Guidebook for Heslington
Food Scene
Independently owned restaurant serving Interesting modern European food prepared with skill, care, imagination and, where possible, locally sourced ingredients. Casual, friendly atmosphere in beautifully restored listed building. Great value, family friendly Sunday lunch and the monthly (1st Saturday) tasting menu both highly recommended.
22 residents recomanen
The Rattle Owl
104 MicklegateIndependently owned restaurant serving Interesting modern European food prepared with skill, care, imagination and, where possible, locally sourced ingredients. Casual, friendly atmosphere in beautifully restored listed building. Great value, family friendly Sunday lunch and the monthly (1st Saturday) tasting menu both highly recommended.
Drinks & Nightlife
Quirky atmosphere with great range of beers and gin
52 residents recomanen
House Of The Trembling Madness
48 StonegateQuirky atmosphere with great range of beers and gin
Quieter of the two local pubs round corner from the Annex, cask ales from local breweries, serves food, family friendly with beer garden
The Deramore Arms
Main StreetQuieter of the two local pubs round corner from the Annex, cask ales from local breweries, serves food, family friendly with beer garden
Local pub round corner from the Annex, busy (especially during term time), large range of beers, TVs screening live sports, serves food, family friendly with beer garden.
Charles XII
8 Main StLocal pub round corner from the Annex, busy (especially during term time), large range of beers, TVs screening live sports, serves food, family friendly with beer garden.
Sightseeing
Truly iconic building - in our experience nothing grander in rest of Europe (e.g. London, Paris, Barcelona or MIlan). Make it to the top for an amazing view. Go down below for a fascinating exhibition about York's and the Minster's history
209 residents recomanen
Catedral de York
DeangateTruly iconic building - in our experience nothing grander in rest of Europe (e.g. London, Paris, Barcelona or MIlan). Make it to the top for an amazing view. Go down below for a fascinating exhibition about York's and the Minster's history
Opportunity to walk in the footsteps of the Romans also with excellent views of the city along with a sense of ancient history
7 residents recomanen
Roman Walls
Opportunity to walk in the footsteps of the Romans also with excellent views of the city along with a sense of ancient history
Unmissable for anyone with even a passing interest in our railways
24 residents recomanen
National Railway Museum (Main Entrance) station
Unmissable for anyone with even a passing interest in our railways
Parks & Nature
Astounding during the breeding season. Watch puffins feed their chicks and huge Gannets at close hand before they plunge spectacularly into the sea
66 residents recomanen
Centre d'ocells marins RSPB Bempton Cliffs
Cliff LaneAstounding during the breeding season. Watch puffins feed their chicks and huge Gannets at close hand before they plunge spectacularly into the sea
Malham National Park Centre
Chapel GateBrimham Rocks
Arts & Culture
Home of the legendary Berwick Kaler Christmas Panto. Recently renovated and a great place for a pre-show snack or drink.
20 residents recomanen
Theatre Royal
Saint Leonard's PlaceHome of the legendary Berwick Kaler Christmas Panto. Recently renovated and a great place for a pre-show snack or drink.
Grand Opera House
Cumberland StreetThe more mainstream of the two major York theatres
Indoor event centre hosting major bands, stand up comedy and live shows
19 residents recomanen
The Barbican
Paragon StreetIndoor event centre hosting major bands, stand up comedy and live shows
Word class sculpture (Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth etc) displayed in a beautiful parkland setting
58 residents recomanen
Yorkshire Sculpture Park station
Word class sculpture (Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth etc) displayed in a beautiful parkland setting
Shopping
A major venue in the north-east for discounted branded goods is only 3 miles away from the Annex
81 residents recomanen
Outlet de disseny de York
Saint Nicholas AvenueA major venue in the north-east for discounted branded goods is only 3 miles away from the Annex
Major retail centre including John Lewis, M&S and Next. Also Sainsbury's, ASDA and Aldi supermarkets
20 residents recomanen
Monks Cross Shopping
Monks Cross DriveMajor retail centre including John Lewis, M&S and Next. Also Sainsbury's, ASDA and Aldi supermarkets
Getting Around
Bus stop for the 66/66a is round corner from the Annex by Heslington Hall. This is the stop that you should ask for when riding from the city centre or train station.
Heslington Hall
University RoadBus stop for the 66/66a is round corner from the Annex by Heslington Hall. This is the stop that you should ask for when riding from the city centre or train station.
York Cars have an app enabled service (IOS and Android) offering a fixed price ride into city centre and will pick up from outside the Annex
7 residents recomanen
York Cars Taxis
Blossom StreetYork Cars have an app enabled service (IOS and Android) offering a fixed price ride into city centre and will pick up from outside the Annex
A great way to see the North York Moors from a classic steam train and visit atmospheric Whitby
69 residents recomanen
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
A great way to see the North York Moors from a classic steam train and visit atmospheric Whitby