York Local Knowledge: Must-do Top Tens & the vouchers to get them for less

Discover the historic UK city of York like a local with tips, top tens, and guidance on where to find the best discounts and vouchers, so you can experience it all without breaking the bank!

This isn’t your average guidebook—it’s a laugh-out-loud, down-to-earth companion, packed with top-ten lists covering everything from essential attractions and hidden gems to entertainment, dining spots, walks, tours, festivals, and shopping, all enriched with a local’s insider knowledge.

With insights, amusing anecdotes, and a sprinkling of puns and dad jokes, Alistair’s love letter to York will help you see the city in a whole new way. Grab a copy and start planning the York adventure you didn’t know you were missing!


With over 240 pages, this guide is ideal for families and groups of friends planning a trip to York and includes:

- Up-to-date information on everything in the ever-changing city of York—this is the 2025 edition.

- Top ten lists of York’s best tourist attractions, entertainment spots, food and drink, walks, tours, festivals, and independent shops.

- Beautiful photography accompanying every recommendation.

- Answers to visitors’ top questions, from “Where’s the best place for ice cream?” to “Where can I find a great takeaway curry?”

- Recommendations on where locals go for up-to-date information about York.

- The best places to stay, from five-star hotels to holiday homes and houseboats.

- Details on where to find discounts and vouchers for York restaurants, attractions, and experiences.