Things to do in Yorkshire
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Main St
Main St is lined with cafés, tearooms, pubs and shops selling everything imaginable (and more) bearing the Brontë name.
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Bonnet's
One of the oldest cafes in town (open since 1880), Bonnet's serves delicious cakes and light meals in a quiet courtyard.
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Board Inn
Many pubs also serve food, including, of course, fish and chips or crab sandwiches. Board Inn has good views, beer and seafood.
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Bay Horse
There are several cafés and teashops on Market Pl, and for drinks of another sort the Bay Horse is a good no-nonsense pub.
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Ferens Art Gallery
Has works by Stanley Spencer and Peter Blake.
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Rotunda Museum
The Rotunda Museum is dedicated to seaside rock of a different kind – the coastal geology of northeast Yorkshire, which has yielded many of Britain's most important dinosaur fossils. The strata in the local cliffs here were also important in deciphering the geological history of England. Founded by William Smith, the 'father of English geology', who lived in Scarborough in the 1820s, the museum displays original Victorian exhibits, as well as having a hands-on gallery for kids.
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Hyde Park Picture House
This Edwardian cinema shows a meaty range of art-house and mainstream choices. Take bus 56 from the city centre to get here.
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Mission
A massive club that redefines the term 'up-for-it'. Thursday sees the 'Full Moon Thai Beach Party' student night, while Saturdays offer a range of house, dance and classic-anthem club nights, plus the 'Backdoor Disco' gay club.
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Blue Bell
A tiny, tiny pub with décor dating from 1798 and a surprisingly contemporary crowd (read: lots of young people).
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Black Swan
A classic black-and-white Tudor building where you'll find decent beer, nice people and live jazz on Sundays. Nice.
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Kirkgate Market
Closer to earth, this market, once home of Marks, who later joined Spencer, sells fresh produce and cheap goods.
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Stephen Joseph Theatre
Stages a good range of drama. Renowned chronicler of middle-class mores Alan Ayckbourn premieres his plays here.
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Whalebone Arch
The Whalebone Arch (it's just that), near the Captain Cook Monument, recalls Whitby's days as a whaling port.
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Vue Cinema
For mainstream, first-run films, head for the Vue on the 2nd floor of The Light entertainment complex.
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Original Ghost Walk of York
An evening of ghouls, ghosts, mystery and history courtesy of a well-established group departing from the King's Arms pub by Ouse Bridge.
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Worm Holes Bookshop
Our favourite of York's dusty bookshops, with a decent and far-reaching selection of old and new titles.
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A Taste of Thailand
Does exactly what it says on the tin. An extensive menu of Thai favourites and a convenient BYO policy.
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Cerruti
Hull's best Italian restaurant is an attractive spot that specialises - unsurprisingly - in seafood.
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Harvey Nichols
The biggest name is undoubtedly Harvey Nichols, which has its usual selection of upmarket clothes.
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Complete York Tour
A walk around the city and the minster that can be adapted to your preferences. Call for details.
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Capital
Flash joint with lots of glass, plenty of beautiful people and great views over the River Ouse.
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Duck & Drake
High ceilings, obligatory pub characters, real ales and regular, free live music - mostly jazz.
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Association of Voluntary Guides
Two-hour walking tours of the city starting from Exhibition Sq in front of York City Art Gallery.
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Leeds United Football Club
Loyal fans pack the Elland Rd stadium. Take bus 51, 52 or 54 from Kirkgate Market.
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Ken Spelman Booksellers
This fascinating shop has been selling rare, antiquarian and secondhand books since 1910. With an open fire crackling in the grate in winter, it's a browser's paradise.
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