – York - departure day

Day 3

Day 3 – York - departure day

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  • Red Tower
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Your remarkable weekend getaway in England is about to end. Soon you’ll say goodbye to York. Day 3 is your departure day and your chance to catch one last glimpse of the city and beautiful England.

Depending on how much time you have until you start your journey home, we recommend visiting some more attractions or doing some last-minute shopping.

If you prefer to go sightseeing before leaving England, the popular Red Tower is an extraordinary attraction you could visit on your last day in York.

Before leaving York, fill yourself with delicious food from wagamama york for a final memorable meal to cap your weekend getaway in England. This popular restaurant offers a whole menu of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,353 customers.

We also recommend Plonkers for your last chance at an unforgettable food and dining experience in York. Plonkers has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 646 customers.

If you'd prefer a restaurant that is popular among locals, try D'vine Restaurant and social Bar. This restaurant serves food that features the flavors of England and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars given by 685 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to England and begin your journey home, now filled with memories of your unforgettable weekend getaway in England!

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